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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
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As China’s top legislature deliberates a draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress at its annual session, a familiar pattern of criticism has once again surfaced
In a world grappling with sluggish growth, geopolitical tension and policy whiplash, China’s 2026 Government Work Report offers predictability and certainty. Delivered by Premier Li Qiang
When China’s top political advisory body and legislature convene this week for their annual sessions, the major item on their agendas will be a draft outline of
The white paper, titled “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems”, released by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday
The results of a public opinion poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations and Oxford University show that China’s global influence is increasing while that
Since it took office last year, the Mark Carney government has made public its willingness to foster a healthy relationship with China. And the meeting between the
China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the United States’ blatant use of force against Venezuela, including airstrikes against both civilian and military sites in at
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s remarks on the conviction of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, echoed by some Western politicians and media outlets, once again reveal a familiar pattern
The consequences of the diplomatic tensions between China and Japan unilaterally sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous and dangerous remarks on the Taiwan question on
The devastating fire that swept through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on Wednesday, causing heavy casualties, marks one
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s extremely erroneous and hostile remarks on China have raised global alarm that she is leading Japan on a course to reviving its
As the white paper China released on Saturday underscores in its opening sentence, “Earth is the only home of all humanity, and tackling climate change and promoting
The 15th National Games, jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, opened on Sunday. The event comes at a crucial moment — as the main goals
The eighth China International Import Expo opening in Shanghai from Wednesday to Monday next week confirms that China’s market remains one of the most promising destinations for
Premier Li Qiang’s call for dialogue and consultation as a means to manage differences – delivered at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur on
A major task on the agenda of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Beijing week was
The Dutch government’s takeover of Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia is an egregious example of a government abusing the concept of national security. The direct intervention in the
The Philippine government appears hellbent on stirring up trouble and destabilizing the South China Sea, persistently advancing baseless claims on territories that are an inherent part of
Despite Hong Kong affairs being purely China’s internal affairs, the United States has never ceased trying to interfere in them. It has persistently vilified the Chinese central
People-centered governance is the defining attribute of both China’s governing principle and its governing approach. In order to better ensure that the people enjoy the fruits of
In a world fraught with volatility, every nation shares the responsibility of upholding common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and development. As Premier Li Qiang said
The telephone talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Sept 19 once again underscored the irreplaceable role of heads-of-state diplomacy in steering
Marking a move to bolster trade with China, the Australian government unveiled a plan to enhance domestic exporters’ access to the Chinese market on Monday. As trade
The forthcoming talks in Madrid between Chinese and United States negotiators over the TikTok issue highlight the importance of mutual respect and equal consultation in resolving the
The commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War has provided the
It is not alarmist to say that global governance stands at a critical juncture, and that reform of the postwar international system is imperative to make it
Instigated by US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera, on Tuesday some Panamanian lawmakers joined the “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China” (IPAC). As its name suggests, the alliance is
It is good to hear US President Donald Trump say that he welcomes Chinese students to study in the United States. “I hear so many stories
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam
The Chinese proverb, “Three feet of ice does not form in a single day”, aptly describes the origins of the Ukraine crisis. This very crisis is the
Confucius said: “Isn’t it a pleasure to have friends come from afar?” That is certainly a sentiment the Chinese government agrees with. To boost inbound travel, the government
“Had I known it would be so frustrating, I wouldn’t have entered the homestay business,” complained Jiang Ping, the owner of Big Roots Guesthouse in Wusu, a
The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference that concluded in Shanghai on Monday not only showcased the latest AI technology, but more importantly shed light on some major questions
Head-of-state diplomacy has provided crucial guidance for the development of Sino-US relations. It was the telephone talks between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart on June
Although Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, attributed the bloc’s failure to approve its 18th Russia-related sanctions package on Tuesday
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