As Nauru announced Monday that it will recognize the one-China principle and sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan, experts noted that Nauru has seen win-win results of cooperation between China and South Pacific island nations, and China and Nauru will accelerate cooperation in agriculture and infrastructure fields. In a...more

Chinese Foreign Ministry said China appreciates and welcomes Nauru's decision of severing "diplomatic ties" with the Taiwan region, which was announced on Monday on the heels of the regional election in the island, reflecting that the one-China principle is a prevailing consensus among the international community. The decision...more

China's three-day New Year's Day holidays, which ended on Monday, saw a consumer market boom with bustling travel and spending activities across the country, according to various data on Monday, offering more vivid displays of sustained vitality and vast potential in China's consumption market, the biggest driver for...more

As the new year of 2024 has begun, Chinese people are hopeful of a more substantive rise in family incomes than in 2023. But uncertainties will continue to engulf the world, including hot conflicts, cold economic wars, blockades of important waterways like the Red Sea, and possibly, another...more

Editor's Note: In recent years, the US has displayed an increasing willingness to implement tariffs and chip restrictions. These moves have raised concerns about the potential impact on the global economy and cooperation between China and the US. In an interview with Global Times reporter Wang Yi (GT),...more

The world ushered in the year 2024 amid both celebrating fireworks and flame of wars, much like the hope and crisis that this era holds. Although people learned to coexist with COVID-19 in 2023, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict reminded the world of the complex and...more

US espionage and intelligence agencies that work to infiltrate other countries are complaining to the US media about the difficulties of their malicious undertakings against other countries' national security, in order to convince Washington's politicians and decision-makers to allocate them more resources and money. In other words, they...more

Editor's Note: The year 2023 witnessed many changes in the international landscape and also saw more voices from the Global South on the global stage. It was also a year in which the US continued to forcefully impose its ideology on other countries, Japan's nuclear-contaminated wastewater dumping was...more

In the 12th century, Ismail Al Jazari, an engineer from the Middle East, created automated devices including mechanized wine servant. It was a remarkable invention back in the medieval time, manifesting the Middle East people's early quest for a futuristic high-tech lifestyle. Now, after roughly a millennium, robots...more

An eventful 2023 is drawing to an end. The Palestine-Israel conflict has again drawn the US into another Middle East crisis, whilst chaotic US domestic politics exacerbated by the country's domestic polarization, continues to create uncertainty and cast a dark shadow across the world. The protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict...more

China concluded the latest Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs on Thursday, with the participation of top leaders and senior officials covering the Party and central and local governments, as well as all departments and agencies related to foreign affairs. This conference, held at the end...more

Editor's Note: An exhibition showcasing China’s Suzhou embroidery art is being held at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing from December 23, 2023, to January 1, 2024. The exhibition demonstrates the development of Suzhou embroidery and gathers a collection of masterpieces. It features a selection...more

A digital alliance of cultural heritage institutions was established on Monday in Beijing, a new move aimed at revitalizing cultural relics through technological innovation. Organized by the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, the establishment of the alliance saw 15 members, including cultural institutions, media, museums and tech companies,...more

Editor's Note: In 2023, a series of noteworthy topics have emerged in the Chinese cultural landscape. In the planning of the 2023 Cultural Gala, the Global Times will delve into nine important topics, aiming to showcase the multidimensional aspects of Chinese civilization and the diverse charms of Chinese...more

Editor's Note: The end of the year and the start of a new one is a time for reflection and anticipation. Throughout 2023, the Chinese society has undergone various developments and changes, which manifests the exploration and practice of the Chinese path to modernization. In light of this,...more