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iQIYI's AI Platform Nadou Pro Surpasses 10,000 Creators, Unveils Advanced Feature Updates and Global Expansion

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 26th, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced that Nadou Pro, its AI platform built for professional film and television production, has onboarded more than 10,000 active creators in under one month since opening for commercial use on April 20. In the…

French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing store 13 years after opening

French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing store 13 years after opening

The French group has made it clear that it is not leaving the Chinese capital for good, as it now plans to focus on brands and products better aligned with the new expectations of Chinese consumers.

My Academic Story with China | Gary Sigley：The strength of China's approach lies in enabling communication among all different civilizations around the world

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Global Times: 【Gary Sigley, former director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Western Australia, professor of the Australian Studies Center, Beijing Foreign Studies University】China is the origin of tea and the origin of tea culture. I would say…

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China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firms

China is now restricting top AI professionals in private companies from traveling abroad. This move aims to protect its advanced technology and boost its standing against the United States. Individuals deemed strategically important need government approval for overseas trips. This policy targets talent in the AI sector, including startup founders…

The Economic Times

French luxury store Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing flagship branch after 13 years

French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing store on Wednesday after 13 years, underscoring weak consumer spending and changing shopping habits in China. Shoppers snapped up final bargains as staff cleared unsold goods and dismantled displays at the six-floor department store before its indefinite closure.

‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

The Guardian - AU

Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?

The administration is avoiding conflict with China to focus on war in the Middle East. Taiwan’s democracy hangs in the balance.

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Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewing

Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewing

Europe is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair competition and overcapacity. Several EU nations are pushing for stronger trade measures. This shift reflects a growing fear of deindustrialization and a desire for strategic autonomy. The EU is increasingly…

The Economic Times

Chinese AI experts in private firms now required to secure approval before international travel — Beijing enforces policy to secure top-tier talent, expands measures beyond government

Chinese AI experts in private firms now required to secure approval before international travel — Beijing enforces policy to secure top-tier talent, expands measures beyond government

The Chinese government has imposed travel restrictions on key AI experts, requiring them to secure an approval before they can leave the country. Beijing is reportedly doing this to secure talent, which it now considers as a strategic resource, as it competes with the U.S. to gain supremacy in artificial…

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Global Times: China's development is an opportunity for the world: Tsinghua professor on 15th Five-Year Plan's global significance

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 2026 marks the opening year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). The outline of the Plan sets out the following development goals for the coming five years: significant achievements in high-quality development, substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance and strength, fresh breakthroughs…

Germany resists EU members' push for a tougher stance on China

Germany resists EU members' push for a tougher stance on China

German Trade Minister Katherina Reiche is in Beijing this week seeking to strengthen industrial ties with China, even as several EU member states push Brussels to take a tougher line against the Asian giant over overcapacities.

Xizang marks 75th anniversary of peaceful liberation; experts gather in Lhasa to review regional development

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xizang Autonomous Region (XAR) in Southwest China celebrated the 75th anniversary of its peaceful liberation on Saturday, with scholars and experts gathering in Lhasa for an international symposium to discuss the historic significance of the peaceful liberation and the region's remarkable transformation over the…

Industrial sovereignty: Five sectors where the EU is critically dependent on China

Industrial sovereignty: Five sectors where the EU is critically dependent on China

From solar panels to rare earths and industrial robots, Chinese firms have quietly become the dominant, sometimes sole, supplier across a growing number of European industries as fears of another "China shock" rise.

Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia

Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia

Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.

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Witness to History: Along the 18th Army's historic route into Xizang, villages, bridges and families carry forward memories of unity

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 23, 1951, the Agreement of the Central People's Government and the Local Government of Xizang on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Xizang ("17-Article Agreement" for short) was signed in Beijing, marking the peaceful liberation of Xizang. Before that, the 18th Army…

Global Times: 'Five-Year Plans are the basis of China's modern development'

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 2026 marks the commencement of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), a pivotal phase in the nation's medium- to long-term development. A successful venture starts with a good plan and clear goals set. At this critical juncture, where a profound restructuring of the global order…

Global Times: How mutual commitment of Xizang and medical aid workers improves local healthcare

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National support for Xizang's development has yielded remarkable achievements. Over the decades, numerous volunteers from across the country have come to Xizang, making indispensable contributions to the autonomous region's growth. Their efforts focus on various fields such as education, healthcare and infrastructure. Despite harsh…

Global Times: China adopts a policy because it actually works on the ground

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What does it mean to govern well and how should governance performance be gauged? The answer from the Communist Party of China (CPC) is that a correct understanding of governance performance should proceed from reality, respect objective laws, and, through sound decision-making and hard…

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CGTN: Shared future: China, Serbia push comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGTN published an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing. Highlighting the ironclad friendship between the two countries, the article focused on their mutually beneficial cooperation and upholding of fairness and justice, and stressed efforts to elevate…

Global Times: Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization 'provides an invaluable reference for developing countries'

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization…

The Economic Times

The Trump-Xi Summit: Facts behind the noise

Donald Trump's visit to Beijing yielded structural outcomes like new trade boards and regular leader meetings, restoring vital dialogue. However, the summit failed to significantly reduce the US trade deficit, with China's "90 Percent Model" remaining intact. A stark warning emerged regarding Taiwan, signaling potential conflict if mishandled.

CGTN: China and Pakistan reaffirm ties, vow to advance multipolar world

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGTN published an article during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit to China, highlighting how China and Pakistan are working together to bring tangible benefits to both peoples and uphold regional peace and stability amid a turbulent global landscape. In a recent letter…

Global Times: China's green experience in scale and economic integration particularly important

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization…

Global Times: China's green approach presents a development paradigm better suited to the Global South

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization…

Global Times: Energy support enables Xizang to build cleaner, safer system

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National support for Xizang's development has yielded remarkable achievements. Over the decades, numerous volunteers from across the country have come to Xizang, making indispensable contributions to the autonomous region's growth. Their efforts focus on various fields such as education, healthcare and infrastructure. Despite harsh…

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