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The new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge officially opened to traffic on Thursday, with both sides jointly holding an opening ceremony on this cross-border artery. Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Pak Thae Song, premier of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cabinet, both delivering a video speech at the opening ceremony of the bridge, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
By GT staff reporters | 2026/10/15 23:36:48
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  • 7th CICA Summit concludes, Baku Declaration adopted

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday, with regional security, multilateral cooperation and the organization's institutional transformation high on the agenda.

    By Deng Xiaoci and Du Qiongfang | 2026/10/15 23:30:49
  • EU's 'talk-while-fighting' approach on China trade 'counterproductive'

    Less than a week after China and the EU reached 16-point consensus on areas including trade, investment and export controls, EU leaders reportedly will instruct Brussels to "urgently" develop new tools to counter the so-called China-related economic imbalances at Thursday's summit, a move that Chinese experts called as a counterproductive and confrontational posture that will undermine the spirit of the freshly agreed consensus.

    By Liu Yang | 2026/10/15 22:04:37
  • OpenAI CFO's claim of cybersecurity risks about Chinese AI models driven by business interests amid open-weight competition: expert

    OpenAI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sarah Friar reportedly warned businesses using Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models to consider what she called safety and security elements, while claiming that companies should favor Western models for cybersecurity-related applications. A Chinese AI expert told the Global Times that the security of AI models cannot simply be judged by where their developers are based, nor by labeling them as "Chinese" or "Western." More relevant factors include deployment, data isolation, access permissions and security management. There is insufficient technical basis or evidence to assume Western models are inherently safer than Chinese ones, the expert said, adding that Friar's remarks also reflect the pressure major Western AI companies are facing as Chinese models become increasingly competitive in cost, deployment and real-world applications.

    By GT staff reporters | 2026/10/15 20:18:00
  • China urges Japan's incumbent leadership to face history, break with militarist past after latest Yasukuni records revealed

    China on Thursday urged Japan's incumbent leadership to face up to history, reflect on their country's wartime crimes and make a clean break with militarism after Japanese media reports disclosed, for the first time, internal meeting records from Yasukuni Shrine that systematically document the decision-making process behind the enshrinement of 14 Class-A war criminals, including Hideki Tojo.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/15 16:00:25
  • IPAC audit exaggerates differences between countries to criticize UK's China policy

    The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) released an audit of UK-China relations on Wednesday, accusing the UK government of its lack of expertise on China and claiming that past engagement with China had exposed the UK to interference risks without delivering the promised opportunities. A Chinese expert said the audit reflects the tendency of some groups to exaggerate China-related security risks and differences in values, projecting their own practices onto China and undermining mutual trust between the two countries.

    By GT staff reporters | 2026/10/15 15:56:41
  • Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Lavrov in Baku; Russia pledges full support for China's hosting of APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Azerbaijani capital Baku on Wednesday, with both sides discussing bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation and international and regional issues of mutual concern, according to an official release by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday morning.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/15 10:51:15
  • Takaichi's claim on nuclear policy wording 'conceals intent to dismantle postwar nuclear constraints'

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claimed on Wednesday there was room for discussion regarding the wording of the "no introduction" clause under Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles as Japan plans to revise its three key security documents by the end of this year, a move that has drawn concerns over whether Japan is seeking to loosen its long-standing nuclear policy constraints, a Chinese expert said. The expert noted the move is "an attempt to conceal its true intent" and reflects a dangerous signal that Japan is seeking to dismantle its postwar nuclear policy restrictions, which is unacceptable, and warned that any weakening of the "no introduction" principle could hollow out Japan's non-nuclear policy, open the door for US nuclear weapons to enter Japan, and bring risks to peace and stability in Northeast Asia.

    By Sun Langchen | 2026/10/14 22:49:08
  • Philippine military backs suspension of direct communication with China, raising risks of misjudgment, escalation: expert

    The Philippine military has thrown its support behind Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.'s suspension of direct military-to-military communication channels with China, as the Chinese Embassy in Manila warned that shutting down such contact fuels mistrust and narrows the space for crisis management amid continuing tensions in the South China Sea. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) claimed Tuesday that it “stands solidly behind and firmly supports” Teodoro's move, according to a report from the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday.

