The legitimacy of any human rights model should be judged not solely by rhetoric but by outcomes. Are people's lives improving? Are opportunities becoming more accessible? Are dignity, security and hope expanding across society? China's practice-oriented approach seeks to answer these questions through concrete action.

Recently, a media report claiming that the number of flexible workers in the Chinese mainland is expected to surpass 300 million has gained much attention. Some worry that the surge in flexible employment may signal economic downturn and difficulty in finding jobs.

Nationality is a sheet of paper that determines your legal status and civic duties. But cultural identity is something running through your veins. It determines where your soul belongs, and ultimately, who you are.

The most important dynamic affecting China-EU relations is the end of the West as a cohesive political space. Several elements point to a fragmenting transatlantic West, and this fragmentation creates an opportunity to rethink European strategic autonomy.

The TokyoTrial is a valuable resource worthy of greater attention because there is no other lens with quite as broad a scope or depth of magnification for an assessment of the specific era involved, says a New Zealand law professor

Art education support in #Xizang is never a one-way contribution, nor is it an endpoint. It is a new starting point for the continuation of art education in frontier regions.

The film Dear You will be released in Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei on June 18, with subsequent rollouts in more than 10 countries and regions.

It is no exaggeration to say that China has become a model for managing the rural-urban development transition and combating homelessness and housing precarity.

Once, the “peace-loving nation” served as a brake to prevent Japan from sliding into war. Now, it is increasingly a guide for Japan to step on the gas and ramp up military build-up.

From the Zhanatas wind power plant in Kazakhstan to the pump station cluster project in Uzbekistan's Fergana and Andijan regions, cooperation between China and its Central Asian neighbors is weaving isolated green initiatives into a highly integrated regional ecological network. A green transformation is stretching from the foot of the Tianshan to the broader region, having only just shifted into "drive."

Unlike relations between countries that are often driven by calculated interests or political positioning, there is something deeper behind the China-Greece relationship. It combines tangible mutual benefits, heartfelt support in crises, and profound appreciation between two ancient civilizations.

Some Australian observers appear to have fallen back into a familiar pattern of self-generated security anxiety.

The Group of Seven (G7) summit will take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains at the foothills of the French Alps, also known as the town of Evian.

China's governance is not perfect, nor is it a fixed, frozen blueprint. Rather, its strength lies in its evolutionary, “experimentalist” nature.

For European countries, actively engaging in pragmatic collaboration with China is the only rational choice to keep pace with the multipolar global future. The gentle birdsong echoing Shenzhen's modern urban landscape is exactly the sound of the future. It is time for the West to abandon outdated prejudices, view China's development objectively and embrace the new trends of global progress.

The US should strengthen industrial chain cooperation with developing countries including China, to enhance supply chain resilience. This would help avoid becoming an isolated outlier that erects trade barriers against the prevailing trend of globalization.

Many countries are steadily being deprived of the fiscal and policy space needed to invest in the rights of their people. In this context, we welcome the Global Governance Initiative and its commitment to multilateralism, to the principles of the UN Charter and to the application of international law, as well as its ambition to inject renewed momentum into global efforts for development and human rights.

The three hopes put forward by the JCCIC can be seen as a direct challenge to the Japanese government's wrong words and deeds.

Can a nation that has never fully come to grips with its history of aggression be allowed to rebuild a military network across Asia?

As for this latest domain seizure order, it will not suppress the truth. Instead, it will only make it clearer to the world who the real troublemaker is. The relevant countries should immediately stop this futile "thief crying stop thief" hyping, abandon Cold War thinking, and return to a rational and pragmatic approach toward China.

Reading the news about the just concluded Second World Conference of Classics in Athens reminds me of my touching experience in Athens three years ago.

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining technology of our era, turbocharging the latest wave of global innovation. Yet its dual nature is nowhere more starkly visible than in the military sphere, where unregulated advancement risks spiraling into a race without guardrails.

"Putting the people first" is the fundamental principle guiding China's pursuit of well-rounded personal development of the people and advancement of human rights in all fields in the new era. In an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen, Ahmed Moustafa (Moustafa), director and founder of the Asia Center for Studies & Translation, Egypt, explained his understanding of China's philosophy behind its people-centered approach in human rights development.

Taiwan is part of China, and the waters east of Taiwan Island are not something that Japan and the Philippines can privately negotiate over, nor are they areas where external forces may freely deployment strategic assets. China must be present, China must conduct law enforcement, and China must defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests through sustained, stable, and predictable national actions.

Europe needs to recognize that international trade in the 21st century is no longer a "center-periphery" relationship of dependency, nor is it a case of one party "colonizing" the other. As the host country of the EU headquarters, Belgium should play a constructive rather than disruptive role in facilitating China-EU relations.

In recent years, Japan's working-age population has continued to shrink, with labor shortages consistently exceeding 3 million people. Labor depletion has become a core constraint on Japan's economic and social development.

The national college entrance exam, also known as gaokao, has become one of the most consequential tests in the world. This year, 12.9 million students sat for it. The questions themselves - especially in Chinese and mathematics - have sparked widespread discussion.

