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Pakistan, China sign 23 MoU to deepen bilateral cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Friday signed 23 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen bilateral cooperation in multiple areas including transport infrastructure, industry, energy, agriculture, media, health, water, socioeconomic development, and other areas of mutual interest.

The MoUs were signed after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang held delegation-level talks in Beijing wherein they reaffirmed that the Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership was characterized by mutual trust, shared principles, and strategic governance, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told the media at her weekly press briefing.

Both sides also expressed unwavering support for each other’s core issues and reiterated their commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the timely completion of ongoing projects.

Both sides also resolved to protect the CPEC from detractors and adversaries with Prime Minister Shehbaz PM reaffirming commitment to ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel and projects in Pakistan.

The two countries agreed to maintain high-level exchanges, including strengthening of institutional linkages in all tiers and spheres, besides continuing to holding consultations on matters of bilateral and global significance, particularly during Pakistan’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the term 2025-2026.

The spokesperson said that since his arrival in China, the prime minister has met with Chinese investors and businesspersons to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan. In the meeting and events including a Business Forum in Shenzhen, he encouraged the Chinese companies to invest and develop joint ventures.

Several MoUs have also been signed with Chinese companies in economy, green energy, textiles, and manufacturing.

Before he departed for a five-day visit to China, the prime minister had told the Chinese media in an interview that he would engage with Chinese business leaders to secure investments and yield dividends mutually beneficial for companies on both sides.

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Sharif lauds China’s economic miracle, eyes stronger ties

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Sharif lauds China’s economic miracle, eyes stronger ties

Shehbaz Sharif praised China’s development. He emphasized forgetting the past to focus on future progress. Sharif reassured the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan. SHENZHEN: At the Pakistan-China Business Conference, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extolled China’s remarkable development as a model for emulation, underscoring the conference’s role in fostering stronger business ties between the two … Read more

CPEC phase-II to grow business links between Pak-China: Ahsan Iqbal

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Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for rising terrorism

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said that the economic and cultural connections between the people of China and Pakistan are strong and focused.

In a video message ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, he said that a delegation comprising of one hundred and twenty six Pakistani businessmen is also visiting China.

“China has an important role in Pakistan’s development. It has always helped Pakistan in difficult times,” he added.

He said there is a big opportunity for us to export the country’s products to neighboring China, adding, Pakistani business delegation will sign investment and export agreements with their Chinese counterparts during the visit.

The Minister for Planning also recalled that the first phase of CPEC focused on infrastructure development, adding, this also provided two hundred thousand job opportunities to the youth.

Ahsan Iqbal said the government is focusing all its efforts on ensuring high growth rate on sustainable basis.

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PM attaches high hopes with five-day China visit

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PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the hope that his five-day visit to China starting Tuesday would take the bilateral relationship to a new height as it would mark discussions on the CPEC second phase, business-to-business cooperation and government-to-government projects.

The prime minister, in a televised statement before departing for his first official visit to China after assuming office, said that with the support from the ministers, government officers and experts, they would hold talks with the Chinese leadership on multiple subjects with tireless efforts and sincerity of purpose.

He said both sides would discuss cooperation in multiple sectors like agriculture, information technology, infrastructure, youth skill training, vocational training, industrialisation, Special Economic Zones, expansion and commercialisation of Gwadar Port, mining, and minerals, and sign accords.

The discussion on the expansion of the Silk Route through road and sea linkages is also on the agenda.

He said that undoubtedly, China-Pakistan ties were time-tested as both countries trusted each other and held consultations on all matters of mutual interest.

He also appreciated the Chinese unconditional support of Pakistan through all testing times like disasters, wars, quakes and others. Prime Minister Shehbaz recalled that during the previous tenure of Nawaz Sharif, bilateral relations entered a new phase as a $45 billion investment was arranged under the CPEC which brought in prosperity and rid the country of load-shedding that had led to the closure of industries and adversely impacted the agriculture sector.

The prime minister spoke high of the dynamic and visionary leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping which developed China into the second biggest economic and military power besides leading the efforts to end wars and pave the way for peace.