    By Li Yu | 2026/10/14 22:02:34
  • Chinese embassy rejects MI5 head's claims, urges UK intelligence agencies to stop fabricating and spreading false information related to China

    Commenting on claims by the head of the UK's MI5 accusing China of conducting alleged espionage activities against the UK while releasing the agency's annual threat assessment update, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK said that the intelligence official's claims concerning China were completely fabricated and malicious slander, which China firmly opposes and strongly condemns.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/14 9:37:21
  • China, Botswana establish comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

    During their talks in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/13 23:11:39
  • Chinese top diplomat meets UAE president's special envoy Khaldoon

    Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, special envoy of the UAE president for China affairs, in Beijing on Tuesday, with the two sides discussing bilateral ties and the evolving situation in the Middle East, as experts said the visit reflects the UAE's expectations for China to play a greater role in promoting regional de-escalation and advancing practical cooperation.

    By Shen Sheng and Sun Langchen | 2026/10/13 22:53:05
  • Xi proposes principles for constructive participation in settling Africa's hotspot issues

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward four principles for the constructive participation of all parties in the settlement of hotspot issues in Africa, during his meeting with President of the Council of Ministers of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who is on an official visit to China.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/13 21:44:41
  • Philippine VP defends herself, saying Marcos' attacks threaten national security, ties with China

    Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday that recent remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pose threats to the Philippines' national security, China-Philippines ties, and reginal stability, after Marcos linked the vice president to "funding from China," amid the recent impeachment trial against Duterte. A Chinese expert warned that weaponizing bilateral ties with China for domestic political gains is a short-sighted gambit destined to backfire. It may also further drive the Philippines away from the mainstream of ASEAN-China cooperation and into deeper self-isolation.

    By Wang Qi | 2026/10/13 20:25:21
  • China, South Korea reportedly restart joint patrols in Yellow Sea to curb illegal fishing, signaling improved maritime trust

    China and South Korea have reportedly resumed joint patrols in the provisional measures zone in the Yellow Sea after a four-year hiatus, with the move showing improved mutual trust and helping promote legal fishing and maritime cooperation, a Chinese expert said.

    By Sun Langchen | 2026/10/13 17:07:28
  • China opposes attempts to smear China over cybersecurity issues: FM on US claim of China-linked hacking of Fiji network

    Commenting on a claim by the US Embassy in Fiji that a China-linked hacking group compromised a network in Fiji, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that “I am not aware of the specific details. But what I can tell you is that China has always firmly opposed and cracked down on hacking activities in accordance with the law. At the same time, we oppose attempts to smear China under the pretext of cybersecurity issues.”

    By Global Times | 2026/10/13 15:27:44
  • China firmly opposes India's assigning so-called standard names, move illegal and invalid: FM spokesperson

    China has never recognized the so-called "Union Territory of Ladakh" unilaterally and illegally established by India and firmly opposes India's announcement of so-called standard names, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Mao was responding to a question about a statement by India's Ministry of Home Affairs assigning standard names for 28 places, including those in disputed border areas and places under China's actual control, and their inclusion on official maps.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/13 15:20:57
  • Chinese FM spokesperson urges US to stop sending wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces

    In response to a media inquiry about the US' latest remarks on China's countermeasures against politicians from Paraguay and Belize, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that the one-China principle is a basic norm governing international relations, a prevailing consensus in the international community and the political foundation of China-US relations.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/13 14:54:18
  • Chinese Foreign Minister to attend CICA summit, visit four Eurasian countries

    Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 15 as Special Representative of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

    By Feng Fan | 2026/10/12 23:13:24
  • China sanctions Paraguayan, Belizean ministers over Taiwan question, delivering explicit warning of 'no bargaining over one-China principle'

    The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday announced a series of countermeasures against Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan-related issues. In both releases, the ministry said that "certain anti-China politicians" in Paraguay and Belize, out of self-serving interests, stubbornly backed their countries' maintenance of the so-called "diplomatic ties" with China's Taiwan region, while making a string of "egregious remarks and actions" on China-related issues, harming China's core interests.

    By Wang Qi | 2026/10/12 22:13:36
  • NHK documentary on notorious Yasukuni Shrine sparks backlash, exposing deep-rooted misconceptions among right-wing forces: Chinese expert

    A new documentary on Japan's notorious Yasukuni Shrine aired by Japanese public broadcaster NHK has triggered controversy among Japanese viewers, with some critics saying the program downplayed the issue of the enshrinement of Class-A war criminals. Despite side-stepping deep discussions of the shrine's postwar role, the documentary still triggered a backlash from some right-wing groups in Japan, exposing the deep-rooted misconceptions and increasingly radical nature of Japan's right-wing forces, a Chinese expert said.

