Experts at the 2024 Global Times Annual Conference held in Beijing emphasized that the urbanization and industrialization of central and western parts of China will serve as a catalyst for the country’s economic development. The discussions underscored the pivotal role of the development in the western region in achieving Chinese modernization. Fang Ning, chair professor […]
Wu Shicun, President of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, delivered a cautionary message at the GT Annual Conference 2024, predicting an escalation in the US-led militarization of the South China Sea in the coming years. Assessing the situation, Wu highlighted a turbulent period in the region since the beginning of the year, […]
During the 2024 Global Times Annual Conference, Shen Yang, a professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication, emphasized that the foundation of China’s innovations lies in addressing the fundamental needs of its people. He stated that by reconnecting with the everyday lives of the population, Chinese technology and innovation can unlock greater possibilities. […]
Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD has revealed plans to construct a manufacturing plant for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in Szeged, Hungary, marking a significant step in the company’s European expansion, as confirmed to the Global Times on Friday. The establishment of this plant is expected to contribute to local economic development by generating thousands of job […]
A spokesperson for the China National Space Administration (CNSA) expressed confusion and refuted recent claims by U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns that China lacks interest in collaborating with the U.S. on lunar exploration. The CNSA argues that it is the U.S., not China, responsible for the strained collaboration, labeling Burns’ statements as an attempt […]
In a move consistent with global norms, China recently unveiled a revised Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, reducing the number of regulated items from 164 to 134. The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) highlighted the aim to facilitate international trade cooperation while safeguarding national economic security, dismissing claims by Western media that the […]
In a notable development, senior military officials from China and the US engaged in a virtual meeting on Thursday night, marking the first high-level military dialogue in over a year. Both sides highlighted the significance of exchanges and dialogue during the video call, but the Chinese delegation emphasized that healthy, stable, and sustainable military ties […]
Amidst a challenging global backdrop, foreign financial institutions persistently increased investments in China throughout 2023, attracted by the prospects of substantial returns resulting from the country’s sustained and stable long-term growth. A pivotal meeting in late October outlined a path for financial development with distinctive Chinese characteristics, aiming to position the nation as a financial […]
By Tosin Shobukola Picture this: a chessboard filled with pieces, each move potentially determining the game’s outcome. On one side, an AI-powered chess engine calculates millions of possible moves in a fraction of a second. Conversely, a grandmaster sits, contemplating each move with intuition, strategy, and a deep understanding of the game. This scenario encapsulates the […]
The local governments of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, struck by a powerful earthquake, have committed to immediate actions to ensure affected residents have shelter amid sub-freezing temperatures and receive essential life necessities. Specialized and timely medical treatment is being organized for those injured during the disaster. Gansu’s emergency management bureau announced on Thursday that the […]
