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British PM starts China visit amid intensive trips made by several Western leaders; Starmer tells delegates 'you're making history'

Accompanied by around 60 British business and cultural leaders, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for ...

Carney denies walking back Davos speech, says 'almost nothing is normal in the US'; Chinese analyst views remarks as another move to reduce overreliance on US

In another move that was viewed by analysts as reducing overreliance on US and seeking diversification of foreign relations, Canadian ...

'Global Dialogue - China-EU Resonance' media, think tank forum held in Brussels

The "Global Dialogue - China-EU Resonance" media and think tank forum was held in Brussels, Belgium, on January 27. Dozens ...

Japan's 'secret request' urging fishermen to avoid Diaoyu Islands shows Tokyo's concerns about China-Japan relations amid deteriorating ties: Chinese expert
Reuters disclosed Tuesday that since late last year, some Japanese officials have been discreetly urging the country's fishermen to steer ...

OP-ED

No disguise can change the illegality of Takaichi's Taiwan-related remarks: Global Times editorial

History has never shown mercy to arrogant gamblers; those who play with fire will inevitably be burned. Japan must understand that while its security relies on the US-Japan alliance, it likewise cannot do without stable China-Japan relations.

Chinese games going global a vivid footnote to 'Created in China'

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GT Voice: What is driving German firms' continued investment in China?

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CHINA

China's School of Space Exploration aims to address urgent talent needs amid critical window, says school dean
Zhu Junqiang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and dean of the newly established School of Space Exploration, told the Global Times on Wednesday that the launch of the school aims to address the urgent need for talent cultivation and the facility will train a ...
Regulation on unclear TCM labeling sparks online discussion; expert calls it a necessary move to standardize industry development
Last twin giant pandas in Japan return to SW China's Sichuan
China will not compromise on Taiwan question: Chinese Ambassador to Australia
The Taiwan question concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and lies at the core of China's core interests. On this issue, China will not compromise or back down, Chinese Ambassador ...

Pokémon faces backlash on Chinese social media after netizens discover plans to hold event at notorious Yasukuni Shrine
Pokémon, a Japanese media franchise, is now mired in controversy on Chinese social media after netizens discovered that it plans to hold a card game event at the notorious Yasukuni ...

Chinese FM spokesperson calls Starmer's China visit 'an opportunity to enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation'
When asked about expectations on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's three-day visit to China and his meeting with Chinese leaders, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said against a backdrop of ...

SOURCE

China's central SOEs spend over 1 trln yuan on R&D for fourth consecutive year: SASAC
China records 697m cross-border trips in 2025, up 14.2% year-on-year
UK enterprises eye closer ties with China amid Starmer's visit
Multiple British businesses on Wednesday expressed optimism about the long-term prospects of China's economy and vowed to continue to invest in the Chinese market, with a group of senior executives from more than 50 major British firms and representatives of British institutions accompanying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...
Hainan FTP draws nearly 20% more foreign capital y-o-y in 2025; outbound investment up 20.7%: official
Business activity and foreign investment in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), South China's Hainan Province picked up in 2025, with actual use of foreign capital reaching 25.1 billion yuan ($3.61 ...

Carney denies walking back Davos speech, says 'almost nothing is normal in the US'; Chinese analyst views remarks as another move to reduce overreliance on US
In another move that was viewed by analysts as reducing overreliance on US and seeking diversification of foreign relations, Canadian Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney on Tuesday (local time) ...

Chinese mainland-based companies enthusiastic in HK listings, as financial market connectivity deepens
Since the beginning of 2026, Chinese mainland companies' enthusiasm for listing on the Hong Kong stock market has kept growing, with multiple firms on Wednesday obtaining approval from the China ...

LIFE

China's Zhang Shuai and partner advance to Aussie Open women's doubles semis
In the women's doubles quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open on Wednesday, fourth seeds Zhang Shuai of China and her Belgian partner Elise Mertens battled past Japan's Eri Hozumi and ...

New museum opens in Hangzhou, sheds light on ancient Wuyue Kingdom
A museum built directly atop the ruins of an ancient city at the heart of what once was the Wuyue Kingdom opened to the public on Wednesday, offering visitors a ...

Chinese Super League club fans slam new league jerseys designed by Nike as 'aesthetic catastrophe'
The 16 Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs have unveiled their new home jerseys on Wednesday, quickly sparking widespread backlash from fans, who dubbed the designs an "aesthetic catastrophe" riddled with ...
From late-night reading to community book sharing: Innovative practices of Chinese libraries
Reading is an important avenue for humans to acquire knowledge, expand wisdom and cultivate virtue. It enlightens us and helps us aim high and stand upright. As China's first national regulations to promote public reading are set to take effect on February 1, the ...
Beijing's Central Axis heritage sites rejoin city's dynamics
Pre-application plans revealed for Liulihe's World Heritage bid