    By GT staff reporters | 2026/10/12 21:17:18
  • Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official

    Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change, Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs, said on Monday.

    By GT staff reporters | 2026/10/12 21:05:54
  • Xi congratulates Madise on assuming Estonian presidency

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended congratulations to Ulle Madise on her assumption of office as president of Estonia.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/12 20:52:37
  • Manila slammed for harassing China's normal scientific research activities in South China Sea

    The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday evening rejected Philippine claims about Chinese scientific research activities in the South China Sea, stating that the activities are legitimate, lawful and entirely aboveboard. "Chinese research vessels have been conducting scientific research activities in the South China Sea on a regular, scheduled basis for many years," the embassy said. The response followed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) claims that the Tan Suo Yi Hao was operating without authorization within the Philippines' so-called exclusive economic zone near Banlu Jiao in the South China Sea, according to Philippine media outlet ABS-CBN.

    By Feng Fan | 2026/10/12 20:14:55
  • China urges Japan's leaders to heed voices of justice at home: FM

    In response to former Japanese foreign minister and Chair of the Association for the Promotion of International Trade Takeshi Iwaya's remarks following his visit to China that Japan was responsible for the deterioration in China-Japan relations and that the Japanese government should seek ways to improve ties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the remarks reflected the rationality and conscience of insightful people in Japan and were positively viewed by China.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 18:33:39
  • Xi, Papua New Guinea's governor-general exchange congratulations over 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bob Dadae, governor-general of Papua New Guinea, on Monday exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/12 18:09:31
  • Lai's talk of so-called 'democracy' cannot conceal true nature of 'Taiwan independence' secessionism: FM spokesperson

    Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's talk of so-called "democracy" cannot conceal the true nature of "Taiwan independence" secessionism. Taiwan's return to China is an important part of the outcomes of the victory in World War II and the postwar international order, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, commenting on Lai's so-called "Double Ten" speech.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 17:15:53
  • China seriously concerned over attack on Riyadh Airport, urges restraint, dialogue: FM

    When asked about the attack on Riyadh Airport, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China is seriously concerned about the significant casualties caused by the attack and the escalation of the conflict.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 16:40:50
  • China does not have info of Chinese casualties, stands ready to help within capacity over Nepali landslide and flood: FM spokesperson

    Following a serious flash flood on the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha District of Nepal on Sunday triggered by a landslide, a journalist noted that the area is part of a major trekking route, and asked whether any Chinese citizens had been affected by the flood at a regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday. Spokesperson Mao Ning said in response that she does not have the information of casualties among Chinese citizens in the disaster. Mao expressed condolences to the Nepali side and said that China stands ready to provide assistance within its capacity in light of Nepal's needs. Global Times

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 16:34:09
  • Chinese FM slams US State Department's claim regarding China's activities in waters east of China's Taiwan island

    China has repeatedly made its position clear. China has an exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in waters east of China's Taiwan island, and its activities in the area fall entirely within China's sovereign rights and jurisdiction and are justified, lawful and beyond reproach, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 16:17:21
  • Certain politicians serve as pawns of Taiwan authorities seeking 'independence' by relying on external forces: FM spokesperson on countermeasures against Paraguayan and Belizean ministers

    The Taiwan question is a major issue of principle concerning China's sovereignty and national reunification, representing the core of China's core interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Monday, following China's countermeasures against Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over their "egregious remarks and actions" regarding the Taiwan question.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 16:14:19
  • China takes countermeasures against officials of Belize and Paraguay for egregious actions related to Taiwan region

    China's Foreign Ministry on Monday announced countermeasures against Belize's Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and Paraguay's Minister of Information and Communication Technologies Gustavo Villate, including denying them a visa and banning their entry into China, including the Hong Kong and Macao SARs, in response to actions by certain anti-China politicians who have stubbornly supported their respective country's maintaining so-called “diplomatic ties” with China's Taiwan region and undermined China's core interests.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/12 11:24:49
  • Botswana aims to strengthen, deepen ties with China, says Botswanan president

    The Botswana-China relationship is "deep and strong," and Botswana looks forward to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, the digital economy, renewable energy and other fields, Botswanan President Duma Gideon Boko has said. In an interview with Xinhua ahead of his first state visit to China since taking office, Boko said that the two sides have maintained "very good, very strong, (and) mutually beneficial diplomatic relationship" for many years.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/12 9:18:35
  • China-hosted third Track II dialogue facilitates in-depth exchanges between Cambodia, Thailand for lasting border peace

    The third China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue, themed "Implementing the Fuxian Consensus and Consolidating the Foundation for Lasting Peace," was held in Shenzhen on Sunday, hosted by China Foreign Affairs University. Nearly 100 representatives from China, Cambodia and Thailand attended, including former diplomats, think tank scholars, representatives of social organizations and humanitarian agencies.

