Global Times

Name: Global Times
Rating: 3.7 (24 reviews)
Author: Global Times

by Global Times

iPhone

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download

Categories and search queries

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News

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News & magazines

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

Screens

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4 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

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Free

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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3.7 24 ratings · App Store

5/5Excellent fact based and nuanced perspective
Biased readers will be disappointed by this balanced reporting that thoroughly accounts for the interests of the large majority of the human population in its contextual analysis. Propaganda can be only as revealing as its cultivators are honest. A communist press requires honesty or its scientific social foundation will be compromised. Global Times excels in be an example of honest news reporting.

steelhammr · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Getting better and better
Sick and tired of listening BBC 24 hours anti China propaganda. Raped and pillaged HK over a century and now preaching democracy provoking chaos they should be outright banned to operate overseas

halhusre · 7 Aug 2026
2/5Poor content & Privacy Concerns
This “news” organization is part of the Chinese Communist Party. So if you want news, this is not the place to go. If you are interested in seeing what the Chinese Communist Party is trying to sell as news then this is a good source. There are basically 3 types of articles and they are used for every situation. 1) China did something totally awesome or better than anyone else. 2) Chinese experts say “Country _____ only hurts itself more than China by implementing the policy of ______ “ 3) China is powerful and country _____ is the one who will suffer for doing _____ Some of the articles are very entertaining in the way that it is translated or done in English. Constant bizarre syntax and word choice. Good for a laugh.

Jumanji 2 · 7 Aug 2026
1/5Must be a satire app!!!
This is probably the worst excuse for a factual news app in existence!!! This brings deceit and fabrication to new levels of low!!! If satan published a news app it would be exactly the same!! How can anyone who has used this app think it is based on a truthful reality, really boggles the mind, if this was print it would only be good for lining my bird cage, even my birds are smart enough to realize this propaganda piece is simply garbage!!!

1 tempest · 7 Aug 2026
1/5Read privacy policy
I installed the app and it asks me to accept the privacy policy which is a deeply intrusive. Since the app is from the China government, why would I share my log in ids of Twitter and Facebook, my devices information, and device use information with the autocratic Chinese government. Back off, I am deleting the app

RajK MN · 7 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Contact Info Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — User Content — Photos or Videos Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Product Personalization — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — User Content Developer declared

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Accessibility

No accessibility labels collected yet.

Versions

App Store

1.0.1
1.0.2
-New video play function to the article page -Optimized performance and fixed bugs -Optimized local cache time -Improved page jump function in Related News
1.0.3
bug fix
1.0.4
Updated privacy policy and terms of service notification for first time users, revised Terms of Service
1.0.5
Bugs fixed
1.1.0
App Special coverage
1.1.1
Bugs fixed
2.0.0
- New homepage layout - Added special coverage channel - Added hot topic section - Added feature video section - Added visual news section - New fonts
2.0.1
Added special coverage
2.1.0
-Added Global Minds section at homepage -Added In-Depth channel -Added China Graphic, Biz Graphic, GT Cartoon sections -Added Most Viewed sections
2.10.0
Optimized search functions Changed icon
2.11.0
Added a channel Optimized home page design
2.11.1
We've improved some functions to enhance the app.
2.12.0 · 26 Dec 2025
Added voice broadcast for Editorial Channel
2.3.1
Bugs fixed
2.4.0
-Added E-paper subscription -Added Timeline special coverage -Added Cartoon channel -Performance improvements
2.4.4
-Add Account Deletion Agreement -Improve stability and fix bugs
2.5.0
-We've added article hyperlink function on the app. -We've fixed some bugs to enhance the app.
2.5.5
Introduce new functions
2.6.0
-Updated functions of Comments Section -Bugs fixed
2.7.0
Added podcast Bugs fixed
2.8.0
Added Square and Vertical Videos
2.8.1
Bugs fixed
2.9.0
Added "Report" function Performance improvements

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Alternatives

Xinhua News — Same category + similar ratings
CGTN — Same category + similar ratings
Caixin Global — Same category + similar ratings
China News: China&World Today — Same category + similar ratings
South China Morning Post: News — Same category + similar ratings

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Data quality & evidence

Page completeness: Live store listing
Last verified: 7 Aug 2026
Sources: App Store

Independent summary has not been published yet.

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