Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing.

Patriotic-themed tourism, also known as "red tourism," gained momentum during this year's Qingming Festival holidays as more young people paid tribute to national heroes across the country. Experts said the public's growing interest in these patriotic sites will help strengthen solidarity and build national identity.    During the Qingming Festival holidays, red tourism heated up nationwide, […]

Some US lawmakers have reportedly called for seven Chinese biotech firms to be registered on a list created by the US Defense Department in a bid to "highlight firms it says are allegedly working with Beijing's military," a move the Chinese Embassy in Washington immediately criticized as using "false pretexts" to suppress Chinese companies. Chinese […]

Truce talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume in Cairo on Sunday, Egyptian media reported several days after the UN Security Council issued its first demand for a cease-fire in the war on Gaza. Chinese observers predicted that certain compromises could be reached as both sides are facing mounting pressure, yet they remain […]

Engaging in flag-raising ceremonies, jubilant songs and dances to express their contentment, and hosting seminars to reflect on social progress … The residents of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated on Thursday the 65th anniversary of the democratic reform, which marked the end of feudal serfdom, with a diverse array of activities. The smiles adorning […]

"Security Council resolutions are binding!" Chinese UN envoy Zhang Jun called for all parties concerned as well as countries with significant influence to take due actions, after a UN Security Council resolution was finally passed on Monday with the abstention of the US.  It's because of China and other countries upholding principles and justice, that […]

At least 133 people have been killed in a terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall music venue in the city of Krasnogorsk in the Moscow Region as of press time on Saturday. This is the first large-scale terrorist attack targeting civilians within Russia since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and came within a week […]

March 8 marks International Women's Day. This year, the official theme of the United Nations observance of the day is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress." In China, there is a saying, "Women hold up half the sky," which affirms women's pursuit of dreams and achievements in their careers. In modern terminology, this is called "the […]

"I heard that the Chinese people are very passionate about winter sports. Switzerland also hopes to better promote its winter tourism resources," Swiss Federal Councilor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told the Global Times in Beijing on Wednesday. Switzerland looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China on climate and environmental protection in order to better […]

Editor's Note: Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently paid an official visit to Switzerland at the invitation of President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd. When Global Times reporter Zhang Changyue (GT) had an exclusive interview with Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland Wang Shihting (Wang), the ambassador talked about the highlights and major achievements of Li's visit, […]