    By Chen Qingqing in Shenzhen | 2026/10/11 21:59:12
  • Singapore award-winning documentary exposes historical truths of Unit 731 atrocities across Asia for global audience: Japanese scholar

    A documentary revealing Japanese wartime atrocities, titled Inside Unit 731: Japan's Secret Human Experiments, produced by Singapore's mainstream English-language media outlet Channel NewsAsia (CNA), has received Singapore's national award for Best History Documentary at the 2026 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) and has become a finalist for the 2026 AIBs in the internationalaffairs documentary category.

    By Xing Xiaojing and Zhang Han | 2026/10/11 18:55:11
  • No Chinese casualties reported in Riyadh airport attack that kills 12, injures over 300: embassy

    The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday morning that no Chinese nationals had been reported killed or injured so far, following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday afternoon.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/11 9:19:47
  • China expresses sympathies to Panama over 7.6-magnitude earthquake

    China expresses sympathies to the Panamanian government and people in the affected region, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/11 7:28:54
  • Exclusive video shows Philippine medical evacuation near Ren'ai Jiao conducted under China Coast Guard supervision

    Exclusive footage obtained by the Global Times shows that a Philippine medical evacuation near China's Ren'ai Jiao on Thursday was carried out with China's permission and remained under China Coast Guard (CCG) supervision throughout the operation.

    By Feng Fan | 2026/10/10 17:49:10
  • China and Pacific Island countries uphold mutual respect; China never treats island nations as an arena for major-power rivalry: Chinese official

    China and Pacific Island countries have always adhered to mutual respect and equal treatment though they differ in natural endowments, history, culture, and social systems, said Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during the 6th China-Pacific Island Countries Political Leadership Dialogue in Beijing on Saturday.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/10 13:26:27
  • China, EU reach consensus on areas including hybrid vehicles, rare earths after Beijing talks

    China and the European Union (EU) reached a 16-point consensus spanning trade and investment, export controls, intellectual property rights and World Trade Organization (WTO) reform at high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday and Friday, marking tangible progress in efforts to manage bilateral differences even as protectionist pressure continued to build within Europe.

    By Ma Tong | 2026/10/10 0:13:47
  • Beijing condemns Tokyo's use of AI to whitewash war crimes

    China's Foreign Ministry on Friday slammed Japanese right-wing forces for using artificial intelligence (AI) to distort historical facts and whitewash Japan's crimes of aggression, calling on the international community to stay alert and reject such moves.

    By Feng Fan | 2026/10/10 0:08:24
  • Botswana's president to pay state visit to China; China-Botswana cooperation offer lessons for African nations to advance economic transition: expert

    President of the Republic of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko will pay a state visit to China from October 12 to 17, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday, and spokesperson Mao Ning said the upcoming visit will elevate China-Botswana relations to a new height and further contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.

    By Wang Qi | 2026/10/9 23:10:37
  • Chinese FM slams Philippine blame-shifting over medical evacuation near Ren'ai Jiao, vows firm response to malicious provocations

    A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday rejected Philippine claims about disruptions of a medical evacuation from a Philippine vessel illegally grounded at China's Ren'ai Jiao, stressing China will firmly respond to any malicious provocation and resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

    By Feng Fan | 2026/10/9 16:25:58
  • AI should not be used to distort historical truth or whitewash Japan's wartime aggression: Chinese FM

    AI should be used for good and to advance human progress, not to distort historical truth or whitewash Japan's wartime aggression, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/9 16:21:14
  • China rebuts US allegations of China-linked hacking activities, urges it to abandon double standards, political manipulation on cybersecurity: FM

    China firmly opposes and combats hacking activities in accordance with law, while also firmly opposing the spread of false information and the creation of various kinds of noise for political purposes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/9 15:54:03
  • Indonesian president launches 11 Chinese-backed downstream projects

