Two sessions show China, US going opposite ways

The gathering of the two sessions offers a stark reminder of the current contrasts between the Chinese and US political systems which have seemed to move in opposite directions over ...

Vibrant and visionary agenda for two sessions this year

This year's two sessions are particularly crucial as they are supposed to set out the development agenda not only for the present year, but also for the next half decade. ...

How can China push back at Western bullying

The US has no right to intervene in China's home affairs. When it comes to trade conflicts, the two sides can sit at the negotiation table. But when it comes ...

FM's press conference showcases magnanimity of China's diplomacy: Global Times editorial

The bilateral relationship between China and the US is of course the biggest issue in today's international relations, which has wide implications. China has been dealing with this problem in ...

All central government's HK decisions are for city's good: Global Times editorial

Hong Kong affairs has had a big weight in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) reviewed the by National People's Congress this time. The newly added content includes supporting Hong Kong ...

Revising electoral system removes chaos in HK: Global Times editorial

As long as the central government is determined to take action, its strong ability to correct the situation is unimaginable for the extremists when they are madly unscrupulous and conceited. ...

Setting 2021 growth target at above 6 %, world will see China's landmarks: Global Times editorial

The economic growth target of above 6 percent should be used to support companies and boost social justice and fairness. China has many tasks to fulfill. As the world competes ...

China's defense budget balances tackling external threats, economic recovery and public's sense of safety

China increased its 2021 defense budget by 6.8 percent to 1.35 trillion yuan ($209 billion), a quicker pace and slight increase compared with 6.6 percent last year. China released the ...

Two sessions hopeful flames for Olympic spirit

Beijing wants to join forces with other countries to promote the desired global immunity. The recent mutual understanding on common...

GT Voice: Will China resume development pattern back before COVID-19?

China's annual two sessions, a key event on the country's political calendar, is scheduled to be held on Thursday. As the world remains trapped within the COVID-19 pandemic, how China ...

Onward HK patriots, clean up government with brave hearts

The institutional arrangement of "one country, two systems" framework determines that the governors of Hong Kong must love both the country and the city. If someone is unwilling to pledge ...

Is it too much to ask political leaders to respect their own country?

Let's us be reminded and advised: Hong Kong did not join China as if China were a federal state. Instead, Hong Kong was returned by the UK to China which ...

China's victory offers clues to global campaign against poverty

China has lifted all rural poor people out of extreme poverty under the current standard, with 832 counties, 128,000 villages, and nearly 100 million impoverished people shaking off poverty. How ...

Making Shanghai, HK and Shenzhen star financial centers in the 21st century

Bolstered by the excessive liquidity in the market to support pandemic-stricken economies and enterprises, major stock markets, from New York and Tokyo to Hong Kong and Shanghai, have boomed in ...

As urbanization keeps momentum, housing prices in China may stay elevated

I'd like to talk about housing prices today. First, we have to admit that there is no unified housing price in China.

The Year of the Ox off to great start, sets tone for outstanding performance in landmark CPC centennial

Staying put to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, I'm pleasantly surprised that it is bustling with noise and excitement everywhere: Box-office records were set on the first day, tourist ...

Heroic spirit still needed for CPC members today

Today, the CPC members are doing a tough job. China is walking on a bumpy road with the utmost of pressure. We should focus our attention on our work and ...