Recently, some observers have pointed out that in today's Europe, political discourse and the assertion of principles increasingly occupy center stage, sometimes at the expense of long-term strategic thinking. As a result, Europe is becoming increasingly dominated by "normative politicians" rather than "strategists." The Global Times invites Chinese and European scholars to discuss whether this trend exists and the reasons behind it.

If the Philippines cannot honor its signature on a foundational document it has pledged to uphold for over two decades, its public displays of "earnest effort" for the COC talks lose all credibility.

Kyrgyzstan's election to the UNSC represents a landmark achievement that demonstrates how Central Asia is gradually transforming from an object of world politics into an increasingly influential participant in shaping it.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

It's time to end the absurd farce of the US "military companies blacklist." Facts have shown that the blacklist has neither slowed China's determination to achieve greater technological self-reliance nor altered genuine market demand in the US for high-quality Chinese products.

China-LAC relations are no longer a simple economic partnership. They represent a successful practice of equal mutual learning between civilizations, capability-driven sustainable development and joint creation of a new sharing future. As the Global South rises collectively, this mutually beneficial bond will continue to grow stronger, lighting up a promising future for all nations pursuing independent development and shared prosperity.

In rural China, livestreaming e-commerce has become a vibrant and transformative force. Farmers and young entrepreneurs now leverage various social media platforms to stream live directly from orchards, rice paddies, and farmyards. Equipped with smartphones as their new "agricultural tools," they showcase fresh produce, handmade crafts, and local specialties in real time, answering viewers' questions about planting, harvesting, and cooking.

For years, the 14th Dalai Lama has been presented by Western media as a charming figure with a warm smile, revered as a "Living Buddha." Yet over time, I have found myself increasingly troubled by the disturbing controversies surrounding him. Who is he really? To find out, I journeyed to his homeland in China's Xizang Autonomous Region and traced his roots back to old Xizang, seeking to uncover the reality behind that smiling face.

Rising oil prices weaken global airline profit expectations

As China upgrades from the "world factory" to an "innovation magnet," it will continue to welcome businesses from all countries to engage in the Chinese modernization drive on an equal footing and share in the dividends of China's high-quality development.

In its newly launched "New Blueprint, New Opportunities" series, the Global Times (GT) invites Nobel laureates in economics, former central bank governors, core decision-makers of international organizations and renowned economists from countries with diverse civilizations, different economic systems and stages of development

This wave of enthusiasm around China's electric "beng bengs" also confirms a simple truth: to fill the gap in global demand, the green capacity China provides is not "excessive" at all - in fact, it is still far from enough.

For Australia, purchasing nuclear submarines is a disaster.

In recent years, amid growing geopolitical turbulence, as well as widening fractures and uncertainties in transatlantic relations, some European policymakers increasingly view strategic autonomy, particularly reducing absolute dependence on the US in key sectors, as an essential prerequisite for safeguarding Europe's future development and long-term interests.

When Ed Balls visited China's Hong Kong in 2006 as economic secretary to the treasury, he stepped into a world that no longer exists. China's GDP stood at around $2.8 trillion - roughly one eighth of America's.

On May 27, the Japanese government passed a bill to establish a "National Intelligence Council" and a "National Intelligence Agency," creating a national-level intelligence system directly overseen by the Prime Minister's Office. This disruptive institutional overhaul bears striking similarities in power structure, functions and operational logic to Japan's notorious Special Higher Police (Tokko).

Recently, northern and central Indian plains are reeling from a life-threatening extreme heatwave, with temperatures regularly exceeding 48 C and major urban centers such as New Delhi suffering critical water shortages. Beyond climate change, residual El Nino effects and local weather dynamics, structural governance vulnerabilities have magnified the disaster, putting India's national governance to a severe test.

The win of China's football kids is one vivid example illustrating the logic of contemporary Chinese development.

The gaokao is a new starting point in life; the future belongs to every dream chaser who holds the country dear and works with relentless diligence.

Recently, Japan and the Philippines unilaterally announced the launch of "maritime delimitation talks" concerning waters to the east of Taiwan, seriously infringing on China's sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Kyrgyzstan's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history is not only a landmark achievement for the country's diplomacy, but also a significant moment for Central Asia and the broader Global South.

For years, China's presence in Kenya has largely been defined by high-profile projects including the Standard Gauge Railway, Nairobi Expressway, Nairobi Global Trade Centre and Talanta Sports Stadium.

Japan and the Philippines' insistence on introducing bloc confrontation into the Asia-Pacific region has become a source of calamity.

A truly great power does not hide behind walls; it opens its doors. Are you ready to come?

"We can go to Bandung for a meeting or even for a meal and then come back on the same day. A lot of people are doing that now," Mari Elka Pangestu (Pangestu) told Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin in an exclusive interview, underscoring the changes brought about by the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway and China-Indonesia cooperation.

China will not hesitate to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its citizens and enterprises. There is still time for Manila to step on the brakes. Those who seek to manipulate major-power competition and profit from it by relying on external forces may ultimately find themselves burned by the very fire they have ignited. We advise them to make the right decisions.