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday launched 11 Chinese-backed downstream projects worth an estimated 10.2 billion U.S. dollars at the Weda Bay Industrial Park in Central Halmahera, North Maluku. Prabowo also witnessed the park's first export of electric vehicle (EV) batteries produced by Chinese enterprises.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/9 13:45:12
  • Chinese envoy condemns Japan's remilitarization push at UN, warns of threat to peace

    A Chinese envoy on Thursday condemned Japan's accelerating remilitarization at the United Nations, warning that it had become a major threat to regional peace and stability and urging Tokyo to fulfill its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/9 12:56:46
  • China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing

    Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

    By Chu Daye and Yin Yeping | 2026/10/8 22:44:35
  • Chinese expert rebukes Japan's claim of 'international protocol' over Takaichi reference, saying 'genuine respect lies in facing history'

    China has on many occasions made clear its position on the current China-Japan relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to a question about Japan's demand that China show "appropriate respect" to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi because the Chinese foreign ministry, during its regular press conferences, often refers to the Japanese prime minister by her name alone without any title.

    By Li Yu | 2026/10/8 21:44:03
  • China to deepen strategic communication with Russia during Patrushev's visit: Chinese FM

    China is ready to take this visit as an opportunity to work with Russia to deepen strategic communication, promote practical cooperation, and keep injecting new momentum of development into China-Russia relations in the new era, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday in response to a question about relevant arrangements for Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev's visit to China.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/8 19:45:46
  • China nominates Song Li to run for WHO director-general: Chinese FM

    China has nominated Doctor Song Li to run for the position of director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed at a regular press briefing on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/8 16:21:22
  • China firmly opposes Dutch security report's groundless accusations: Embassy spokesperson

    China urges the relevant Dutch authorities to view objectively and rationally China's efforts to combat cyberattacks and stop making groundless accusations against China under the pretext of cybersecurity, a spokesperson for Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands stated, according to the Embassy on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/8 9:40:41
  • Tokyo reportedly mulls nuclear subs amid security document revision; 'could spur arms race'

    As Japan prepares to revise its three security documents by year-end, including the National Security Strategy, plans have emerged within the Japanese government to mention nuclear submarines as an option for strengthening deterrence, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday, citing several sources familiar with the matter. The Japanese government may avoid directly mentioning Japan's "possession" of nuclear submarines, instead limiting the language to "further research and discussions" according to Kyodo News. Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Wednesday that the plan is expected to take several years before a final decision is made on whether to formally acquire the equipment. Zhang Junshe, a Chinese military affairs expert, said that if Japan were to introduce nuclear submarines, its military capabilities would undergo a significant shift toward a more offensive posture.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2026/10/7 23:06:20
  • China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia

    China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on the prevention and control of infectious diseases, including plague, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday in response to a question concerning a plague infection incident in Russia.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/7 22:42:42
  • Being sold three times in four days: More details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar

    A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy region as the case previously attracted widespread public attention in China and Thailand. The latest disclosures revealed that he had been sold three times in just four days after being taken to the region, while “Have you fed the cat?” was once used as a distress signal.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/7 22:33:37
  • Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China

    The moments when Chen Zhi, the ringleader of a major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate based in Cambodia and two other key members of the group were escorted back to China and had their hoods removed was disclosed in the third episode of a major documentary aired by China's state broadcaster.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/7 22:32:07
  • Two pandas arrive in Atlanta, carrying decades of shared care and friendship that keep crossing borders

    In 1972, Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing arrived in the US following then US president Richard Nixon's visit to China, beginning one of the most recognizable chapters in people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Over the decades, giant panda cooperation has grown beyond public fascination with the animals. China has carried out giant panda conservation and research cooperation with zoos around the world, covering breeding, disease prevention, scientific research, personnel training, and the protection of wild populations and habitats.

    By Shan Jie and Zhao Yusha | 2026/10/7 22:30:44
  • Russian presidential aide and maritime board chairman to visit China, 'to enhance coordination before APEC meeting'

    Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev will visit China from October 8 to 13. Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will hold talks and exchanges with him, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday. As China is set to host APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the crucial event, Patrushev could be tasked with coordinating positions and conducting in-depth communication ahead of this multilateral meeting during his visit, a Chinese observer said.

