Harbin Asian Winter Games ignites love, breathes new life into continent's cooperation

The 9th Asian Winter Games officially concluded in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Friday. This grand event marks yet another major ice and snow celebration in China following the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. This year's Games was characterized by record participation, cross-regional cultural resonance, and the strengthening of friendly ties between […]

DeepSeek sparks buying spree of Chinese equities

While the artificial intelligent (AI) model developed by Chinese tech start-up DeepSeek has stunned the tech world, the company's breakthrough - a demonstration of China's innovation strength - has also triggered a buying spree among global financial institutions and hedge funds of Chinese equities. To date, the benchmark Hang Seng Tech index has risen more […]

China lodges serious representations over US-Japan-South Korea’s Taiwan-related claims at Munich meeting: FM

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China has always firmly opposed certain countries forming small cliques, interfering in China's internal affairs, attacking and smearing China, and inciting confrontation and division. "We have lodged serious representations with the relevant countries," Guo said.  These remarks were made in response to a question concerning […]

DeepSeek advises young people on relationship as 'emotional experts'

With the explosive popularity of DeepSeek, people are not only using it to enhance work efficiency, but some young individuals have also begun treating it as an "emotional expert" to resolve relationship disagreements. A user told the Global Times that when she and her boyfriend become irrational after arguments, DeepSeek can act as an objective […]

China, Russia should consolidate, expand bilateral relations: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Tuesday that China and Russia should consolidate and expand bilateral relations and push for in-depth development of practical cooperation. Xi made the remarks when talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting. Xi stressed that in the new year, he is willing to work with Putin to […]

Thailand’s PM uses AI video to reassure Chinese tourists amid safety concerns

Thailand has released an AI-generated video of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaking fluent Mandarin, despite not speaking the language in real life, in a bid to reassure Chinese tourists following concerns over safety and human trafficking along the Thai-Myanmar border, according to Bangkok Post. In the 1.32-minute clip, posted on the government's official Facebook page, […]

Indonesia hopes to enhance military cooperation with China, including personnel exchanges and joint exercises: Chinese defense ministry

Indonesia aims to further strengthen military cooperation with China, including personnel exchanges and joint exercises, high-level Indonesian military officials told Liu Zhenli, a member of the China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and Chief of the CMC Joint Staff Department, during Liu's visit to Indonesia. Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General […]

China’s foreign trade sets new record of 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024

China's imports and exports grew by 5 percent year-on-year in 2024 to reach 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), with the total foreign trade volume setting a new record high, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Monday. In 2024, China's total exports grew by 7.1 percent year-on-year to reach 25.45 […]