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Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 4h

#Opinion: Perhaps the greatest security challenge facing the UK today is not the imagined fear of China's "enormous power over UK energy grid," but rather whether its policymaking can free itself from the interference of irrational anti-China rhetoric. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 5h

China has designated 22 additional wetlands as nationally important wetlands, bringing the total number to 80. The move marks another step in strengthening the country's multi-tiered wetland conservation system and implementing its Wetland Protection Law. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 5h

Ahead of the 32nd APEC Leaders' Meeting, a new 16-country survey by GT highlights strong public support for deeper Asia-Pacific cooperation. Nearly 90 percent see win-win partnerships as vital, with China viewed as a key driver of regional development. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 5h

Several Chinese tech firms have recently unveiled next-generation humanoid robots, underlining the country's rapid advances in service robotics and its accelerating push toward large-scale commercialization, Chinese experts said. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 5h

#Chinese mainland enterprises have accelerated #IPO plans in #HongKong this year, a trend that a Chinese expert said highlights the city's ongoing efforts to deepen financial connectivity and integration with the mainland. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 6h

China's unique advantage of concentrating resources to accomplish major undertakings enables the country to rapidly deploy resources, while policy continuity counters short-term fluctuations, preserving the economy's fundamental stability, said a Chinese expert. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 15h

A cargo plane arriving from Dubai reportedly skidded off the runway and collided with a ground vehicle at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, leaving two ground staff dead, according to local media reports.
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Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 17h

China's GDP grew 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, with major indicators showing solid gains. Check out the graphic for more: #GTGraphic www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 1d

The pinnacle of successful public art is achieved when people see it as inherently belonging to a place. The artist's role, therefore, is not to decorate or talk about him or herself, but to use their unique vision to reveal a space's hidden memories and stories. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 1d

Under the guidance of the new development philosophy featuring innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared growth, China's Tianjin Binhai New Area is transforming into an international industrial hub from a wasteland, with the birth of various tech innovations. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 1d

#Opinion: As Australian PM Anthony Albanese is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday, an Australian commentator argues that Australia must carefully and diplomatically disengage from an erratic US. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 1d

#Opinion: We must do everything possible to strengthen green cooperation. It is the most evident and powerful basis on which to rebuild a positive, cooperative and forward-looking partnership between Europe and China: Former Belgian ambassador to China. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

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Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 1d

People pay tribute to Chen Ning Yang at Tsinghua University in Beijing www.globaltimes.cn/galleries/59...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

The 138th Canton Fair continues to feature a dedicated service robots zone, where 46 companies showcased their latest products. A Canadian buyer snagged a sample on-site, a Chinese exhibitor told GT. Among all the robotic products, which one is your favorite?

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

Although the 15th National Games will officially open on November 9, several competitions have already begun, with the shooting range seeing two world records surpassed. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

#Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao on Thursday met with #Apple #CEO #TimCook in Beijing, and told Cook that Apple is welcome to continue deepening its cooperation with China and expanding its investment in the country. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

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Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

#GTVoice: If #EU fails to adjust its chip strategy in a timely manner, such as by strengthening internal integration and pursuing external cooperation, it will jeopardize its standing in the global #chip industry competition. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

The 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first time foreign ministerial-level officials have attended the event, according to the CMG. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

#Opinion: Yiwu’s new marketplace isn’t a fortress; it’s an invitation. For anyone intent on understanding China today, Yiwu might just be one of the best classrooms, writes
Ding Gang. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

History has repeatedly shown that only a policy mix grounded in rules, multilateralism, and cooperation first can weather economic cycles, stabilize expectations, and secure the future. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

#Editorial: The real risk to China-EU economic and trade cooperation is not the so-called “mutual dependence,” but rather using “de-risking” as a pretext for “de-cooperation” and even de-sinicization. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 3d

More than 100 students at Binzhou vocational college in East China's Shandong Province have been diagnosed with norovirus after suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, according to an official statement released by local authorities on Friday.
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Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 4d

#GTGraphic: In 2024, China topped gold production at 380 tonnes (~10% of global output), with Russia next.

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Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 4d

【Video】Chengdu’s beloved 3D digital panda just got new animations! It climbs the wall, looks at onlookers and sits down playfully, drawing crowds of visitors to snap photos.

Global Times @globaltimescn.bsky.social · 4d

The 7th China Helicopter Exposition opened in Tianjin on October 16. Various types of helicopter made flight performances during the opening ceremony. Among them, the Z-20T assault helicopter made its debut at the expo with a flight performance.