    By Zhang Han and Zhang Wanshi | 2026/10/7 20:57:30
  • Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev to visit China

    Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev will visit China from October 8 to 13. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will hold talks and exchanges with him.

    By Chinese Foreign Ministry | 2026/10/7 15:14:17
  • Chinese FM spokesperson urges the Philippines to immediately stop infringement and provocations in response to Manila's harassment claims

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday condemned Philippine aircraft and vessels for intruding into airspace and waters under China's jurisdiction in the South China Sea, saying China's military and coast guard had acted legitimately in accordance with law.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/6 20:49:43
  • China rebukes certain Western countries over human rights criticism, says they have no right to lecture it

    Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday delivered a rebuttal during the general debate of the UN General Assembly's Third Committee in response to Western countries, urging a handful of countries to stop fabricating and spreading lies about China and stop using human rights issues for political manipulation.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/6 12:38:33
  • Human Rights Council adopts China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all

    The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday adopted by consensus the draft resolution titled "Promoting accessibility for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all" proposed by China on behalf of 47 countries.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/6 10:34:36
  • Takaichi calls China 'important neighbor' but hypes 'regional' tensions; experts say rhetoric masks continued provocation

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday called China an "important neighbor" and said Japan would advance its strategic relationship of mutual benefit, with China, while claiming that it would firmly "assert" its positions on issues including the East and South China Seas and what it called China's "regional military activities," and demanding that China take "responsible actions," Kyodo News reported.

    By Shen Sheng | 2026/10/5 23:44:46
  • UN official highlights GDI's role in advancing sustainable development

    Five years after China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI), its focus is shifting increasingly towards practical cooperation that addresses the priorities of developing countries, a senior UN official has said.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/5 16:42:26
  • China ready to work with all parties for fruitful APEC 'China Year': Chinese FM on Putin's remarks about trilateral meeting

    As the host for this year's APEC, China stands ready to work with all parties for a fruitful APEC "China Year" and make new contributions to the economic growth of the Asia Pacific and beyond, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, when asked to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks about a possible trilateral meeting with the Chinese and US leaders.

    By Global Times | 2026/10/3 21:10:22
  • China-Indonesia book ties grow as Mandarin books find more readers

    Chinese publishers are finding growing opportunities in Indonesia, where local publishing companies explore Chinese titles, copyright partnerships and printing technologies, and Indonesian readers are showing rising interest in Mandarin-language books. At the Indonesia International Book Fair 2026, Indonesian publisher Gema Insani was in talks with Beijiao Tongqu from China to acquire rights to several children's science books, including titles featuring astronauts and interactive elements.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/2 14:43:54
  • Chinese enterprises eye growing role in Myanmar's economic, social development

    Chinese enterprises have expanded their footprint across Myanmar's economic and social sectors in recent years, boosting local business communities' confidence in China-Myanmar corporate cooperation spanning infrastructure, new energy, finance and beyond. Mutually beneficial and interdependent China-Myanmar cooperation has made notable progress at both governmental and business levels, said Thant Sin Lwin, deputy minister for national planning, investment and foreign economic relations.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/2 7:27:40
  • South African exporters eye China, other BRICS markets amid global trade shifts

    ​South African food and agricultural exporters are increasingly pivoting toward China and other BRICS markets to expand sales and diversify their international footprint amid evolving global trade dynamics and market shifts.

    By Xinhua | 2026/10/1 9:14:35
  • China urges Japan to honor NPT obligations, drop nuclear ambitions

    China on Wednesday strongly condemned remarks by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calling for discussions without taboos on Japan possessing nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered submarines. It stressed that Japan, as a non-nuclear-weapon state party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), has non-negotiable international legal obligations not to accept, manufacture, possess or proliferate nuclear weapons.

    By Global Times | 2026/9/30 16:49:16
  • Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah on Wednesday exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/30 14:45:46
  • Opposing 'Taiwan independence' separatism and safeguarding cross-Straits peace, stability serve China-US common interests: Taiwan Affairs Office

    The Taiwan question is the core of China's core interests and the most crucial issue in China-US relations. Firmly opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and safeguarding cross-Straits peace and stability serve the common interests of both China and the US, Zhang Han, a Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson, said at a press briefing on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2026/9/30 12:30:31
  • China defends UN 'enemy state clauses' amid Japan's re-militarization push

    The "enemy state clauses" in the UN Charter shall not be altered or deleted given Japan's re-militarization, a Chinese envoy told the General Debate of the UN General Assembly on Monday local time, exercising the right of reply after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in a statement delivered at the debate on September 22, called for deletion of the "enemy state clauses," citing Japan's "exclusively defense-oriented policy."

