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Beijing has officially designated October 25 as “Taiwan Restoration Day,” asserting sovereignty over the island. The National People’s Congress approved the move Friday. The date marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in Taiwan in 1945, ending 50 years of occupation. Beijing calls it proof of China’s “recovery of sovereignty” and a way to reinforce the one-China principle. Cross-strait tensions remain high after Taiwan’s pro-independence leader William Lai took offic

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang recently met with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss the ongoing development of China-Guyana bilateral relations and explore new avenues for practical cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, Ambassador Yang commended Guyana’s steadfast commitment to the longstanding friendship between the two countries and its support for the four global initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Global D

A New Starting Point, New Vision-Working Together for a New Chapter in China-Jamaica Relations... By Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Wang Jinfeng I am honoured to come to this beautiful “land of wood and water” and serve as the 17th Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica. Reputed as the “Pearl of the Caribbean”, Jamaica is uniquely charming with its beautiful natural scenery, dynamic reggae music, rich history, diverse culture, and the national identity charact

Barbados is stepping up its game in healthcare and sports thanks to growing cooperation with China. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, and China’s Ambassador to Barbados, Zheng Bingkai, recently met to discuss exciting developments like the Queen Elizabeth Hospital expansion and the National Stadium makeover. Straughn praised the invaluable support from Chinese medical teams, who have been a game-changer in improving healthcare services across the island. He

China is taking a major step forward in regulating artificial intelligence with a draft amendment to its Cybersecurity Law, set to be reviewed at the upcoming session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee. At a press briefing on Thursday, Wang Xiang, spokesperson for the NPC Standing Committee’s Legislative Affairs Commission, explained that the proposed changes aim to tackle the rapid advancements and emerging challenges posed by AI technologies. The ame

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) gathered from Monday to Thursday for its crucial fourth plenary session, setting the stage for China’s next big leap in economic and social development. At the heart of the meeting was the adoption of the CPC Central Committee’s Recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), a blueprint designed to propel China toward socialist modernization by 2035. The plan aims to build on the remarkable progress of

The Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party on Monday kicked off its fourth plenum in Beijing to deliberate on the country’s next five-year development plan. President Xi Jinping, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), delivered a work report on behalf of the Political Bureau and expounded on the party leadership's draft proposals for the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social developme

The Suriname Chinese United Association (SCUA), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy, commemorated 172 years of Chinese immigration to Suriname with a ceremonial event on Monday, October 20, 2025. Wreaths were laid at the Friendship Monument located at Trefossa Square—commonly known as Friendship Park—on Jagernath Lachmon Street. The event was attended by President Jennifer Simons and Vice President Gregory Rusland. In her address, President Simons reflected on the histo

"China in Photos" is a series featuring foreign photographers who have explored China through their lenses. With cameras and curiosity, they capture the country's landscapes and people, revealing a China that is raw, intimate and deeply human. Each interview offers a unique perspective on China's diversity. Join us as we see China through their eyes. In the fifth article of this series, Global Times ( GT ) reporter Su Yaxuan interviewed French photographer Yann Layma ( Layma

China has expressed support for the declaration by 33 Latin American countries on the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone on the continent. The statement, made during a recent regional security forum, underscores Beijing’s growing alignment with global non-proliferation initiatives and its interest in strengthening diplomatic ties with Latin American nations. According to reports, the Latin American countries reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the region as a

For the first time in its 24 years of World Trade Organization (WTO) membership, China announced that it will no longer seek any new special and differential treatment in current and future negotiations, a decision hailed by the WTO as "a pivotal moment." The shift marks China's latest major action to implement the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this month. The GGI charts the right course and provides a key pathway for bui

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on the 80th anniversary of its founding. In the message, Xi said that the FAO has played an important role in ensuring global food security, promoting rural development and the transformation of food systems, and improving the living standards of people in various countries. Xi emphasized that the Chinese government places high importance on food security,