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Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on March 5 took part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
By Zhang Han and Shen Sheng | 2025/3/11 20:36:35
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  • Lao Foreign Minister to visit China; trip could involve economic cooperation, combating transnational crime: expert

    Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane will visit China from Wednesday to Saturday, marking his first official visit since taking office. He is also the first foreign minister to visit China after this year's two sessions, underscoring the significance both sides place on their bilateral relationship. Chinese experts believed that the visit may include discussions on economic cooperation, joint efforts combating cross-border crime, and further strengthening the China-Laos community with a shared future.

    By Liu Xin | 2025/3/11 20:22:43
  • China hopes all parties can reach fair, lasting and acceptable solution: FM on US-Ukraine talks

    When asked about Ukraine stating that it would propose its own ceasefire plan ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia, and what China expects from the US-Ukraine meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China supports all efforts conducive to a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/11 16:36:49
  • Commissioner's Office of China's FM in HK responds to question on former Philippine President Duterte's visit to HK

    In response to media inquiries regarding reports that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, current Vice President Sara Duterte, recently arrived in Hong Kong and participated in a rally held by local Filipino expatriates, a spokesperson for the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR stated on Monday that it is understood Mr Duterte and Ms Sara's visit to Hong Kong is a private vacation trip. The rallies held by Philippine citizens in Hong Kong have been applied for in advance in accordance with the laws and regulations of the SAR.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/10 19:09:25
  • Chinese FM spokesperson extends congratulations to Mark Carney as he wins leadership of Canada's ruling party

    When asked to comment on Mark Carney winning the leadership of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and set to become prime minister, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China has noted the relevant reports and extends its congratulations to Mr. Carney.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/10 16:32:39
  • EU's reported move to lift curbs on lawmaker meetings with China sends 'pragmatic' signal: expert

    The European Parliament has lifted restrictions on EU lawmakers meeting some Chinese officials, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Friday. The reported move, if confirmed, could signal a shift by the EU toward a more pragmatic approach toward China, though it does not represent a "major" gesture, a Chinese expert said.

    By Wang Qi | 2025/3/8 0:47:27
  • China's sense of responsibility, pledge to multilateralism on full display

    Through head-of-state diplomacy, China's relations with the world have undergone positive and profound changes. In the past year, President Xi Jinping personally planned and conducted head-of-state diplomacy, and many fruitful results were achieved, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/3/7 23:55:58
  • China signs agreements to open market for Ukrainian peas and wild aquatic products

    China and Ukraine have signed two agreements, opening market for Ukrainian peas and wild aquatic products, according to the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine late Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 21:00:00
  • Chinese FM responds to inquiry on US' withdrawal from key intl organizations, freezing of foreign aid

    When asked about whether the Trump administration's withdrawal from several key international organizations and freezing most of its foreign aid will be beneficial for China's development and provide a strategic opportunity for the country to play a more important role in international affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that New China stands firm on the side of international justice, and resolutely opposes power politics and hegemony. China believe that friends should be permanent and we should pursue common interests.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 14:23:52
  • To provoke trouble in the name of Taiwan is to invite trouble for Japan, says Chinese top diplomat

    "To provoke trouble in the name of Taiwan is to invite trouble for Japan," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, warning some people in Japan who refuse to reflect on history and secretly collude with Taiwan secessionists, as part of his remarks commenting on China-Japan relations.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 13:37:16
  • Fiercest storm is platform launching China's sci-tech skyward like Nezha soaring: FM on US tech blockade

    When asked about the impressive emergence of DeepSeek, which showcases China's innovation capability in AI, and about that many believe the US finds it unacceptable to let China get ahead in science and technology and that it adopts "if you can't surpass, then seize; if you can't obtain, then destroy" tactic toward China's technological advancement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday at a press conference during the annual two sessions that science and technology should not be used to put up an iron curtain, and it should be the wealth that benefits all and is shared by all.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 13:03:17
  • Telecom fraud zones in northern border regions of Myanmar completely cleared: Chinese Foreign Minister

    The telecom fraud zones in the northern regions of Myanmar near China's border have been completely cleared. China, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos are working together to carry out a concentrated crackdown on telecom fraud along the Thai-Myanmar border, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday on the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 13:01:25
  • Achieving 'dragon and elephant dance' as mutually supportive partners only correct choice for China, India: FM

