To stabilize China-Japan relations, Japan must show genuine sincerity through concrete actions instead of fluctuating between provocation and cooperation.

The Taiwan Straits are not a “projection screen” for Britain's imperial nostalgia, a stage for some politicians to perform their political grandstanding, nor an arena for countries to show off their geopolitical relevance.

Asian countries must collectively emerge from the shadow of colonialism and rely on Asian wisdom to address Asian problems – free from external interference and misleading narratives.

The actual effect of the AI Action Plan is affected by a number of factors. Only time will tell how the plan will roll out.

For a country that repeatedly walks away from even the most foundational UN cultural body to accuse others of “power grabs” is the height of contradiction. The real issue is not whether China is stepping up to “fill the vacuum,” but the US' growing tendency to step back.

The US side described Philippine President Macros' visit as “beautiful.” However, it appears the outcomes for Manila are not so “beautiful,” delivering little in terms of substantive gains and leaving the Philippines disappointed.

Recently, international discussions on reviving trilateral cooperation among China, Russia and India have increased. What is the significance of such cooperation? Read what three Chinese experts have to say on this matter.

Australia has a good grasp of its relationship with China and doesn't need outsiders peddling anxiety. Some Western politicians still believe that NATO's outdated playbook can work in the Asia-Pacific, even though the region has clearly moved on to a very different chapter. Trying to fan the flames might stir up a little dust, but disrupting the region's deep-rooted aspirations for peace and prosperity? That's a much harder task.

The Western narrative that China is “exploiting the West's aid cuts to expand its influence in Southeast Asia” is purely measuring others' corn by one's own bushel – a projection of zero-sum thinking.

The fabrication of “blue-background, white-text” reports must be met with severe punishment. For judicial bodies: this novel form of rumor-mongering designed to grab attention must be punished according to the law to set the record straight.

China-Philippine cooperation in education once had a solid foundation, but it is now being severely undermined – primarily due to unilateral actions by the Philippine side. In light of China's latest overseas study alert, the Philippines needs to reflect on issues that go far beyond education.

The Japanese government's message to domestic firms operating in Taiwan region that they'll be on their own if a crisis breaks out sounds less like a contingency plan and more like a blunt dose of realism: When real pressure hits, there's far less the government can do than what its slogans might lead people to believe.

The so-called “humanitarian city” risks further worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis and dashing hopes for a political solution to the Palestinian question. The key to breaking the deadlock in Gaza lies in steadfastly upholding and implementing the two-state solution.

The true path to peace lies in respecting the core concerns of all parties and seeking balance through equitable dialogue, rather than fostering new conflicts through threats and sanctions.

Japan should seriously pursue regional coordination grounded in openness and cooperation.

The Philippines must ask itself a serious question: Is it prepared to sacrifice its immediate economic interests and long-term political gains? And even if it does make such a sacrifice, will this really deliver the outcome the Philippines is hoping for?

China's mid-year economic performance is more than just a set of numbers - it's a reaffirmation of the value of globalization itself.

If the EU wants to work with China to promote a green future, then it should begin by removing its politicization lens and dismantling the unjust trade barriers against Chinese green products.

The organizers and participants of any performance need to respect and value the audience more and improve their viewing experience. This is what it means to jointly maintain the norms and integrity of the cultural consumption market.

History has shown that tariff wars are reckless, unpopular, and unsustainable.

Although the US has attempted to project an image of being a "better partner than China," in-ternational opinion remains skeptical about its prospects. After all, the deeply ingrained approach of "wooing when needed, abandoning when not" and "burning others to give themselves light" makes it challenging for the US to genuinely earn Africa's trust.

From farmland to coffee chain, the wild imagination fueling the “Chinese threat” narrative is clearly spinning out of control in the US. Using “national security” as a catch-all excuse is not making the US safer – it is pushing it deeper into prejudice, irrationality and isolation.

In essence, Anthony Albanese's “Australian way” is an expression of strategic autonomy. But why did his push for Australian independence trigger such a reaction? It reflects the entrenched habit of dependency among some Australian politicians on the US, to the extent that they seem to have lost the ability to assess Australia's own national interest, said a Chinese expert.

This schizophrenic approach – militarizing one pole while abandoning science at the other – exposes a more profound truth: The ice caps are vanishing, the planet is burning, but Washington's vision remains frozen in last century's rivalries. Its focus remains on maintaining hegemonic power over the entire Earth.

The US is no longer a leader in free trade, but one of the greatest disruptors of the current international system. From mandating “100 percent American-made” flags to claiming that foreign-made boots threaten troop readiness, these political farces have become some of the most biting ironies of the country's professed commitment to free trade.

