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Openness a viable path for shared prosperity - May 11, 2026
The resilience and vitality of the world's second-largest economy are once again drawing wide attention as fresh data show China's foreign trade maintained double-digit growth in the first four months of 2026.
Regulatory overreach masks EU's malaise - May 10, 2026
The European Union's instinctive response to technological anxiety is paperwork, suspicion and the politicizing of economic relationships.
US should reciprocate China's readiness to work to stabilize and improve relations - May 10, 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, top lawmaker Zhao Leji and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with a bipartisan delegation of US senators led by Republican Senator for Montana Steve Daines in Beijing last Thursday.
Service sector driving high-quality growth - May 07, 2026
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, the world's largest auto show, was a testament to the rapid internationalization and quality upgrade of China's service sector, and compelling evidence of how China pursues high-quality development through innovation and openness.
Iranian foreign minister visits China with a precious trust - May 07, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to begin his visit to China. This marks the first trip to China by Iran's top diplomat since the outbreak of the US-Israel military operation against Iran in late February this year.
What Japan needs to tear off is far more than just a 'militaristic emblem' - May 06, 2026
Recently, a newly released emblem by the 1st Division of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 1st Infantry Regiment has drawn strong criticism.
Economic vitality reflected in holiday boom - May 06, 2026
The surge in travel this year not only provides a boost to the country's transportation, tourism and retail sectors, but also serves as an indicator of the vitality and potential of the Chinese consumer market.
World given more examples of damaging double standards practiced by the US - May 05, 2026
The 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons opened at the United Nations headquarters in New York on April 27. Its objective is to negotiate an action plan to advance the treaty's core goals on nonproliferation, the peaceful use of nuclear technology under international safeguards, and disarmament.
Japan may shoot itself in foot with weapons exports - May 05, 2026
Driven by a neo-militarist agenda, Tokyo revised the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and implementation guidelines on April 21, lifting the ban on lethal weapon exports.
Tokyo's trajectory toward repetition of past mistakes calls for regional opposition - April 29, 2026
Historically, due to regulations stipulating that its Self-Defense Forces are not a military force, Japan has long employed rank titles distinct from those used by other nations. However, the Japanese government intends to submit a plan to the Diet to revise the titles within the current fiscal year.
