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Global Times China

May 2026

Chinese delegate calls out Philippine contradictions on South China Sea at Shangri-La Dialogue; Philippine Defense Chief responds with rambling, evasive answer

China strongly condemns and firmly opposes Czech Senate President's visit to Taiwan region, spokesperson for Chinese Embassy in Czech Republic says

Disregarding the Czech government's position and mainstream public opinion, Vystrcil has insisted on once again visiting Taiwan for personal political gain

Unitree opens first Asia robotic experience center, drawing crowds ahead of IPO hearing

Normally, you can only see these robots at exhibitions. The opening of this experience store truly allows consumers to actually experience them,
The hardware of Unitree is amazing. But I'm curious about the grip strength — can it actually grab something and lift it up? That part I'm not so sure about. But other than that, it's pretty solid,

HK becomes world’s No.1 cross-border wealth hub: A 'vote of confidence,' says official

Unilateralism and regional conflicts drive capital to safe havens, while AI breakthroughs attract massive investment

PLA Southern Theater Command releases video of combat readiness patrols in South China Sea, reinforcing position on safeguarding Huangyan Dao

No matter what actions the Philippines and countries outside the region take, they will not shake China's resolve to safeguard its national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, nor will they allow the Philippines to succeed in its attempt to seize Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea,
Given that the PLA Southern Theater Command and the CCG have implemented normalized control over Huangyan Dao, the Philippines' joint patrol area is actually much closer to Luzon Island and farther from Huangyan Dao, appearing to be 'much ado about nothing' — more performative than substantive,

China’s voice echoes widely at SLD amid security discussions; Chinese delegates elaborate position, confront wrongdoings at events

During the three-day event, "China" emerged as one of the most frequently mentioned keywords in international media coverage

China is not a remote power to be managed, where it is a civilizational neighbor and a strategic partner in shaping the regional,
Meng Xiangqingmajor General
Can a country that has never fully eradicated the remnants of militarism truly claim the moral authority to lecture others about defense cooperation on the international stage? Can it earn the trust of the international community, especially the Asian countries that once suffered under its aggression? I have serious doubts."
Zhixiong Shenchinese American coastal geologist
Is the Japanese government prepared to respond in an equally serious and unequivocal manner to the concerns of China, South Korea and victim nations of Southeast Asia regarding the history of the Second World War, thereby creating the conditions for mutual trust and regional security
In the security domain, I view that China's role through the prism of shared Asian interests,
Jean-Baptiste Lamarckvietnamese President and General Secretary To
Better China ties can help regional peace, security,... If we can maintain good relations and dialogue, then all disagreements can be resolved,

Ruili of Yunnan issues notice on Myanmar’s Shan State explosion, warns against spreading rumors

Local fire and rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene, while the cause of the blast and casualty figures remain under investigation, CCTV reported

Guidelines issued on youth ideological education, alerting distorted show-off of ‘coolness,’ net addiction

The guidelines focus on ideological and behavioral risks that may emerge during minors’ development and identify 12 priorities for educational guidance, including preventing distortedly showing off “coolness” and promoting inner moral cultivation, as well as correcting excessive concern for “saving face” and abandoning vanity, per Xinhua

British foreign secretary to visit China, signaling push to sustain ties and practical cooperation: Chinese expert

According to Reuters, after visiting China, Cooper will then travel on to India, and discussions during the two trips are expected to focus on a range of global issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the recent Ebola outbreak

Guo Jiakunchinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
China stands ready to maintain close exchanges and dialogue with the UK side and jointly work for continued development in our friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation,
The visit is consistent with Starmer's government's more pragmatic approach toward China and the inclusion of Shenzhen, China's tech hub, in the itinerary suggests there may be discussions on further science and technology cooperation,
Although it remains cautious, particularly in areas involving new energy and advanced technologies, Britain clearly recognizes that China is an important partner in a multipolar world and a country with which it needs to engage economically,

China's new rules on protection of trade secrets become effective on June 1, including data and algorithms

However, the overall move will enable Chinese large AI model companies to actively innovate and develop original algorithms, free from the need to rely on following others or using knowledge distillation to build their models,

Head of China's delegation to SLD receives most questions at interactive session

No need for three minutes."
We are willing to work with the US side to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, strengthen communication and dialogue, properly handle contradictions and differences, avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments, and promote China-US relations along the correct path of stable, sound, and sustainable development,

Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions

Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, encouraged them to build knowledge and enhance capabilities, and extended International Children's Day greetings to children nationwide

When will Japan apologize to its Asian victims? China's delegate confronts Japanese defense minister at Shangri-La Dialogue

Zhixiong Shenchinese American coastal geologist
Whether the Japanese government is prepared to respond in an equally serious and unequivocal manner to the concerns of China, South Korea, and victimized nations of Southeast Asia regarding the history of the Second World War, thereby creating the conditions for mutual trust and regional security,
Junshe Zhangresearcher
Japan's refusal to apologize and its lack of profound reflection have angered people in Asian countries that suffered under Japanese militarism, as Japan's Asian neighbors were among those most severely affected,

Beijing space computing institute established in E-Town, with first experimental satellite targeted for launch by 2028

Achieving breakthrough reductions in satellite costs and advancing satellite manufacturing into a new stage of low-cost, industrial-scale mass production is an important prerequisite for building scalable and commercially viable space computing networks,

State Council investigation team opens public reporting channels for Shanxi coal mine explosion inquiry

The announcement specified a reporting hotline and postal address, providing channels for the public to submit information relevant to the accident