As India's biggest defense procurement plan in history, the landmark deal to purchase 114 Rafale jets from France for 3.25 trillion rupees ($33.9 billion) lays bare New Delhi's strategic calculus amid intensifying major-power competition and its anxieties over achieving indigenous defense self-reliance.

The second World Conference on Classics will open in Athens in Greece on June 9. With the theme “Dialogue between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspirations from Classical Wisdom,” the event is jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Greek Ministry of Culture, and the Academy of Athens. In fact, classical studies explore not only classical theories and canonical texts. Through the successive efforts of generations of scholars, there is a shared aspiration for classical wisdom to traverse the long river of history, shine with renewed vitality, and illuminate contemporary life.

Amid the accelerated evolution of major changes unseen in a century, the Pinglu Canal, which carries the strategic mission of China's high-level opening-up, is poised to carve out a new waterway for joint development and win-win cooperation between China and ASEAN.

The US starts fearing Chinese-made PCBs? When a country begins to view another country's every progress as a threat, it reveals less about its strength than about its growing insecurity. The real problem isn't Chinese PCBs — it's a superpower afraid of fair competition.

Japan must correct its misguided China strategy, free itself from internal friction and contradictions, and embark on the right path toward mutual benefit, win-win cooperation, and shared development with China and other Asian neighbors.

The claim that China's diplomatic successes are “broad but shallow” stems from fundamental misconceptions. Built on equality, inclusiveness and mutual benefit, China's diplomacy responds to global countries' pursuit of independent development and win-win coexistence, representing a rational choice in keeping with the times.

In an era where many international relationships are driven by calculations of profit and loss, the China-Pakistan friendship remains a rare reminder that some partnerships are built on trust, loyalty and shared destiny.

The AUKUS submarine debacle highlights America's declining reliability as a security provider. A public inquiry into AUKUS led by @pgarrett will test whether Canberra can break free from the cocoon and chart a course aligned with the realities of a multipolar world.

Following the China-US leaders' meeting in Beijing, a noteworthy shift has emerged in Washington's remarks regarding the Taiwan question: While the US claims that the fundamental framework of its policy toward Taiwan island remains unchanged, its attitude and approach toward "Taiwan independence" separatist forces are undergoing a practical adjustment.

US political scholar Francis Fukuyama, best known for his "End of History" thesis, recently acknowledged in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that if China continues on its current development momentum, then the predictions he made about China four decades ago would prove to be wrong.

As UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper wrapped her visit to China on Wednesday, her repeated emphasis on the need for "dialogue" and "cooperation" during meetings with Chinese officials stood out.

When a major power ceases to provide public goods as it once did, nations that relied on its umbrella must learn how to act independently in an uncertain strategic environment. For Canada, this is both a challenge and a potential catalyst for reshaping its national strategy and discovering a genuinely sustainable pivot toward self-sufficiency.

By imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the US claims it is protecting jobs. Yet this approach shields Detroit's profits while forcing low-income citizens to subsidize corporate greed, raising car prices and class division. Is this not a betrayal of democracy and human rights?

The EU's approach of "shutting its doors to block entry" will only drive up the operational costs of its own supply chains. Similarly, "competing behind closed doors" will dampen its own industrial innovation, leading to a long-term outcome that runs entirely counter to its original intentions.

The EU is set to formally join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative coordinating AI chip supply chains. However, there are divisions within the EU, with some member states concerned that the initiative could jeopardize the bloc's regulatory autonomy.

Sincere interactions among ordinary people breathe life into bilateral friendship, and form the enduring bedrock of the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

With support from capital markets and the discipline of standardized regulation, China's rapidly growing robotics industry is well positioned to create the next major growth engine for the development of new quality productive forces.

In order to never instigate a war of aggression again, and for the peace and prosperity of Asia and the world, Japan must do its utmost as a peace-loving nation. This is the only path it can take: Japanese scholar

German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Reiche's visit to China not only presents an opportunity for the German government to recalibrate its economic policy toward China, but also serves as a reminder to the EU that its China policy requires not emotional protectionism, but rational and pragmatic choices grounded in industrial realities and long-term interests.

The busy conversations, quick handshakes and the signing of MoUs at the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference showcased a more grounded and human side of China-Pakistan cooperation. It is these small yet vivid moments that reflect the two countries advancing side by side toward a shared digital future.

India should not wait for “reassurance” from any external power; instead, it should move more quickly and decisively toward adjustments that genuinely advance its strategic autonomy and serve its core national interests. In this regard, making greater efforts to improve relations with China is undoubtedly of critical importance.

Using the pork prices to paint a bleak picture of the entire Chinese economy is less an exercise in analysis than a familiar script repeatedly employed by certain Western media outlets.

Japan and the Philippines have misjudged not only China, but also the broader trajectory of global developments.

Every fresh round of restrictions ends up proving the same ironic lesson: You can disrupt supply chains, but you can't put handcuffs on innovation. For China, pressure in, innovation out.

At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attempted to whitewash Japan's policy of “remilitarization.” He claimed that Japan has “neither nuclear weapons nor strategic bombers.” Therefore, there is no such thing as “neo-militarism.”

