The second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau successfully conducted the Jimu 1 tethered balloon atmospheric observation experiment in Lunang town, Nyingchi, Xizang autonomous region. The tethered balloon, which carried 16 types of scientific payloads across three major categories weighing about 200 kilograms, ascended to 5,500 meters above sea level. Through coordinated multi-payload observations, the experiment marked a technological leap from single-point sampling to three-dimensional monitoring. Zhang Taihua, a senior engineer at the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said the experiment accurately obtained…
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Washington urged to provide open, fair business environment for Chinese firms President Xi Jinping has urged the United States to avoid taking unilateral trade restrictive measures in order to prevent undermining the achievements from multiple rounds of economic and trade consultations. Xi made the remarks during a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Friday. Both leaders had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on current China-US relations and issues of mutual concern, providing strategic guidance for the stable development of bilateral ties in the next stage. The…
Inside a workshop of Jilin SSK Electromechanical Co in Northeast China in late August, robotic arms moved with precision as workers performed final adjustments on a shipment of machines bound for Russia. The shipment marked the fourth delivery to Northeast Asia this year by the company, a manufacturer of intelligent poultry slaughtering and deep processing equipment in Siping, Jilin province. From January to July, Jilin SSK’s total foreign trade value surged to 31.96 million yuan ($4.48 million), jumping 612.3 percent year-on-year, with exports to countries in the region reaching 17.13…
A US lawmaker’s reported call for the US administration to restrict or suspend Chinese airline landing rights in the US over rare earths access is “utterly absurd,” a Chinese expert said on Friday, noting that such a move would lead to an “unimaginable scenario” of a severance of commercial air routes between the two countries. John Moolenaar, chair of a US House of Representatives committee on China, on Thursday US time called the US administration to restrict or suspend Chinese airline landing rights in the US unless China restores full…
On the opening day of the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Event and Changchun Airshow, a J-20 stealth fighter jet, after completing its flight performance, was displayed statically on the ground for the first time, allowing on-site spectators to marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of this Chinese domestically produced stealth fighter jet. Global Times reporters got a close look at the J-20, and beyond its overwhelming presence, it was the first opportunity to observe its exquisite exterior and meticulous craftsmanship. The J-20 features a lift-body design with canards and strake…
Framework deal is breakthrough in long-running dispute over app’s ownership amid security concerns in Washington Jamieson Greer, a US trade representative, said on Monday that Washington and Beijing have struck a framework agreement on transferring TikTok to US-controlled ownership. Speaking after emerging from negotiations with Chinese officials, Scott Bessent said the deal was coming but declined to reveal the commercial terms. “We have a framework for a TikTok deal,” the treasury secretary told reporters after coming out of high-level talks in Madrid. “We’re not going to talk about the commercial…
Some of the paintings on display at an exhibit commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Antifascist War in Tianjin’s Hedong district. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn] Nearly 100 visitors attended the opening of an art exhibit in Tianjin’s Hedong district on Thursday, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Antifascist War. The exhibition, organized by the Hedong District Publicity Department, will run until Oct…
The Fifth Hunan Tourism Development Conference kicked off on Wednesday in Huaihua, Hunan province, bringing together senior officials, industry experts, and practitioners to share insights. Shen Xiaoming, Party secretary of Hunan, said the province has vigorously promoted the development of its tourism industry in recent years by transforming its natural landscapes and cultural heritage into enduring attractions. Mao Weiming, governor of Hunan, emphasized that efforts should be made to deepen the integration of tourism with culture, technology, and other sectors. He added that Hunan will enhance its image, drive project…
BEIJING — The plan for floral decorations in downtown Beijing for this year’s National Day celebrations has been unveiled, the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau announced on Tuesday. A giant floral basket will be installed on Tian’anmen Square, and 10 sets of three-dimensional flower beds will be arranged along Chang’an Avenue to enhance the festive atmosphere during the holiday. The floral basket, the centerpiece, will stand 16 meters in height with a tray diameter of 12 meters, designed to reflect themes of peace, development and prosperity. The green spaces…
Both nations willing to carry out dialogue on an equal footing despite differences China and the United States have translated their latest round of trade talks into new outcomes, signaling their willingness to carry out dialogue on an equal footing and find common ground despite persistent differences, analysts said. Noting that the meeting in Madrid, Spain marked the fourth high-level engagement between the two nations in four months, analysts said these negotiations help chip away at the prolonged trade and technology tensions between the world’s two largest economies, delivering benefits…