Cooperation through BRI conduit for meaningful people-to-people exchanges: former special envoy to China for Malacca of Malaysia

The highly anticipated third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum for International Cooperation currently underway is expected to not only highlight the achievements of the last decade since the initiative's inception, but also provide a blueprint for the BRI's new era in the next decade, Gan Tian Loo, the vice president of the Association of […]

The world needs to worry more about the US

Barring any unexpected developments in the coming months, voters in the US will once again choose between a Cold War-loving Democrat and an out-of-control Republican to be their next president. The world should be concerned. Perhaps the world has already realized that moving in another direction is wise. Joe Biden will again be the Democratic […]

Seoul needs to prove sincerity for China-Japan-SK summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said at the ASEAN Summit on Wednesday that his country plans to work closely with China and Japan to revive trilateral cooperation mechanisms in the near future, including a summit between the three countries. While Yoon's appeal may reflect his willingness, South Korea's recent actions seem to be the opposite. […]

China-Australia High-level Dialogue brings greater mutual benefits for both peoples: representative

On September 7, the 7th Meeting of China-Australia High-level Dialogue convened senior representatives from government, industry, academia, media, and the arts, providing a platform for representatives to exchange perspectives across the breadth of China-Australia bilateral relationship. Gabi Hollows, founding director of the Fred Hollows Foundation, told the Global Times that the dialogue plays a significant […]

US would be wise not to militarily intervene in the Taiwan question

In a recent Op-ed, Mr. Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of the Global Times, provided the US with another opportunity to comprehend the dangers and futility of continuing to meddle in China's sovereign internal affairs. In a recent Global Times Op-ed, Hu argued that US elites can "hate" China, but they must at the same time […]

Like a rogue nation, Japan releases its nuclear garbage without concern for its neighbors or people

Editor's Note: The commencement of the second phase of dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima is scheduled for October 5. Despite widespread opposition both domestically and internationally, Japan has insisted on its dumping plan.What could countries do during the planned discharge of nuclear-contaminated water during the next 30-40 years? Einar Tangen (Tangen), a senior fellow of […]

Philippines' denial statement reveals its bluff as well as feebleness

A China Coast Guard spokesperson has said in a statement that a Philippine Navy gunboat intruded into the waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Island on Tuesday disregarding repeated warnings. China Coast Guard vessels took measures, such as tracking and controlling the ship's route, to drive away the Philippine vessel after multiple verbal warnings were ineffective. […]