As a shared spiritual treasure of humanity, intangible cultural heritage serves as a remarkable medium for Chinese and European people to understand, appreciate and respect one another's civilizations. Moving forward, these cross-cultural communications are expected to keep nurturing trust and affinity, and write new chapters of harmonious coexistence between China and Europe.

The most effective governance is often felt through its results rather than its visibility. In contemporary China, public trust has been shaped not by grand promises alone, but by the cumulative impact of policies that have transformed everyday life.

China and the US are key players at the Shangri-La dialogue, and interest in China at the dialogue continues to grow.

China's practices prove that poverty is not an inevitable fate of rural areas. With the right vision, scientific methodologies and long-term commitment, even the most underdeveloped rural regions can become vibrant hubs of prosperity.

This year's SLD once again demonstrated that stability in the Asia-Pacific requires not only strategic consensus among major powers but also all parties' genuine adherence to international law and the basic norms governing international relations, as well as stronger cooperation in global governance.

Commander of US Forces Korea Xavier Brunson's "dagger" metaphor was imprudent. The problem it exposed is systemic — it is becoming increasingly difficult for the US to advance a strategic alliance framework aimed at China, and its efforts to maintain its hegemonic position in Asia will prove even more futile.

Europe is enduring an unprecedented heatwave, driven by a powerful "heat dome" that has shattered temperature records across multiple countries.

If Europe wants to remain a relevant player, it shouldn't limit its options according to ideological bias. Europe should work with the technologically most advanced partners from everywhere around the world, while ensuring its relevant security concerns are addressed.

Positioning themselves at the forward edge of major-power competition may bring Japan and the Philippines short-term attention, assistance and capability, but it also risks increasing their own exposure, eroding regional trust and connecting already complex maritime disputes in ways that are difficult to contain.

The set goal must be steadfastly upheld, and the objectives must remain fixed in order to achieve long-term success. Policies are drawn based on the set goal and fixed objectives after situational analysis has been done. Then the phases of planning and implementation follow: Myanmar scholar on the CPC's correct.

The changes at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue can ultimately be summarized in one sentence: The US has not abandoned the “Taiwan card,” but it is lowering the volume. The ones who most need to face reality are the Taiwan authorities.

China will continue to champion multilateralism and contribute its governance experience to global governance.

German philosopher Immanuel Kant once said, "Dare to know."

In a world marked by growing uncertainty and fragmentation, China remains one of the most reliable sources of certainty for global brands.

National support for Xizang's development has yielded remarkable achievements. Over the decades, numerous volunteers from across the country have come to Xizang, making indispensable contributions to the autonomous region's growth. Their efforts focus on various fields such as education, healthcare and infrastructure. Despite harsh conditions, these volunteers persevere in their roles, writing chapters of endeavor on the snowy plateau. Each diary they pen serves as a vivid testament to the building of the Chinese national community. Against this backdrop, the Global Times launches the "My Xizang Diary" series, presenting firsthand reflections from these dedicated volunteers. This is the fifth piece of the series.

"The US has no choice but to work with China if it wants to solve important issues of concern to Americans," said Chas Freeman (Freeman), a former senior US diplomat who has witnessed the establishment and development of China-US diplomatic relations, in an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Su Yaxuan. He made these remarks following the recent state visit of the US president to China. Freeman also expressed concern about the shortage of "China hands" among young experts in the US.

US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, the first by an American president in nine years, has put the China-US relationship into the global spotlight. The summit did not produce dramatic breakthroughs or sweeping declarations. What it did produce was more important: a commitment to managing differences through dialogue. When many worry that the two largest economies will collide, the message carries special significance.

It is hoped that the international community will seize this high-level meeting of the Security Council as an opportunity to work together to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthen the international system centered on the UN.

The introduction of this legislation not only marks a fundamental overhaul of Japan's postwar intelligence system, but also drives a critical institutional wedge that will enable Japan to fully break free from its postwar peace framework and accelerate its "remilitarization."

In today's world, where turmoil and upheaval are intertwined, the Asia-Pacific region has enjoyed long-term stability and prosperity compared to other parts of the world plagued by severe turmoil or armed conflict.

Recently, disagreements between the US and South Korea over issues such as the transfer of wartime operational control continue to surface. According to South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, the timeline for the transfer of wartime operational control from the US to South Korea will be decided during an annual ministerial meeting in October.

To understand a nation, one usually begins by listening to what its people have to say. For decades, as China has steadily assumed its position as one of the most consequential powers of the 21st century, the international community has been listening intently. Analysts parse diplomatic speeches, economists dissect official data and linguists translate policy documents with meticulous care. Yet, despite this unprecedented scrutiny, a profound sense of bewilderment often remains. The world looks at China and often feels it is reading a text in which the most crucial paragraphs are missing.

China's development path has spoken for itself and spoken to the world.

The Australian government recently issued orders to force investors with links to China to sell off their stakes in Northern Minerals, an Australian rare-earths company, sending a clear sign that Canberra is accelerating "de-sinicization" in the critical minerals sector.

Africa does not have to submit to Western domination or join an anti-China bloc. Africa is neither a pawn nor a testing ground for external power games. We know the difference between genuine partnership and strategic manipulation.

