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China's national legislature opens annual session with 15th Five-Year Plan draft outlined

The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday morning at the Great ...

China sets 4.5-5% GDP growth target for 2026 while striving to achieve better results in practice

China targets economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, ...

US submarine's attack on Iranian warship in international waters marks expansion of military operation: Chinese expert

The US claimed Wednesday that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, a move a Chinese ...

Democracy in deep mountains: Post-95 NPC deputy from Yi ethnic group carries voices from remote areas to China's top legislature
"Many people told me that when they exit the tunnel at the end of the road leading to Abuluoha ...

OP-ED

4.5%-5%: Understanding the 'progress' and 'stability' in China's economic growth target: Global Times editorial

The newly announced GDP growth target for the new year has once again become a "super bellwether" in the global public opinion arena for interpreting the trajectory of the world economy.

AidData report rebuts Western smears as China's port investment fills infrastructure gaps

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GT Voice: China's opening-up in services to create global opportunities

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CHINA

China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5 pct
China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
Hong Kong to explore drafting its first five-year plan to align with national strategies: HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu
China to send special envoy on Middle East mediation; 'red line' on civilian protection must not be crossed: Chinese FM
China to send special envoy on Middle East mediation; 'red line' on civilian protection must not be crossed: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday spoke separately in phone talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...

Japan's reported plan to boost Iwoto island military build-up signals resurgent militarism, undermining regional peace: expert
Against the backdrop of strained China-Japan relations, Japan, per media disclosures, continues to amplify claims of "Chinese military threats" rhetoric to justify fortifying armed positions on Pacific islands. Chinese military ...

Confidence to open up quantum computing service stems from a self-controlled and integrated industrial chain: NPC deputy
China's confidence to open up its quantum computing service to the world and to export components of quantum computers to Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries stem from a ...

SOURCE

EC unveils 'Made in EU' industrial plan amid protectionism fears; Move could distort competition, harm ties with China: expert
Boosted business confidence to fuel China-South Korea economic cooperation, Chinese and South Korean diplomats say
China to open wider to outside world
China will open wider to the outside world, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
Foreign netizens marvel at China's superior map apps, citing advanced functions, user experiences and ecosystem
A growing number of foreign netizens are praising Chinese navigation and positioning apps such as Amap, Baidu Maps and Tencent Maps for a set of features and integrations, noting that ...

Chinese carriers restart some Middle East routes as first flight takes off
Data from VariFlight sent to the Global Times on Thursday showed that, Air China flight CA789 from Beijing to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, departed from Beijing Capital International Airport at 13:32 ...

Tarim Oilfield hits 500 billion cubic meters in natural gas output
The Tarim Oilfield in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had surpassed a cumulative total of 500 billion cubic meters of natural gas as of Tuesday, according to the oilfield ...

LIFE

New findings shed light on evolution from fish to humans
Chinese scientists have discovered fossils of bony fish dating back about 436 million years, providing key evidence that helps fill major gaps in the evolutionary chain linking ancient fish to ...

China's marriage registrations blend romance, simplicity by moving outdoors
On snow-capped mountains over 3,000 meters above sea level, white snow and roses form a striking contrast as couples face a sea of clouds and vow to spend their lives ...

Sports awards could inspire new hope even during tough times
With the underwhelming performance of the senior national team and lingering scandals in domestic football, some fans have questioned the necessity of holding the Chinese Footballer of the Year Awards ...
China fields 70 athletes across six sports at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics is set to unfold on Friday, China has sent a 167-member delegation to the quadrennial Games. With 70 athletes competing across all six sports - Para ice hockey, wheelchair curling, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing and ...
Relics on display at China's only gold, silver artifacts museum
Portrayal of fractured world longing for peace echoes today's global conflicts: producer of 'Peaceful Years'