Within the US “Indo-Pacific Strategy,” the Quad is viewed as a key mechanism for establishing a regional containment framework intended to limit China's peaceful development. However, for the other three Quad members—Japan, Australia, and India—the Quad functions more as a diplomatic tool to enhance their influence in regional affairs rather than being entirely subordinate to Washington's strategic agenda.

Pacific nations are not anyone's “natural allies,” nor are they “obligated” to reciprocate simply because of financial input. They have their own judgment and development priorities. Cooperation is never a zero-sum game. “Being seen” does not mean others must disappear. What the South Pacific needs is not a war of labels, but more development.

This is not about who wins or loses but a test of humanity's respect for life, dignity and hope.

China has forged a "Chinese model" in the fight against drugs that can be emulated. This model is not only China's own way but also a part of the global drug control efforts.

As turbulence clouds the global landscape and many question the future of globalization, the ever-growing China-Singapore relationship steadily charts a promising path forward.

The US' attempt to sever the supply chain through administrative means is gradually being undermined by the dual forces of market dynamics and technological progress.

The fentanyl crisis claims tens of thousands of American lives annually - a more direct and deadly threat than any external danger. As one of the world's wealthiest nations, the US' struggle to protect its citizens from drug harm deserves weighty introspection.

What Australia needs is a more independent security strategy that does not rely on any major power and is based on its own geopolitical realities.

A country's contribution to open source, or any broader scientific effort, should never be judged by what passport it holds.

The adoption of this resolution constitutes a collective rebuke of the rampant abuse of unilateral coercive measures. Hopefully, the establishment of this day lights a road sign for a new era where balance and fairness can guide global relations.

Africa is not a spectator at a tennis match, but an essential runner in the Global South – sprinting alongside China in a development relay that belongs to itself.

China welcomes exchanges that enhance mutual understanding and improve human rights conditions for all citizens. However, we reject approaches that politicize human rights issues or apply double standards. The path to genuine progress lies in respecting each country's sovereignty and development choices, while engaging in constructive dialogue based on facts rather than prejudice.

If the US abandons AUKUS, Australia's chances of obtaining submarines will remain unchanged – they were very unlikely to receive any anyway.

The reason China can offer high-quality EVs at affordable prices is because of genuine technological progress. Their popularity, especially in the Global South, is the clearest and strongest rebuttal to the Western smear campaign.

The US' current stance, which deviates from the principles of sustainable development, not only runs counter to broad consensus of the international community on issues such as ocean protection, but also hinders global efforts to address environmental challenges.

The actions of American companies demonstrate that economic rationality is prevailing and supports strategic patience. Their confidence in the Chinese economy, expectations for China-US cooperation and belief that economic logic will ultimately triumph are all reflected in their decision not to relocate production back to the US.

Today, China has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system and the most complete new energy industrial chain. It contributes a quarter of the world's new green areas.

The world must not let itself be dragged along by the logic behind the US pursuit of a "poison pill" clause.

The ambitious goal to host more than 400 million annual visits by 2030 is a microcosm of Xinjiang's high-quality development and a testament to its continuous efforts toward opening-up. In the future, the booming “Xinjiang Travel” trend will open a window for the world to better understand the truth about Xinjiang.

This is not just a small step for facilitating international travel, but a big step toward building a more inclusive, interconnected, and multipolar world.

China has always viewed Europe as an equal partner.

The hype surrounding China's “debt trap diplomacy” reflects the anxiety and bias of Western think tanks when confronted with China's rise and South-South cooperation. They would rather sensationalize “debt crises” than acknowledge the positive contributions of Chinese investment to the modernization processes of developing countries.

As tensions in the South China Sea persist, the Philippines is once again showcasing its two-faced strategy of "saying one thing and doing another." As Manila appears to treat peace as a bargaining chip and provocation as routine behavior, one has to question its political calculations and sincerity in seeking peace.

South Korea's domestic politics must not come at the cost of the safety and dignity of Chinese residents. These individuals are lawful residents, a bridge between the two countries, and a part of Korea's diverse society. They shouldn't be anyone's scapegoat.

The core of China-US competition has reached a critical inflection point. Initially, the US leveraged technological advantages to systematically constrain China's upgrade trajectory, while China endured pressure and weathered impacts. Through synchronized advancement in policy, capital, and technology, China has broken through the targeted blockade ceiling, actively seeking innovative breakthroughs.