    In response to a question about how China views the development of China-India relations in the context of the current global upheaval and whether it's possible for China and India to establish a lasting relationship, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations that China has always believed that being mutually supportive partners and achieving the "Dragon and Elephant Dance" is the only correct choice for both sides.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 12:39:24
  • 'US should not return good with evil, or even impose arbitrary tariffs' on fentanyl issue: Chinese FM

    At a press conference on the sidelines of the two sessions in Beijing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was asked that US President Donald Trump has returned to the White House and immediately has imposed fresh tariffs on China over fentanyl and at the same time, he wants to build a good relationship with China, how differently China will engage with the Trump administration over the next four years compared with Trump's first term.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 12:33:09
  • Chinese FM responds to Global Times question: Those with 'stronger arms' and 'bigger fists' should not be allowed to call the shots; intl affairs must not be monopolized by a few countries

    ​In response to a Global Times reporter's question at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that some believe that the current international order is facing its most dangerous moment since WWII, with the role and authority of the UN being undermined, how the situation can be addressed and what role China will play, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the more complex the problems, the greater the need to accentuate the important status of the UN; the more pressing the challenges, the greater the need to uphold the due authority of the UN.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 12:11:49
  • Chinese FM responds to Global Times about some who question UN's role and authority being undermined

    In response to a Global Times reporter's question at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that some believe that the current international order is facing its most dangerous moment since WWII, with the role and authority of the UN being weakened, how China address the situation and what role China will play, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the more complex the problems, the greater the need to accentuate the important status of the UN; the more pressing the challenges, the greater the need to uphold the due authority of the UN.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 11:58:48
  • No matter how intl landscape evolves, internal driving force of China-Russia friendship will not diminish: FM

    When asked about whether the recent dialogue between Russia and the US might affect the China Russia strategic cooperation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that no matter how the international landscape evolves, the historical logic of China-Russia friendship will not change and its internal driving force will not diminish.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 11:30:48
  • Enhancing exchanges, mutually beneficial cooperation, emotional bonds serves long-term interests of China and Japan: Chinese FM

    Enhancing exchanges, mutually beneficial cooperation, emotional bonds serves long-term interests of China and Japan: Chinese FM

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/7 11:24:36
  • China firmly opposes U.S. deployment of medium-range missiles in Asia: FM

    China firmly opposes U.S. deployment of medium-range missiles in Asia: FM

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/7 11:06:09
  • China to host SCO summit in Tianjin this autumn: foreign minister

    China will host a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit this autumn in the northern city of Tianjin, Wang said.

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/7 10:45:01
  • China will take resolute countermeasures if U.S. keeps pressuring: FM

    China will take resolute countermeasures if U.S. keeps pressuring: FM

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/7 10:42:41
  • U.S. should not repay kindness with resentment, let alone raise tariffs for no reason: FM

    U.S. should not repay kindness with resentment, let alone raise tariffs for no reason: FM

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/7 10:37:26
  • Mature, resilient, stable China-Russia relationship is a constant in turbulent world, rather than a variable in geopolitical games: FM

    Mature, resilient, stable China-Russia relationship is a constant in turbulent world, rather than a variable in geopolitical games: FM

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/7 10:31:55
  • Chinese embassy urges Canada to cease defamation of using AI to conduct cyberattacks

    In response to reports made by Canadian authorities on Thursday accusing China of using AI to create false information and conduct cyberattacks within Canadian territory, a spokesperson for the Embassy of China in Canada stated that Canada, without factual basis, has fabricated false information and made unfounded accusations against China, tarnishing its reputation. China firmly opposes and will never accept such actions, the spokesperson said, according to the Embassy of China in Canada on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/7 10:22:38
  • Pragmatic attitude conducive to ties, Chinese expert says as Jaishankar suggests India discussing positive course with China

    Indian media reported on Thursday that India is discussing with China measures to put the relationship on a more predictable and positive course, citing Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. A Chinese expert noted that a number of Indian senior officials have recently increasingly expressed a desire to maintain stable relations with China, and a pragmatic attitude will be conducive to the future repair and improvement of bilateral relations while mutual trust needs to be built through renewed and strengthened contacts at all levels between the two countries.

