In a significant gathering that underscored the central role of scientific advancement in national development, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a comprehensive address on Wednesday, July 8, calling for accelerated efforts to achieve high-level self-reliance in science and technology. Speaking at a major conference in Beijing that combined the national science and technology award ceremony with the general assemblies of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Xi outlined a strategic vision for the coming decade. His remarks emphasized leveraging technological innovation as the primary engine for Chinese modernization, setting the tone for the critical 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030. The meeting served as both a celebration of past achievements and a roadmap for future challenges. Xi presented the nation’s highest scientific honors to Chen Liquan, a researcher at the Institute of Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and...

  A notable shift in sentiment is emerging among major global financial institutions regarding China’s economic trajectory. Despite a backdrop of persistent geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade frictions, and volatile energy prices that continue to challenge the broader global economy, leading organizations are increasingly optimistic about China’s growth prospects for 2026. This renewed confidence is not based on traditional drivers such as property development or broad-based consumer spending, but rather on a structural transformation toward high-tech manufacturing, green energy solutions, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The World Bank has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast for China at 4.4 percent. In its July China Economic Update, the institution highlighted steady gains in high-tech sectors as the primary anchor for this stability. Data from the first five months of the year reveals that investment in high-tech industries rose by 4.5 percen...

  History is often written by the victors, but it is preserved by the evidence that survives the passage of time. In a significant development for historical accountability and truth-seeking, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin has brought to light a trove of newly examined documents. These records provide a chillingly detailed account of the biochemical warfare operations conducted by the Japanese military during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which spanned from 1931 to 1945. The newly released evidence focuses on Unit 516, a specialized chemical weapons division that operated in tandem with the more widely known Unit 731, revealing a systematic and industrial approach to human suffering and environmental destruction. The core of this revelation lies in the registration files of the Imperial Japanese Army's Kwantung Army Chemical Department. Established in 1939 in Qiqihar, ...

  In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty and shifting global dynamics, China emerges as a beacon of stability and progress. The Communist Party of China's 105-year journey represents not merely a national narrative but a profound contribution to humanity's collective advancement. As the world grapples with complex challenges ranging from economic inequality to climate change, China's development model offers valuable insights and practical solutions that resonate far beyond its borders. A Legacy of Transformation and Achievement The trajectory of modern China stands as one of the most remarkable transformations in human history. From a nation struggling with poverty and underdevelopment to becoming the world's second-largest economy, China has demonstrated what determined leadership and sustained effort can achieve. The statistics tell a compelling story: per capita GDP exceeding $13,000 for three consecutive years, an average annual economic growth rate of 5.4 pe...