Greater suppression fuels greater growth; tighter blockades spur greater innovation. This may well be the most profound insight the Tau Scaling Law offers to the Chinese mainland's technological development.

An outdated narrative lingers in Western public discourse: Chinese companies' participation in overseas infrastructure projects saddles developing countries with "unpayable debt" and even allows China to "control their strategic assets and economic lifelines." This flawed narrative stems from three key misunderstandings.

According to a recent report released by South Korean pollster Hankook Research, the average favorability rating of South Koreans toward China rose to 30.2 degrees, marking the highest level since April 2020.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent state visit to China saw the signing of a slew of cooperation documents with upgraded cooperation in the fields including economy and trade, investment, energy and resources, transportation, and scientific and technological innovation. The high-profile meeting between the two presidents has set the course for the next stage of bilateral relations and underscored the two major countries' commitment to advancing global governance reform in the right direction. Against this backdrop, in what ways do China-Russia relations act as a stabilizing anchor in a multipolar world, and how will practical cooperation drive their bilateral ties forward? The Global Times invites two experts to share their views.

Japanese right-wing forces distort history and attempt to exonerate the Nanjing Massacre.

China's diplomacy has gathered notable momentum of late. Since May, a succession of leaders from countries including Tajikistan, the US, Russia, Pakistan and Serbia - spanning major Western powers, Global South nations, close neighbors and partners - have visited China one after another. What does this flurry of high-level visits signal? And how might this sustained diplomatic tempo reshape China's role in this multipolar world? The Global Times has invited three experts to share their in-depth analyses.

Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands, together with Lithuania, have circulated a joint policy paper aimed at pressing for tougher trade measures against China at a key European Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, targeting what they describe as "unfair trade practices."

Public opinion may be complex, but reality never lies. Any path that renders Taiwan more perilous, divided and hopeless will eventually be seen through and rejected by a growing number of people.

This is the unique romance of Chinese space exploration: It does not flaunt power or pursue monopoly. Instead, it is built on solid technology and a genuine spirit of inclusion. Quietly yet firmly, China is offering the world its most sincere and determined invitation.

The International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE) officially convened in Tokyo on April 29, 1946. Judges from 11 countries gathered to try, under international law, the war crimes committed by Japanese militarists. This is the largest international trial in human history that nailed, with irrefutable evidence, the Japanese militarists to the pillar of shame forever. Today, 80 years later, it is imperative that we revisit that part of history - to keep good people awake to the historical lessons and sound the alarm against any attempt in Japan to resurrect militarism.

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28. The friendship between China and Serbia is often referred to as "iron-clad." Since China and Serbia signed an agreement on the establishment of a strategic partnership in 2009, they have significantly strengthened their relationship. Both countries have achieved remarkable progress across various fields within the last 17 years.

Rising gasoline prices and tensions in the Middle East have fueled growing concerns about future inflation, with consumer confidence falling to a record low in May.

In this context, the Global Times (GT) launches the "China through a 'green' lens" series. It invites leading scholars and observers worldwide to decode the underlying logic behind China's green development and to better understand the global implications of China's green development philosophy. In the fifth installment of the series, Attila Grandpierre (Grandpierre), visiting scholar at the Institute for Sustainability and the "Two Mountains" Concept Research Institute of Huzhou University and former research president of the Budapest Centre for Long-Term Sustainability, told GT reporter Wang Wenwen that the focus of China's institutional reform for ecological civilization has always been on better serving the people's broadly conceived needs.

The "ironclad friendship" between China and Pakistan and between China and Serbia demonstrates the underlying character and value of a new type of international relations.

In the complex calculus of global diplomacy, influence is often measured in billions of dollars, projects like deep-water ports and critical mineral rights. Yet, occasionally, it is better measured in something far more elemental: a bag of rice.

From May 26 to 29, Japan will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a state visit. It is the first state visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade, and the two sides will reportedly negotiate to conclude an intelligence-sharing agreement that would allow the exchange of classified security data. The visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment. While the Philippines seeks leverage amid its tense relations with China, Japan is also geared up with full momentum to advance its neo-militarism and to realize its wild ambitions.

While American media commentators are busy evaluating the latest China-US summit - calculating which side "won" - a video that went viral on Chinese social media showcased something far simpler: A US media host playing ping-pong with a middle-aged Beijing local on an outdoor table in Chaoyang Park, a laid‑back public space beloved by locals for morning exercise and leisure.

Ryoji Noyori (Noyori), Nagoya University Distinguished Professor, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 for his work on chirally catalyzed hydrogenation reactions. He was elected as Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2011, thus forging deep ties with China's scientific community. China's 26th National Science and Technology Week runs from May 24 to 31. In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), how should we reflect on China's path of scientific and technological development and envision its future landscape? In a recent exclusive interview with Global Times (GT) reporters Liu Xuandi and Xing Xiaojing, Noyori shared his views, offering insights on topics including how humanity can safeguard its ability to think in the AI era and how the scientific spirit can transcend confrontation in pursuit of consensus.

Through the wave of diplomatic activity seen this May, the world has witnessed a vibrant, open and inclusive China, as well as a China that upholds fundamental principles while pursuing innovation and shouldering major responsibilities. No matter how the international landscape may change, China remains a reliable partner that the world can trust.

