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China-built road cuts time on way to school on Pacific island A three-hour walk to school is now a 20-minute drive for kids on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island, thanks to a new China-built road, according to Li Minggang, China's ambassador to Vanuatu. In this video, Li explains how similar projects across several other islands are changing daily life. But as Li points out, getting kids to school is only part of the picture. Training programs in farming, fishing and clean energy, plus scholarships to study in China, are giving Vanuatu the skills to build its own future.
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Winter snow blankets the historic halls of the Beijing Working People’s Cultural Palace, highlighting its golden rooftops, red walls and guardian lion sculptures. Located next to the Forbidden City, the site preserves imperial-era architecture while serving as a cultural space in the heart of Beijing.
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Globalization 'irreversible' despite headwinds, says expert The process of globalization is irreversible despite recent setbacks, according to Li Qing, president of the Guangdong Institute for International Strategies. In this video, Li explains how shocks such as rapid technological change and protectionist U.S. policies have strained the World Trade Organization's multilateral trading system, yet she remains optimistic that ongoing adjustments will gradually produce a new equilibrium.
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Why World War III will not happen: WWII expert The likelihood of a new world war breaking out today is basically nonexistent, says Professor Hu Dekun. Socialist countries and the Global South firmly oppose another global conflict. Many developed nations also reject war since their prosperity depends on peace, Hu explains. This represents a fundamental shift from the 1930s, when aggressive powers dominated international relations and peaceful nations lacked sufficient strength to prevent conflict. Today's global power structure heavily favors stability over confrontation, making large-scale international conflict virtually impossible, according to Hu.
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Why today's global governance system needs reform The global governance system is under growing pressure, according to Li Qing, president of the Guangdong Institute for International Strategies. In this video, she explains how power imbalances, new challenges such as AI and the digital economy, and weakening agreement between the Global North and South are straining international institutions. Li argues that these tensions, along with deep inequalities within and between countries, show why the global system needs meaningful reform.
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China's 'secret weapon' against Western misconceptions Direct visits are China's most powerful tool to counter European misconceptions, according to Carsten Boyer Thogersen, former consul general of Denmark in China's Shanghai and Guangzhou. He traces current misunderstandings to 2018 when China-U.S. relations deteriorated and European visits to China declined, creating an "absence of direct communication." Thogersen advocates for China's new visa liberalization policies as the remedy, emphasizing that "to see once is better than just hearing, hearing, hearing." Personal experience across China's diverse regions remains the most effective way to overcome narratives shaped by geopolitical tensions.
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How China saved the Allies from WWII catastrophe China saved the Allies from defeat by stopping Japan from crushing the Soviet Union in a two-front war, says Professor Hu Dekun, a World War II expert. While the Allies focused on Nazi Germany, China's fight pulled Japan's forces away from other key fronts. China's resistance forced Japan to commit huge armies to fighting within China rather than attack the Soviet Union from the east, advance to Australia, or link up with German forces in the Middle East.
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Why the West overlooks China's cooperation blueprint The West is making a critical mistake by overlooking China's global initiatives that offer solutions for international cooperation, says Carsten Boyer Thogersen, former consul general of Denmark in China's Shanghai and Guangzhou. He warns that today's confrontational atmosphere has corrupted logical discourse, leading to widespread misinformation in discussions about China. Thogersen points to the Belt and Road Initiative's 12-year track record of concrete partnerships as proof that China's peace-focused visions deliver real results when given attention.
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WWII's lessons on shared security are more relevant than ever, expert says The devastation of World War II taught humanity a crucial lesson: no country can be truly safe unless all countries are safe together. This idea of "common security" should be the foundation of international cooperation today, says Chen Xulong, executive vice dean of the Institute for National Security and Governance at the University of International Business and Economics. Looking back 80 years later, he argues, we see more clearly how much we need a shared approach to security that works for everyone.
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Europe's future depends on partnering with Africa Africa could soon dwarf Europe in global influence, making deeper cooperation essential for Europe's future, according to Carsten Boyer Thogersen, former consul general of Denmark in China's Shanghai and Guangzhou. He describes that while Europe has shrunk from 25% to just 8% of the world's population, Africa has surged to over one-sixth, creating a demographic powerhouse on Europe's doorstep. Yet European leaders haven't even begun serious discussions about building partnerships with this increasingly vital neighbor.
