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China's foreign, defense ministries rebut Japan's hype of 'radar illumination' by Liaoning carrier-based jets against JSDF aircraft; China lodges counter-protests in Beijing, Tokyo

The Liaoning aircraft carrier formation was approached and harassed by Japanese warplanes during a recent regular training in the far ...

Voting for 8th-term LegCo of HKSAR begins; CE says first meeting of new LegCo to focus on relief work of Wang Fuk Court fire

The 8th-term Legislative Council Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is held on Sunday, marking another important ...

Exclusive satellite images show Japan accelerating militarization of its southwestern island

Exclusive satellite images recently obtained by the Global Times show that Japan is rapidly advancing military construction on Mageshima Island, ...

Nvidia CEO's US-China AI competition remarks at CSIS reflect recognition of China's strength, market access anxiety: expert
At an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studie (CSIS) on Wednesday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang broke ...

OP-ED

Germany must clear the 'values diplomacy' fog in its China policy: Global Times editorial

For China, the direction has always been clear: to adhere to mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, to maintain open collaboration, and to promote a higher level of opening-up to provide more development opportunities for all countries, including Germany, ...

The Nexperia issue serves as a lesson in understanding China's development

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GT Voice: China's engagement strengthens global economic growth, stability

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CHINA

China's Long March-8A rocket launches new internet satellite group
China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket on Saturday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending a group of internet satellites into space.
Downloads of Xiaohongshu surge in Taiwan island, reaching No.1 at one point, after regional authorities' announcement to restrict access
Local police releases statement on deadly intentional assault case; suspect had previous disputes with victims
Japanese defense ministry claims spotting aircraft carrier Liaoning near Japan; 'Why wouldn't Japan hype US military activities? ' expert asks
The Japanese defense ministry on Saturday reportedly claimed spotting the aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy near Japan. A Chinese military affairs expert said that ...

China, Russia hold third joint anti-missile exercise in Russian territory: Chinese Defense Ministry
In early December, the Chinese and Russian militaries held the third joint anti-missile exercise in Russian territory, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Saturday.

Senior Chinese anti-drug official vows to improve narcotics control system, urges rigorous international verification and export curbs
State Councilor and head of the national anti-drug committee Wang Xiaohong on Wednesday urged stricter control over addictive substances as well as materials used in drug manufacturing, and called for ...

SOURCE

Multiple regions roll out New 'AI Plus' plans, boost applications
Cambodia's pilot visa-free policy for Chinese visitors expected to boost tourism: official
Number of direct 'Cherry Express' sailings doubles this year, as first shipment arrives in S.China metropolis
The number of direct “Cherry Express” sailings has doubled for this year's cherry season, a Chilean industry expert said on Sunday, as the first seaborne shipment of Chilean cherries arrived in the Port of Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong Province over the weekend.
Chinese airlines launch new international routes, increase flight frequencies during winter-spring season
China Southern Airlines announced on Sunday that it will increase Guangzhou-Sydney flights to four daily round trips from December 13, 2025, to February 24, 2026. The move is part of ...

Austria warmly welcomes Chinese investors, says business representative, highlighting vast cooperation potential
Austrian diplomats and representatives from investment agencies gathered in Beijing on Friday to promote investment opportunities to Chinese investors, emphasizing the huge potential for mutual cooperation.

Chinese airline's world's longest one-way flight shortens travel time to S. America, facilitates Global South cooperation
At 02:19 am on Thursday Beijing time, China Eastern Airlines flight MU745, carrying 282 passengers, departed from Shanghai. After a stopover in Auckland, New Zealand, it continued its journey to ...

LIFE

Mogao Caves' mural paintings meet modern technology
"Dun" means grand, and "Huang" means prosperous. In the eyes of the ancients, Dunhuang was a magnificent and flourishing place. The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, which date back to 366 ...

Chinese FA Cup win buys Guoan time to rebuild and re-imagine
Chinese Super League (CSL) giants Beijing Guoan delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Henan FC to lift their fifth Chinese FA Cup title on Saturday night in Suzhou, East China's ...

Chinese ballet dancers take key roles in Norway's Christmas production
Two Chinese dancers are taking prominent roles in the Norwegian National Ballet's traditional Christmas production of "The Nutcracker." Last Saturday, Chinese dancer Dingkai Bai, a member of ...
Chinese athletes shine with strong performances on snow
China's snow sports athletes delivered a surge of momentum toward the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Saturday in Beijing, capturing multiple World Cup titles just hours before the Milan-Cortina Olympic torch began its 63-day journey across Italy. The wins, spanning snowboard big air, freestyle skiing aerials, and ...
Storytelling key to animated films' success in 2025
Dinosaur footprints discovered for 1st time in Dujiangyan, dating back 200m years