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 […]

2023 Yearender: Guardians of Yangtze River witness inspiring changes in ecological conservation under China’s modernization process

Editor's Note: The end of the year and the start of a new one is a time for reflection and anticipation. Throughout 2023, the Chinese society has undergone various developments and changes, behind which manifest the exploration and practice of the Chinese path to modernization. In light of this, the Global Times has launched a […]

Greece: Ambassador participates in the 2023 Beijing Marathon

This year's 41st Beijing Marathon was held on October 29, and Greece, the cradle of the Marathon run, took part in the Beijing Marathon for the first time.  Greek Ambassador to China, Eugenios Kalpyris, was among the seven dignitaries who gave the signal for the start of the race at 7:30 am, at the Tiananmen […]

Nongfu Spring clarifies packaging controversy, stating it is based on China's architecture design, not Japan

Chinese bottled water giant Nongfu Spring responded on Thursday to the online controversy over the packaging design of its Oriental Leaf Green Tea drink, stating that the architectural pattern on the packaging is inspired by Chinese temples, not Japanese ones, and that the text on the bottle is about Japanese tea culture originating from China. […]

China's private Caixin Manufacturing PMI up to 50.9 in February

China's private Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded a month-on-month expansion in February, pointing to robust business activities among small and private enterprises. The official manufacturing PMI, also released on Friday, indicated a better production outlook following the Chinese New Year holidays. As the first major economic barometer in February, the PMI showed that […]