    By Zhang Wanshi and Li Yawei | 2025/3/7 0:12:04
  • EU leaders discuss Ukraine, boosting defense and security as US steps back

    As the US is pulling back from its dominant role in European security and pressing forward with a peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict without European involvement, leaders of the EU's 27 countries are meeting in Brussels on Thursday for a special European Council amid growing unease and apprehension across the continent.

    By Wang Qi | 2025/3/6 22:19:49
  • They should not be fought, cannot be won, says Chinese FM on US defense secretary's remarks on preparing for war

    In response to the remarks of the US defense secretary Pete Hegseth that US doesn't want war with China, but will rebuild its military under President Donald Trump's leadership to prepare for war, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the relevant remarks of US official deliberately incite ideological confrontation and hype up the so-called "China threat" rhetoric.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/6 16:45:42
  • US practices 'thief crying stop thief,' says Chinese FM on indictment of 12 Chinese nationals over alleged cyberattacks

    In response to a question regarding reports that the US has indicted 12 Chinese nationals, including two government officials, claiming they engaged in hacking campaign, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Chinese firmly opposes US' unreasonable accusation against China, and demanded that the US immediately stop its erroneous practice of abusing sanctions.

    By Liu Caiyu | 2025/3/6 16:18:32
  • Bangladesh delegation to China amazed by Chinese modernization, calls for closer cooperation

    From February 25 to March 6, at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), a 21-member delegation from Bangladesh, consisting of representatives from political parties, student leaders, scholars, and journalists, visited China. This was the first time the Chinese side invited a large-scale, cross-sectoral delegation from the country for an official visit, which has been described as "a major diplomatic development" in China-Bangladesh relations.

    By Chen Qingqing and Bai Yunyi | 2025/3/6 0:05:37
  • Chinese FM responds to question on multiple claims of Trump in address to US Congress

    At a regular press briefing on Wednesday, a journalist asked Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson for comment on US President Donald Trump's address to Congress, during which Trump said that he had received a message from President Zelensky to help end the war in Ukraine, and also repeating that he hopes to see greater US control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that "we noted relevant reports." China' s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear, he said, adding that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solution to the crisis.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/5 21:14:13
  • Chinese FM responds to potential acquisition related to Panama Canal, opposes coercion in international trade

    In response to media inquiries regarding a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock potentially acquiring a Hong Kong company with the aim of taking control of Hong Kong company's stake in the Panama Canal, saying the move is under pressure of the White House, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that we don't comment on the relevant business transaction.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/5 16:57:59
  • China supports Arab countries' efforts in promoting ceasefire in Gaza, says FM on Egypt's Gaza plan

    In response to media reports that Arab countries on Tuesday held a summit in Cairo, Egypt, on the Palestinian issue and proposed a Gaza post-war recovery and reconstruction plan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China supports the efforts of Egypt and other Arab countries to promote the continuous and effective implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, advance humanitarian rescue in Gaza, and restore security and stability in the region.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/5 16:24:41
  • Chinese ambassador calls for China, Australia AI cooperation

    Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has called on Australia to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with China.

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/5 8:00:18
  • NPC spokesperson responds to question on impact of Trump's re-inauguration on China-EU relations

    When asked how China believes US President Donald Trump's re-inauguration will affect China-Europe diplomatic and trade relations, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), said China attaches high importance to relations with the EU. China and Europe are two major constructive forces for peace, a sound and stable China-EU relationship serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides and meets the common expectations of the international community, he said.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/4 14:16:17
  • Trump admin pauses military aid to 'ratchet up pressure on Ukraine, Europe'

    The White House confirmed on Monday that the Donald Trump administration has paused US military aid to Ukraine, according to multiple US media outlets, following a tense exchange between US and Ukrainian leaders at the Oval Office on Friday which has led to the shelving of the minerals deal signing.

