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China has officially commissioned its most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian , in a ceremony that marks a major leap forward for the nation’s naval power and technological innovation. The event, held on November 5 at the naval port in Sanya, Hainan, saw President Xi Jinping preside over the commissioning and symbolically press the launch button inside the carrier’s flight-deck control room. The moment highlighted one of the ship’s most remarkable features — its electromag

In late October 2025, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China reviewed and approved the 15th Five-Year Plan, establishing the overarching design and strategic blueprint for China’s development over the next five years (2026-2031). This represents another comprehensive mobilization and deployment to steadily advance the Chinese modernization. Over the next five years, the major objectives for China’s economic and social developm

The highly anticipated China/Guyana Joe Vieira Friendship Park, a US$12 million development set to become a landmark space for sports, leisure, and family recreation along the West Bank of Demerara, is now 83% complete. The project remains on schedule, according to an update from the Ministry of Public Works. Funded through a grant from the Government of China, the park is a major step in Guyana’s national push to expand modern recreational spaces and improve community infras

China has teamed up with Brazil and the European Union to launch a new international coalition aimed at standardising and linking carbon markets across the globe. Announced on 7 November by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at a world leaders’ summit in Belem, the "Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets" seeks to build a unified framework for carbon pricing and emissions trading. President Lula said carbon markets have the potential to become major revenue st

Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, Chu Maoming, hosted a press briefing recently with major Dominican media organizations, providing insight into China’s future development direction and its continued support for Dominica’s growth. Representatives from GIS, DBS, Kairi FM, The Chronicle, Nature Isle News, and EMONEWS were among those in attendance. Ambassador Chu highlighted China’s significant progress during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, noting achievements in areas such as e

More than 500 ancient tombs dating from the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been discovered in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, yielding more than 1,100 artifacts. This marks the first concentrated discovery of Warring States Period piled-stone tombs in Xi'an, the Global Times learned from the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology . The excavation, conducted by the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology from May to October 2025 with the app

China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Friday it has decided to repeal Announcement No. 29 of 2025 (on the suspension of imports of US logs), according to a GAC statement. The move follows an evaluation of the corrective measures taken by the US side and is in accordance with relevant Chinese laws, regulations, and international standards on phytosanitary measures. The decision will ta ke effect on November 10, 2025, per the statement. Cale Pelland opera

The prestigious journal Nature has published a groundbreaking study by Chinese scientists who, for the first time, uncovered a shared mechanism behind two rapid and powerful antidepressant treatments — ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy. The research identified the adenosine signaling pathway as the key driver of their effects, shedding light on a long-standing mystery in depression therapy and paving the way for safer and more effective treatment options. The article tit

China's foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.3433 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of October, an increase of 4.7 billion U.S. dollars, or 0.14 percent, from the end of September, official data showed on Friday. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange stated in a statement that the U.S. dollar index rose and global financial asset prices generally increased last month, influenced by factors such as macroeconomic data, monetary policies and economic outlooks in major econo

China has reaffirmed its commitment to global climate cooperation and urged the international community to uphold multilateralism in tackling climate change, said Ding Xuexiang, Special Representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Belen Climate Summit on Thursday. Addressing world leaders and delegates, Ding began by conveying President Xi’s congratulations to Brazil for hosting the summit and for its role as Chair of COP30. He commended Brazil’s leadership in advan

China has reiterated its call for closer international cooperation in disaster response and emergency management, highlighting the urgent need to improve global capabilities in disaster prevention and mitigation. Speaking at a high-level Belt and Road ministerial meeting on Thursday, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized China’s commitment to working with other nations to strengthen disaster prevention systems, enhance emergency response strategies, and promote the us

China International Construction Company (CICC) Assembly Limited has officially launched a series of modular cabin homes in Jamaica, positioning them as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional housing. The company, which has operated in Jamaica since 2019, introduced four prefabricated cabin models at its Ferry Pen site in Kingston. The units, spanning 260 to 400 square feet, are priced between $7.8 million and $9 million JMD and are aimed at buyers seeking a