Together with the Nuremberg Trial, the Tokyo Trial laid the foundation of modern international criminal justice. More empirical studies of the trial can help correct public misconceptions and enable the Japanese people to develop a more balanced politically informed worldview, as the trial serves as a vital window into wartime history: Japanese scholar

The popularity of Dear You proves that no matter how media evolves or technology advances, what people ultimately need are expressions that reflect life, comfort the soul, and awaken emotional resonance. The more we live in an era of information overload, the more we need works grounded in genuine feelings, authentic experiences, and real human warmth.

The tears audiences shed are not only for the joys and sorrows of the characters, but also for the tender emotions and collective memories that run like an ancient river through the blood of every Chinese.

The repentance of former Japanese soldiers and the spontaneous anti-war cries of ordinary people together sound a warning for our era: The ambitions of militarist expansion run counter to the will of the people and bring disaster to the world.

China-Pakistan relations will continue to demonstrate significant resilience and strategic value. The sustainability and further advancement of this partnership require both to adopt a pragmatic and forward-looking manner to enable bilateral relations to evolve toward greater depth, stability and long-term strategic alignment.

The dynamic interaction between China and Sweden exemplifies their comprehensive bilateral green partnership: transcending geographical differences, joining hands to address contemporary challenges, and injecting sustained momentum into global green governance through dual empowerment, together writing a promising future of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

Maintaining a stable China-US relationship is not only in the interests of Beijing and Washington, but it's also crucial for world peace and prosperity. As the world today seeks stability amid uncertainty, the hope for a more stable and prosperous international order is perhaps more than ever tied to the positive cooperation of the most powerful countries.

Any “Taiwan independence” separatist agenda that goes against the tide of peace and stubbornly seeks to create division and confrontation will inevitably be eliminated by history and reality.

China-Russia close strategic coordination on the international stage will also continue to serve as an important stabilizing force in a turbulent world, making irreplaceable contributions as major countries to safeguarding international fairness and justice and to building a more just and reasonable global governance system.

The significance of Putin's Beijing visit does not lie in any single agreement. It lies in reinforcing an expectation: Even in an uncertain world, some major-power relationships can be managed with continuity.

At present, Russia and China stand as an example of equal and respectful relations between major powers working to preserve global peace and security — and here, actions speak louder than words.

EU is building protectionist walls.

That little pistachio, when it finally travels from Spanish orchards to a Beijing supermarket, will be more than just a nut. It will have borne witness to trade agreements, quarantine standards, diplomatic back‑and‑forth, container shipping schedules – and, underneath all of that, the evolving trade relationship between China and Spain over the past five decades, or even longer.

In the years to come, the China-Pakistan partnership will continue to inspire the Global South and contribute positively to regional peace, connectivity and common prosperity.

“Taiwan independence” has become the greatest risk factor affecting China-US relations and undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. In this sense, curbing “Taiwan independence” forces and maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits aligns with the common interests of both China and the US.

Japan is attempting to build a new militaristic state on the shaky foundation of an economic quagmire. It's not hard to see where it leads.

The comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia is of great significance to maintaining global strategic stability, upholding multilateralism, and safeguarding the international order.

Following the meeting between the Chinese and US leaders, the situation has become very clear: "Taiwan independence" is the biggest source of risk for Taiwan and the chief disruptor of peace across the Taiwan Straits.

For multinational corporations that truly understand the Chinese market, “withdrawal or not” is a false question.

The China-US summit potentially marks a decisive break from the fatalistic Thucydides Trap. By proposing the framework of constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability, the Chinese side has not just addressed the Thucydides Trap; it has dismantled its ontological foundations.

The highly volatile, risky and challenging international environment makes the communication lines between Beijing and Moscow – including these at the very top level –- even more valuable for both sides and more significant for the rest of the world. These lines contribute to making the China-Russia relations an island of stability in the roaring sea of the global turmoil.

China's scientific research activities at Tiexian Jiao are both an exercise of sovereignty over the reef in accordance with international law and a fulfillment of its international obligations. However, the Philippines continues to pursue an expansionist policy, devising various schemes to occupy new islands and consolidate its illegal occupation of islands and reefs.

China's international relations community should accelerate the formation of a knowledge system for international relations that embodies Chinese characteristics, Chinese style and Chinese contributions, thereby providing stronger theoretical support for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

The China-Russia relationship possesses strong endogenous driving forces and unique strategic value.

If both China and the US continue working toward the constructive relationship of strategic stability, it would mean the two countries have found a new paradigm of major-country relations for the 21st century and can avoid the “Thucydides Trap,” says a Chinese scholar who attended the China-US state banquet

The nature of the Taiwan question has never changed, and the bottom line of the one-China principle has never changed. If Lai Ching-te truly wants to maintain peace across the Taiwan Straits, he should stop manipulating words, stop his provocative "independence-seeking" actions and stop all dangerous actions that disguise the division of the country.

The economic data for the January-April period showed that the Chinese economy has maintained development momentum of steady progress.

Japan continues to hype “China threat” theory in its annual defense white paper.

