US' unilateral delimitation of continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles typical act of unilateralism and hegemony: Chinese FM

The US unilaterally establishing outer limits of continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the coast is a typical act of unilateralism and hegemonism,a spokesperson for Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Wang Wenbin said that the delimitation rules of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the coast were set in […]

Chinese modernization to inject strong impetus into world economy, top legislator says at Boao Forum

China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Thursday reaffirmed China's commitment to continuously opening its market to the world. He said that Chinese modernization through high-quality development will inject strong impetus into the global economy during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024.  At the BFA […]

'It's standard practice not to grant remission on national security conviction,' says HK's chief in response to 'Captain America 2.0' case

In response to the first case under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance in Hong Kong, in which an activist known as "Captain America 2.0" was denied an early release since the enactment of the local national security law in line with Article 23, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee said on […]

Hong Kong's Article 23 legislation takes effect with primary enforcement target on absconders

The primary enforcement target under the Article 23 legislation is absconders endangering the national security who fled overseas, a Hong Kong official said.  The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee signed the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance passed by the Legislative Council (LegCo) on Friday night, signifying that the HKSAR has fulfilled […]

Accelerating development of industrial systems is highest priority for AI industry in China: top political advisor

"The highest priority for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in China is not to create explosive applications, but to accelerate the development of industrial systems and the real economy," said Xiao Xinguang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chief software architect from Chinese cybersecurity company […]

Taste of Homeland: ‘Agricultural census’ campaign uncovers hidden local specialties across China, secret to rural revitalization

Kathy Peng never imagined that her birthplace in Southwest China's Yunnan Province would be a production region for Scotch whisky. Kathy, a seasoned world traveler with a discerning palate for international delicacies, now resides in Sanlitun, Beijing's cosmopolitan heart. With the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, approaching, as every Chinese person would, she […]

2023 Yearender: Chinese Gen-Zers aim for journey to the sky with more imaginative innovation propelled by China’s modernization process

Editor's Note: The end of the year and the start of a new one is a time for reflection and anticipation. Throughout 2023, the Chinese society has undergone various developments and changes, behind which manifests the exploration and practice of Chinese path to modernization. In light of this, the Global Times is launching a series […]

‘China hands’ share their stories, insights on China’s path

The recent World Conference on China Studies - Shanghai Forum, which concluded on November 24, was one of the largest gatherings of global "China hands." At the two-day forum, more than 400 Chinese and foreign scholars specializing or interested in China studies discussed their insights on Chinese civilization and China's path of development, as well […]