AI needs a steering wheel more than it needs brakes
In a rare display of unity, leaders from Silicon Valley's artificial intelligence sector have collectively called for pacing of the frontier AI development. This brings the debate over how best to manage the rapid evolution of AI. The question is not whether to develop or govern AI, but how to do so effectively.
Call against Starbucks shows stupidity of US lawmakers
A young Uygur woman I chatted with on Monday in Aksu, a city in southern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was outraged by the call of some United States lawmakers for Starbucks to close its two newly opened outlets in the region's capital Urumqi.
Toward a taller and healthier generation in China
I took off my shoes and stepped on the weight and height scale as instructed by the doctor who was carrying out my physical checkup.
Strengthening domestic demand central to China's new five-year plan
With China's Central Economic Work Conference now in the rearview mirror, leaders worldwide will watch closely as the country transitions from its 14th Five-Year Plan into the 15th beginning in 2026.
China builds its future on innovation
China's emergence as a global innovation power is no longer a future projection — it is already shaping the global technology landscape.
G20 provides spoiler alert
The G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, seems to have helped bring almost all parties back onto the right track of solidarity and coordination.
Celebrating the universal language of mathematics
The announcement that Wang Hong and Deng Yu have been awarded the 2026 Fields Medal — becoming the first Chinese nationals to receive the prestigious honor — is a historic moment not only for Chinese mathematics but also for the global scientific community.
Marking a new stage for SCO
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a summit in Bishkek on Sept 1, following preparatory events on Aug 31, a date that holds special significance as Aug 31 is Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day.
China-US ties, global order should be based on rules
The future of relations between the United States and China in 2025 feels like a sea of uncertainty. One would either need boundless optimism or complete detachment to feel entirely confident about where things are heading. With Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the global order stands at a crossroads, teetering on the brink of significant instability. His campaign was full of sweeping pronouncements on major global issues — trade, technology, climate and industrial policy — but it lacked the coherence of a clear plan. His idea of imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, for example, signals a strong "America First" attitude but leaves much to interpretation.
A century's journey proves China's choice
Today, under the leadership of the CPC, China has regained its position as a global leader.
Brazil and China cement a durable bond for the 21st century
There are many synergies between Brazil and China, particularly related to the New Growth Acceleration Program, specifically in energy and transportation, in which Chinese companies have achieved a high level of expertise.
China a welcome partner for Global South
Exports growth, cheap imports and access to affordable credit are key factors for the development of the Global South. The domestic markets in low — and middle-income countries are generally too small to absorb their full productive potential.
Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams
Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. Faced with challenges and opportunities, the Chinese government has been making concerted efforts to promote social development and high-quality growth. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Damage control
As countries around the world accelerate their strategic technological deployments, traditional global geopolitics are shifting toward "techno-politics". That is, with the unprecedented rise in the role of technology and under the logic of international political competition, the organizational structures and behavioral patterns of nations, as well as the means and content of major power competition, are undergoing significant changes. Technological factors have become core variables in economic competition, national security and even ideological confrontation.
Central Asia, China eyeing a better future
The second China-Central Asia Summit, which concluded in Astana on June 17-during the pomegranate blossom season — was especially important because the Kazakhstan capital is where President Xi Jinping proposed the Silk Road Economic Belt, which together with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road makes up the Belt and Road Initiative, in 2013.
Paris talks constructive development of China-US trade relations
Li Chenggang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice-minister of commerce, said on Monday that following the talks in Paris, Beijing and Washington have agreed to work together to maintain the bilateral tariff levels.
Bandung continues to show the way
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, the first international meeting of leaders from Asian and African nations.
