People’s Republic of China

Chinese semiconductor companies mostly bullish on homegrown AI chips

Zhang Weilan September 14, 2024

Chinese semiconductor companies mostly bullish on homegrown AI chips

Chinese companies have made marked progress in designing and producing high-performance, energy-efficient chips, as part of the nation's ongoing efforts to bolster its semiconductor sector, industry experts told the Global Times recently. Although there has been a noticeable rise in the use of home-made chips by Chinese businesses,...more

Tianjin University sets up first brain-computer interface program to cultivate interdisciplinary personnel

By Leng Shumei and Guo Yuandan in Tianjin September 13, 2024

Tianjin University sets up first brain-computer interface program to cultivate interdisciplinary personnel

"On August 25, when I logged onto the internet at 10 pm to give a lecture about our new brain-computer interface (BCI) program, 1,200 students and parents were waiting. This clearly demonstrates people's passion for the program, Liu Xiuyun, a professor in biomedical engineering from the Tianjin University...more

Third plenum inspires renewed vitality into China’s modernization drive

Wang Changlin September 12, 2024

Third plenum inspires renewed vitality into China’s modernization drive

Editor's Note: The resolution adopted by the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee underscores a strong commitment to comprehensively deepening reforms to further advance Chinese modernization. The global community is closely watching China's ongoing efforts to promote high-quality economic development and high-standard opening-up, and the...more

‘China’s overcapacity’ narrative can not justify protectionist US push

Liang Yongmei September 12, 2024

‘China’s overcapacity’ narrative can not justify protectionist US push

Some politicians in the US continue to promote the narrative of "China's overcapacity," despite it being inconsistent with economic principles and factual evidence. Such irresponsible rhetoric only serves as an excuse for advocating trade protectionism. China's competitive advantage in manufacturing new-energy products stems from the country's active technological...more

Global Times Exclusive: Staff member at US consulate general in China openly spreads ‘Taiwan independence’ rhetoric

Left Review Online September 11, 2024

Global Times Exclusive: Staff member at US consulate general in China openly spreads ‘Taiwan independence’ rhetoric

A staff member responsible for translation at a US consulate general in China has repeatedly spread rhetoric related to "Taiwan independence" during public activities, deliberately translating "the People's Republic of China" as "the Republic of China," a source familiar with the matter told the Global Times. The source...more

Xinjiang resolution against US sanctions takes effect, aims to support local companies and reveal Washington’s suppression

By Li Yawei September 7, 2024

Xinjiang resolution against US sanctions takes effect, aims to support local companies and reveal Washington’s suppression

A resolution opposing a series of US sanctions related to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and providing support for affected companies was unveiled and took effect on Monday, according to the regional legislator. The resolution aims to expose to both the international community and the people of...more

The only choice for Manila is to withdraw its ship, personnel from Xianbin Jiao: Global Times

Left Review Online September 6, 2024

The only choice for Manila is to withdraw its ship, personnel from Xianbin Jiao: Global Times

On Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel MRRV-9701, which has been illegally anchored in the lagoon of China's Xianbin Jiao (also known as Xianbin Reef) for a long time, provoked troubles in an unprofessional and dangerous way and intentionally rammed into the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship...more

BRI deeply integrated into African development; more pragmatic cooperation expected in FOCAC.

Liu Caiyu September 1, 2024

BRI deeply integrated into African development; more pragmatic cooperation expected in FOCAC.

The joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by China and Africa has provided a high-level cooperation platform for Africa's development. From Uganda and Egypt to Senegal and Nigeria, infrastructure, industrial parks and economic zones built by Chinese companies have mushroomed and become a strong engine...more

Endeavors to grow soybeans in space may bear fruition, says Hong Kong biologist

Zhang Weilan and Yang Shasha in Hong Kong August 31, 2024

Endeavors to grow soybeans in space may bear fruition, says Hong Kong biologist

Recently, a research team from a Chinese university successfully sent samples of soybean bacteria to the nation's Tiangong Space Station via the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft. The project is the first Hong Kong agricultural research project to be launched into space, opening a new chapter for the integration of...more

GT Voice: Yuan internationalization boosts regional, global financial stability

Left Review Online August 31, 2024

GT Voice: Yuan internationalization boosts regional, global financial stability

The yuan is accounting for a growing share of international payments. This mirrors a steady progress in the yuan's internationalization, which helps diversify payment options, and gives the market more scope to adjust against the risk of dollar fluctuations, at a time when investors continue to firm up...more

GT Voice: China-ASEAN FTA upgrade key for regional development

Left Review Online August 30, 2024

GT Voice: China-ASEAN FTA upgrade key for regional development

China will further promote regional economic integration and accelerate negotiations on version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN free trade agreement (FTA), Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong was quoted by the Securities Daily as saying on Saturday. This sends a positive signal that Asian supply chain restructuring is...more

China to hold international investment fair, ‘gesture of further opening-up’

Left Review Online August 29, 2024

China to hold international investment fair, ‘gesture of further opening-up’

Investing in China is investing in the future, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji said on Monday, noting that China will continuously improve its business environment, promote high-quality opening-up and expand cooperation for win-win outcomes so that the world can share the Chinese market and China's development dividends....more

One ton of lunar soil could produce 50 kilograms of water: Chinese scientists

Left Review Online August 29, 2024

One ton of lunar soil could produce 50 kilograms of water: Chinese scientists

With a newly discovered method to produce water on the moon, it is estimated that 50 kilograms of water can be extracted from one ton of lunar soil. Chinese scientists said it is expected to provide new ideas to the construction of lunar research stations and space stations...more

CPC leadership reviews measures on western region’s development, to ramp up growth engines in tech, opening-up

Li Xuanmin August 28, 2024

CPC leadership reviews measures on western region’s development, to ramp up growth engines in tech, opening-up

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review policies and measures to open up a new vista in the large-scale development of the western region. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting....more

Dam benefits communities in Xinjiang, paving way for a secure ecological future for region

Hu Yuwei in Kashi August 28, 2024

Dam benefits communities in Xinjiang, paving way for a secure ecological future for region

Editor's Note: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that the environment concerns the well-being of people in all countries. During his many inspections, Xi has always emphasized the importance of ecosystems,...more