China’s General Administration of Sport targets toxic fandom culture

China's General Administration of Sport held a meeting on Wednesday to address the growing issue of toxic fandom culture, or "fan circle" behavior, within the sports industry, reported the China Sports Daily. Director of the administration Gao Zhidan stressed that the crackdown on toxic fandom should be integrated into the broader ideological work of the […]

Insect fossil from 300m years ago found in Shanxi

A Permian-era Diaphanopterodea insect fossil, dating back about 300 million years, has been found for the first time in Yangquan, North China's Shanxi Province, according to a report by local newspaper on Monday.    The paper detailing the discovery was recently published in the journal Fossil Record. The discovery represents both the earliest and eastern-most record […]

China intensifies crackdown on medical insurance fraud

China is intensifying its crackdown on organized criminal networks involved in medical insurance fraud, as they pose a serious threat to the integrity of the medical system.  Experts said that it shows a strong commitment to strengthening fund oversight and control. However, policies should be further enforced and implemented across various stages of medical regulation. […]

IOC member sympathizes with Chinese swimmers for undergoing frequent tests, urges respect for WADA

Two-time NBA champion and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Pau Gasol voiced his "unfortunate" feeling on Friday at a press conference over the frequent doping tests that Chinese swimmers have been subjected to, calling for respect toward the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and its testing system. "There was absolutely nothing found [in tests], and […]

Reporter in controversy for inappropriate remarks on Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in a live broadcast, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan. Nanfang Media Group has promptly launched an investigation and announced on Thursday that they will handle the responsible individuals according to regulations based on the facts. During a recent online livestream, Zhu described […]

Copter operations

A helicopter lands at a flying base in Pudong, Shanghai on August 18, 2024. A low-altitude passenger helicopter route connecting Shanghai's Pudong and Kunshan in East China's Jiangsu Province began operations on Sunday. Covering a distance of approximately 85 kilometers, the trip takes around 25 minutes. Photo: cnsphoto

Embassy of Pakistan in China celebrates 78th Independence Day of Pakistan

Embassy of Pakistan in China celebrated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan in Beijing on Wednesday. Activities were hosted at the embassy. The friendship between China and Pakistan was also celebrated at an award ceremony. Early in the morning, officials and Pakistani community participated in a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 78th Independence Day […]

Five 'economic tectonic forces' are reshaping global economy: Former governor of Bank of Canada

Editor's Note: In today's world, where challenges and opportunities coexist, the global economy is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. How to respond to these changes and uncertainties has become a common issue for governments, businesses, and individuals alike. Recently, Global Times reporters Xie Wenting and Bai Yunyi (GT) conducted an exclusive interview with renowned economist and […]