Reading ‘The Three-Body Problem’ makes me see growth of Chinese sci-fi

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 […]

China aims to foster friendship, inclusivity at Paris Paralympics

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 […]

US scientist convicted for not disclosing ties with China ‘seeks opportunities to work in China’

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 […]

Number of young golf players steadily increases in China

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 […]

Chinese equestrian squad prepares for Paris Olympics with high hopes

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 […]

Sports associations unite against toxic fandom culture

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. […]

US Embassy in China faces backlash over color-adjusted photos of swimmers’ faces at Paris Olympics

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 […]

China’s summer box office revenue tops 10b yuan; cultural, tourism consumption continuing to boost Q3 economic growth

China's box-office revenue for the 2024 summer movie season, which runs from June to August, exceeded 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) as of Saturday night, data from the Chinese movie ticketing platform Beacon showed. The excellent performance of the summer box office mirrors recovering domestic consumption. Thanks to policies such as consumption vouchers and free […]

Chinese diplomat discusses Ukraine crisis with Pope’s special envoy

Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui and Pope Francis's Special Envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis in a telephone conversation on Wednesday, in which they mutually recognized the two sides' positive roles in resolving the conflict. During the call, Li expressed appreciation for the Vatican's continued […]

Wang Yi to visit Myanmar, Thailand amid tensions in South China Sea

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay a visit to Myanmar and then to Thailand to chair the Ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting from Wednesday to Saturday, during which he will also attend an Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on […]