“This is the vision and leadership which I am inspired by and which took China-Pakistan ties to the height of the Himalayas, made it deeper than the oceans, sweeter than the honey, and stronger than steel.

The prime minister also thanked China for continuously raising the voice for Kashmir freedom and supporting Kashmiris without any confusion.

Similarly, Pakistan also supported Chinese sovereignty and territorial integrity like the principle of one-country two systems, Hong Kong, Taiwan which Pakistan calls an integral part of China, the South China Sea, Global Development Initiative (GDI), and the Global Security Initiative (GSI).

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PM Shehbaz’s China visit to become milestone in bilateral relations: Ambassador  

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China vows support for Pakistan against terrorism, to strengthen ties

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said that under the guidance of two leadership and strong support from the people of both countries, the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China would achieve complete success and become a milestone in the development of China-Pakistan relations.

The ambassador in an interview, a day before the prime minister’s five-day visit from June 4-8, 2024 to China, said that all preparatory works had entered the final stage, and discussions on Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were in full progress.

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Shehbaz will pay an official visit to China. This is his first visit to China after assuming the office this year.

Highlighting the components of the visit, he said the prime minister would meet and have talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji. The leaders will have an in-depth exchange of views on China-Pakistan relations and issues of mutual interest, and jointly draw up a blueprint for the growth of bilateral relations. In addition to Beijing, the prime minister will visit Guangdong and Shaanxi.

“China stands ready to work with Pakistan through this visit to make greater progress in our all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and take new steps in building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era,” the envoy remarked. Calling China and Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partners and ironclad friends, he said “Our friendship has stood the test of time and remained rock-solid and—to use a Chinese expression—“steady as Mount Tai.”

He said in recent years, both countries had close high-level exchanges, conducted fruitful and high-quality cooperation on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and maintained sound communication and coordination in international and regional affairs.

Under the second phase of CPEC, he said both countries would implement the important consensus reached by their leaders including the strengthening synergy of development strategies and policy coordination and accelerate progress on mega projects including upgradation of ML-1, the Gwadar Port and realignment of Karakoram Highway Phase II.

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China claims that spacecraft successfully lands on moon’s far side

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China claims that spacecraft successfully lands on moon's far side

An autonomous visual obstacle avoidance system detected obstacles during the descent. The lander is expected to spend up to three days gathering materials from the surface. The mission aims to collect about 2kg of material using a drill and mechanical arm. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that its uncrewed craft, the Chang’e 6, … Read more

Global defense leaders meet in Singapore amid rising China-US tensions

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Global defense leaders meet in Singapore amid rising China-US tensions

Marcos will open the conference with a keynote address on Friday. China conducted massive military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of the island. The US, without formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, is obligated by its laws to provide the island with the means to defend itself. Government leaders, defense officials, and diplomats from around … Read more

PM calls for comprehensive plant to attract Chinese investors  

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PM calls

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review the preparations for his upcoming visit to China, wherein he directed the formulation of comprehensive plans to hold result-oriented business-to-business meetings between the two countries.

He instructed the relevant authorities to devise strategies for attracting Chinese industries to set up their units in Pakistan, assuring his government’s all-out facilitation to the industrialists and investors.

During the briefing to the prime minister on the preparations for his China visit, it was told that a delegation of industrialists, investors, and businessmen would accompany him to China’s Shenzhen city.

The delegation would hold meetings with the Chinese business community to promote business-to-business linkages between the two countries.

The prime minister directed Pakistan’s Ambassador to China to extend all-out facilitation to the Pakistani business delegation during its visit there.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers and Pakistan’s Ambassador in Beijing joined the meeting via video link.

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Students to require PMDC’s NOC for going abroad

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Medical students

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has decided to make the No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement mandatory for those wishing to pursue medical education abroad.

For 2024 session students have to get NOC from PMDC. Officials say that every year, 3,000 students from Pakistan go abroad for medical education, of which 30 percent are women.

“There is no consumption of such students in Pakistan, most Pakistani students go to China for medical education, Central Asian states and Afghanistan are the second and third favorite countries for students”.

