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'Decoding the Book of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' 23rd installment: Establish and practice a correct understanding of governance performance

"A correct understanding of governance performance requires us to proceed from reality, respect objective laws, and through sound ...

China allocates second batch of ultra-long special treasury bonds for key projects

China's National Development and Reform Commission has released the second batch of major project lists for 2026 under ...

From 'Made in China' to 'Created in China,' star products at 12 Canton Fair sessions show China's technology evolution

Standing in the middle of a massive crowd, all waiting eagerly to play badminton with a humanoid robot ...

Global events lights up 2026 UN Chinese Language Day
A series of cultural events have been held in multiple locations worldwide to mark the 2026 United Nations ...

OP-ED

Beware of the risks of Japan's military rampage: Global Times editorial

A country that shifts its own problems onto its neighbors and walks the old path of militarism will only slide back into dangerous territory. The Asia-Pacific region is not a testing ground for Japan's revival of militarism.

When a British gentleman hears the Chinese 'Orchid Grass' melody from a London street sweeper

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GT Voice: Will China-Switzerland partnership open new room for co-op in Europe?

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CHINA

Traditional Sanyuesan Festival celebrated across China
Traditional Sanyuesan Festival celebrated across China
El Nino forecast for May, but experts reject 'super El Nino' and extreme heat fears as premature
Chinese scientists crack 'impossible triangle' of strength, conductivity and thermal stability to develop super copper foil: report
China-Mozambique cooperation delivers steady gains for development
Marking the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2026, China and Mozambique are seeing tangible progress in infrastructure, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, delivering momentum to local development ...

Tiger-view rooms? Close-up tiger-view accommodation at Henan zoo triggers safety and welfare concerns
A zoo in Central China's Henan Province has introduced hotel rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that allow guests an up-close view of tigers, sparking public concerns over safety.

Overseas students' textbook relay draws foreigners to embrace the romance of China
The iconic British landmarks of Big Ben and the red double-decker bus are perhaps the first impressions that most young Chinese people have of the country, for these two symbols ...

SOURCE

China's AI talent race intensifies as local governments, firms ramp up recruitment
Public consultation ends on China's draft financial law, clearing path for first comprehensive finance basic law
Foreign buyers hit record for first phase of China's Canton Fair
The first phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Sunday with a record number of overseas buyers, the organizer said.
French, UK tourists see a surge as China's hidden gem cities gain popularity
Inbound tourists from France and the UK are on the rise as foreign travelers plan to explore more of China's "hidden gem" cities in the coming May Day holidays, a ...

Chinese motorcycle brands ride high on overseas demand; Leading brands draw global buyers at Canton Fair
The motorcycle exhibition area at the 139th Canton Fair is abuzz with global buyers, many of whom made a special trip to catch a glimpse of ZXMOTO, a Chinese brand ...

Beijing traffic police robot makes a debut at humanoid robot half-marathon run
Along the race route of the Beijing E-Town half-marathon run, a Beijing traffic police robot made its first official appearance, directing participants on the course, China Media Group (CMG) reported ...

LIFE

Classical music label signing Chinese 'guzheng' artist marks a qualitative leap
In a move that has sent ripples through cultural circles, Deutsche Grammophon (DG) China recently announced the signing of China's young guzheng virtuoso Yang Yang (Hu Xuyuan). For the iconic ...

First cross-dialect 'Gesar Epic' database completes initial audio-video recording
China has completed the first round of audio and video recording for its first cross-dialect database of The Epic of King Gesar, covering multiple versions and artistic forms, according to ...

1991 HK classic film set for May Day release, expected to add nostalgic appeal to box office
A newly restored 4K version of the 1991 Hong Kong action film Once a Thief is scheduled to be released in the Chinese mainland on May 3, marking its first ...
Reviving 1933 Great Wall defense through literature
Standing atop of the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing's Miyun district, where the wind howls through broken battlements and the earth still bears the faint scars of artillery fire, Chinese author Huang Liangbin closes his eyes and envisions the chaos of 1933.
Wei Yi's Candidates run reflects both strength and challenges for chess in China
2,000 bookstores participate in Beijing Spring Book Fair