China's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are hanging by a thread, as the national soccer team was held to a 1-1 draw against Thailand, despite playing at home in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province. The national team is now sitting in second place with eight points in the four-team group, while […]
n the summer of 1984, a young Chinese shooter Xu Haifeng took aim at a target in Los Angeles, the US and forever changed the trajectory of Chinese sports history. Xu's victory in the men's 50m pistol event earned him the first-ever Olympic gold medal for China, symbolizing the beginning of China's journey toward becoming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Marriage registrations have risen in multiple cities on Qixi Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, which fell on Saturday this year, fresh statistics released from a number of cities have shown. A total of 1,290 couples were registered on the Qixi Festival in Guangzhou, representing a 10.92 percent increase compared to last year's […]
Editor's Note:This year marks the fifth anniversary of the unveiling of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan. The Chinese government unveiled its blueprint to turn the Greater Bay Area (GBA) into a role model of high-quality development, an international first-class bay area and a world-class city cluster.The GBA is well on its way […]
Talk truly, compete with composure and treat every counterpart sincerely. During the Paris Olympics that will be coming to an end on Sunday, the younger generation of Chinese athletes are not only impressing people with their excellent performances, but also, with their interesting souls, breaking the stereotype the rest of the world has about Chinese […]