    By Wang Qi | 2025/3/4 23:36:12
  • DPP ban on university exchanges with Chinese mainland institutions exposes narrow-mindedness and arrogance: spokesperson

    DPP authorities' prohibition of universities on Taiwan island from engaging in exchanges and cooperation with Chinese mainland institutions harms the interests of universities on the island and exposes the DPP's absurd narrow-mindedness and arrogance, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/4 20:21:14
  • China is willing to become partner of mutual trust and mutual achievement with New Zealand: FM

    The visit of New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Winston Peters marks an important high-level exchange between the two countries as China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, in response to media inquiries that Peters stated after his China visit last week that close ties between New Zealand and China are in the second decade.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/4 17:15:47
  • Chinese company signs 557-mln-USD infrastructure construction contracts in Kuwait

    China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) on Monday signed two major contracts worth a total of 557 million U.S. dollars with Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW).

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/4 9:52:46
  • China studies countermeasures against US' threatened extra 10% tariff; US agricultural, food goods likely to be listed: source

    China is studying and formulating relevant countermeasures in response to the US' threat of imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese products under the pretext of fentanyl, the Global Times learned from a reliable source.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/3 10:50:29
  • Chinese FM slams Rubio's China-related remarks, lodges solemn representations

    In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's accusations against China regarding the island of Taiwan, economic and trade, COVID-19, and Indo-Pacific affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that Rubio's related remarks are filled with Cold War mentality and are meant to spread lies and fallacies. China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes it, and China has lodged solemn representations with the US.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/3 18:08:52
  • Europe asserts its role in Ukraine crisis with partial truce proposal

    European leaders are pushing for a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine while intensifying efforts to form a "coalition of the willing" to bolster Kiev, following European leaders' summit in London on the Ukraine crisis. The moves came after a shouting match between US and Ukrainian presidents in the White House, which raised doubts about the continuation of American aid to Ukraine and prompted Europe to assert its role, expert said.

    By Wang Qi | 2025/3/3 22:10:18
  • Chinese FM responds to question on whether China would send peacekeepers to Ukraine

    When asked if China would send peacekeepers to Ukraine as some analysts have suggested, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China did not start the Ukraine crisis, nor is it a party to it.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/3 22:00:44
  • Afghanistan refutes Trump's claims about Chinese presence in Bagram Airfield

    A spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban government rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about Chinese presence at Bagram Airfield, the largest US airbase during the US invasion of Afghanistan, German news outlet dpa news agency reported on Monday. Trump's related claims were dismissed as “emotional” and attributed to “a lack of information,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying in the media report.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/3/3 21:55:40
  • Xi's special envoy attends inauguration of Uruguay's new president

    Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun on Saturday attended the inauguration ceremony of Uruguay's new President Yamandu Orsi.

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/3 10:31:32
  • European leaders gather in haste following Trump-Zelensky row

    After a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump that descended into a row between the two leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a much warmer welcome in Europe, as he arrived in London to attend a summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that showed support for Kiev.

    By Fan Anqi | 2025/3/2 22:56:45
  • Sierra Leone inaugurates 1st traditional Chinese medicine center

    The first traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) center in Sierra Leone was launched on Friday in the capital, Freetown, marking an important step in the country's efforts to introduce TCM therapy for the benefit of its people.

    By Xinhua | 2025/3/2 10:12:52
  • Chinese Embassy in Canada slams Canadian FM's remarks on repatriating Chinese nationals from Thailand

    Chinese Embassy in Canada on Saturday voiced strong opposition to the unwarranted remarks by Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly on Thursday which expressed so-called concern over the repatriation of 40 Chinese nationals who illegally entered Thailand back to China.

    By Global Times | 2025/3/1 10:04:46
  • Xi meets Shoigu in Beijing, calls for enhanced strategic coordination

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing on Friday. Analysts view the meeting and visit as demonstrating a high level of strategic mutual trust between China and Russia, which is of great significance to global strategic stability, especially in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

    By Wang Qi | 2025/2/28 23:38:00
  • China slams certain countries of pointing fingers at normal law enforcement co-op with Thailand

    The Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Chinese Embassy in the UK, and the Chinese Mission to the EU on Friday slammed certain countries of pointing fingers at the normal law enforcement cooperation between China and Thailand, after 40 Chinese nationals involved in illegal immigration were repatriated from Thailand to China on Thursday as part of joint efforts to combat cross-border crimes and protect the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens.

