The two key superconducting magnets for the fusion reactors in the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), known as the "artificial sun," have successfully completed development acceptance and full‑parameter testing, marking the full localization of all core technologies of the project, the Global Times learned from the research team on Sunday. These breakthroughs were achieved by […]

Japan and the US launched the annual Resolute Dragon field exercise on Saturday, with the large-scale joint drill focusing on the defense of islands in Japan's southwestern region, including Okinawa, according to Japanese media reports.  The exercise, combined with reports that the US military plans to deploy Typhon midrange missile systems to Japan for joint […]

Under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-India relations have gradually emerged from a low point and returned to a track of recovery and improvement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during his meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Monday, according to a press release from […]

Editor's Note:The year 2026 marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan dedicates a chapter to “accelerating the green transition across the board and building a Beautiful China.” From the guiding philosophy that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” to the strategic guidance of […]

The opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026, commonly known as Summer Davos, was held in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday. The need for greater openness and cooperation resonated throughout the lively discussions among Chinese and international participants. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered an address at […]

Nepal is grateful for assistance from the Chinese government and hopes to build a strong relationship with China, Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the Global Times in Beijing on Tuesday, identifying connectivity and infrastructure as top priorities for bilateral cooperation with China. Khanal is visiting China from Sunday to Wednesday. As his China visit […]

Days after the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced a scientific expedition in the waters around Huangyan Dao on June 10 and deployed a floating in-situ sampling and experimental platform in the area, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Jay Tarriela once again released a post on X on […]

A special maritime traffic law enforcement and hydrographic survey operation carried out by China's Ministry of Transport in waters east of Taiwan island concluded successfully on Wednesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.   From June 6 to 10, China's Ministry of Transport organized multiple departments, including the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), the Guangdong MSA, the […]

Two ambassadors to China who were awarded the Outstanding Diplomat Medal shared with the Global Times their feelings of receiving the honor, as well as their observation of Chinese modernization, noting China's experience offers valuable reference to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. On May 18, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held […]

As Brussels pushes further into "de-risking" and weighs tougher measures that could reshape China-EU business ties, many European firms in China are choosing a more pragmatic path: stay, expand and localize. That disconnect between political rhetoric and business reality captures Europe's policy dilemma: whether its expanding toolbox will reduce risk, or merely split markets and […]