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China-US Trade Talk in Stockholm: What’s New?

China-US Trade Talk in Stockholm: What’s New?

Dear Reader, On July 28, China and the United States held their third round of “trade talks” in Stockholm—though by now, these discussions seem to have drifted far beyond the realm of commerce alone. Both sides described the Stockholm talks as “constructive” and agreed to further extend the mutual

BRICS and A New Order Behind It

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?

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

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

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

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

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’?

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,