Commentary: “Taiwan independence” provocations invite quick, resolute punishment
The People's Liberation Army on Thursday began two-day drills around the Taiwan Island. This came just days after Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's new leader, made his...
Commentary: Increased in-person interaction vital for better China-U.S. ties
For decades, travel has acted as an essential link between China and the United States, fostering mutual understanding between their people. As officials and travel...
U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations
The U.S. government on Wednesday pushed back on the decision by Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state, saying that Palestinian statehood should...
Explainer: Do U.S. polls reflect public opinion?
Instead of objectively reflecting public attitudes towards a particular issue, opinion polls from some U.S. polling companies have become significant tools for U.S. politicians to...
Long-term goals can never be achieved with short-sighted practices
On top of existing tariffs under Section 301, the U.S. recently decided to raise additional tariffs on its imports of Chinese products including electric vehicles...
ICC prosecutor asks for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Monday he is applying for arrest warrants for two Israeli government officials, including Israeli Prime Minister...
Iran’s president Raisi, FM die in helicopter incident: state media
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter incident, media reported Monday. Iran's Mehr news agency confirmed the deaths, reporting...
Commentary: Exploiting China’s goodwill and tolerance leads to nowhere
Some Philippine politicians have been actively provoking China in issues related to the South China Sea regardless of continuous restraint and goodwill from China. In...
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a restrictive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, during...