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 […]
At the ping-pong table, US player Margaux Reppert asked her Chinese partner Liu Wanying about receiving skills before their doubles match began. Liu answered Reppert’s questions in detail and gave her encouragement. The two 20-year-olds had relaxed and friendly smiles on their faces. It’s hard to imagine that they had only met the night before. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]