According to officials, more steps are being taken to protect Pakistani students from substandard international universities.

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Thousands of resident’s protests outside Taiwan’s parliament

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Thousands of resident’s protests outside Taiwan’s parliament

Taiwan’s parliament passed a reform package to increase government oversight. Opposition pushed for the reforms, which were opposed by the ruling party. The DPP, led by Lai Ching-te, lost its majority in parliament. On Tuesday, thousands of people protested outside Taiwan’s parliament after it passed a reform package to increase oversight of the government. The … Read more

China to continue to work with Pakistan to strengthen security cooperation: Mao Ning

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Mao Ning

BEIJING: China will continue to work with Pakistan to strengthen security cooperation and ensure safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and installations in the country, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning said on Monday.

Pakistani authorities held a press conference on Sunday and released the investigation results of the terrorist attack on the vehicle and Chinese personnel of the Dasu hydropower project.

In response to a question in this regard during a regular press conference, she said, “We attach great importance to the important press conference made by Pakistan”.

Mao Ning said that China will support Pakistan in getting to the bottom of what happened and hunting down and punishing the perpetrators.

Terming terrorism a common enemy of humanity and a tumor for regional development and stability, she said that China calls on countries in the region to strengthen counter terrorism cooperation, root out terrorist organizations, remove their breeding ground and protect common security and development interests of all countries.

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Taiwan’s president opens to collaboration with China on ‘Peace’

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Taiwan's president opens to collaboration with China on 'Peace'

He called on China to jointly shoulder the responsibility of regional stability with Taiwan. Lai extended overtures to Beijing to resume communications, which Beijing had severed since 2016. Beijing has increased military and political pressures on Taiwan. On Sunday, Taiwan’s president reiterated his openness to collaborating with China on building “mutual understanding and reconciliation,” despite … Read more

China conducts military drills around Taiwan as ‘Strong Punishment’

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China conducts military drills around Taiwan as 'Strong Punishment’

Taiwan’s defense ministry denounced the drills as “irrational provocations”. The exercises simulated a full-scale attack, targeting Taipei-controlled islands Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin. The drills also included a component to the east of Taiwan, which has long served as its military redoubt. China has commenced two days of military exercises around Taiwan, with its military … Read more

China will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with Iran

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China will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with Iran

Emphasizes safeguarding common interests and promoting regional and world peace. Speaking during SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mahdi Safari. China stands by Iranian friends in difficult times, referring to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Chinese state media reported on Tuesday that Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China … Read more

Pakistan firmly upholds one-China principle: President

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China

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated that Pakistan firmly adhered to the one-China principle as the country always chooses to stand on the right side of history.

“Pakistani people loved China as “there is no conditionality between us,” the president remarked in an interview with the Chinese media published on Wednesday, marking the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan.

This was the first such interaction of President Asif Ali Zardari with any foreign media after being re-elected for the second time in March. Recalling the rapport between the previous leaders of the two countries, President Zardari said, “My late father-in-law, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto told the nation to look east, to look towards China.”

President Zardari, who had visited China nine times during his first term as Pakistani president, reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance of upholding the one-China principle, rejecting any form of “Taiwan independence.” “Taiwan is part of China. There’s no other way,” the president said, adding that Pakistan will always stand by China and safeguard China’s core interests.

Commenting on the development of Gwadar Port, a starting point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), President Asif Ali Zardari said a lot of work had been done at the Gwadar Port since the launch of the CPEC 11 years ago, noting that the Port would always welcome investors from all over the world.

President Zardari said Pakistan is encouraging more schools to adopt the Chinese language into their compulsory curriculum.

Emphasizing the importance of strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, he called for more policies to facilitate the movement of people between the two countries.

