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August 2026
Chinese FM spokesperson refutes inappropriate remarks by foreign media on causes of Nepal mudslide disaster
Experts and official institutions from both China and Nepal have made assessments of the causes behind this disaster. Analysis shows it was triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal. In the face of major disasters, we firmly oppose such groundless malicious speculation,
‘We should explore new-style cooperation models for Global South’
Under the theme "Common Modernization and Human Rights Development," participants engaged in-depth discussions on China-Africa economic cooperation, the right to development and green transition, and the role of modern governance in promoting human rights progress
Bishkek time: The SCO once again addresses the question of global governance: Global Times editorial
As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, the leaders of member states are gathering for the Bishkek Summit to deepen bilateral and multilateral friendships and inject new momentum into regional stability and global governance
If Canada can’t even keep a lake’s name, what good is being an ally?
I'd love to see [the US] run cars without any oil."
The name is more than 400 years old, predating both Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence."... Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
Forcing businesses to cut ties with China shows US anxiety in AI devt
As Xi and Japarov chart new course for China-Kyrgyzstan ties, landmark accord and flagship railway project unlock diversified, high-quality co-op: experts
This progress is, first and foremost, the result of the political will, initiative and strong support of the leaders of the three countries, as well as the tremendous efforts of professionals across many fields,
It provides a more solid foundation for the long-term, stable and sustained development of bilateral relations,
Today, engineers, designers, lawyers, financial experts and other specialists from China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are working together as one international team to advance the project,
Despite various challenges, the project is progressing smoothly. As an old Chinese saying goes, 'Where there is determination, difficulties can be overcome,
SCO at 25, ‘Shanghai Spirit,’ China's contribution drive practical co-op amid global uncertainties：experts
The establishment of the SCO Development Bank, decided at the Tianjin Summit, is the most impressive cooperation initiative and reveals much about China's role. For a quarter-century, the idea of a multilateral financial institution had been discussed, but it was China's leadership and commitment that broke the deadlock,
Unlike traditional alliances built on confrontation, the SCO is a non-bloc, non-Western, and non-confrontational organization. It has brought together states with diverse political systems, and economic models, proving that cooperation is possible without an imagined enemy,
What began as a forum for settling borders among founding members has, step by step, become the largest regional organization in the world by landmass, population, and GDP. This unique institution is transforming itself into a center of crystallization for global governance,
This inclusive architecture is a rare and valuable asset in an era when countries are increasingly pressured to pick sides,
Chinese tennis players Wang Xinyu, Wu Yibing advance to US Open 2nd round
A total of six players from the Chinese mainland are competing in the singles main draws at this year's last Grand Slam US Open: Wang, Zhang Shuai, Wang Xiyu and Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles, and Shang Juncheng and Wu in the men's singles
Before going onto the court today, I had a very clear game plan because I had played against this opponent before. My serve also gave me a lot of help,
I hope to bring strong momentum into every match. As for the results, that's another matter. I think the process is very important,
China’s frequent rocket launches fuel ‘rocket chasing’ trend in China
On Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, hashtags related to "rocket chasing" have garnered millions of views
If we had only come to watch the launch, it would have been over in just a few dozen seconds, so we arranged visits to a science museum and educational activities as well,
For children, seeing the rocket lift off in person and then learning about the technology behind it made the experience much more engaging than simply visiting a tourist attraction,
You come for the launch, but what stays with you is the whole experience of the city and the feeling that space technology is no longer that far away,
As China's only coastal, low-latitude space launch site, Wenchang has advantages in launch efficiency, while its open viewing arrangements make it easier for ordinary visitors to get close to the experience,
Travel used to mean choosing a destination first and then deciding what to do. Now it can work the other way around: People first check when a rocket will launch, and then decide where to go, how long to stay and what else to do,
US cloud giants in talks to host China’s Kimi K3 on revenue-share terms, exposing rift between Washington narrative and market reality: experts
China's Moonshot AI is in talks with Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's Google over revenue-sharing agreements that would allow the US cloud giants to host its blockbuster Kimi K3 model, a deal that, if reached, would be the first big revenue-sharing pact between a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm and a major US cloud company, according to Reuters
This highlights a clear rift between political narratives and industrial rationality, one that continues to widen amid real market procurement,
If the talks succeed, this would mark the first time a Chinese large-language model enters mainstream US commercial channels as a rule-setter, and the first time the US commercial market casts a vote on cost performance for Chinese large-language models through real procurement,
Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal’s Cuojian River impact crater: China’s Ministry of Water Resources
US teacher Sakolsky plants seeds of kindness in China. What grew from them?
