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China and Chile undertake first joint marine research on 435-mile stretch of Atacama Trench

Chinese Ambassador to Chile Niu Qingbao said on Monday that the China-Chile joint scientific expedition to the Atacama Trench marks ...

Trump claims not to use force to acquire Greenland, yet WEF speeches expose widening US-Europe divide

The US and its traditional allies in Europe and Canada appeared increasingly divided in Davos, Switzerland, as a string of ...

South Korean president reportedly 'confident' about creating cooperative measures that benefit ROK, China; expert says remarks continue to signal willingness to improve ties

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung told a New Year press conference on Wednesday that he was confident that new ways ...

China to strengthen emerging, future industries in 2026-2030: official; AI, humanoid robots, 6G as future growth drivers
China's industrial economy moved forward steadily in 2025, achieving effective improvements in quality alongside reasonable growth in quantity, with the ...

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View the 'shocking' university ranking with composure: Global Times editorial

Every year, many Chinese students cross oceans to pursue their studies, with venerable Western institutions such as Harvard and Oxford remaining their "dream schools." We also hope that in the future, more international students will come to regard ...

European leaders' shift in their Davos addresses exposes Europe's strategic anxiety

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GT Voice: South Korean deal shows China's EV sector opens new co-op opportunities

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CHINA

Aurora staged in many places across China as the planet experiences 6 hours of severe and moderate geomagnetic storming
Aurora shows have been staged in many places across China on Tuesday night, media reports showed. A geomagnetic storm began affecting Earth from 02:00 on January 20. By 20:00 that day, the planet had experienced 6 hours of severe geomagnetic storming and 6 hours of moderate geomagnetic storming. ...
Two pandas to be sent to Munich as China and Germany sign giant panda conservation cooperation agreement: CWCA
Life-saving intelligence: Chinese AI model identifies hidden pancreatic tumor in asymptomatic patient, offering a vital window for early treatment
Indoor ski resorts in southern China in demand, drawing Hong Kong tourists
Skiing enthusiasts in southern Chinese provinces including South China's Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) can now indulge in their passion for skiing without having to travel ...

Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities for hyping so-called 'mainland threat' narrative over man in Taiwan accused of spying
Peng Qing'en, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the Lai Ching-te authorities have repeatedly exaggerated the so-called “mainland threat,” escalating cross-Straits ...

US President's AI-generated image of himself with US flag on Greenland sparks online controversy; netizens lament 'new colonial era'
US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself placing the US flag on the territory of Greenland on Tuesday on his social media platform Truth Social, and another ...

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First shipment of Simandou high-grade iron ore arrives at Rizhao, East China's Shandong Province
China's ultra-large market advantages shine as pro-consumption policies boost vitality
Multinationals, international institutions hail China's commitment to multilateralism, free trade at WEF
China's participation in the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, including a special address by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, highlighted its advocacy for multilateralism, free trade, and an open global economy, positioning the country as a reliable partner committed to inclusive globalization, positions that are ...
China's AI industry output value estimated to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan in 2025: senior official
The estimated output value of China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry last year exceeds 1.2 trillion yuan ($172 billion), and the number of AI-related companies in China has outpaced 6,000, Zhang ...

Chinese FM responds to Macron's remarks on welcoming Chinese FDIs in key areas in Europe
In response to a question regarding French President Emmanuel Macron's address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 on Tuesday in Davos, Switzerland, in which he said that ...

Macron calls for more Chinese FDIs in Europe's key sectors; Brussels must fundamentally shift approach toward China: expert
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for more Chinese foreign direct investments (FDIs) in “some key sectors” in Europe, during an address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting ...

LIFE

Initiative targets 'vulgarity' and 'money worship' in micro dramas
Including calls to reject "vulgar performances" and the "worship of materialism" in micro-short dramas, the China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA) has released an industry initiative aimed at promoting professional ethics ...

Discoveries related to King Wen of Zhou made in Shaanxi
Including an oracle bone bearing an inscription related to King Wen of Zhou, several new discoveries made at the Zhouyuan site in Baoji, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, have recently been ...

'Horse drawing' hikes: Creative exploration needs a foundation of safety
As the Year of the Horse approaches, a new hiking trend is galloping across China: using one's feet as a brush, the landscape as a canvas and a GPS device ...
Chinese U23 team now a serious title contender for Asian Cup
The news of the Chinese national under-23 football team qualifying for the U23 Asian Cup final dominated discussions on Chinese social media Wednesday, after their decisive 3-0 victory over Vietnam in the semifinals.
Figure skating team starts final Olympic tuning at Four Continents Championships
China to celebrate 24 Solar Terms' 10-year UNESCO recognition