China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its security and national dignity: Chinese FM

China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in New York on Monday. According to media reports, Israeli strikes Monday on Lebanon killed at least 558 people as of press time, in what is considered the deadliest barrage since […]

Opening win

Shandong Taishan midfielder Valeri Qazaishvili (right) scores against Central Coast Mariners of Australia during their AFC Champions League Elite League Stage first-round match in Jinan, East China's Shandong Province on September 17, 2024. The Chinese team won 3-1. Photo: VCG

Wangxingji fan-making techniques show the zing of ICH

Editor's Note: From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional medicine, and from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritages weave a rich tapestry of Chinese identity, decorating the various facets of contemporary Chinese people's lives. In this series, the Global Times culture desk will walk readers through China's most renowned traditions. For centuries, the essential […]

Olympians bolster bonds in HK, Macao

Chinese mainland Olympians are currently visiting Macao right after their Hong Kong visit, participating in various activities, sharing their experiences and teaching local youths.  By strengthening the bond between the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, the visits are not merely a sports tour but a cultural exchange, an emotional connection, and a demonstration of […]

Qi Baishi’s paintings featured at art fair in Beijing

As flocks of visitors explored the 2024 Beijing China Art International Fair on Thursday, they found Chinese culture elegantly embedded in cultural collections and relics.  Under the theme of "Collection: Painting a better life together," this year's fair is being held at Beijing Antique City. The event adopts both online and offline methods to facilitate […]

First green electricity smart energy service station in Bortala put into use

On August 26, State Grid Bortala Electric Power Supply Company held a flag-awarding ceremony for the "Xuelian Bright Station" and the all-green electricity smart energy service station at the intelligent business hall on Beijing Road in Bole city. This marks the completion and operation of the first all-green electricity smart energy service station in Bortala […]

Cultural and linguistic exchange promotes mutual understanding and true multilateralism, says Cervantes Institute director

The Cervantes Institute opened its second branch in Shanghai on Tuesday. This is the Institute’s second branch in China, following the establishment of the Beijing branch in 2006. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the opening ceremony of the Cervantes Institute in Shanghai on Tuesday amid his ongoing visit to China. In a speech delivered […]

China, US agree to step up collaborative efforts at climate talks

The Second Meeting of the China-US Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s concluded Friday in Beijing, with the two countries reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening dialogue and collaborative efforts in addressing climate change, which Chinese observers described as a vivid and concrete example of pragmatic cooperation between the two sides. According […]

China, Mongolia vow to expand cooperation

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Mongolian leaders during his visit to the country from Friday to Sunday after his trip to Russia for the Eastern Economic Forum, with the two sides vowing to deepen ties and expand cooperation.  During his three-day visit, Han met separately with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene, President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh and […]