He found it difficult to imagine that trees could really grow in a place like this,
It had been a genuine exchange in both directions,
A promise is a promise. Mrs Yin fulfilled her promise,
The goal for Yin from being a little girl was to make the desert beautiful. She never quit. I asked her, 'Do you still go into the forest?' She replied, 'Yes,'
Just as our seedlings became a 50,000-tree forest,
I was 17 and had just started 11th grade,
If 10 out of 600 can survive, that means trees can grow here,
I suddenly started crying as I watched,
The trees know my hardships and my exhaustion,
That is the foundation for different civilizations to live together,
New expressway sections funded by Chinese companies in Serbia open to traffic on Monday
With the latest section now open, the entire 68-kilometer corridor is close to being fully operational,
Infrastructure connectivity has always been a priority in China’s cooperation with BRI partner countries,
What we see is a synergy of logistics systems, industrial collaboration and regional economic upgrading. China and European countries enjoy strong complementary strengths in standards, technology, funding and construction capacity. Cooperation that responds to real market demands is naturally welcomed,
Xi meets Putin in Bishkek
Xi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan
China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM
The first batch of 50 tons of disaster relief supplies has arrived in Kathmandu, while two teams of Chinese tunnel rescue experts have been dispatched to the front line of the disaster-hit areas in Nepal
China’s cybersecurity police crack down on 10 online rumor cases related to mudslide hitting Xizang region
China's cybersecurity police have disclosed 10 typical cases involving online rumors related to the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with authorities taking legal action against people who fabricated false disaster information, exaggerated casualty figures and misled the public, in a bid to safeguard the orderly conduct of rescue and relief operations
Washington’s push for G20 to reassess China trade terms is ‘political mobilization,’ not economic diagnosis: expert
By bringing the issue to the G20, Washington is seeking to turn an economic question into a political one and rally other economies into what Li called "bloc-based economies" and "bloc-based trade" targeting China,
If there is demand, someone has to supply it,
China's export strength reflects manufacturers' ability to respond quickly to overseas demand with competitive prices, quality and faster product upgrades, rather than an effort to shift domestic economic problems abroad,
Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County
Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum
Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port
World’s first space-based computing cloud enters routine on-orbit service: report
This system allows users to submit a task, deploy software, monitor execution and receive results through a full life-cycle service model
China injects sustained momentum into SCO cooperation -- SCO deputy secretary-general
Today, 25 years later, it can be stated with confidence that the SCO has never strayed from its originally declared goals,
The summit truly turned a new page in the history of the organization,
How Chinese NEVs gain ground in global markets, providing greener, smarter mobility
The sector is also helping set new industry standards, making NEVs one of the most visible symbols of Chinese manufacturing
We need to establish spare parts centers, service centers, and call centers to build up our service system and take root in the local market,
We adhere to the principle of 'global thinking, local action,' developing tailored strategies for different markets based on local regulations, road conditions and consumer preferences,
Chinese companies face different challenges in different regions. This is an inevitable stage in their global expansion, a comprehensive test as well as an opportunity to gain experience,
Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative
The route begins in Kashgar, located in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and passes through the mountainous terrain of Kyrgyzstan to reach Uzbekistan