    By Wang Qi and Li Yu | 2026/9/29 23:09:15
  • China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan island; move signals warning to separatist forces, expert says

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan island on Tuesday, with footage obtained by the Global Times showing that the island's Central Mountain Range was clearly visible during the operation.

    By Fan Wei and Feng Fan | 2026/9/29 21:50:14
  • China urges Japan to correct erroneous claims and deeds related to Taiwan question, on 54th anniversary of normalization of ties

    China on Tuesday urged Japan to abide by the spirit of the four political documents between the two countries and correct its erroneous claims and deeds, as the day marked the 54th anniversary of the issuance of the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement and the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    By Global Times | 2026/9/29 18:22:36
  • S.Korean president cites increased exports in calling China ties 'important'; pragmatic diplomacy yields win-win outcomes: expert

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said managing relations with China is important alongside Seoul's alliance with the US, citing government data showing that monthly exports to China averaged $15.1 billion under his administration, up 36 percent from the previous government. Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing commented on Tuesday that the figures reflected the positive effect of improving bilateral ties on trade. The rising exports to China reflect the Lee administration's pragmatic approach and the value of stable bilateral ties, said a Chinese expert.

    By Liu Xin | 2026/9/29 16:53:06
  • China rejects illegal Philippine 'maritime chart' covering Nansha islands and reefs

    China firmly rejects a new Philippine “maritime chart” covering islands and reefs in China's Nansha Qundao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday, calling Manila's move illegal and invalid and infringes Chinese sovereignty.

    By Feng Fan and Liu Xin | 2026/9/29 15:57:48
  • FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa

    A three-day regional capacity-building workshop on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in Africa opened in Johannesburg on Monday, aiming to raise awareness and strengthen agricultural heritage management across the continent. The workshop brings together government officials, national focal points, site representatives, experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, research institutions, and civil society organizations from English-speaking African countries.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/29 8:26:07
  • China's top diplomat urges Japan to correct erroneous words, deeds of its leaders on Taiwan question

    China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said that for Japan, the pressing task is to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question as soon as possible. Wang, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Takeshi Iwaya, president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT) in Beijing.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/29 8:12:22
  • China announces 10 outcomes from latest trade talks with US, putting bilateral consensus on a more operational, detailed footing

    China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday announced 10 outcomes from the latest China-US economic and trade talks, including reciprocal tariff reduction on $30 billion worth of imports, an arrangement for the artificial intelligence (AI) dialogue, and an extension of the Kuala Lumpur trade arrangement to January 10, 2027.

    By Li Xuanmin and Qi Xijia | 2026/9/28 21:30:17
  • Pair of Chinese giant pandas receive warm welcome after arriving in the US

    The pair of Chinese giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday local time for a 10-year stay, receiving a warm welcome from visitors eager to meet them.

    By GT staff reporters | 2026/9/28 20:32:48
  • Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China

    China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and reiterating that resolving the Taiwan question and realizing the complete reunification of China is “an unstoppable historical trend,” and that any force obstructing China's reunification is doomed to fail.

    By Liu Xin | 2026/9/28 19:50:15
  • Heavy rains trigger flooding in Bangkok, disrupting tourist plans amid traffic congestion; Chinese Embassy in Thailand issues notice

    As persistent downpours have been sweeping through many areas in Thailand in recent days, with capital Bangkok and surrounding areas particularly affected, Bangkok authorities declared the city a disaster-affected zone and activated flood response measures, while the Chinese Embassy in Thailand urged Chinese nationals in the country to take precautions due to the heavy rain and flooding.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2026/9/27 22:35:11
  • Arrival of Chinese giant pandas in US brings fresh warmth to ties

    A chartered FedEx cargo plane carrying a pair of Chinese giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, landed in Atlanta in the southeastern US on Sunday morning, kicking off their 10-year stay in the US. Their highly-anticipated arrival is expected to open a new chapter in China-US giant panda conservation cooperation while bringing fresh warmth to the people-to-people ties and friendship between the two countries.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2026/9/27 21:46:50
  • Pair of Chinese giant pandas arrives in US city Atlanta

    A chartered FedEx cargo plane carrying a pair of Chinese giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, landed in Atlanta in the southeastern United States on Sunday morning.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/27 18:57:21
  • Ex-Japanese FM leads delegation to China; unofficial exchanges can hardly deliver fundamental improvement to bilateral ties: expert

    Former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, head of Japan's Association for the Promotion of International Trade, a group for friendship with China, led a delegation to China and arrived in Beijing on Sunday amid strained bilateral relations, according to Japanese media outlets.

