International delegates are gathering in Dubai to find a deal that will make a real difference in tackling the planet's climate issues at the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Anticipation is high for COP28, with over 70,000 delegates, including representatives from […]
While India's semiconductor sector is on an upward trajectory, bolstered by preferential government policies and efforts to boost investment, some Western media outlets have once again hyped up the issue of China-India "competition." The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on Saturday under a headline: "How China Could Swamp India's Chip Ambitions." Its narrative […]
Food security is one of the core issues being discussed during the annual two sessions in China, with political advisors in the agriculture sector emphasizing the need for technology innovation and seed revitalization to ensure stable food supplies. In 2024, China's target for grain production is more than 1.3 trillion jin (650 million tons) according […]
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will seek further support from the central government for expanding the scale of data coming to the city, which will drive the development of the city's artificial intelligence (AI), big data and healthcare sectors, and enhance the city's appeal for tech firms, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan […]
Multiple cities across China have announced that local residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XBB variant, and experts said eligible individuals should get the vaccine in a timely manner to enhance their protection against the virus. Local centers for disease control and prevention in Chinese cities such as Shanghai, North China's Tianjin Municipality, and […]
Beijing has decided to suspend operations in mountainous scenic areas, in addition to outdoor large-scale amusement facilities in non-mountainous scenic areas, according to media reports on Wednesday, after the capital city issued an orange alert for blizzards on Tuesday night. According to the weather forecast, the city is expected to see heavy snow from Wednesday […]
China has introduced a four-tier classification mechanism in a draft regulation to address possible data security incidents. Industry observers believe the draft highlights the country's comprehensive security strategy, focusing on promoting industry development and the bottom line of ensuring security. The draft - released by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday - […]
After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake took over 100 lives in Gansu province, Gansu's local governments raced against time and coldness to provide shelters and food for people affected by the earthquake. The Global Times reporters visited a shelter at Dahe village in Jishishan County in Gansu on Tuesday night. Roughly 130 tents were erected at a […]
Yao Ming, president of the Chinese Basketball Association, unveiled the inductees to the Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame - Class of 2023 on Thursday, the country's top basketball honor, in Beijing, with the country's hoop legends such as Zhang Weiping and Olympic silver medalists from the 1992 Women's National Team making the list. Together with […]