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Washington's walkout: Irresponsible snub to global needs

Opinion

15:19, 08-Jan-2026

Washington's walkout: Irresponsible snub to global needs

First Voice

A state that benefited enormously from institutions, treaties, and norms is now helping to hollow them out when they are needed most.

Opinion

15:19, 08-Jan-2026

02:55

The shifting structure of global governance

Opinion

10:28, 08-Jan-2026

The shifting structure of global governance

First Voice

The world is undergoing rapid change, but systems of governance have not kept up.

Opinion

10:28, 08-Jan-2026

Why Africa comes first in China's diplomacy

Opinion

15:18, 08-Jan-2026

Why Africa comes first in China's diplomacy

Stephen Ndegwa

Wang Yi's visit to Africa should be understood not merely as diplomatic routine, but as a reaffirmation of a long-term strategic and civilizational commitment.

Opinion

15:18, 08-Jan-2026

The elevated significance of the global governance initiative

First Voice

In a world of protracted crises, the global governance initiative proposed by China is becoming ever more crucial. It is more than a diplomatic proposal; it is a lifeline for global governance reform.

Opinion

15:19, 08-Jan-2026

The elevated significance of the global governance initiative

First Voice

Opinion

15:19, 08-Jan-2026

Chinese modernization and world opportunity

12:09, 13-Dec-2023

COLUMNISTS

Venezuela attack could well revive 'Yankee, go home' in Latin America

Opinion

11:57, 07-Jan-2026

William Jones

Venezuela attack could well revive 'Yankee, go home' in Latin America

The measures taken by the Trump Administration will again prompt the cry of "Yankee, go home," a refrain that has repeatedly risen from the region when foreign policies threatened their very livelihood.

Opinion

11:57, 07-Jan-2026

Why China's enhanced dual-use export controls on Japan are necessary

Opinion

18:03, 07-Jan-2026

Xu Ying

Why China's enhanced dual-use export controls on Japan are necessary

China's recent decision to strengthen export controls on certain dual-use items destined for Japan has drawn international attention. In reality, this is a precise, forceful and legally grounded countermeasure, taken in response to clear political provocations that implicate China's core interests and national security.

Opinion

18:03, 07-Jan-2026

China-Africa cooperation enters new era of shared progress

Opinion

21:35, 07-Jan-2026

Zhong Guan

China-Africa cooperation enters new era of shared progress

Every January, the Chinese foreign minister makes Africa the destination of his first overseas visit. This is a diplomatic tradition upheld for over three decades and stands as a solemn affirmation of China's enduring commitment to the Global South.

Opinion

21:35, 07-Jan-2026

The return of resource imperialism?

Opinion

15:11, 07-Jan-2026

Oliver Vargas

The return of resource imperialism?

The current confrontation is about whether a state that once used its natural resources to reduce poverty and build regional alliances will be permitted to retain sovereign control over its development path.

Opinion

15:11, 07-Jan-2026

Might makes right? U.S. raid on Venezuela & the threat to global order

Opinion

13:51, 06-Jan-2026

Imran Khalid

Might makes right? U.S. raid on Venezuela & the threat to global order

In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the international order did not just bend; it broke.

Opinion

13:51, 06-Jan-2026

Why does Japan, the perpetrator, always play the role of 'victim'?

Opinion

15:17, 06-Jan-2026

Zhou Xin

Why does Japan, the perpetrator, always play the role of 'victim'?

History cannot be rewritten, and the international community sees clearly that Japan's promotion of a "victim narrative" is self-deception and a trampling of historical justice.

Opinion

15:17, 06-Jan-2026

CARTOON

Against the tide

Cartoon

11:50, 31-Dec-2025

Against the tide

'Protection', at a price

Cartoon

14:58, 30-Dec-2025

'Protection', at a price

Japan's hypocrisy on nuclear weapons

Cartoon

15:38, 24-Dec-2025

Japan's hypocrisy on nuclear weapons

When 'self-defense' casts an offensive shadow

Cartoon

16:33, 18-Dec-2025

When 'self-defense' casts an offensive shadow

Overinflated

Cartoon

16:47, 16-Dec-2025

Overinflated

Digging up old ghosts: Japanese militarism is setting off alarms

Cartoon

15:32, 09-Dec-2025

Digging up old ghosts: Japanese militarism is setting off alarms

Sanae Takaichi's aggressive 'therapy'

Cartoon

15:36, 04-Dec-2025

Sanae Takaichi's aggressive 'therapy'

The win-win logic behind a fresh food express

Cartoon

10:53, 20-Oct-2025

The win-win logic behind a fresh food express

Desert edge-locking project: A green miracle

Cartoon

09:23, 19-Oct-2025

Desert edge-locking project: A green miracle

WATCH

05:58

Truth over lies: U.S. reporter's bold words at Potala Palace

Opinion

18:58, 01-Feb-2025

Truth over lies: U.S. reporter's bold words at Potala Palace

First Voice

Is Xizang a dystopian society or a land of religious freedom? Comedian and journalist Lee Camp visits Barkhor Street, Potala Palace, and the Tibet Museum. His message to the West: Come and take a look!

Opinion

18:58, 01-Feb-2025

26:45

Behind Unit 731 - The butchery of humanity by war and militarism

Opinion

13:11, 31-Jul-2025

Behind Unit 731 - The butchery of humanity by war and militarism

First Voice

Driven by the wrong reasons, humans are capable of great atrocities.

Opinion

13:11, 31-Jul-2025

04:31

Satire music video: Taiwan under lies

Opinion

19:22, 26-Jul-2025

Satire music video: Taiwan under lies

CGTN

Taiwan is a land steeped in Chinese history, but the DPP is fanning flames of separatism. In this MV, Taiwan rapper Zhong Xiangyu voices his anger with the authorities and proclaims, "We are Chinese; Taiwan Province is our home."

Opinion

19:22, 26-Jul-2025

14:43

Incredible Odyssey: The right to choose

Opinion

10:51, 25-Sep-2025

Incredible Odyssey: The right to choose

CGTN

Aside from Xinjiang cotton, Western media have also claimed that people in Xinjiang have been "violently deprived of" their human rights, thus losing the freedom to choose their way of life. Is this true?

Opinion

10:51, 25-Sep-2025

LETTERS

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16:17, 25-Sep-2020

Would you like to taste this chicken?

Yin Zetian

Letters

19:28, 28-Oct-2023

The cultural dimension of Nepal-China relationship

Sushant Shrestha

The economic partnership between China and Nepal is underpinned by a strong people-to-people relationship that transcends beyond Sagarmatha and Qomolangma.

Letters

18:13, 30-Jan-2023

My experience in China in the post-pandemic era

Bereket Sisay

Pragmatically, China has shown the ability to contain pandemics.

Letters

14:30, 13-Sep-2022

Death of Elizabeth II rocks UK

Freddie Reidy

Queen Elizabeth II will be most fondly remembered for her compassion, public service and dedication which she maintained until her last week, receiving the resignation of former prime minister Boris Johnson and inviting Liz Truss to form a government on August 6.

Opinion

21:15, 09-Sep-2022