    By Zhang Yuying | 2025/2/28 22:29:00
  • Xi meets Russian Federation Security Council secretary

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing on Friday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/28 18:07:02
  • South Korea's Moon emphasizes China's importance, expresses worries about anti-China sentiment

    "China is a very important country for us for economy, security, peace on the Korean Peninsula, and stability in Northeast Asia," former South Korean president Moon Jae-in said Friday on his X account. "It is very deplorable and worrisome to provoke anti-China sentiment to excuse or protect the martial law civil war."

    By Global Times | 2025/2/28 17:49:29
  • Throwing mud at neighbor does not solve own problems, says Chinese FM on SK leader's remarks on China

    When asked to comment on media reports that said South Korean leader once again brought out China-related topics during the impeachment trial over martial law at the Constitutional Court, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that at the outset of the emergency martial law situation late last year, the South Korea had already made similar remarks, and China had stated its solemn position.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/28 16:54:06
  • Repatriation of Chinese citizens from Thailand complies with Chinese and Thai laws, intl law and practice: FM

    In response to media reports regarding Thailand repatriating 40 Chinese citizens to China on Thursday, while the US, the UK, Germany, and the EU issued statements condemning Thailand's action, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China firmly opposes the use of "human rights" and other pretexts to interfere in China's internal affairs under the guise of the so-called "Xinjiang-related issue," which disrupts normal law enforcement cooperation between China and relevant countries.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/28 16:09:24
  • China, Russia maintain close high-level exchanges, Chinese FM on reported visit of top Russian security official to Beijing

    Responding to a question about media reports that Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Beijing on Friday for talks with the Chinese side, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China and Russia have maintained close high-level exchanges as comprehensive strategic partners of coordination for a new era.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/28 16:00:00
  • PLA warships' drills completely different with Australian military aircraft's intrusion into China's airspace: Chinese Ambassador

    The drills conducted by the Chinese fleet have been safe, professional, and in accordance with relevant international law and established practices, and they are completely different with the Australian military aircraft's intrusion into China's airspace, which is a serious violation of international law and undermines China's national security, said Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Hobart, the capital of Tasmania on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/28 0:24:03
  • China to construct longest road bridge in Central Asia in Tajikistan; 'move to boost connectivity'

    After China and Tajikistan signed a cooperation agreement to build the longest road bridge in Central Asia in the country, experts on Thursday highlighted this development as the latest shining progress in cooperation and bridging connectivity between the two countries, as well as between China and the broader Central Asian region.

    By Zhang Yuying | 2025/2/27 23:42:56
  • 40 Chinese repatriated from Thailand for illegal immigration; expert calls for cooperation to address root causes of cross-border crimes

    Forty Chinese nationals involved in illegal immigration were repatriated from Thailand to China on Thursday as part of joint efforts to combat cross-border crimes and protect the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens, according to China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

    By Fan Anqi | 2025/2/27 23:15:29
  • Starmer visits US amid intensifying diplomatic game in transatlantic alliance

    Europe is ramping up diplomatic efforts to secure continued US support for Ukraine, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, closely following French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. However, some analysts said that ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict is not a mere impulse for Trump administration but a key step in foreign policy, adding that this situation highlights intensifying diplomatic game and deepening rifts in the transatlantic relations.

    By Liu Xin | 2025/2/27 23:05:49
  • Will Australia make notification in advance of military ops near China? Chinese Defense Ministry asks in return

    In response to four questions raised by journalists on the recent exercises by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships in international waters near Australia and New Zealand, including the two countries' claims that China did not notify them in time, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on Thursday reiterated that the PLA Navy flotilla's activities completely conform to international law. He responded by asking if Australia would send notifications in advance when it conducts military operations near China.

    By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan | 2025/2/27 23:03:19
  • China's Ministry of National Defense warns DPP authorities: We will come and get you, sooner or later

    China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) sent out a stern warning on Thursday to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the island of Taiwan saying that "we will come and get you, sooner or later."

