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What two major developments regarding foreign investment access in one day signal: Global Times

Left Review Online September 13, 2024

What two major developments regarding foreign investment access in one day signal: Global Times

On Sunday, China's National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce released the Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for Foreign Investment Access (2024 Edition). The total number of items on the negative list, or restricted sectors for foreign investment, has been reduced from 31 to 29,...more

Hyping up the ‘China threat,’ they may really be running out of material: Global Times

Left Review Online September 12, 2024

Hyping up the ‘China threat,’ they may really be running out of material: Global Times

A new absurd "China threat" drama has unfolded on Capitol Hill once again. Recently, a dozen US lawmakers sent a letter to the Biden administration urging it to address "the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones." Their so-called issues include the assumption that these aerosol-dispensing drones might collect and...more

China’s Tianwen-3 mission to bring Mars samples to Earth by around 2028, expected to become world’s first

Left Review Online September 12, 2024

China’s Tianwen-3 mission to bring Mars samples to Earth by around 2028, expected to become world’s first

China announced its ambitious plan to carry out Tianwen-3 mission with two launches to retrieve samples from Mars and bring them back to Earth by around 2028, chief designer of the mission Liu Jizhong disclosed on Thursday at an event on deep-space exploration held in Huangshan, East China’s...more

US Biosecure Act proves controversial as Democrat reportedly to vote against it

Left Review Online September 12, 2024

US Biosecure Act proves controversial as Democrat reportedly to vote against it

With the US House of Representatives set to vote this week to advance the Biosecure Act, which would prohibit US federal agencies from contracting with China's BGI, Wuxi AppTec and other biotech firms under the excuse of "national security," an influential Democratic US congressman is reportedly set to...more

US is facing backlash for pressuring its allies to limit cooperation with China

Left Review Online September 12, 2024

US is facing backlash for pressuring its allies to limit cooperation with China

To curb China's high-tech advancements, the US has repeatedly pressured its allies including the Netherlands, Japan and South Korea to further tighten restrictions on China's access to semiconductor technology. However, discontent is growing within these countries regarding Washington's increasing demands. On Wednesday, the chief executive of Dutch chip...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

US muddies South China Sea waters with ‘US-Philippines+N’ mechanism

By Sun Xihui and Wu Zongcan September 12, 2024

US muddies South China Sea waters with ‘US-Philippines+N’ mechanism

Recently, the "US-Philippines+N" has become an important form of interaction for the US and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes hosting the US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit and conducting joint military exercises involving the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. Some even suggested replacing India in the Quad...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

‘Use AI to counter AI’: Experts call for upgraded tech, system to counter AI-powered cybercrimes amid deepfake scandal

By Leng Shumei September 11, 2024

‘Use AI to counter AI’: Experts call for upgraded tech, system to counter AI-powered cybercrimes amid deepfake scandal

Experts call for attention and countermeasures to prevent cybercriminals from using new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) powered deepfake technology amid growing concerns over the issue around the world. Numerous chat rooms suspected of creating and distributing deepfake pornographic material with doctored photos of ordinary women and...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

Private kindergartens in some Chinese cities transform into nursing homes, hailed as ‘progressive practice to boost silver economy’

By Huang Lanlan September 10, 2024

Private kindergartens in some Chinese cities transform into nursing homes, hailed as ‘progressive practice to boost silver economy’

Zhuang Yanfang never thought that one day she would lead octogenarians in old patriotic tunes at the same place where she used to sing children's songs with toddlers. Zhuang, 56, was the director of a private kindergarten with a 25-year history in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang Province. In...more

China-African cooperation is ‘empathetic,’ different from the West: Kenyan Govt Advisor

By Zhao Yusha September 8, 2024

China-African cooperation is ‘empathetic,’ different from the West: Kenyan Govt Advisor

Editor's Note: The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit will be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year's summit is "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." In light of this, the Global Times...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

Vigor and Vitality: Chinese youth think tank leader feels innovation, creativity, courage of African peers in exchange programs

By Lin Xiaoyi September 6, 2024

Vigor and Vitality: Chinese youth think tank leader feels innovation, creativity, courage of African peers in exchange programs

Editor's Note: The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit will be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year's summit is "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." In light of this, we are launching...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