Three interesting things happened in the past two days regarding the South China Sea issue: a US-Philippines joint military exercise, a China-US fiery UN debate, and a US misfired social media campaign. These threads – military, diplomatic and public opinion – weave a tapestry of US strategy that is as audacious as it is precarious.

No matter how much the US tries to resist, its unipolar moment is gone. What today's global governance needs is equality, not hegemony; it needs mutual respect and equal footing, not arbitrary treaty-breaking, or coercing more countries to follow suit; it needs cooperation, not putting a single country's interest first.

America's technological bullying exposes the weak nature of its hegemonic mindset. History has proven that those countries obsessed with hegemony will ultimately discover that blocking others will only leave themselves with no way forward.

The current lack of US grand strategists reflects an institutional “inability to think” in today's US. Since the end of the Cold War, the US seems to find itself constantly oscillating between strategic hubris and strategic confusion.

Are screwdrivers with Chinese components next, to be dissected in search of phantom "Trojan horses"?

China's new commitment to UN peacekeeping and its support for reforms showcase the collective demand of developing countries for new global governance. They demonstrate China's capabilities and vision.

Defending the achievements of WWII is not just a slogan; it requires upholding the principles of justice and international rules established after the war.

If Manila genuinely wishes to craft a South China Sea policy that benefits the nation's long-term interests, it must abandon its provocative mindset and return to the proper course of dialogue.

Ultimately, peace will become tangible rather than illusory only when “development first” becomes the consensus.

Only time will tell how and to what extent Nye's final warnings will prove prescient. But one thing is certain for now: With his passing, America has lost more than a scholar – it lost one of its few remaining pragmatic architects of influence and one of its intelligent men steeped in Asian culture and China-US relations.

Experience in recent years has shown that blindly following Washington's lead and treating China as a strategic adversary has harmed Australia's diplomatic independence and dealt real blows to its economy. Learning from those lessons and continuing to pursue a pragmatic and balanced China policy is the right strategic path for Australia.

History shows that strengthening and expanding cooperation with China benefits both Apple and the US. If its production shifts away from China, the competition between the two countries will move beyond tariffs and trade wars, spilling over into the broader economy and global market. At that point, much more will be at stake than whether US consumers have money to buy iPhones.

Some US politicians who shout “America First” are demanding that the rest of the world sacrifice their own interests to maximize America's gains. These are the true “vampires,” wielding tariffs as their fangs. History will prove that blindly following America's anti-China policy will only drain Britain of development opportunities, while maintaining independent, pragmatic cooperation remains its only viable path forward.

The lesson of the lunar samples is clear: In this new age of possibility, it is not walls but bridges that will define true leadership.

Currently, with two major regional conflicts already affecting the international landscape, any new flare-up in South Asia will only further destabilize global security, which is detrimental to regional peace and development.

While the US abuses tariffs and builds walls around its economy, China further opens up. China displays to the world, via its continuous opening-up measures, that the more it opens, the wider its development path.

No matter how the international situation changes, China's actions to actively address climate change will not slow down. Today's China is a country that incorporates green development into its development philosophy and is willing to take on the shared future of humanity.

More and more global automakers are choosing to debut their latest models in China because it is not only the world's largest automobile market, but also the most dynamic and competitive arena for cutting-edge technologies.

Balikatan might grab some headlines, and it may give Manila a fleeting sense of "security." Yet in the long run, being led by the nose into a high-stakes great power game could leave the Philippines tossed around like a rugby ball by the very ally it wants to impress.

The China-Indonesia "2+2" Ministerial Dialogue fills a crucial gap by providing a pragmatic tool for in-depth strategic dialogue and proactively shaping a stable and peaceful security environment. Enhanced bilateral cooperation will be increasingly important in maintaining regional stability and advancing shared development.

The stance of not yielding to the US in disengaging from China stems from a calm judgment based on one's own interests, but also highlights the widespread resistance from the international community against the US recent hegemonic behavior of abusing tariffs and coercing allies.

Fabricated “security threats” should not become stumbling blocks to China–Australia economic and trade cooperation. Safeguarding the mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries serves the shared interests of both peoples and aligns with the broader goal of stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Washington has sought to frame what should be sovereign economic decisions within a geopolitical context – treating cooperation as a risk, and development as a threat. This not only severely infringes on other countries' legitimate right to develop but also reflects the US' own insecurity about its international standing.

Is the transatlantic alliance over? The EU, once ironclad ally of the US, now find itself locked in a game of counterintelligence. The bloc's cautious mode of interaction with the Washington – like walking on thin ice – demonstrates how mutual trust has withered away.