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/27 22:58:32
  • China supports Palestinians to restore legitimate national rights at UN Human Rights Council

    A senior Chinese envoy voiced firm support for the Palestinian people's just course in restoring their legitimate national rights at a United Nations Human Rights Council meeting on Thursday, calling on the international community to make efforts toward a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/27 22:51:00
  • Chinese FM responds to Rubio's concerns: China-Russia ties unaffected by third parties

    In response to media inquiries over US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's concerns about China-Russia relations in an interview, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that as two major countries, China and Russia share a relationship with strong endogenous momentum, that is unaffected by any third party.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/27 19:06:21
  • China has always been a 'stabilizing force' in the global economy: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday reaffirmed China's role as a stabilizing force in the global economy, while addressing a media query about China's role amid rising economic uncertainties in the world.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/27 17:51:54
  • China willing to strengthen communication with NZ regarding 'live-fire drill concerns' raised by visiting NZ deputy PM

    Responding to question regarding Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters' meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday, during which Peters raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China has previously introduced situation and elaborated its positions on relevant issues multiple times. "We are willing to strengthen communication with the New Zealand, enhance mutual understanding, and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations," Lin said.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/27 16:38:30
  • Chinese VP meets with New Zealand deputy PM

    Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters in Beijing on Wednesday.

    By Zhang Han | 2025/2/26 23:43:39
  • Ukraine, US reportedly agree to terms of minerals deal

    Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Wednesday that Kiev and Washington have finalized a partnership agreement on minerals, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/26 23:10:46
  • Some Indian media closely follow Bangladesh friendship delegation's visit to China, reflecting New Delhi's anxieties: expert

    A Bangladesh friendship delegation comprising leaders from political parties, representatives from think tanks, media and youth delegates has reportedly embarked on a visit to China, which has drawn close attention from some Indian media, characterizing the trip with phrases like "China opens its arms for Dhaka as Bangladesh-India ties deteriorate" and "China courts Bangladesh's big parties."

    By Liu Caiyu | 2025/2/26 21:46:58
  • Chinese Embassy in South Korea expresses heartfelt condolences over Chinese citizens' casualties in bridge collapse accident

    A collapse accident occurred at a construction site for a highway in South Korea's Anseong on Tuesday, resulting in four deaths and six injuries, with two Chinese nationals among the deceased and one who was injured. According to a statement released by the Chinese Embassy in South Korea on Wednesday, consular officials visited the injured Chinese nationals in the hospital on Tuesday and Wednesday to offer support and condolences, and they also went to the accident response headquarters in Anseong to fully assist the affected Chinese nationals and their families in handling the aftermath.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/26 21:44:44
  • Chinese VP meets with New Zealand deputy PM

    Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters in Beijing on Wednesday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/26 17:11:13
  • Chinese FM responds to reports on Ukraine's deal with US on mineral resources

    US media reported that Ukraine and the US reached an agreement on a deal over the development of Ukraine's mineral resources, which could help ease the recent tensions between Ukraine and US President Donald Trump, and advance the goal of a ceasefire with Russia.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/26 17:09:05
  • President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy Han Jun to Attend the Inauguration of Uruguay's New President

    At the invitation of President Luis Lacalle Pou of Oriental Republic of Uruguay, President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun will visit Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, and attend Uruguay's new President Yamandú Orsi's inauguration on March 1.

    By fmprc.gov.cn | 2025/2/26 15:09:49
  • China-Philippines law enforcement cooperation repatriates nearly 100 Chinese national engaged in offshore gambling

    Chinese and Philippine law enforcement agencies jointly repatriated nearly 100 Chinese nationals engaged in offshore gambling in the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/26 13:09:41
  • US-Europe divide widens after UN resolutions on Ukraine

    Differences between the US and Europe are deepening after the US voted against a European-backed UN resolution on Ukraine and the UN Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict without blaming Russia.

    By Liu Xin | 2025/2/25 23:36:00
  • New Zealand's deputy PM starts China visit amid 'live-fire drills' hypes, global geopolitical shift

    New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters commenced a three-day visit to China on Tuesday, his first China visit since he took office in 2023, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry.