Despite shared challenges and the goodwill fostered by the leaders of South Korea and Japan, notable “temperature gaps” persist behind the warming ties.

The growth model of the Chinese industry has fundamentally shifted from merely "manufacturing a product" to "perfecting a product to its absolute limits." The West must step down from its self-appointed altar of automotive manufacturing, abandon its arrogance, and view China objectively as a new automotive powerhouse.

Replacing "walls and barriers" with open cooperation, and properly handling frictions and differences through dialogue and consultation, is the only correct choice for both China and the EU.

China and the US are sending the world a big signal that we have differences, but we can still sit down and talk. The leaders of China and the US meeting again after years of antagonism between the two countries is a big accomplishment in itself.

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them.

The Tokyo Trial puts a final end to the question of whose interpretation of WWII would win. And it is the Allied vision and narrative of WWII that won. In this sense, we have a resolution of the narrative battle of what WWII was about.

The idea is simply wrong that the rise of China's domestic auto brands and foreign carmakers is a “zero-sum game” where one side must lose for the other to win.

As China and the US work to build a "constructive relationship of strategic stability," "Taiwan independence" has become a common enemy for both sides and can no longer be treated by some as a "bargaining chip" or "tool to contain China."

If peace is to be preserved in the Taiwan Straits, the first step is to firmly oppose and contain “Taiwan independence” separatism. If China-US relations are to remain stable, the key lies in upholding the red line on Taiwan question.

The agreement reached by the two heads of state to build “a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability” is the most important political consensus.

The best possible world is one where major nations coexist, negotiate and compete without dragging humanity into conflict.

The strategic guidance of the two heads of state not only points the direction for bilateral relations, but also injects valuable confidence and positive energy into world peace and development.

China's autonomous driving industry is steadily writing its own answer through technological breakthroughs, expanding road access, and an increasing number of approved vehicle models.

Any rational strategic decision-maker should understand that only by safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits can the foundation of China-US relations be preserved and world peace and tranquility upheld.

In recent years, Japan has consistently downplayed its history of aggression, accelerated its attempts to revise the "Peace Constitution," and taken frequent moves to strengthen and expand its military capabilities. It has deployed long-range missiles in multiple regions, relaxed restrictions on arms exports and even seen senior government officials openly advocating for nuclear armament. These developments suggest that Japan is trying to hollow out the post-war international peace order. This has caused serious concern in the international community, and even Western media outlets, long seen as favoring Japan, have been voicing increasing criticism.

Multiple foreign media outlets have recently noticed that the Tianjin Meat Industry Association announced it would purchase 50,000 metric tons of deforestation free certified Brazilian beef by the end of the year. This move not only sends a positive signal for the protection of the Amazon rainforest, but also demonstrates the profound impact of China's green consumption demand on global supply chains.

The bilateral relationship between China and the US could improve because of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing this week. The symbolism and substance of the two presidents in the same room offer a powerful opportunity to show resolute commitment to tackling global challenges.

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman recently concluded his inaugural visit to China since Bangladesh's new government took office in February. This diplomatic trip holds significant importance in the context of evolving South Asian geopolitics and a sluggish global economic recovery. Beyond routine diplomatic exchanges, this visit was anchored in solid, action-oriented cooperation, reflecting Bangladesh's urgent development priorities and its steadfast recognition of China as a reliable, time-tested partner.

For the bilateral relations to truly stabilize and improve, it is imperative to unwaveringly uphold the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy and fully implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders without compromise.

China is not a detour on the road to a green future - it is the highway. The smart choice is to drive straight through.

The results of a recent survey released earlier this month showed that most Cambodian people felt positively about China. Conducted by the Asian Vision Institute, an independent think tank based in Phnom Penh, the survey on Cambodia-China relations was participated in by a total of 2,612 respondents in Cambodia from December 2025 to March 2026. The survey results provide a valuable "think tank perspective" for understanding how different sectors of Cambodian society perceive China and China-Cambodia relations, while also offering insights into the effectiveness of China's neighborhood diplomacy concepts and practices.

The hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has left three dead and nine confirmed infected as of press time. Some 122 guests and crew from 23 countries were scattered across the globe. This was a textbook transnational public health crisis - one that no country could manage alone, and no government could afford to ignore. Viruses do not check passports. This is an old saying, but during this outbreak, it has become more vivid than ever. It also underscores the critical importance of cooperation.

US President Donald Trump's ongoing state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday has drawn significant international attention. In an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Su Yaxuan, Sourabh Gupta (Gupta), a senior fellow at the Washington-based Institute for China-America Studies, noted that what China and the US are doing now is groping toward finding a new intermediate strategic equilibrium based on which they can engage each other. "The visit may help set the groundwork for both sides to identify areas of common interest," Gupta said.

From the government level to the grassroots, China and the US today have more reason than ever to work together to accomplish more major, practical, and positive things for both countries and the rest of the world.

US President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to China has drawn widespread global attention. A stable China-US relationship not only benefits both countries but also serves the interests of the entire world. To this end, both sides need to properly manage the serious obstacles and challenges in the bilateral relationship, especially the Taiwan question.

