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F-35 maker's stock downgraded after alleged China's 6th-gen fighter debut: US media

Stock of US arms firm Lockheed Martin, maker of the fifth-generation fighter jet F-35, was downgraded to Hold from Buy ...

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit four African nations, continuing tradition of making Africa first overseas destination at start of year

Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang ...

Major projects kick off across China, signal a good start to new year

As the clock ticked into 2025, several Chinese localities launched a new wave of major projects, with an emphasis on ...

S.Korean investigators' unprecedented arrest attempt on Yoon suspended after standoff
South Korea's anti-corruption agency attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday over his failed martial law bid - ...

OP-ED

Anchoring on 'future', China-Japan-SK cooperation this year worth expecting: Global Times editorial

With 2025-2026 designated as the China-Japan-South Korea Year of Cultural Exchange, the three countries should seize this opportunity to strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, activate their cooperation reserves, and "foster greater mutual understanding and strengthened ties between our ...

BRICS' new partnerships shatter 'take sides' myth, drive true multilateralism

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GT Voice: What is needed to maintain momentum of China-SK trade?

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CHINA

China's railway system fuels economic growth and social transformation, bridging nation and world
How many times did you take the train in 2024? In China, 4.08 billion passengers made trips via the country's railway system in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 10.8 percent. On the busiest day of 2024, the system transported 21.448 million passengers, as reported by the Xinhua ...
Chinese seniors study abroad as a demonstration of unlocking life's possibilities
Sixteen new spider species named after Jay Chou's songs; Chinese scientists dubbed 'super fans'
S.Korean investigators' unprecedented arrest attempt on Yoon suspended after standoff
South Korea's anti-corruption agency attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday over his failed martial law bid - the first time in the country's modern history that an ...

Chinese divers surrounded by sharks were rescued after 27-hour floating in sea near Palau
Nine Chinese individuals, including seven tourists and two diving instructors, went missing while diving in Palau on December 26. During their time waiting for rescue in the water, they were ...

Shanghai hotpot restaurants receive surging travelers from South Korea
Since China has implemented visa-free access for South Korean visitors in November, a growing number of South Koreans have taken advantage of the policy to visit Shanghai for weekend getaways. ...

SOURCE

BYD surpasses Tesla in EV production in 2024; trend underscoring Chinese NEV industry's growing competitiveness: analysts
Chinese aviation regulator addresses hidden dangers to ensure air travel safety
US' latest moves to seek ban of Chinese drones 'won't succeed in erecting domestic industry'
The move by the US commerce department is yet another attempt to create protectionist barriers to promote the US domestic drone industry, using national security as a pretext, according to an expert.
China's cyberspace watchdog seeks comments on new rule of cross-border personal data flow
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is seeking public comments on new rule of cross-border flow of personal information, drawing boundaries for domestic handlers of personal information and stipulating responsibilities in ...

Overseas travel expected to reach new peak for upcoming Spring Festival holidays: CAAC
The overseas travel is expected to reach a new peak during the upcoming Spring Festival holidays, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said on Friday.

China to boost funding for key projects, broaden trade-in programs in 2025: NDRC
China will increase investment in major projects and expand the scope of trade-in programs in 2025, according to a press conference held by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), ...

LIFE

World table tennis governing body forms task force after withdrawal of Chinese stars
The international table tennis governing body announced on Friday that it has created a dedicated task force to gather feedback from players and review existing regulations, following a statement from ...

Two Chinese films lower ticket prices; flexible pricing appeals to audiences
The standard ticket prices for the 2D versions of the Chinese films Honey Money Phony and Hotpot Artist have been lowered to 19.9 yuan ($2.80) nationwide, according to a notice ...

The second caecilian species found in China demonstrates rich biodiversity
A new unstriped Ichthyophis was found in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced on Thursday. The new species is named ...
Passing down an ancient art form through digitalization, creativity
Editor's Note: Ancient artifacts, silent carriers of a country's memories and national spirit, offer valuable insights into the appreciation of culture. Every year, over a billion visits are made to museums across China. In addition to large-scale comprehensive institutions, specialized museums also offer insights into cities, ...
Palace Museum northern branch expected to be completed by October
Chinese online literature platform Yuewen hosts music festival in Singapore