People’s Republic of China

China hits back at US threats, vowing ‘necessary’ countermeasures

Wang Cong, Chen Qingqing and Huang Ge for Global Times May 9, 2019

China hits back at US threats, vowing ‘necessary’ countermeasures

Beijing. China on Wednesday night hit back at repeated threats by US officials to slap higher tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods, vowing that it will take "necessary" countermeasures if forced. "If the US side implements the tariff measures, the Chinese side will have no...more

China won’t flinch in face of tough-talking US – Global Times

Left Review Online May 9, 2019

China won’t flinch in face of tough-talking US – Global Times

The US will raise tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports effective Friday, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register. The announcement was made at 8:45 pm on May 8 (Beijing time). At 11:23 pm, the Chinese Ministry of...more

Core of May Fourth Movement still relevant

Prof. Zhang Yiwu May 6, 2019

Core of May Fourth Movement still relevant

It has been 100 years since the May Fourth Movement, but to this day, the movement is still reminding Chinese people of the history while influencing today's China. However, some have deliberately divided patriotism from other keywords in the May Fourth Movement, an obvious deviation from the direction...more

IPU exchange to facilitate understanding – Chen Guomin

Left Review Online May 6, 2019

IPU exchange to facilitate understanding – Chen Guomin

GT: What is China's role within the IPU? Chen: China's role in the IPU is simple and clear-cut. We work with other members of the IPU to put things in place and ensure that the aim of IPU - peace, development, cooperation, mutual understanding, friendship and the defense...more

US anti-China policy against own interests: Global Times

Left Review Online May 6, 2019

US anti-China policy against own interests: Global Times

Former US vice-president and Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden recently said China is not "bad folks" and China is not "competition for us." His remarks have sent waves across the US. People from President Donald Trump to core members of his team, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,...more

Patriotism is May Fourth Movement’s core spirit – Chinese President Xi Jinping

Yang Sheng for Global Times May 6, 2019

Patriotism is May Fourth Movement’s core spirit – Chinese President Xi Jinping

Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping said the May Fourth Movement's patriotism is the core spirit of the milestone event in 1919 which ought to be continuously pursued by all Chinese people. The May Fourth Movement, with its mighty force, inspired the ambition and confidence of the Chinese people...more

Belt and Road Forum shows China’s open-mindedness – Global Times

Left Review Online April 30, 2019

Belt and Road Forum shows China’s open-mindedness – Global Times

The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) ended Saturday in Beijing. Leaders who attended the forum signed a joint communiqué and reached several achievements. The forum further expanded the influence of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and boosted people's confidence in this cooperation mechanism....more

Horticultural expo to boost green living

Huang Yiran and Leng Shumei for Global Times April 30, 2019

Horticultural expo to boost green living

Beijing. A grand international horticultural exhibition, scheduled to kick off on Monday, is widely seen as the best way to demonstrate China's achievements and commitment to global ecological construction. President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony on Sunday evening, calling for the pursuit of harmony between man and...more

Chinese President Xi Jinping allays global BRI concerns

Wang Cong for Global Times April 29, 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping allays global BRI concerns

In his keynote speech at the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, President Xi Jinping dispelled concerns about the massive joint development plan and addressed another equally critical issue. At a time when the global economy faces profound uncertainty and when China faces growing suspicion, the...more

Asia is a powerhouse of the world economy

HE President Bidya Devi Bhandari April 28, 2019

Asia is a powerhouse of the world economy

H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have brought to you all warm greetings and best wishes from the Government and people of Nepal, the land of Buddha and Sagarmatha, the highest peak on earth. I would like to express...more

Nepal President stresses connectivity in her address to BRI Forum

Left Review Online April 27, 2019

Nepal President stresses connectivity in her address to BRI Forum

Kathmandu. Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stressed the need of bilateral and multilateral connectivity for Nepal in her address to the Belt and Road Initiative Forum for International Cooperation, currently underway in Beijing. President Bhandari, the leader of Nepali delegation, delivered her eight-minute address in Nepali language...more

Chinese President Xi Jinping vows open, inclusive and transparent BRI

Li Ruohan and Li Xuanmin for Global Times April 27, 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping vows open, inclusive and transparent BRI

Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday pledged transparency and zero-tolerance of corruption for the implementation of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a commitment hailed by the international society as further boosting confidence in cooperation. In his speech at the opening of the Second Belt and...more

Chinese President Xi’s letter to BRNN council meeting inspires participants

Li Ruohan, Li Xuanmin and Yao Lijuan for Global Times April 23, 2019

Chinese President Xi’s letter to BRNN council meeting inspires participants

Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the Belt and Road News Network (BRNN) First Council Meeting, expecting the platform to further boost people-to-people exchanges and promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to provide more substantial results for the people. The meeting,...more

China’s confidence in poverty alleviation lies in its system

Xu Hailin for Global Times April 22, 2019

China’s confidence in poverty alleviation lies in its system

Beinjing. After making unprecedented and stunning achievements in poverty alleviation, China has entered a critical stage of its vow to lift all Chinese people out of poverty. From a historical perspective, China's great determination will promote the progress of human civilization. Hence, it has drawn positive attention around...more

China mulls tougher law on gene studies

Deng Xiaoci for Global Times April 22, 2019

China mulls tougher law on gene studies

Beijing. In a latest move to tighten its regulation on studies of human genes and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, China is mulling formulating a special section in its overarching law governing legal disputes following the scandal over gene-edited babies and the AI face-stitching technology controversy. The draft civil...more