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China successfully tests ultra-high-speed maglev trains that ‘fly on the ground’

Global Times January 18, 2023

China successfully tests ultra-high-speed maglev trains that ‘fly on the ground’

China has successfully carried out a systematic test on a cutting-edge transportation system involving an ultra-high-speed maglev train running in a low vacuum pipeline, according to media reports on Sunday. Three navigation tests have been completed in accordance with the test procedures thanks to the use of a...more

Japan, India start fighter jet drills ‘with growing military ambitions instigated by US against China’

Liu Xuanzun January 18, 2023

Japan, India start fighter jet drills ‘with growing military ambitions instigated by US against China’

Japan and India on Monday launched their first joint fighter jet exercise, a move analysts said exposed the two countries' growing military ambitions against China under the instigation of the US. The 11-day Veer Guardian-23 aerial maneuvers are scheduled to run until January 26 in the airspace around...more

China’s economic recovery in focus as WEF kicks off amid fragmentation

Wang Cong and Liu Yang January 18, 2023

China’s economic recovery in focus as WEF kicks off amid fragmentation

As thousands of political, economic and social leaders from around the world gather in the Swiss resort of Davos for the annual conference of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which kicked off in person on Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out three years...more

Didi’s relaunch shows consistent governance logic and goodwill: Global Times editorial

Global Times January 18, 2023

Didi’s relaunch shows consistent governance logic and goodwill: Global Times editorial

On Monday afternoon, Didi issued a statement saying that with the approval of the Cybersecurity Review Office, new user registration on "Didi Chuxing" will resume immediately. The statement also said that the company has carried out a comprehensive rectification on the security issues found in the review, and...more

Documents drama once again reveals two parties’ revenging each other has been Washington’s daily routine

Global Times January 18, 2023

Documents drama once again reveals two parties’ revenging each other has been Washington’s daily routine

A dramatic scene recently took place in US politics - the country's former and incumbent presidents have simultaneously fallen into cases of classified documents. Their scandals over handling classified documents have been used as a tool for partisan struggle, which refreshed the international community's awareness of how bottomless...more

The US’ fox tail is exposed in its diplomacy toward Africa: Global Times editorial

Global Times January 18, 2023

The US’ fox tail is exposed in its diplomacy toward Africa: Global Times editorial

Just after Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang concluded his visit to Africa on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit three African countries this week. It has been the 33rd consecutive year in which Africa has been the destination of Chinese foreign ministers' annual first overseas visits,...more

Global trajectory shifts away from US singularity

Global Times January 18, 2023

Global trajectory shifts away from US singularity

The Russia-Ukraine conflict will continue to be the dominant flashpoint for 2023, both in terms of conflict resolution and sorting out the security consequences for Europe. There are three aspects to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, or as sometimes described the Russian conflict against the collective West. The first is...more

Multitude Chinese cities say they have past first COVID peak

Left Review Online January 16, 2023

Multitude Chinese cities say they have past first COVID peak

Beijing, Chongqing, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Sichuan, Hainan……a number of provinces and regions across China report that they have already past the first peak of COVID-19 infections as number of patients at fever clinics in these regions continues to fall. Beijing has past the infection peak with new...more

Islamic scholars from 14 countries visit Xinjiang region, praise efforts on countering terrorism, extremism

Liu Xin and Fan Lingzhi in Urumqi January 15, 2023

Islamic scholars from 14 countries visit Xinjiang region, praise efforts on countering terrorism, extremism

Visiting the exhibition on the fight against terrorism and extremism, talking with religion groups, and interacting with local residents at the bazaar… a group of Islamic figures and scholars are paying a visit to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to get a clear and better understanding of...more

China, Argentina expand currency swap scale as closer economic ties boost yuan’s use in Latin America

Ma Jingjing January 15, 2023

China, Argentina expand currency swap scale as closer economic ties boost yuan’s use in Latin America

China and Argentina have expanded a currency swap deal, which experts said will help the Latin American country hedge against shocks brought about by the US' financial policy tightening while promoting its own industrial development. It is likely that more Latin American countries will increase the use of...more

GT on the spot: Influx of Chinese visitors to drive global tourism boom

GT staff reporters January 14, 2023

GT on the spot: Influx of Chinese visitors to drive global tourism boom

After China lifted most of its entry restrictions on Sunday, many Chinese people have rushed to make travel plans and renew their travel documents ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival holidays for a vacation abroad, foretelling the great potential of Chinese tourists ushering in a recovery of the...more

Zhang Wenhong phenomenon’ shows inclusiveness of China’s public opinion sphere; policymaking based on science helps nation firmly hold strategic initiative of epidemic fight

Left Review Online January 14, 2023

Zhang Wenhong phenomenon’ shows inclusiveness of China’s public opinion sphere; policymaking based on science helps nation firmly hold strategic initiative of epidemic fight

On Friday, China released the 10th edition of the COVID-19 prevention and control protocol. Moreover, starting from Sunday, the country downgraded the management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B and lifted quarantine requirements for inbound travelers. The policy shift indicates that the focus of the country's...more

China-Pakistan joint drills strengthen ties, enhance interoperability between the two navies: GT exclusive interview with Pakistani naval chief

Liu Xuanzun January 13, 2023

China-Pakistan joint drills strengthen ties, enhance interoperability between the two navies: GT exclusive interview with Pakistani naval chief

Editor's Note: The Pakistan Navy plans to host the AMAN-23 multinational maritime exercise in February 2023, with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, having taken part in previous editions, are again expected to participate. China and Pakistan have been maintaining close naval and maritime exchanges and cooperation...more

US should deeply reflect toward riots in Brazil: Global Times editorial

Global Times January 12, 2023

US should deeply reflect toward riots in Brazil: Global Times editorial

What the Brazilians had feared happened. But when the shoe dropped, it still shocked Brazil and the rest of the world. On Sunday afternoon, thousands of demonstrators who were dissatisfied with the results of the presidential election invaded institutions such as the Congress, the Supreme Court and the...more

Caution with Pfizer negotiation needed as US capital forces put profit above health

Global Times January 11, 2023

Caution with Pfizer negotiation needed as US capital forces put profit above health

What to focus on in a global public health crisis? Saving lives or chasing profit? Different countries and interest groups have given different answers. One latest example has happened in China. Pfizer's COVID treatment drug, Paxlovid, did not make it into China's national medical insurance program, as the...more