US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. It will be the first visit to China by a US president in almost nine years. Global media, especially in the US, have been speculating about the visit for quite some time. There are many pressing issues on the agenda.

Expanding domestic demand and building a robust domestic market enable China and the world to achieve mutual benefit and shared development through two-way flows.

What does it mean to govern well and how should governance performance be gauged? The answer from the Communist Party of China (CPC) is that a correct understanding of governance performance should proceed from reality, respect objective laws, and, through sound decision-making and hard work, create achievements that withstand the test of practice and history, truly benefit the people, and earn public recognition. To examine the distinctive logic and global relevance of the CPC's correct understanding of governance performance, the Global Times (GT) launches a new series, "Understanding the correct view on governance performance," and invites leading international observers to share their thoughts on these issues.

Beyond the handshakes and photos, the world watches whether China and the US can responsibly manage differences, mitigate risks and stabilize the overall situation. The world awaits a summit that responds to the needs of the times and the expectations of the world.

The Pacific Ocean is vast enough for both to prosper in their own ways.

The DPP authorities cannot buy peace with weapons, and they most certainly cannot buy a future. That is the most expensive truth behind their arms purchases.

The ongoing Middle East conflict has led to soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions, impacting nearly every part of the world - especially small island nations, which are the most at risk. This situation is sending shockwaves through the global economy, exposing the acute vulnerability of small island states.

China's rural revitalization is often discussed in policies and statistics. What does it truly look like on the ground, especially in the eyes of foreign visitors? In this new series, "Village Walk," the Global Times invites foreign visitors who have explored China's villages firsthand to share their stories. Through their perspectives, we capture the quiet transformations, the rich and vibrant local cultures, the sustainable development of rural industries, and the vitality among rural communities. This is the fourth installment of the series.

Western media have been hyping up claims that the rise of Chinese EVs is impacting traditional international car markets.

An academic symposium titled "The Vision of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity and the Development of an Independent Chinese Knowledge System in International Relations" was recently held at China Foreign Affairs University. Co-hosted by the Research Center on Building a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity and the China National Association for International Studies, the event featured roundtable discussions that delved into advancing the systematic and theoretical study and interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and accelerating the development of an independent Chinese knowledge system of international relations. This article selects and presents some highlights for our readers.

Any external forces that dare to intervene in Taiwan Straits affairs will inevitably face resolute countermeasures from China and will pay a heavy price for it.

As the EU erects trade barriers against Chinese EVs, a major European automaker goes the other way: embrace, not resist; bind, not decouple. Despite political rhetoric, business decisions, not summits, truly reshape the world order.

Viewed within a broader historical context, the two common enemies facing China and the US today are, first, the global asymmetric risks posed by the runaway development of AI, and second, the direct threat to peace in the Taiwan Straits and regional stability posed by "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. The former threatens the very foundations of future order for all of human society, while the latter threatens the basis of regional peace and even global security.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has just concluded a three-day official visit to China, marking his first China trip since the new Bangladeshi government under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed office in February. The visit underscores the stability, continuity and pragmatic orientation of China-Bangladesh relations.

The Japanese government's policies will exacerbate tensions in East Asia.

In May 2026, China and the European Union (EU) celebrate the 51st anniversary of their diplomatic relations. For more than five decades, despite the ever‑changing international landscape, China‑EU relations have demonstrated remarkable resilience and vitality. However, in recent years, the bilateral ties have been confronted with increasing differences and even frictions in various spheres. What is the biggest reason for such features? How should the two major global players build new models of cooperation to enhance mutual understanding between them amid frictions? Stefano Manservisi (Manservisi), former director-general for International Cooperation and Development in the European Commission, shared his views with Global Times (GT).

Recently, the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea, published a series of articles focusing on incidents including Japanese Self-Defense Forces personnel intruding into the Chinese Embassy in Japan, pointing out that the Japanese side is the chief culprit behind the deterioration of China-Japan relations. The articles also criticized the series of terror threats targeting the Chinese Embassy in Japan as a blatant violation of international law and an open provocation.

After "Country Walk," many other forms of "walks" will emerge, building bridges for cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and other countries.

Defense cooperation with Japan must be framed with historical sensitivity - honestly acknowledging the wounds of the past while deliberately building the trust required for the future for final healing.

AI should not become the private property monopolized by any individual power, nor a tool for closed clubs of select countries, and certainly not a sword hanging over humanity.

Today, the de-risking mindset has become increasingly dominant in EU policymaking, with the proposal for revision of the CSA serving as another manifestation of that trend. If “security anxiety” continues to override economic rationality, the ultimate victim will most likely be the EU's own development resilience and global competitiveness.

It was because of China's participation that the Tokyo Trial possessed sufficient legitimacy.

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial's commencement, it is essential to reflect on its legacy in the context of Japan's increasing militarization and the challenges facing the post-World War II international order.

When discussing regional coordinated development in China, there is a view in Western discourse which claims that disparities among regions stem from the so-called “siphon effect,” whereby developed eastern regions or first-tier cities draw in excessive resources, thereby suppressing the development of central and western regions and creating imbalances.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to begin his visit to China.