How Japanese militarism opened the door to war via intelligence first
On July 31, the government of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae officially established the national intelligence bureau and convened the inaugural meeting of the national intelligence council.
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China's tech innovation isn't a threat but the only lifeboat to the global economy: Russian scientist
Artem Oganov (Oganov), a distinguished professor at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and chief scientific officer of Sber University in Russia, and a foreign expert at China's Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, received the 2025 China International
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New 'new three' become China's new calling card as nation advances Chinese modernization
From the "old three" exports of clothing, furniture, and appliances, to the "new three" of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells, China's industrial evolution has now entered a new era defined by its newest industrial champions: robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovative
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Manila had better mind its step, or it will suffer the consequences
It was reported on Friday that the Philippines demarcated so-called baselines of the territorial sea around China's Huangyan Dao and submitted a so-called official nautical chart to the United Nations (UN) Secretariat.
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There is simply no 'grey zone' under the one-China principle: Global Times editorial
In the waters surrounding the island of Taiwan, CCG patrols should be conducted in accordance with the law, marine resources should be scientifically surveyed, shipping lanes should be effectively managed, and military training should be carried out on a regular basis.
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Taiwan society needs to understand the crucial signals from these two major meetings: Hai Feng
Two high-stakes meetings were recently convened on the Chinese mainland. The first one was the meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Thursday, which decided to hold the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in October while
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How Japan's Kwantung Army engineered colonial subjugation of NE China
Nearly a century after its atrocities in Northeast China, the Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army stands as a chilling epitome of Japanese militarism's expansionist nature.
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Japan's intelligence expansion raises concerns
Editor's note: Cao Cong, a special commentator for CGTN, is a doctoral candidate at the School of Global and Regional Studies, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
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Clued-in | US weaponizes 'forced labor' claims to meddle in others' internal affairs
On July 23, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced that under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, it would impose additional tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from dozens of countries and regions on the grounds of so-called "forced labor," replacing a set of import tariffs
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What China's July 2026 Politburo meeting means for world economy
Editor's note: Zhao Xiaotao, a special commentator for CGTN, is an assistant professor at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. The article reflects the author's views and not necessarily those of CGTN.
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Five years on, GDI drives shared and sustainable development worldwide
BEIJING, July 30 (Xinhua) -- While a handful of powers are still busy suppressing the development of others through protectionism and geopolitical confrontation, China has been steadfastly pushing forward shared development through advancing the Global Development Initiative (GDI).Five years on, this initiative has evolved from a Chinese proposal into a major global public good, drawing wide participation from the international community and delivering practical benefits to ordinary people worldwide.To date, over 130 countries and international organizations have endorsed the GDI and participated in relevant cooperation programs, resulting in the implementation of 1,800 livelihood-oriented projects and the training of 200,000 people in different professions, involving over 23 billion U.S. dollars of mobilized funds.These include China's sharing of Juncao technology, which uses grass to cultivate edible fungi and help alleviate poverty, the Sustainable Development Science Satellite 1 that enables synchronized data sharing, and the MAZU platform, a disaster monitoring and early-warning system to help countries in the Global South improve disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities.The GDI advocates people-centered, inclusive, innovation-driven and eco-friendly development principles and promotes results-oriented actions. The initiative has served as a beacon of hope for common development and building a more beautiful world for all humanity.As time goes by, the significance of this initiative is being felt by more and more countries in the world, especially Global South countries that aspire to catch up in development.The principles of the GDI, which advocates inclusive and sustainable development, partnership, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, are much different from ideologies that push geopolitical rivalry and seek unilateral gains.Over the years, China has launched more than 30 cooperation mechanisms and platforms to support Global South countries in enh...
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Two attitudes toward Chinese robots: A mirror revealing who is reversing course
While the British media is hailing Chinese robots for "transforming" the UK retail sector, the US is treating Chinese robots as a major threat. When it comes to the same technology, some see it as an opportunity, while others see it as a threat.
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Unsealing the Pandora's Box
Some seals were never meant to restrict the future; they were meant to preserve the lessons of history and safeguard the hard-won peace.
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The gears of Japanese militarism are turning again, none of us can be a mere bystander
For several months now, China appears to have been prevailing in the battle of narratives against Japan's right wing, showing the world exactly what neo-militarism looks like.
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