International

Unity, action urged to tackle global climate crisis as experts warn against COP27 entangled in politics

GT staff reporters November 10, 2022

Unity, action urged to tackle global climate crisis as experts warn against COP27 entangled in politics

This year's COP27, convened after a year under the shadow of climate disasters and an energy crisis, appeared to have made some breakthrough to include loss and damage compensation into talks, in response to developing nations' persistent demands, and perhaps offered a chance for leaders around the world...more

US midterm election approaches under risks of further national division and political violence

Wang Qi and Wan Hengyi November 10, 2022

US midterm election approaches under risks of further national division and political violence

Amid the politicians' spats, inflation, gunshot and fear of violence, the US midterm election is looming as a warm-up of the 2024 presidential election, as well as the revenge of the 2020 race that Donald Trump lost and resulted in an unprecedented Capitol Hill riots which are viewed...more

Twitter under Musk epitome of split in US, and whether it can be bridged

Global Times November 10, 2022

Twitter under Musk epitome of split in US, and whether it can be bridged

The public opinion storm triggered by Elon Musk's taking control over Twitter has continuously made headlines in the US and beyond. As an entrepreneur with a non-traditional style, Musk often make comments on hotspot issues defying political correctness in the US. Opinion of mainstream American elites carried and...more

Xi congratulates Lula on Brazil election victory; smoother bilateral ties expected

Wang Qi November 2, 2022

Xi congratulates Lula on Brazil election victory; smoother bilateral ties expected

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (known as Lula) on his election as president of Brazil, saying that the long-term friendship and the deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation serve the fundamental interests of the two countries and is conducive to maintaining regional...more

Regional peace, stability at risk as AUKUS hypes Tokyo membership

Global Times November 2, 2022

Regional peace, stability at risk as AUKUS hypes Tokyo membership

It is not surprising to see that the US media once again hyped the idea of bringing Japan into AUKUS, but Tokyo has to think twice on whether its gain can outweigh its loss by doing so. The magazine Foreign Affairs on Friday published an article entitled "Why...more

China’s top disciplinary watchdog vows to bar officials from serving as proxies for interest groups

GT staff reporters October 27, 2022

China’s top disciplinary watchdog vows to bar officials from serving as proxies for interest groups

At a news conference to interpret the report on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), officials reiterated that the scourge of corruption could wreck the Party if not properly addressed, and they doubled down on the importance of fighting corruption in the future,...more

China won’t export devt model, opposes imposition on others

Yang Sheng and Zhang Changyue October 27, 2022

China won’t export devt model, opposes imposition on others

The just-concluded 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) elaborated on Chinese modernization, which offers a path for other countries to seek inspiration, senior Party officials at a Monday press conference reiterated that China will not export its model to other countries, nor will it...more

China-Eurasia Expo kicks off in Xinjiang, rebukes US-led crackdown

Chu Daye, Xing Xiaojing and Fan Anqi September 24, 2022

China-Eurasia Expo kicks off in Xinjiang, rebukes US-led crackdown

Over 3,600 companies from 32 countries and regions attended the 7th China-Eurasia Expo, which was launched on Monday in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, as the region strives to build itself into a bridgehead of Belt and Road cooperation despite the US' economic suffocation of this...more

UN General Assembly mired in fiercest confrontations in history, urged not to become US’ tool

Zhang Hui September 22, 2022

UN General Assembly mired in fiercest confrontations in history, urged not to become US’ tool

World leaders and government representatives will for the first time in two years convene in person this week at the UN General Assembly, at a time when the world is beset by many challenges including geopolitical conflicts, economic instability, extreme weather events and food insecurity. Chinese observers said...more

Chinese envoy recounts fierce exchanges at IAEA over AUKUS deal, calls nuclear submarine plan a blatant violation of non-proliferation Called to account

Hu Yuwei September 22, 2022

Chinese envoy recounts fierce exchanges at IAEA over AUKUS deal, calls nuclear submarine plan a blatant violation of non-proliferation Called to account

Editor's Note: The nuclear-powered submarine deal under AUKUS is a blatant, irresponsible act of nuclear proliferation, and once again proves that AUKUS countries are practicing a "double standard" on nuclear non-proliferation and using the deal as a tool for geopolitical gamesmanship, Ambassador Wang Qun, China's Permanent Representative to...more

Anti-US base incumbent governor wins reelection in Okinawa, may hamper Kishida’s security strategy, Japan-US security alliance

Zhang Changyue September 14, 2022

Anti-US base incumbent governor wins reelection in Okinawa, may hamper Kishida’s security strategy, Japan-US security alliance

Okinawa's incumbent governor Denny Tamaki, the opposition-backed candidate who firmly opposes the relocation of a US military base on the southern island, won a second term in the prefecture's gubernatorial election on Sunday. The election result reflects local people's unchanged repugnance for the heavy and prolonged US troop...more

Provoking China is dangerous for Australia as a US proxy: former Australian official

Global Times September 13, 2022

Provoking China is dangerous for Australia as a US proxy: former Australian official

Editor's Note: After the Anthony Albanese government took office, there are voices from both China and Australia saying that it is time for China-Australia relations to reset, and there are some signs of thawing. To what extent will Australia continue to follow the US in provoking China? Does...more

With friends like US, who needs enemies?

Mark Blacklock August 30, 2022

With friends like US, who needs enemies?

The special relationship between the US and the UK is an alliance so unusually close, so rooted in the national psyches of both countries, it is called a "special relationship." They regard each other not just as allies but as kindred spirits, even as friends, bound by a...more

Ukraine war a warning to small countries over joining great power conflicts as a junior partner: Friendship medalist

Global Times August 30, 2022

Ukraine war a warning to small countries over joining great power conflicts as a junior partner: Friendship medalist

Editor's Note: During the past decade, the world has increasingly witnessed a trend of "the East is rising, and the West is declining" in the spheres of economy, security and discourse power. Western countries, particularly the US, plagued by internal woes, have sought the old path of passing...more

Serving the future: China sees progress in strengthening care for children in past decade under CPC leadership

Lin Xiaoyi August 27, 2022

Serving the future: China sees progress in strengthening care for children in past decade under CPC leadership

Editor's Note: Who is the Communist Party of China (CPC)? What is the CPC's role in the new era? The CPC has grown into one of the largest parties in the world in the process of leading Chinese people in seeking liberation and happiness, making China as strong...more