    By Zhang Han | 2025/2/25 23:20:41
  • Thailand to uphold relentless approach in addressing telecom fraud issue: media

    Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stated on Tuesday that Thailand has recently made positive progress in cracking down on border crimes in cooperation with relevant countries and has repatriated those involved. Meanwhile, Thailand will continue to strengthen cooperation and dialogue with China and Myanmar to effectively address the issue of telecom fraud, CCTV News reported.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/25 22:54:03
  • China upholds self-defense strategy, says FM on Putin's remarks to discuss halving defense spending with US

    China is committed to peaceful development. Its limited defense spending is completely out of the need of safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and the need of maintaining world peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, in response to a question about Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on discussing halving defense spending with US, who also mentioned that China could join in.

    By Zhang Yuying and Guo Yuandan | 2025/2/25 21:48:41
  • China slams new sanctions of EU, UK, Canada on Chinese entities over Russia-Ukraine conflict

    China expressed firm opposition and lodged serious protests to EU, the UK and Canada over their latest sanctions on Chinese entities, which they claimed supported the Russian military. A spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry emphasized that normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian businesses should not be interfered with or affected.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/25 21:39:54
  • FM responds to Taiwan authorities' claim of detaining mainland vessel over undersea cable incident

    In response to a media inquiry regarding Taiwan island authorities claiming that a mainland vessel registered in Togo was detained after an undersea cable was cut, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, "I am not aware of the situation you mentioned, and this is not a diplomatic issue."

    By Global Times | 2025/2/25 16:54:13
  • Chinese FM responds to Putin's remarks to discuss halving defense spending with US

    In response to inquiry that Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that he is ready to discuss US President Donald Trump's proposal to halve defense spending for both Russia and the US, and Putin also mentioned that China could join in, whether China supports this proposal and whether related topic was discussed during phone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that China has released readout regarding phone conversation between President Xi and President Putin.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/25 16:41:19
  • China has lodged representations over Canada's sanctions on Chinese entities allegedly supporting Russia: FM

    In response to inquiry regarding Canada's announcement to impose sanctions against 76 foreign entities and individuals for providing dual-use items to Russia, including more than 20 Chinese entities, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that Canada imposing sanctions on Chinese entities is completely unreasonable and is a serious mistake, emphasizing that China firmly opposes this and has lodged solemn representations with Canada.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/25 15:59:26
  • China firmly opposes EU's so-called concerns over dissolution of anti-government group in HKSAR

    The Mission of China to the EU expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Tuesday to the EU's so-called concerns regarding the motion to dissolve the anti-China group, the Democratic Party.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/25 13:19:59
  • China firmly opposes UK's latest sanctions, lodges solemn representations: Chinese embassy

    China expressed firm opposition and has made solemn representations to the UK side after the British government announced on Monday sanctions targeting entities and individuals of several countries, including 10 Chinese entities “for their supply of vital equipment for the Russian military.”

    By Global Times | 2025/2/25 12:34:06
  • China supports all efforts dedicated to peace over Ukraine crisis: Chinese ambassador to UN

    China supports all efforts dedicated to peace, including the consensus reached between the US and Russia to initiate talks, and hopes that all parties involved and stakeholders will participate in the negotiation process, seeking a fair, lasting solution that takes into account each other's concerns, and ultimately reaching a binding peace agreement that is acceptable to all parties, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations before the UN Security Council voted on resolutions drafted by Ukraine and the EU and the US over the Ukraine situation.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/25 9:47:57
  • China urges global participation in Int'l Humanitarian Law Initiative

    China has called on the international community to actively engage in the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Initiative, co-launched by China, stressing the importance of joint efforts to uphold humanitarian principles and protect civilians in conflict zones.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/25 7:27:04
  • Xi talks to Putin, says China happy to see positive efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse the Ukraine crisis. Xi made the remarks when talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone.

    By Zhang Han and Wang Qi | 2025/2/24 23:41:04
  • Tokyo, Manila plan to expand defense co-op; move 'essentially mutual exploitation': expert

    Japan and the Philippines on Monday agreed to establish a new high-level framework to help expand defense equipment and technology exports from Tokyo, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced during a meeting with his counterpart in Manila, the Japan Times reported. Chinese expert described the strengthening of defense cooperation between Tokyo and Manila as "mutual exploitation."