The so-called “semiconductor iron triangle” is, at its core, a containment mechanism aimed at China – designed to please the US in exchange for strategic protection. Using the “semiconductor iron triangle” as a pledge of allegiance may make some noise – it won't win the game.

The key to unlocking the deadlock in China-US relations lies in the process of globalization itself: The two major powers are already deeply intertwined. Forcibly decoupling will only cause both sides to bleed endlessly. The only way forward is through equal dialogue.

If the US continues to approach Latin American affairs from the standpoint and principles of the Monroe Doctrine - smearing China's legitimate cooperation while interfering in Latin American nations' independent choices and attempting to control them, clinging to outdated colonial dreams to hinder win-win cooperation - it will only further erode its own influence in the region.

China and the EU have gone through challenges, while common interests drive their relationship forward and make it more resilient.

By making India aware of its dependence on Chinese supply chains, China can encourage India to adopt a more pragmatic and cooperative stance. Both nations can realize their fullest economic potential only by shifting toward partnership rather than opposition.

The security of Asian countries does not need NATO's interference, nor do they welcome NATO dragging its "partner" countries into geopolitical theater.

Europe should have a long-term strategic vision.

The meeting of China, Japan, and South Korea reminds us that diplomacy in the 21st century often looks less like dramatic breakthroughs and more like incremental progress. As the Chinese proverb goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This step may light the way for a more self-determined Asia.

Over the past two days, Australia has been paranoid about a Chinese research vessel that appeared off the coast of South Australia. In Australian media's portrayal, what was originally a harmless research ship has, for no clear reason, been transformed into a "spy ship."

The China-Laos Railway has safely handled over 50 million passenger trips since its launch on December 3, 2021, serving more than 480,000 international travelers from 112 countries and regions worldwide, according to the railway operator on Friday.

History should never be a doll to be dressed up at will. Today, when some choose to discard historical truth for transient strategic benefits, we must remain vigilant: Betraying our history will ultimately lead us astray in the future. Upholding historical truth is not only a tribute to the past but also a solemn duty to our descendants.

The real threat is not China's technological rise, but the US' malicious interference in global technological development for geopolitical purposes.

The future of China-EU relations depends on the joint efforts of both sides.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines from Friday to Saturday. The Philippines has unusually become the first stop in the Asia-Pacific for the US defense chief's inaugural visit, significantly emboldening the country's provocations against China.

For international tourists, traveling to the US has naturally taken a backseat to more welcoming, safe, and convenient alternative destinations.

India's challenges extend beyond regulatory complexity or policy bottlenecks.

To date, no country has proven that Chinese enterprises' 5G equipment poses any security threats. On the contrary, by excluding Chinese equipment and components based on groundless fears, Europe is, under the guise of "de-risking," effectively undermining its own strengths and capabilities. What Europe needs is not the bricks to build walls, but the wisdom to build bridges.

VOA has long viewed China through a lens of prejudice and distortion, fabricating news. How could it have ever opened an “window”? It only forces the world to wear “cognitive sunglasses” clouded by ideological fog. Truly understanding China requires dismantling these artificial cognitive barriers.

The maneuvers of Japan and the EU will only add complexity to the South China Sea issue and intensify the situation in the region and jeopardize regional peace and stability.

When American consumers pay up to $8 per dozen eggs and find no eggs to buy, they are not only shouldering the cost of living but also the price of unilateralism. Currently, the US stock market is volatile, inflation remains high, and consumer confidence is declining – these warning signs all point to the consequences of unilateralism.

The G7's attempts to revive the rhetoric and tactics of imperialism are not only misguided but also doomed to fail in an increasingly multi-polar world. The G7's imperialist nostalgia has no place in the 21st century.

China, with its stable policies and strong research capabilities, extends a welcoming embrace to top global talent. Whether they are Chinese-American scientists or outstanding researchers from around the world, China warmly welcomes them to help shape the future of science and technology.

It is certain that Chinese people will not only live longer but also live better. A more inclusive, dynamic, and fulfilling long-lived society is on the horizon, one that will shape a new and hopeful vision for China's future.

For Washington, the solution requires more than new industrial policies — it demands a shift in perspective. Viewing China solely as a rival is like trying to compete in the digital age with a steam engine mindset.

The fantasies of Don Quixote stem from the romance of chivalric novels, while the "wind turbine phobia" of certain Europeans seems to originate from anxiety over competition and a misunderstanding of Chinese development.

While some Australian politicians wield the "national security" stick, real-world tech communities elsewhere are building cross-border networks of cooperation.