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Xi congratulates Fernandez on election as Costa Rican president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Laura Fernandez on her election as president of Costa Rica.

Chinese embassy rejects Norway's 2026 threat assessment as “speculative China threat narrative,” urges end to smears

The Chinese Embassy in Norway on Saturday issued a statement expressing strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the annual ...

China sends its largest overseas Winter Games delegation as the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games open

The opening ceremony of Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held in Milan, Italy, on Friday local time. The ...

Chinese embassy reminds Chinese firms, nationals to stay away from illegal mining activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a video conference on Thursday local time ...

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New-energy vehicles an example of inclusive development in Chinese modernization: Global Times editorial

Looking ahead, as more Chinese EVs travel roads across the globe, China will continue to uphold the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity and work hand in hand with other countries, ensuring that the ...

Why national interest becomes the new lens for Western leaders' approach to China

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GT Voice: Rival narratives overlook C919's vital role in global aviation co-op

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Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins
Inside a "cafe," 25-year-old guide Liu Suwei handed out six small bottles and asked visitors to identify the scents inside.
SPP prosecutes 62,000 telecom fraud suspects; 16 members of the northern Myanmar-based Ming and Bai family criminal gangs sentenced to death
Generative AI users in China reach 602 million in 2025, up 142% year-on-year: internet report
China calls on US to resume strategic stability dialogue with Russia on arms reduction treaty: FM responding to Trump's proposal of new nuclear arms deal
In response to a question regarding US President Donald Trump's proposal of a "new and more comprehensive" strategic arms agreement with Russia instead of renewing the New Strategic Arms Reduction ...

Chinese Vice FM Miao Deyu meets with Iranian counterpart, says China supports Iran in safeguarding sovereignty, opposes unilateral bullying
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing on Thursday, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

GT on the spot: Uruguayan president tours Shanghai's Huangpu River on ferry, writes down 'when can I return' in guestbook
“This trip to Shanghai has left me with marvelous experiences. So here comes a simple question: when can I return to Shanghai? Fantastic, congratulations!” wrote the President of the Oriental ...

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China solicits public opinion on national standards for pre-cooked meals
Inaugural meeting of China-UK Financial Working Group held in Beijing: PBC
International customers are increasingly intrigued by Chinese culture and innovation, as they snap up Spring Festival goods
At a shop booth inside a range of glittering commodity shopping malls in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province, Zhang Qinghua is busily engaged in online chats with his overseas clients.
China grants South Africa 100% zero-tariff access to its market under new partnership deal
China and South Africa signed a partnership agreement, under which South Africa will enjoy zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of tariff lines for its exports to China, according to a ...

Beijing cyberspace regulator fines Kuaishou $17.17 million over failure to curb vulgar content
Beijing's cyberspace regulator on Friday issued a warning and a fine of 119.1 million yuan ($17.17 million) on Beijing Kuaishou Technology for failing to fulfill network security protection obligation, following ...

Chinese AI, high-tech snow gear shine at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
While the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics kicks off on Friday local time, Chinese companies quietly emerged as a major force behind the scenes. From ultra-light carbon-fiber ski poles to cloud ...

LIFE

Exhibition of Wu Weishan's sculptures of historical figures inaugurated in Beijing, showcasing his signature 'freehand' style
Internationally acclaimed sculptor Wu Weishan launched his latest sculpture exhibition on Friday in Beijing, bringing together sculptures of historical figures and offering a systematic overview of the modern freehand sculptural ...

Bu leads China's lineup for home Davis Cup playoff against Portugal
China's top-ranked tennis player Bu Yunchaokete will take on Henrique Rocha in the opening matchup of the 2026 Davis Cup World Group I playoffs between China and Portugal, according to ...

Writing a song or a novel is both about building a new world with imagination: singer Gloria Tang G.E.M.
When the name of singer-songwriter Gloria Tang Sze-wing, widely known by her stage name G.E.M., appeared on the voting list for the Best Original Book Award category at the 37th ...
With tea and coffee, Pu'er becomes a hot tourist destination rich in heritages
Fifty-six-year-old Diao Faxing is a native of Pu'er in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. In his everyday life, tea and coffee are “as essential as breathing,” he told the Global Times. A cup of coffee in the morning keeps him energized, while in the evening, after dinner, he enjoys ...
Exhibition of Wu Weishan's sculptures of historical figures inaugurated in Beijing, showcasing his signature 'freehand' style
Chinese athletes poised to build on legacy of Beijing 2022 in Milan