International

Chinese envoys criticize Japan’s ‘extremely irresponsible’ act, urging it to safely dispose of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater

Global Times June 9, 2023

Chinese envoys criticize Japan’s ‘extremely irresponsible’ act, urging it to safely dispose of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater

Speaking on the issue of Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater into sea, Zhang Kejian, chairman of China Atomic Energy Authority harshly criticized Japan's "extremely irresponsible" act at an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors meeting held on Monday in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Japan's...more

Diplomats of China, US meet amid tense military standoff; ‘bilateral ties enter a more complicated phase of game’

Liu Xin and Liu Xuanzun June 8, 2023

Diplomats of China, US meet amid tense military standoff; ‘bilateral ties enter a more complicated phase of game’

The recent interactions between senior Chinese and US officials are a contrast to the tit-for-tat actions and war of words between the two militaries over the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea, which analysts said highlighted the fact that China and the US have entered a more...more

Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia amid predicament, but Mideast needs to be wary of US creating division and turmoil to save waning influence

Wang Qi June 8, 2023

Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia amid predicament, but Mideast needs to be wary of US creating division and turmoil to save waning influence

Amid the rapprochement momentum in the Middle East and the US' strategic dilemma in the region, Washington is trying to avoid the total collapse of its influence in the region, experts said on Monday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to start his three-day Saudi...more

Biden hints at thaw in China ties, but US’ sincerity in doubt

Chen Qingqing May 26, 2023

Biden hints at thaw in China ties, but US’ sincerity in doubt

Following the latest G7 summit and Quad meeting that outlined a strong stance against China and ramped up efforts to hype China-related issues, US President Joe Biden adopted an apparently softer tone by claiming that the frosty bilateral relations between China and the US will begin to "thaw"...more

Opportunism of TikTok ban in Montana borne out of deceptive ‘China threat’ narrative

Anthony Moretti May 25, 2023

Opportunism of TikTok ban in Montana borne out of deceptive ‘China threat’ narrative

The US state of Montana has taken the drastic step of banning the popular social media app TikTok within its borders. Enforcement will begin January 1, 2024, presuming the law is valid. And there are legitimate questions about that. Let us not mince words here. The new law...more

China to implement agreed tariff rates under RCEP for Philippines, another milestone for trade pact

GT staff reporters May 18, 2023

China to implement agreed tariff rates under RCEP for Philippines, another milestone for trade pact

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Monday China will implement agreed tariff rates under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) for certain imports from the Philippines starting on June 2, when the trade pact is set to take effect in the Philippines after the...more

Safeguard Humankind Against Fascism

Left Review Online April 30, 2023

Safeguard Humankind Against Fascism

SAFEGUARD HUMANKIND AGAINST FASCISM The document adopted at the International Anti-Fascist Forum in Minsk April 22, 2023 Minsk, Republic of Belarus, Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War We, the participants in the International Anti-Fascist Forum from the countries of Asia, America and Europe, have gathered...more

China starts supercomputing internet deployment

Global Times April 23, 2023

China starts supercomputing internet deployment

China's Ministry of Science and Technology started the deployment for constructing a supercomputing internet on Monday, aiming to promote the integrated operation of supercomputing and form a technological advanced overall layout by 2025. Experts said that this move will further elevate the nation's development in related technologies. China...more

China urges WHO not to descend to political tool of COVID-19 origins-tracing

GT staff reporters April 14, 2023

China urges WHO not to descend to political tool of COVID-19 origins-tracing

China has urged World Health Organization (WHO) officials to return to science and fairness and not to be subject to or willing to descend to become a tool of politicization of certain countries, after some in the international organization smeared China for lacking transparency in sharing data about...more

Exclusive: US ambassador’s Wolf Warrior-style ‘nonsense’ about China causes strong dissatisfaction among business circle, source reveals

GT staff reporters April 2, 2023

Exclusive: US ambassador’s Wolf Warrior-style ‘nonsense’ about China causes strong dissatisfaction among business circle, source reveals

US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns blatantly criticized China when he addressed the 22nd Annual Appreciation Dinner American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham China), causing dissatisfaction among AmCham China staff and industry representatives there. Some executives from the US-China Business Council said it will reconsider whether to invite Burns...more

Honduras not to be the last to ‘sever diplomatic ties’ with Taiwan island: Global Times editorial

Global Times April 1, 2023

Honduras not to be the last to ‘sever diplomatic ties’ with Taiwan island: Global Times editorial

Honduras on Sunday signed a joint communiqué with Beijing on the establishment of diplomatic relations shortly after it announced to sever so-called "diplomatic" relations with the Taiwan island. This is the ninth so-called ally that Taiwan authorities have lost at a rapid pace since the Democratic Progressive Party...more

China’s State Council sets 2023 deficit-to-GDP ratio at 3%, up from 2022’s 2.8%

Chu Daye March 9, 2023

China’s State Council sets 2023 deficit-to-GDP ratio at 3%, up from 2022’s 2.8%

China's deficit-to-GDP ratio is set at 3 percent for 2023, according to the Government Work Report submitted by the State Council, the cabinet, on Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation, as China puts an emphasis on expanding domestic demand as one of its key agenda items for...more

America’s balloon hysteria is the product of a broken system

James Smiths February 8, 2023

America’s balloon hysteria is the product of a broken system

Over the past few days, American politicians and media have been foaming at the mouth in a cultivated mass hysteria against what they describe to be a "Chinese Spy Balloon." The Balloon, used for scientific metrological purposes, had passed over US airspace, and was ultimately shot down on...more