Green technologies need open markets to deliver on climate goals
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) kicked off in Antalya, Turkey on Monday, with a focus on turning commitments into concrete action.
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Dialogue serves China-Canada economic ties
The resumption of the China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue after an eight-year hiatus carries a message that should not be lost amid the diplomatic niceties: The stable momentum in China-Canada economic and trade relations is hard-won and should be cherished all the
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How water cooperation can chart a new course for diplomacy
In diplomacy, we often talk about what divides us. Water reminds us of what we share.Over the past year in the run-up to the 2026 UN Water Conference, my conversations with international stakeholders, including policymakers, diplomats, business leaders and civil society, have often returned to the
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Japan's refusal to correct course puts regional peace at risk
A year has passed since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous claim that a "Taiwan contingency" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. Tokyo has neither withdrawn the remarks nor meaningfully corrected them.
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CIIE 2026: When industrial exhibits tell bigger chain‑wide stories
The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai on Thursday and runs through November 10, gathering thousands of global enterprises across the entire industrial spectrum.
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Observer | From lipstick to AI tokens: China's new edge in the AI race
A Chinese livestreamer famous for selling lipstick has found a new product to pitch: AI tokens.
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US think tank hypes 'China threat' in flawed bid to prop up fading hegemony
The Hudson Institute, a US think tank, recently released a report titled "Righting the ship: Building a relevant US navy fleet for twenty-first-century deterrence and combat." The report mentions "China" more than 60 times, portraying Beijing's maritime power as a "threat" and viewing it as the
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Drawing the Line | Plot to poison
The Japanese television drama VIVANT has sparked outrage over its revisionist portrayal of history. By projecting Imperial Japan's own wartime atrocities onto "Chinese intelligence operatives", the series inverts historical reality to demonize China and romanticize Japanese intelligence agents.
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Embracing the trend of openness and pooling strength for win-win cooperation
The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens in Shanghai on Nov. 5 and will run through Nov. 10.
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When some raise trade barriers, China opens the door wider
As some countries raise trade barriers, China is rolling out the welcome mat for thousands of businesses from around the world at its annual import expo.
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The Democrats have won, but Europe shouldn't rush to pop the champagne
As the Democratic Party swept both the Senate and the House in the US midterm elections, many in Europe felt "relieved." German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was quick to congratulate the Democrats on a "historic victory." European Parliament Vice President Christel Schaldemose expressed hope
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When Japan's promise of peace loses its credibility
At the US Supreme Court, originalists, textualists and pragmatists have long debated how to interpret the US Constitution, and the justices often split over a single clause. But ask them to assess the Japanese Constitution, first drafted by American occupation officials, in light of Tokyo's recent s
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China's high-quality development: A Merck China perspective
As Shanghai hosts the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) from November 5 to 10, what opportunities will China's evolving market offer to multinational companies?
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Exclusive with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde
How resilient is the global economy in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape? What common ground can China and the EU find amid shifting global dynamics?
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