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BRICS and A New Order Behind It

It’s not Anti-Western, it’s Post-Western. Editor’s Note: Trump is growing furious over BRICS, branding it as “anti-American.” But perhaps the real issue isn’t BRICS itself—it’s the current world order, led by a United States that, under Trump’s administration, seems to be running an

China’s GDP Grows 5.3% in H1 Amid Headwinds—How and What’s Next?

Dear Reader, China’s GDP grew by 5.3% in the first half of 2025, data recently released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed. This performance exceeded many expectations, especially considering the combination of external tariff pressures, sluggish domestic demand, and a continuing real estate crisis. Seeing this

Beyond Commemoration: Understanding China's Development Since Victory in World War II

By Ding Gang In September, China will solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. This commemoration is not only a time to collectively remember history and honor the martyrs, but also a pivotal moment for the world to re-examine China'

China’s Reform and Opening-up: A Relay Race with No Finish Line - The Road of China's Transformation in My Eyes

By AbdelaZiz Sallam "Reform and opening-up are always ongoing and will never end." For me, an Arab who has lived in China for more than a decade, this sentence is not just a political slogan. It is a true portrayal of the development of China that I have

Countering Monetary Shockwaves

By Zhang Ming|China Daily Global Beijing must advance the dual-circulation development strategy, accelerate the diversification of its foreign exchange reserves and prudently advance the internationalization of the renminbi. With the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the early 1970s, the international monetary system entered the era of the

The Enduring Legacy: How the Great Victory 80 Years Ago Shapes Today’s China

By Ryan Yeh September 3, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. On that day, as the world’s gaze once again turns to Beijing Tian’anmen Square, it will witness a grand, meticulously organized military parade. Neatly aligned formations,

Grand Chessboard for a Nation: What Is Five-Year Plan of China and How China’s Plan System Works?

Source: Beijing Daily, National Development and Reform, The Paper, and People’s Daily In China, every new national plan signals new opportunities. These blueprints indicate which industries will benefit from related policy support, which in turn shapes corporate strategies and investor confidence for years to come. To grasp how this

Is China Abusing Its Position as a ‘Developing Country’?

Editor's Note: Is China still a developing country? This question is not just about an economic problem. Actually, from a broader perspective, the answer to this question is deeply related to the responsibility that China should take, how China should be treated by the Western and Southern world,

Video+Opinion| Crazy For LABUBU: How Chinese IP Took the World by Storm

Editor’s Note: LABUBU may seem like an overnight global sensation, but behind the worldwide craze for this wide-mouthed, mischievous-eyed doll lies years of dedication and development by POP MART—the company that brought it to life. Beyond LABUBU's viral success, the rise of POP MART and other

Video| When NBA Star Meets Chinese Culture: Victor Wembanyama opens up about ‘great experience’ at Shaolin Temple

By Pierre Picquart Recently, a piece of news sparked widespread attention on social media: The star player of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, had his head shaved at the Shaolin Temple and separated from his entourage to undergo a 10-day seclusion for spiritual practice. This was

A New Level and Frontier in China-U.S. Strategic Rivalry

By Wei Pan, Chair Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Director of the Institute of Global and Public Affairs Few grand strategies of major powers are rooted in conspiracy; they are, more often than not, overt and straightforward. In his second term, Trump is wasting no

China Can Be Trusted: Rooted in the Commitment to Match Words with Actions

By Wang Fan Recent international surveys conducted by several Western consulting firms have highlighted a trend: China's global favorability is steadily rising. As a responsible major country, China's concepts and practices in global governance are gaining recognition from people in more and more countries. Based on

Reading Between the Lines of the China-U.S. London Talks

The Chinese and U.S. teams held "professional, rational, in-depth, and candid" discussions on the economy and trade. By Ryan Yeh Li Chenggang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice minister of commerce, made the remarks when briefing the press following the first meeting

The “Future-Defining” Exam in China: Why The Gaokao Embodies China's Millennia-Old Pursuit of Fairness?

Editors' Note: The 2025 Gaokao, China’s national college entrance examination, started on June 7 and runs through June 8. For many Chinese students, this exam is seen as one of the most important opportunities in their lives to pursue their dreams. Some even joke that Gaokao decides your