    By GT staff reporters | 2026/9/27 18:55:45
  • Two giant pandas set off from Chengdu for 10-year stay at Zoo Atlanta

    A pair of giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, departed for Zoo Atlanta in the US from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in southwest China's Sichuan Province on a chartered flight at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, kicking off their 10-year stay at the zoo. Before the departure, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding held a farewell ceremony for the pair.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/27 8:07:32
  • China respects US choice on what term to use for artificial intelligence: spokesperson

    On what term to use for artificial intelligence (AI), China attaches importance to the position of the US side and respects their choice of the term, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/27 7:19:52
  • Xi's state visit leads to new progress in constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability: Chinese FM

    Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States has led to new progress in a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after Xi wrapped up his US visit on Friday.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/27 7:05:35
  • China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes in Xi's visit; historic visit enriches connotation of a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, have reached a consensus on eight outcomes, according to a release made public after Xi wrapped up his US visit on Friday.

    By Wang Qi | 2026/9/26 22:43:15
  • Chinese VP says China ready to work with all parties to advance Global Development Initiative

    Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Friday that as a staunch advocate of and pragmatic actor in global development, China stands ready to work with all parties to uphold true multilateralism, jointly advance the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and deliver development benefits to people of all countries.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/26 21:20:19
  • Chinese FM comments on US' use of 'superintelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence'

    The heads of state of China and the US held in-depth discussions on artificial intelligence during their meeting. Regarding the phrasing on artificial intelligence, China attaches importance to the US position and respects the phrase used by the US side, a Chinese FM spokesperson said on Saturday, commenting on the US' use of the term "superintelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence" when introducing the outcomes of the Chinese leader's visit to the US.

    By Global Times | 2026/9/26 19:06:03
  • China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes in Xi's visit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, have reached a consensus on eight outcomes, according to a release made public after Xi wrapped up his US visit on Friday.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/26 18:57:26
  • Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to US

    Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Saturday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the United States.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/26 15:38:34
  • Chinese navy hospital ship arrives in Senegal for medical mission

    The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, on Friday to begin a friendly visit and provide medical services, marking the first visit by a Chinese naval hospital ship to Senegal.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/26 7:55:13
  • Xi wraps up state visit to U.S.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday his state visit to the Untied States.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/26 1:05:39
  • China, U.S. agree on constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/26 0:50:44
  • Xi, Peng Liyuan visit US National Archives with Trump and his wife

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Friday the US National Archives, accompanied by US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/25 23:59:08
  • Xi, Peng Liyuan have tea chat with Trump and his wife

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, had a chat over tea with US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, on Friday.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/25 22:54:56
  • Through Xi's eyes | Where youth bridges the Pacific

    A bridge means connecting distances and bringing people together. But how can a bridge span the vast Pacific Ocean? In November 2023, while delivering a speech in San Francisco, President Xi Jinping announced: "China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years." Two and a half years later, the "50,000 in Five Years" initiative has been achieved ahead of schedule, with the number of young Americans visiting China exceeding the target. The journeys of 50,000 young people have traced a beautiful arc across the Pacific Ocean.

    By People's Daily | 2026/9/25 21:50:50
  • Xi, Trump honor history of China-U.S. joint fight against Japanese aggression in WWII

    More than 80 years after Chinese and American forces stood side by side against Japanese aggression in World War II, that legacy of shared struggle came to the fore in Washington on Thursday as the two countries' leaders honored the bond forged in war.

    By Xinhua | 2026/9/25 21:30:24
  • Exclusive: China Coast Guard thwarts Philippine illegal resupply attempt around Ren'ai Jiao: source

    China on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop provocations and troublemaking after the Philippines on Thursday, disregarding China's warnings, sent a supply vessel to deliver supplies to the illegally “grounded” warship at China's Ren'ai Jiao, a China Coast Guard spokesperson said.

    By Fan Wei | 2026/9/25 19:30:45
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