The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit will be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year's summit is "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." In light of this, the Global Times launches a series of China-Africa stories, including interviews […]

The dragon-scale bookbinding is a traditional Chinese way of bookbinding with a history of over 1,000 years. Passed down from generation to generation, the completed artworks are known to resemble dragons as each page looking like a scale.  The art form, which showcases the art and wisdom of ancient Chinese people, will be on display […]

Zhou Guangzhao, a renowned scientist in nuclear and theoretical physics, passed away on Saturday, at the age of 95. A member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhou's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for China's advancements in physics with a global impact, inspiring countless successors in scientific inquiry. A bronze sculpture created by domestic sculptor […]

The book The Three-Body Problem is thought-provoking to me. It presents the contact, conflict, and coexistence between humanity and alien civilizations from a unique perspective and with a grand narrative.  The Three-Body Problem was written by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. It is a science fiction novel that masterfully intertwines complex scientific concepts with deep philosophical questions about humanity and […]

The Chinese delegation is expected to maintain its dominance at the Paris Paralympic Games which will be held from Wednesday to September 8, as they aspire not only to gain medals but also to foster international friendship, promote the well-being of disabled athletes and inspire greater participation in sports among disabled communities in China. The […]

Former Harvard professor Charles Lieber, who was previously convicted for not disclosing ties to a Chinese institute-run science program, told the Global Times that he is exploring opportunities at several institutions, including those in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Observers noted, on Sunday, that the US' suppression and aggressive tactics against China-related talents are […]

The number of young athletes participating in golf in China has been steadily increasing in recent years, according to the first official national youth golf development report released by the China Golf Association (CGA) during the Dragon Boat Festival.  The report highlights a rapid development of China's youth golf. As of 2023, nearly 126,000 youth […]

The Chinese equestrian eventing team is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Leading the charge are seasoned riders Hua Tian and Sun Huadong, both of whom will compete as individuals. Their preparation comes on the heels of a dominant performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where the Chinese team clinched the team gold, and […]

The Chinese Gymnastics Association and the Chinese Table Tennis Association issued statements on Saturday in support of law enforcement agencies cracking down on illegal activities related to toxic fandom culture in sports. On Thursday, the Ministry of Public Security released details about four typical cases of illegal activities associated with toxic fandom culture in sports. […]

The US Embassy in China has been questioned after posting color-adjusted photos to celebrate US swimmers' success at the Paris Olympics. The embassy on Thursday updated its official Sina Weibo post to congratulate the US swimming team on their achievements at the Paris Olympics. However, the post has sparked controversy as many Chinese netizens noticed […]