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Advancing steadily and sustainably to prioritize long-term productivity - October 19, 2026
China urges local governments to prioritize long-term productivity over the number and scale of signed projects as the 15th Five-Year Plan begins.
‘Grow together, or sink together’: why China-US cooperation matters globally - October 19, 2026
At a Peking University forum, scholars from India, China, Indonesia and the US discussed a shifting global order, the Global South and why China and the US must work together.
'China Opportunity' trilogy benefits world - October 18, 2026
A China Daily editorial argues that each so-called China Shock has brought global benefits, and that Western protectionism mislabels opportunity as threat.
Indonesia and China should build more, and build better - October 18, 2026
Indonesia and China should expand their nickel industrial partnership at Weda Bay beyond current investment to add value, build skills and improve financing.
The ‘developed country’ label is actually a trap - October 15, 2026
A Global Times commentary argues that labeling China a developed country is a trap meant to impose obligations beyond its developmental stage and distance it from the Global South.
Bridging differences in a divided world - October 15, 2026
A Western binary mindset of right versus wrong drives confrontation, while China's both-and yinyang perspective allows multiple truths to coexist, and greater mutual understanding is needed.
Culture is the bridge between paris, beijing - October 14, 2026
A French senator argues that cultural exchanges and artist residencies between France and China can build trust and deepen ties even amid global tensions.
Resilience and vitality through innovation - October 14, 2026
Commentary articles argue that AI access depends on electricity and affordability, that innovation can mean cutting costs, and that global trade must balance efficiency with resilience and trust.
Grand ambitions, petty vision at the Élysée Palace - October 13, 2026
The Élysée Palace hosted a dinner for European automakers on the eve of the Paris Motor Show but excluded Chinese exhibitors, despite 16 Chinese companies showcasing over 20 brands at the event.
Adopt and adapt to seize opportunity given by AI - October 13, 2026
Asia must move beyond adopting AI tools to redesigning work and reskilling workers, since returns depend on organizational change rather than technology alone, a World Economic Forum official writes.
