The growing arms race across the East China Sea
For decades, the geopolitical architecture of East Asia was defined by a predictable, if uneasy, equilibrium. Japan, bound by its post-war pacifist constitution, maintained a long-standing "exclusively defense-oriented" posture, relying on the United States for offensive deterrence while focusing it
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Tale of a tea leaf unveils vitality of China's evolving consumer market
As the Qingming Festival approaches, the spring tea harvest is in full swing. In Anji, East China's Zhejiang Province, the hills of tea plantations are blanketed in vibrant green. By early morning, tea factories are already abuzz with activity. According to tidenews.com.cn, freshly processed tea
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Why fostering a community of shared future on nuclear security matters
Nuclear weapons are the most formidable weapons of mass destruction that pose an existential threat to humanity. Thanks to decades of collaborative efforts, the international community has made remarkable progress on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
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China's energy sovereignty amidst geopolitical turmoil
The US-Israel war on Iran that erupted in February 2026 marked a decisive turning point in modern energy history. Brent crude oil prices surged by nearly 60% in March, directly triggering severe volatility in the global crude market.
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Commentary: Chinese embassy break-in incident reveals Japan's obsession with militarism
A shocking incident involving a young officer of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) has sent ripples far beyond a mere security breach, after he scaled a barbed-wire wall and broke into the Chinese Embassy last week with an 18-centimeter blade, vowing to kill
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China's development reflects the direction of human progress: John Ross
At a time when protectionism is rising and economic globalization faces growing headwinds, why does China remain committed to expanding opening up?
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US 'protection' leaves Taiwan open to crisis and manipulation
When four American senators landed in China's Taiwan region this week, separatists cheered the "solidarity" they think they share with the world's superpower. The pursuit of "democracy" has long been their explanation for such interactions.
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Political hype about 'economic security' meets resistance from EU businesses
While some in the EU have been enthusiastically promoting the idea of "economic security" and pushing for reduced reliance on certain trading partners, this rhetoric has met with considerable resistance in the business world.
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Inbound tourism boom unlocks opportunities for smaller Chinese cities
As "Chinamaxxing" - a viral term on foreign social media describing foreign users who adopt Chinese lifestyles, fashions, and wellness practices - gains traction this spring, a growing number of international visitors are heading to smaller Chinese cities. There, they move past visiting landmarks
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'Five-Year Plans are the basis of China's modern development'
Stephen Perry (Perry), chairman of 48 Group Club, a British business association committed to promoting China-UK trade, shared his views on China's 15th Five-Year Plan with GT reporter Ma Ruiqian.
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Observer: Western polls indicate growing confidence in China's steady development
Recent surveys reveal shifting perceptions of China among Western publics. A survey conducted by Politico and the UK-based polling firm Public First found that, among four traditional US allies, Canada, Germany, France and the UK, a considerable share of respondents view China as more reliable
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Why is the National Security Law necessary in Hong Kong?
The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) lodged solemn representations to the US side on Friday after the latter issued so-called "security alert" regarding the HKSAR government's amendments to the Implementation Rules for Article
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A month into the conflict, it's time to press pause on this war: Global Times editorial
It has now been a full month since the US and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28.
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Profits, liquidity and structural transformation: What China's industrial surge really tells us
Editor's note: Warwick Powell is an adjunct professor at Queensland University of Technology. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
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