Antony Blinken has called on the US to become more involved in the global semiconductor industry. The Chips and Science Act aims to encourage the manufacture of microchips domestically. Mexico has also invited the US to join its multibillion-dollar initiative to increase semiconductor production. According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the United States … Read more
$52 billion would be used to boost the manufacturing of microchips under the Chips and Science Act. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Mexico for high-level economic talks. Officials ignored trade disputes over the energy policy of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. While US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Mexico … Read more
ISLAMABAD: China has dispatched 200 tonnes of onions through the Khunjerab Pass to assist people in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. “200 tons of onions provided by China to aid Pakistan’s flood-affected areas have been transported to Pakistan through the Khunjerab Pass,” said the Chinese Embassy in a statement on Twitter. “Hope this batch of supplies … Read more
Indian and Chinese troops have started pulling out of the Gogra-Hotsprings border region. The disengagement is intended to maintain calm along the Line of Actual Control. Tensions between the two countries began after hand-to-hand combat in Ladakh in June 2020. Two years after border battles strained diplomatic relations, Indian and Chinese forces have started withdrawing … Read more
China’s strict adherence to a zero-Covid policy is making things significantly worse. Eight megacities have experienced complete or partial lockdowns during the past two weeks. 35% of China’s GDP is generated in cities that have lockdowns (GDP). China is experiencing serious economic issues. The housing market is crumbling, youth unemployment has reached a record level, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Tuesday said that Pakistan supports China’s efforts for social and economic development, harmony, peace and stability in the Xinjiang region, home to Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities. Responding to media queries regarding the release of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report on human rights in … Read more
At least 65 people have died from Monday’s earthquake in Chengdu, China. Residents say they were prevented from leaving their apartments because of a Covid lockdown. At least 65 people have died as a result of a Monday’s 6.6-magnitude earthquake. Anger and outrage have been expressed online in response to video showing some inhabitants of … Read more
Typhoon Hinmanor, this year’s strongest global storm, lashed Taiwan and Korea on Sunday. Cities in eastern China suspended ferry services and canceled classes and flights. More than 50,000 police officers deployed to divert traffic from danger areas. As Typhoon Hinmanor, the strongest typhoon on record, pounded Taiwan and Korea with strong gusts and heavy rain … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has so far received thirty flights from friendly countries carrying relief items for flood victims, the Foreign Office confirmed. According to the Foreign Office Spokesperson, United Arab Emirates has sent a total of 12 flights, Turkiye ten, China four, Qatar two and one each by France and Uzbekistan. The twelfth relief flight arrived … Read more
The equipment includes 60 anti-ship missiles, 100 air-to-air missiles. We are making this announcement in reaction to China’s recent military drills. Following this, China warned to take countermeasures. The US State Department has supported a potential $1.1 billion offer of military gear to Taiwan, including 60 enemy of boat rockets and 100 aerial rockets, with China taking steps to take countermeasures. … Read more
The US announces a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. Washington pledges to continue bolstering the island’s defences. China has threatened Washington with “counter-measures” in light of the rising tensions. In light of the rising tensions with Beijing, which has threatened Washington with “counter-measures,” the United States on Friday announced a $1.1 billion arms package … Read more
India has commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The 262-metre (860-foot) warship was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. It joins the Soviet-era INS Vikramaditya that was bought from Russia in 2004. In an effort to compete with China’s considerably larger and expanding fleet of warships and to strengthen its own … Read more
KARACHI: Two Chinese planes on Wednesday arrived at Karachi airport carrying flood relief items for flood victims, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said. According to a statement by CAA spokesperson, two planes filled with flood-relief items landed at Jinnah International Airport carrying relief items such as blankets, tents and edibles. China is expected to send … Read more
KARACHI: The Chinese government has decided to provide 100 million yuan (around $14.5 million) of emergency humanitarian assistance, including 25,000 tents and other disaster relief materials urgently needed by flood-hit Pakistan. In this regard, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Nong Rong arrived in Karachi to receive the first batch of 3,000 tents donated by Chinese … Read more
To completely eradicate every COVID epidemic, China has used some of the world’s hardest methods. Because of COVID restrictions, some young people have found themselves in dangerous circumstances. In the last 20 years, China has begun to place greater emphasis on mental health. Zhang Meng collapsed in December in Hong Kong. Repeated COVID lockdowns at … Read more
China declares that it is “ready to fight any provocation”. US Navy confirms that two cruisers entered international waters in Taiwan Strait. Comes just weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the region, angering China and Taiwan. As two US Navy warships cruise through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, China declares that … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolence to his Pakistani counterpart Dr Arif Alvi over the severe floods affecting the country. The Chinese president noted that severe floods have caused heavy casualties and serious property losses in Pakistan. President Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, expressed deep … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways will start receiving the first batch of 230 new passenger coaches from China in December this year. This was announced by Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Saad Rafique. The coaches are equipped with the latest facilities and can run at a speed of 160 kilometres per hour. In November 2020, Pakistan … Read more
