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Why US political elite’s rhetoric on China is increasingly incendiary

Warwick Powell August 22, 2024

Why US political elite’s rhetoric on China is increasingly incendiary

American political elite's rhetoric about China is increasingly incendiary. A bipartisan consensus has emerged that frames China as a "threat" to the US and its global status. A millenarian frame activates a war-like posture, in which politicians seek to out-muscle each other on who's the "toughest on China."...More

Plutocracy of private capital creates a crisis of US political legitimacy

Danny Haiphong August 22, 2024

Plutocracy of private capital creates a crisis of US political legitimacy

The US is confronting a political system facing a crisis of legitimacy. A major component of the crisis is structural and inherent to US governance. Politicians in the US do not succeed in politics because of their service to the people. They are first selected by a tiny...More

US geopolitical reach exceeds its industrial grasp

Brian Berletic August 22, 2024

US geopolitical reach exceeds its industrial grasp

In order to contain China, the US must maintain military and economic primacy over China. Nevertheless, its ability to do this has come into question in recent years due to the continual rise and growing strength of China, and the demonstrated growing weakness of the US itself. Among...More

GT Voice: US tech export controls backfire, drive companies into ‘death spiral’

Left Review Online August 21, 2024

GT Voice: US tech export controls backfire, drive companies into ‘death spiral’

The restrictions on US technology exports to China are encountering mounting opposition due to the growing financial losses of American companies and the burgeoning independent innovation capabilities of Chinese companies, ultimately ruling out the possibility of the US being able to force allies into alignment on further export...More

US mentality of smearing China’s economy stems from desire to be No.1: Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr., Brazilian Economist

Left Review Online August 21, 2024

US mentality of smearing China’s economy stems from desire to be No.1: Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr., Brazilian Economist

Editor's Note: As the Chinese economy, along with the entire global economy, faces considerable challenges in recent years, some Western officials and media outlets have stepped up their long-standing smear campaign against the world's second-largest economy. They cherry-pick information and even distort facts to hype various specious narratives such...More

Plenum sounds clarion call for higher-standard opening-up

Wei Jianguo August 20, 2024

Plenum sounds clarion call for higher-standard opening-up

The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC) on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization, published on July 21, says that China must remain committed to the basic state policy of opening to the outside world and continuing to promote reforms through...More

GT Voice: Project delays show US drive of reshoring is unsustainable

Left Review Online August 20, 2024

GT Voice: Project delays show US drive of reshoring is unsustainable

While the US policy of reshoring manufacturing has made progress, prioritizing the promotion of the US manufacturing industry completely over economic efficiency will inevitably pose challenges and uncertainties to the sustainability of its return. A Financial Times investigation revealed on Monday that $84 billion of the US manufacturing...More

Rich talent, supply chain sophistication bolstering NEV boom in South China’s Greater Bay Area

By Wang Dong, Chen Zishuai, Tu Lei and Zhang Weilan in Greater Bay Area August 19, 2024

Rich talent, supply chain sophistication bolstering NEV boom in South China’s Greater Bay Area

The surge in new-energy vehicle (NEV) production is sweeping across China, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This city cluster in South China is one of China's most dynamic and open economic regions. "From a steel plate to a completed vehicle rolling off the production line,...More

‘US government has been trying to terminate the native Americans’: Chauncey Peltier

Left Review Online August 19, 2024

‘US government has been trying to terminate the native Americans’: Chauncey Peltier

Editor's Note: Leonard Peltier, the 79-year-old Indigenous activist who has spent nearly 50 years in prison for the 1975 murders of two FBI agents but has long maintained his innocence, was denied parole in early July, according to the CNN. Many are concerned that the ruling means that...More

China’s commitment makes global green transition more achievable : Global Times

Left Review Online August 18, 2024

China’s commitment makes global green transition more achievable : Global Times

Right after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics, a US media outlet voiced concern that "by 2050 most of the world will be too hot to hold the Olympic Games." With rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, the idea that future Summer Olympics might only be...More

Pathway to Prosperity: GT survey in 13 countries highlights BRI’s significant role in green development, poverty reduction, and cultural exchanges

By GT staff reporters August 17, 2024

Pathway to Prosperity: GT survey in 13 countries highlights BRI’s significant role in green development, poverty reduction, and cultural exchanges

Editor's Note: The year 2024 ushers in the second golden decade of the joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) after the initiative has already yielded many fruitful results worldwide. Looking forward to the new stage of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation over the coming 10 years,...More

China’s largest domestic unmanned transport aircraft completes maiden flight

Left Review Online August 16, 2024

China’s largest domestic unmanned transport aircraft completes maiden flight

China's homegrown large twin-engine unmanned transport aircraft completed its maiden flight test on Sunday in Zigong, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, China Media Group reported. This milestone came amid China's ambitious strides in advancing its low-altitude economy, reflecting progress in the rapidly expanding sector, which analysts said is driven...More

Entire doping ecosystem formed in US under government indulgence: Investigation Report

By GT staff reporters August 16, 2024

Entire doping ecosystem formed in US under government indulgence: Investigation Report

While the US has ramped up efforts to discredit Chinese athletes with doping allegations, a media investigation report revealed on Saturday that a deeply entrenched doping industry has taken root in the US over recent decades, from athletes to coaches and agents, and from pharmaceutical companies to government...More

Third plenum injects more confidence in sight for China’s private sector

By GT Staff Reporters August 15, 2024

Third plenum injects more confidence in sight for China’s private sector

"After the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, we have more confidence in the future development of innovation and industrial upgrading, as the key meeting is undoubtedly a great boost to all private enterprises and entrepreneurs. I believe the environment for the...More

Pathway to Prosperity: GT survey in 13 countries highlights BRI’s significant role in green development, poverty reduction, and cultural exchanges

Left Review Online August 15, 2024

Pathway to Prosperity: GT survey in 13 countries highlights BRI’s significant role in green development, poverty reduction, and cultural exchanges

Editor's Note: The year 2024 ushers in the second golden decade of the joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) after the initiative has already yielded many fruitful results worldwide. Looking forward to the new stage of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation over the coming 10...More