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Tokyo's ill-conceived policy direction laid bare - March 26, 2026
In diplomacy, language is rarely accidental. So when Japan's draft Diplomatic Bluebook 2026 "downgrades" its description of China — from "one of the most important countries" to an "important neighbor" in a "strategic and mutually beneficial relationship" — it is not mere semantics.
If there's a window of opportunity for peace, it's imperative that it not be squandered - March 26, 2026
A drawn-out United States-Israeli conflict with Iran serves no one's interest. A ceasefire and dialogue are the only way out. China, which is deeply concerned about the continued escalation and spillovers that have dealt a blow to regional and international peace and stability, calls on the relevant parties to end the hostilities immediately and return to the track of peace and dialogue as soon as possible.
Predatory hegemony: The US must learn the limits of its power - March 24, 2026
For three decades the unipolar moment delivered a sugar high so intoxicating that Washington forgot the difference between great power and unlimited power.
Innovation drives nation's EV success - March 23, 2026
In news that marks a structural shift in a key manufacturing industry, Chinese automakers sold roughly 27 million vehicles in 2025, compared with the 25 million of Japanese brands, claiming the top spot.
Development forum reinforces that China remains a gateway to global opportunities - March 23, 2026
The two-day China Development Forum 2026 that began in Beijing last Sunday offers the global business community a chance to better understand China's proposed economic trajectory over the next five years as outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) and to assess what that means for the world.
Takaichi walking tightrope of give and take in Washington amid geopolitical tensions - March 22, 2026
There is a particular kind of diplomatic misfortune that arrives with a sudden change in circumstances, often with a bang. Before Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi boarded her government jet from Tokyo to Washington last Wednesday, she probably believed she was flying to star in a carefully choreographed debut in the United States. Instead, she has landed in the middle of someone else's war.
China’s five-year priority is to build a modern industrial system, prominent economist says - March 22, 2026
China’s priority over the next five years, a critical period for the country’s modernization process, is to build a modern industrial system, according to the distinguished Chinese economist Gan Chunhui.
China’s ‘intrinsic stability’ wins global trust - March 17, 2026
"The 21st century is more likely to belong to Beijing than to Washington." A joint poll released on March 15 by the US outlet Politico and the UK polling firm Public First shows that citizens of US' "big four staunch allies" - Canada, the UK, France, and Germany - consider that "it is better to depend on China than the US," with younger generations holding particularly positive views.
Paris talks continue momentum of previous rounds with incremental confidence-building - March 17, 2026
Candid conversation rather than confrontation appeared to define the latest round of China-United States economic and trade consultations in Paris — despite the latest 301 investigations the US administration has launched against multiple countries, including China.
15th Five-Year Plan: opportunities and trade-offs under technological self-reliance - March 16, 2026
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will be adopted at the ongoing Two Sessions. The plan outlines how the nation will move to achieve basic modernization by 2035, amidst a more disquieting global environment as well as China's efforts to become more self-reliant in technology and improving living standards. This series provides insights into the nation's vision in various sectors.
