The Pacific region is becoming "more contested, less predictable, and less secure" as China becomes more assertive, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said at the China Business Summit in Auckland on Monday. Such words are a bit unexpected from the leader of New Zealand. It's, indeed, a...more

Washington's decision to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine in the form of 155mm artillery shells containing a combination of anti-personnel and anti-vehicle submunitions, known as the dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs), reveals much about US foreign policy in terms of its military power, geopolitical ambitions, and adherence to...more

Editor's Note: Henry Kissinger, the eminent diplomat and strategist, played a pivotal role in shaping China-US relations as he spearheaded the historic normalization process between the two countries, fostering dialogue and paving the way for diplomatic engagement that continues to shape the global landscape today. To this day...more

China's first ultra-deepwater research drilling vessel, which can collect samples at depths of more than 10,000 meters, is under construction and set for 2024 delivery, according to Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co, the builder. The ship will primarily undertake major national scientific and technological projects, as well as international...more

Faced with ever growing complex national security risks and challenges both domestically and on the international stage, China's top leadership has reviewed the cybersecurity work over the past five years, emphasizing adherence to several principles such as the Party exercising leadership over cyberspace affairs and strengthened capability to...more

Ten days after its debut on the silver screen, the animated film Chang An is making history as a dark horse during China's bustling summer movie-going season by taking in as much as 600 million yuan ($84 million) at the Chinese mainland box office and igniting feelings of...more

Chinese officials said on Monday China's economy expanded by 6.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2023, as they sought to project confidence in the overall positive recovery trend, while also acknowledging challenges from a complex global political and economic situation and an "unsolid" foundation for continued...more

China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua and visiting US climate envoy John Kerry held talks that reportedly lasted about four hours on Monday, which are seen as the latest effort to revive climate cooperation between the two countries and a positive signal for bilateral relations, currently...more

International University Sports Federation (FISU) Acting President Leonz Eder believes the upcoming Chengdu World University Games will feature well-organized competitions as well as cultural experiences as he looks forward to the great Games. "Based on the intensive preparation work and the regular exchanges between the organizing committee and...more

Editor's Note: A delegation of 33 members from the China and Turkey Stars of Hope visited the National Art Museum of China on Friday. The Turkish youngsters had the chance to explore the museum's exhibition series commemorating its 60th anniversary, as well as engage in Chinese calligraphy practice....more

China will impose export controls on gallium and germanium, both used in the making of semiconductors and other electronic components, starting next month to safeguard national security and interests, two ministries announced on Monday. "In order to safeguard national security and interests, with the approval of the State...more

The "American disease" of drug abuse is not without solutions, but laying the blame on China is definitely the most ineffective. Nonetheless, US politicians deliberately ignore this. "Buck-passing" drama needs a script, a stage and actors. When all is ready, the drama is on. According to Politico, in...more

China lifted its first Women's Basketball Asia Cup since 2011 after fighting back to earn an epic 73-71 victory over arch-rivals Japan on Sunday, ending the five-time reigning champions' stranglehold on the Asian title. Trailing nine points at halftime, it looked like China would submit for a third...more

Okinawan Governor Denny Tamaki is scheduled to visit China as part of a delegation from the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade on Monday. During his visit, he will hold meetings with government officials and representatives from the business community in Beijing. During a recent visit...more

Editor's Note: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Through the lens of foreign pundits, we take a look at 10 years of the BRI - how it achieves win-win cooperation between China and countries along...more