PLA Southern Theater Command conducts live-fire drills along China-Myanmar border

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command has deployed the army and air force to conduct live-fire drills on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border starting from Tuesday, Tian Junli, a spokesperson at the PLA Southern Theater Command, said in a statement on Tuesday, stressing that the command has been prepared at […]

New US marine regiment impractical in reality to 'strike China': experts

Military experts said on Sunday that the newly formed 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment of the US military, which claims to target China, will be impractical because the US Marine Corps is equipped with light weapons that are not conducive to coastal operations and it therefore lacks the tactical capabilities to confront countries like China that […]

Physical appearance of emperor from 1,500 years ago reconstructed for first time; likely died from poisoning

For the first time, the appearance of an ancient emperor has been reconstructed through technological archaeology. On Thursday, Fudan University's Institute for Archaeological Science and Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology revealed the reconstructed likeness of Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581). According to trace element analysis, it is speculated that the premature death […]

Procuratorial organ rejects lawsuit against Chinese Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan: plaintiff

A lawsuit against Chinese Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan for smearing heroes and martyrs was rejected by procuratorial organ, who said it does not fall within the jurisdiction of their scope of acceptance, according to the nationalist blogger who sued Mo. The blogger vowed to pursue the lawsuit afterwards. The blogger, who used the name […]

Medical emergency response teams in China required to get ready within two hours after receiving deployment orders

China's national medical emergency response teams have been required to raise the minimum number of each team from 30 to 60, according to a release from China's National Health Commission (NHC) and other government bodies on Friday. Emergency response teams are also demanded to complete the preparations within two hours after receiving deployment orders. According […]

Splendid Chinese New Year celebrated around the world, embracing happiness and good fortune

In the past week, a wave of jubilation has swept across the globe, marking the commencement of "Happy Spring Festival" activities in different cities around the world. With the vibrant hue of "Chinese Red" illuminating celebrations, the world has come together to share in the festive joy of the Chinese New Year, showcasing the rich […]

US, UK militaries owe $111bln in climate compensation, continue expanding toxic footprint worldwide: study shows

"It is idiotic to waste our dwindling carbon budget on war," researchers from the US and the UK warned in a recent report revealing that the US and the UK militaries owe huge sums in climate compensation as they continue to involve themselves in wars and conflicts globally. Such conflicts are accompanied by widening carbon […]

2023 Yearender: Chinese modernization emphasizes balanced education to elevate learners in remote areas on the international stage

Editor's Note: The end of the year and the start of a new one is a time for reflection and anticipation. Throughout 2023, the Chinese society has undergone various developments and changes, behind which manifests the exploration and practice of the Chinese path to modernization. In light of this, the Global Times is launching a […]

Xinjiang becomes bridgehead in westward opening-up, embraces boundless development opportunities

"Xinjiang is a wonderful land!" This was the feeling shared by every Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum "Year of Tourism 2023" participant. It not only marks the first tourism-themed forum to be held by the SCO, but also the first time the Xinjiang regional government has served as a co-organizer of such a large-scale international […]

Diverse, humane, and vibrant boarding schools provide children with quality education, safe environment: senior official of Xizang

Boarding schools have elevated the accessibility of education, meeting the people's demand for quality educational resources to the greatest extent and offering an excellent environment for children, especially those in remote areas, to learn and grow, a senior official from Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region said on Friday. Boarding education in China is fundamentally different […]