China’s modernization model gains traction with global partners

China’s increased diplomatic exchanges following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China are drawing global attention, with President Xi Jinping meeting with state leaders at home and overseas, Premier Li Keqiang attending several regional summits, and Vice-Premier Han Zheng visiting Singapore within a short span of time.  It is expected that these […]

HK should prepare for the post-COVID-19 era

Hong Kong has been plagued by a “double whammy” in terms of politics and health since 2019. On the political front, the city has been subjected to Western sanctions against the backdrop of Sino-US tensions, and its status as Asia’s international financial center seems to be losing ground to that of Singapore, which is in […]

FTA creates economic dynamo for Mauritius and China

The economic barometer between Mauritius and China started rising 50 years ago when more than 100 Mauritian businessmen flew to China on a chartered plane to participate in the world renowned Canton Fair. Over the years, Mauritius and China have signed numerous agreements of cooperation in various fields, such as economic cooperation, technology, culture, education, […]

DR Congo develops with BRI

(JIN DING / CHINA DAILY) This year is especially significant for two reasons: it marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and witnessed the convening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. China's diplomacy is centered on peaceful development, […]

China responsible on AI ethical governance

A humanoid robot called Walker X plays Chinese chess at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in June 2021. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Artificial Intelligence is one of the most representative disruptive technologies that enable the development of society at the global level. AI has advantages for humankind, while also bringing with it […]

No one fooled by the US’ pretense

State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe (2nd R) meets United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (2nd L) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on Nov 22, 2022.  (PHOTO / XINHUA) Mapped on charts, the dense zigzag tracks of US warships and military planes that embroider China's coastline from the Yellow Sea all the […]

Act subverts international trade rules

Tesla, Inc electric vehicles charge at supercharger location in Hawthorne, California, on Aug 9, 2022. (PATRICK T. FALLON / AFP) When US President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August, which provides excessive subsidies to domestically made electric cars, solar panels and other products, he seemed to be taking a step forward in […]

US still mired in a Cold War mindset, but tide is turning

At his long-awaited face-to-face G20 meeting with President Xi Jinping, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed that notwithstanding vigorous competition, mutual conflict must be avoided. He cited the need for cooperation in a range of transnational challenges, including climate change, debt relief, health security, and global food security. According to Chinese press reports, Biden doubled down […]

Domestic EVs are driving green revolution

Editor's Note: China is already a world leader in the production and sales of electric vehicles, and judging by their popularity, more of these eco-friendly vehicles will be seen on the roads, writes a veteran journalist with China Daily. Visitors inspect Voyah models at the Tianjin International Auto Show on Nov 10. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO […]

World Cup pandas boost Qatar relations

(SONG CHEN / CHINA DAILY) Qatar has attracted worldwide attention because it will host the Football World Cup from Sunday. On the other hand, China was in the global spotlight early this year for successfully hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. And not unexpectedly, China used the panda as the Winter Games mascot, as […]

China’s modernization enlightening for Iraq

The skyline of Beijing. (PHOTO / VCG) The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made a number of very significant decisions, including electing Xi Jinping as the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee again, which will affect not only China but the entire world. The congress also decided to more resolutely […]

Good and bad news from COP 27

Depending on what one expected, the outcome of the two-week UN COP 27 summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, was either inspiring or disappointing. For those who anticipated an event producing "action" on what countries agreed upon last year, the "loss and damage" deal alone was nothing less than a historic, monumental achievement. For those hoping […]

People’s support key to prevention and control

The guidance and work plans regarding nucleic acid tests, the demarcation of COVID-19 risk areas, home quarantine and medical observation issued by the State Council on Monday are meaningful supplements to the 20 directives for COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control that it released about 10 days ago. While the directives are more principles and what […]

MetaOctagon’s MOTG Token Will Be Listed on the Gate.io Exchange

Seoul, Korea, November 22, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – MetaOctagon, which is developing a global complex cultural space and metaverse project based on “Club Octagon”, announces that its own token, MOTG, will be listed on Gate.io, a global cryptocurrency exchange, on November 22. Gate.io is a global Top 15 blockchain asset exchange established in 2013, with about 12 million members […]

Hong Kong, unlike West, practices multiculturalism on basis of merit

Multiculturalism, diversity and gender equality, as defined by the West, have evolved into something far different than originally intended. They have also become interlinked and often result in accusations of social toxicity for whoever questions any of their noble intentions. The West often professes utopian potential outcomes to its multicultural, diversity or gender equality policies; […]

HKSAR is back and stronger than ever before

‘Hong Kong always bounces back, better than ever”, declared Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, during his opening speech at the 2022 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit. This is evidenced by recent events, such as the successful implementation of the financial summit, organized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the resumption of the […]