COP28 anticipated to bring a deal that will make a real difference

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 […]

GT investigates: Dispelling misconceptions about current state of the Chinese economy

"Cognitive Warfare" has become a new form of confrontation between states, and a new security threat. With new technological means, it sets agendas and spreads disinformation so as to change people's perceptions and thus alter their self-identity. Launching cognitive warfare against China is an important means for Western anti-China forces to attack and discredit the […]

Complementarity outweighs competition in strengthening Chinese, Indian semiconductor industries

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 […]

CPPCC members highlight tech innovation, seed revitalization to ensure food security as China eyes more than 650m-ton grain output in 2024

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 […]

Northeast China sees explosive growth in winter tourism revenues

Cities in Northeast China see a robust growth in tourism revenue in early 2024, with the industry recovering to the 2019 level, injecting new impetus for the economic development of the region, Chinese experts said. The flourishing tourism is reflected on the stock market, with many travel companies such as Dalian Sunasia Tourism Co and […]

Chinese cities begin administering COVID-19 vaccines targeting XBB variant

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 suspends operations in mountainous scenic areas amid orange alert for blizzards

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 introduces four-tier classification for possible data security incidents

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 - […]

Legendary army team leads list of inductees to Basketball Hall of Fame

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 […]