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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Global Mayors Dialogue reaffirms China's commitment to openness
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.The main event of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo opened in port city
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Drawing the Line | Not 'an anti-China coalition'? Quad's actual agenda suggests otherwise
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said that the Quad is not "an anti-China coalition," while a joint statement from the four-nation group expressed grave concerns over what they called "economic coercion," "arbitrary export restrictions" and "overcapacity."
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CPC's self-governance offers new insights for global political civilization
The international community has paid close attention to the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), highlighting the global significance and contemporary relevance of the century-old Party's experience in self-governance.
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China-Tanzania cooperation nourishes minds, transforms classroom performance
At Mtego wa Simba village in Tanzania's Morogoro region, a cup of soy milk and two pieces of mandazi may not look like a major development tool. But at Juhudi Primary School, this simple meal has become part of a much bigger story, one about nutrition, education, agriculture and the possibilities
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Midterm elections cannot save the US-led alliance system
As the US midterm elections approach, the balance of power in Washington remains uncertain. According to conventional wisdom, this shift presents an opportunity for the US to adjust its foreign policy.
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US' ASEAN approach exposes a transactional nature
The framework recently floated by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu represents an attempt to further institutionalize US-ASEAN defense ties on top of existing bilateral and minilateral arrangements.
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India's widening trade deficit with China should not be blamed on Beijing
In recent years, the volume of bilateral trade between China and India has steadily expanded, and India's trade deficit with China has long remained at an elevated level.
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VIVANT's torture scenes distort Japan's aggression history
A television drama has taken torture methods associated with Imperial Japan's wartime atrocities in China and placed them in the hands of Chinese characters. This is not merely a creative misstep or a question of artistic license.
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