Tank turret blast shatters Japan's right-wing dream
Editor's note: Xin Ping is a commentator on international affairs for CGTN. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
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Beyond the poverty line: China's real transformation
When 34-year-old Chen Yonghui moved from a mountainous village in southwest China's Guizhou Province to a resettlement community in nearby Qinglong Town, the change was not only about housing.
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A nation on the move: How China's holiday travel is transforming
Alongside the May Day holiday boom in China's cultural tourism, a quiet yet profound transformation is underway.
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How China's zero-tariff policies achieve a 'multiplier effect' on people's livelihoods in Africa
China's decision to extend zero tariffs to 100% of products from 53 African countries beginning May 1, 2026, marks a decisive shift in the structure of China-Africa economic engagement.
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Japan's nuclear ambition raises alarm over postwar order and security
Japan is becoming increasingly aggressive in its pursuit of nuclear power.
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Japan reverts to wartime military ranks, militarism in alarming move
Recently, the Japanese government has finalized a plan to revise the rank titles of Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officers and intends to submit the relevant amendment bill to the Diet (Japanese parliament) within this year.
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What China’s strong start to the 15th FYP period signals
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events.
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The systemic crisis behind the frequent political violence in the US
The shocking security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25 has once again exposed a chronic and deepening malaise in the United States.
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'Returning after failing abroad?'What does Yan Ning’s response reveal?: People's Daily Rui Ping
Two news stories have recently captured public attention.The first is a response from Yan Ning, the academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to the claim that she "returned to China because she couldn't make it overseas."
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Observer | Beyond 'menu or table': how middle powers fuel global multipolarity
Recently, leaders of the five Nordic countries and Canada issued a joint statement announcing plans to advance shared principles and interests through regular, multi-level meetings. International observers see this as an emerging "middle power" alliance aimed at reducing dependence on the United
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Explainer: Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday is the latest episode in a documented surge of politically motivated violence targeting officials across the spectrum.
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'China safety' is nothing new. People's recognition of it is.
To the buzzwords arising from China and becoming part of the global parlance – such as win-win, can-do and China speed – there's now a new addition: the Chinese sense of security or China safety.
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AI-driven anti-China propaganda a sign of Japan's national decay
Editor's note: Li Yang is a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN.
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Bidding farewell to the 'table or menu logic': How middle powers can inject positive energy into multipolarity
This year, discussions within the international community regarding the topic of "middle powers" have steadily increased. Not long ago, leaders from the five Nordic countries and Canada issued a joint statement expressing their intent to meet more regularly at different levels "to advance shared
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