    By Zhang Yuying | 2025/2/24 23:30:16
  • Xi says China happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse the Ukraine crisis.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/24 19:10:05
  • Xi holds phone conversation with Putin

    Xi holds phone conversation with Putin

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/24 17:50:59
  • China willing to promote common devt with PICs including Cook Islands, FM responds to recently signed China-Cook Islands agreements

    When asked to comment about the agreements signed by the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands with the Chinese government including the use of port facilities of the Cook Islands, seabed mineral exploration or other details during his visit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the Chinese side has already provided the relevant information on the recent signing of bilateral cooperation documents, and this is a normal friendly exchange and cooperation between China and the Cook Islands.

    By Zhang Wanshi | 2025/2/24 17:33:39
  • China opposes and lodges solemn representations against US tightened curbs on investments with China: FM

    China is strongly dissatisfied with and resolutely opposes the US latest move which lists China as a foreign adversary, and adopts various discriminatory measures to strengthen the restrictions on two-way investments with China using “national security” as the excuse in the latest US memorandum of investment policy, and has lodged solemn representations with the US, Lin Jian, a spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/24 17:03:45
  • China's position on Ukraine crisis remains consistent, clear, Chinese FM on Zelensky's expectation of China's role

    In response to media inquiry over Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks about his expectation of China's role in peace in Ukraine and related remarks of US President Trump, as well as whether China will propose any new plans or initiatives to actively contribute to promoting peace in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis remains consistent and clear.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/24 16:59:51
  • Lisbon Maru rescue honored in London

    The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK) hosted a special reception in London on Saturday for the families of the Lisbon Maru survivors, commemorating the heroic rescue during World War II and celebrating the Spring Festival.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/24 15:25:01
  • Tai Chi training program launched in Malta to foster cultural exchange

    A Tai Chi training program was launched on Sunday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija, southern Malta, attracting many local Tai Chi enthusiasts to participate in this vibrant cultural exchange event.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/24 7:04:22
  • Japan, Philippines eye closer security ties; two sides exploit each other, undermining regional peace: expert

    Japan and the Philippines plan to establish a high-level defense consultation mechanism to expand Japan's defense exports, Kyodo News reported Sunday during Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani's visit to the Philippines.

    By Shen Sheng | 2025/2/24 1:13:06
  • 'Dialogue is always better than confrontation,' Wang Yi says before third anniversary of Ukraine crisis

    In his latest remarks on the Ukraine crisis before the third anniversary of the conflict, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that while the positions of various parties on the Ukraine crisis may not be entirely aligned, dialogue is always better than confrontation, and negotiation is always better than fighting, according to a release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

    By Fan Anqi | 2025/2/23 22:42:53
  • Germany goes to the polls in 'polarized, fragmented' election

    Germany headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament, with the election described by Western media as intense. A Chinese expert said this election will be extremely polarized and fragmented.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/23 22:35:26
  • Countries should adapt to PLA's distant voyages: expert on China's live-fire drills near Australia, NZ

    The Chinese Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's accusation about the recent activities and drills of three Chinese warships, calling Australia's remarks completely inconsistent with the facts while stressing that China's actions are in full compliance with international law and practices and will not affect aviation safety.

    By Liu Xuanzun | 2025/2/23 13:57:52
  • China-Belarus tourism workshop focuses on strengthening tourism, cultural ties

    The Chinese Embassy in Belarus and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of Belarus have co-hosted a workshop for tour operators at the Chinese Cultural Center in Minsk.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/23 8:11:24
  • Chinese FM reaffirms two-state solution as key to lasting peace in Gaza

    A lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through the two-state solution, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday while returning from the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/23 7:27:39
  • Return of China-Australia ties to heathy, stable track serves both sides' common interests, Chinese FM tells Wong

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday (local time) met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Johannesburg, South Africa, upon request, according to a news release by the Chinese Foreign Ministry's official website on Saturday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/22 17:39:04
  • China urges ceasing all hostilities in eastern DRC: UN Chinese envoy

    The United Nations (UN) Security Council, in the just adopted resolution, demands that the March 23 Movement (M23) immediately cease hostilities and withdraw from the areas it is occupying. This is in line with the expectations of the international community and regional countries for a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and it is also an act of the council to discharge its responsibilities, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, said in his explanation of vote on the Security Council draft resolution on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/22 15:33:29
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