Israel's response may trigger dangerous cycle of retaliatory strikes with Iran

The eyes of the world are fixed on Israel as it contemplates its response to Iran's retaliatory attacks following Israel's bombing of the Iranian embassy buildings. Chinese experts warn that Israel's response could trigger a dangerous cycle of retaliatory strikes between the two countries, destabilizing the Gulf region and worsening the overall security situation in […]

GT exclusive: Former Philippine president Duterte warns Manila to turn back from detrimental path, resolve disputes through dialogue

Editor's Note: Looking back on the brotherhood between China and the Philippines that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte highlighted during his visits to China while in office, many Chinese people fondly remember the friendly atmosphere between the two countries during his presidency, and appreciate the independent foreign policy the former leader pursued. When the Global […]

Experts call for targeted juvenile justice system amid concerns of campus bullying

Recent incidents involving campus bullying have struck a nerve with the Chinese public, spurring discussions about how to provide a safe and healthy environment for minors.  The local people's government in Xiaoyi city, North China's Shanxi Province, released a statement on Sunday about a bullying incident involving minors which happened on Friday night.  A 15-year-old […]

China's FAST opens global application channel for free observation projects in 2024

China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the world's largest single-dish and most sensitive radio telescope, has announced that the application channel for free observation projects for the 2024 observation season will open to the world from Saturday.  FAST, or the "China Sky Eye," is currently accepting applications for the observation season which runs from August 2024 […]

Secretariat of China-Central Asia mechanism launched in Xi'an

A launching ceremony of the secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism was held in Xi 'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Saturday, aiming to make an important contribution to promoting the building of a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of […]

Shaolin Temple denies rumors of Abbot Shi Yongxin passing mantle to son

On Tuesday morning, Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin kung fu, issued a statement refuting claims that its abbot, Shi Yongxin, has passed on his role to his son, Shi Zheng'en. Recently, some self-media accounts alleged that Shi Yongxin had transferred his responsibilities to his son, showing a photo of the two standing together. Shaolin […]

Ironclad historical evidence reveals Philippines' claim over Huangyan Dao a groundless farce

Editor's Note: Over the last two weeks, while the Chinese people were celebrating the Spring Festival holidays, several Philippine vessels illegally intruded into the waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island. Despite repeated warnings from the China Coast Guard (CCG), the Philippine vessel persisted in its activity. The CCG had to […]