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China's offers mean more inclusive approach to security, scholar says China's Global Security Initiative differs from Western approaches because it draws on Eastern philosophy and the idea of living together in harmony, says Chen Xulong, executive vice dean of the Institute for National Security and Governance at the University of International Business and Economics. While Europe pursues security through institutional blocs, China takes a more inclusive path that aims to bridge cultural, religious, and political divides, he argues. This makes it better suited to today's interconnected world, he says.
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UN will survive global division, scholar says Despite current challenges from great power conflicts, Prof. Jia Lieying, head of China's first university-based U.N. research institute, remains optimistic about the U.N.'s long-term future. The organization's institutional resilience will protect it from dissolution, he argues. With no single nation capable of solving today's global crises alone, all countries need the U.N. as an indispensable platform for multilateral cooperation.
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The West is wrong about China's UN agenda Western media claims China weaponizes the U.N. for geopolitical influence, but Prof. Jia Lieying, head of China's first university-based U.N. research institute, dismisses this narrative as logically untenable. China has deployed over 50,000 peacekeepers across Africa with no discernible strategic advantages, and has actively shared advanced climate technologies with the international community without preconditions. These actions reveal a genuine commitment to global development.
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Countries must put aside differences to tackle global challenges, expert argues Countries with different political systems must work together on security to tackle threats like climate change and AI, says Chen Xulong, executive vice dean of the Institute for National Security and Governance at the University of International Business and Economics. While nations with opposing ideologies united to defeat fascism in World War II, they need to put aside differences to tackle today's global challenges so as to ensure our collective survival, he argues.
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A video released last week by the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily features a humanoid robot developed in China, demonstrating a human-like gait and speed as it strolls through a plaza in Shenzhen. Passersby are seen capturing the moment with their mobile phones, visibly impressed by the robot's movements.
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Art must confront hegemony and inspire hope, says Chinese painter Artists have a moral responsibility to confront hegemony, says Feng Shaoxie, a renowned Chinese painter and vice chairman of the Guangdong Artists Association. As global divisions deepen, he urges artists to do…
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How China went from UN outsider to leader in 50 years China's relationship with the U.N. has transformed greatly in five decades, according to Prof. Jia Lieying, head of China's first university-based U.N. research institute. In the 1970s, China barely participated in U.N. activities given its painful memories of foreign invasion. However, starting in 1978, China began learning from international institutions. Now, China actively leads U.N. initiatives and shapes global agendas through the Belt and Road Initiative and the like. It's a dramatic shift from watching from the sidelines to driving the conversation.
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China's governance model resonates with Pacific leaders "The answers to the development challenges faced by Vanuatu can all be found in China," said Charlot Salwai, former prime minister of Vanuatu. And he's not the only one who thinks so. In this video, Li Minggang, China's ambassador to Vanuatu, explains why Pacific leaders are looking to China's governance model. What is most appealing to China’s friends is "the two remarkable feats": growing the economy fast for over four decades and keeping society stable. It's a model, Li says, that more and more countries want to learn from.
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What you don't understand about the UN What is the U.N.? According to Prof. Jia Lieying, head of China's first university-based U.N. research institute, the U.N. has three facets. There's the democratic General Assembly where all nations vote equally. There's the Security Council run by major countries. And then there's the 80,000+ international civil servants devoted to the organization's mission. That's why the U.N. can appear both powerful and helpless at the same time, Jia says.
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Diplomacy Talk | Renowned artist backs UN day for civilizational dialogue Eminent Chinese artist Feng Shaoxie has welcomed the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, praising it as a demonstration of China's "deep respect" for cultural diversity. Speaking to "Diplomacy Talk," Feng said the U.N. observance, which takes place on June 10 following a Chinese proposal to the General Assembly, aims to build trust between different civilizations. The initiative seeks to strengthen friendships internationally and promote peaceful development, according to Feng, who described it as reflecting China's commitment to "win-win cooperation" globally. Feng serves as the vice chairman of the Guangdong Artists Association and is known for his oil paintings, notably his "Maritime Silk Road" series, which has been exhibited at the U.N. headquarters in New York. In the interview, Feng also discusses his creative process, art's power to critique hegemony and promote peace, and his opinion on how AI technology might impact artistic expression.
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