Analysis: What's behind Japan and the Philippines stepping up defense ties?
In recent times, Japan and the Philippines have been rapidly deepening their defense cooperation, a trend that has sparked growing concerns among regional observers and citizens of the two countries over the potential security risks and rising geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific.During a
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Thriving 'debut economy': Why global brands are flocking to China for product premiers
If you want to be the first to see the latest ready-to-wear collections from French fashion brands, Adidas' newly released running shoes, or luxury timepieces unveiled by top Swiss watchmakers, your travel itinerary should no longer include only Paris, Geneva, or New York - you need to add China's S
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Observer: The international community must see through Japan's nuclear facade
The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May 22.
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'Five reinvigorations' forge consensus on defending multilateralism: Global Times editorial
As the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for May, China initiated a high-level meeting themed "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centred International System" on Monday local time.
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China's global governance vision for a changing world
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's latest high-level address on "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System" carried significance far beyond procedural diplomacy.
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The paradox of SK’s quest for strategic autonomy
Recently, disagreements between the US and South Korea over issues such as the transfer of wartime operational control continue to surface. According to South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, the timeline for the transfer of wartime operational control from the US to South Korea will be
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Decoding the Chinese Cultural Code: The Emotional Power of 'Dear You'
The movie Dear You—whose Chinese title can literally be translated as "A Love Letter to Grandma"—has unexpectedly topped the 2026 box office. ions, and
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Observer: Surge in official visits to Beijing shows China's capacity for cooperation
China's diplomatic outreach has gained remarkable momentum in recent months. Since May, heads of state of Tajikistan, the United States, Russia, Pakistan and Serbia have paid successive visits to China.
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China-Serbia in-depth cooperation amid Serbia's multi-vector diplomacy
Editor's note: Nikola Mikovic, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is a freelance journalist in Serbia, covering mostly Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian foreign policy issues.
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China's Yiwu merchants secure 'big boat tickets' for going global
Editor's Note: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.
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Japanese right-wing figures renew denial of Nanjing Massacre amid constitutional revision push; Chinese experts warn of rising militarist rhetoric
Some Japanese right-wing lawmakers and scholars have once again attempted to question and deny the historical facts of the Nanjing Massacre, drawing sharp criticism from Chinese experts
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Japan’s neo-militarism: a dangerous challenge to the postwar order
From May 26 to 29, Japan will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a state visit. It is the first state visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade, and the two sides will reportedly negotiate to conclude an intelligence-sharing agreement
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‘China can help steer global public opinion in the right direction’
Ryoji Noyori ( Noyori), Nagoya University Distinguished Professor, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 for his work on chirally catalyzed hydrogenation reactions.
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Stable China-US economic and trade relations bring certainty to the world
Recently, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce briefed the media on the preliminary outcomes achieved through China-US economic and trade consultations.
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