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China counters US and EU amid deepening trade rows

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China counters US and EU amid deepening trade rows

The probe targets the import of polyoxymethylene copolymer used in electronics and cars. The move comes as China’s trade disputes with the US and EU have intensified. Europe has initiated probes into Chinese imports, including tinplate steel and solar panel makers. The Ministry of Commerce has announced that China has launched an anti-dumping probe into … Read more

China invests billions into struggling property market

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China invests billions into struggling property market

Chinese authorities have taken significant steps to address the crisis in the country’s property sector. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced a $ 300 billion yuan facility to support affordable housing. Local state-owned enterprises will use the funds to purchase unsold homes. Chinese authorities have unveiled their most significant steps yet to address … Read more

Pakistan, China agreed to sustain growing momentum of bilateral ties

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Terrorist acts will not impact Pakistan-China friendship

BEIJING:.Pakistan and China agreed to sustain the growing momentum of bilateral relations in all areas of cooperation and to further deepen the iron-clad friendship.

The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang here, senior officials from both sides were present in the meeting.

Deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is on a four-day visit to China, expressed condolences and outrage on the Shangla attack on March 26, 2024, assured zero tolerance for perpetrators and lauded the services of the fallen Chinese workers.

The two leaders held an in-depth discussion on the various aspects of bilateral relations including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (Phase-II), trade, economic cooperation and investment. Connectivity through Khunjerab border crossing and a simplified visa regime were also discussed.

Ishaq Dar noted the progress made by CPEC in energy and infrastructure and expressed confidence in the positive dividends under Phase-II in the fields of industry, agriculture and mineral development.

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Pakistan, China reiterate resolve to accelerate work on CPEC projects  

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CPEC

BEIJING: Pakistan and China expressed joint determination to accelerate progress on all projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including ML-I upgradation, Gwadar Port and realignment of Karakorum Highway.

The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao here.

The deputy prime minister is on a four-day visit to China mainly to co-chair the Fifth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

In the meeting, the two leaders also reaffirmed the importance of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China and to further reinforce mutually beneficial collaboration.

They discussed the longstanding cooperation and exchanges between the political parties of Pakistan and the Communist Party of China. Senator Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support to China on its core issues while Minister Liu expressed China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and high-quality socioeconomic development.

The deputy prime minister and foreign minister expressed condolences and shock over Chinese casualties in the heinous Shangla attack, and reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and to bring perpetrators of the Shangla attack to justice.

He underlined the measures taken by Pakistan to ensure enhanced security of Chinese projects, personnel and institutions in Pakistan.

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US Imposes trade restrictions on Chinese companies over spy balloon incident

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US Imposes trade restrictions on Chinese companies over spy balloon incident

China Electronics Technology Group is identified as a leading supplier of military equipment. Chinese embassy denounces move as “blatant economic coercion and bullying in the field of technology.” Biden administration continues to penalize Beijing for the spy balloon incident. On Thursday, the Biden administration included 37 Chinese entities on a trade restriction list, alleging support … Read more

China hands over lunar mission cube satellite data to Pakistan

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China

BEIJING: China on Friday delivered the data to Pakistan captured by its iCube-Qamar satellite which was onboard the Chang’e-6 spacecraft, deepening lunar exploration cooperation between the two countries.

Zhang Kejian, head of the China National Space Administration handed the data carrier over to Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi at a ceremony held in Beijing. Both unveiled the first image taken by the satellite.

The ceremony was presided over by Chief Engineer of the China National Space Administration Li Guoping. Representatives from the Department of International Cooperation of the China National Space Administration, the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center, the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission of Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization attended the meeting.

At the ceremony, the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center of China National Space Administration made a report on the mission of Chang’e-6 as the overall project. The Pakistan Institute of Space Technology made a report on the development of the payload and international cooperation, and Shanghai Jiaotong University reported on the cooperative development of the payload as the Chinese responsible unit.

The cube satellite, known as iCube-Q, was jointly developed by Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology and China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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‘Historic moment’: Pakistan’s first-ever satellite iCube Qamar to launch today

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‘Historic moment’: Pakistan's first-ever satellite iCube Qamar to launch today

iCube Qamar, a cube satellite, is all set to make its first journey into the lunar as a part of China’s Chang’e-6 mission today. The satellite will embark on its first mission at 13:50 PM PST, May 3, 2024 (today) with the initial phase of the mission lasting for about 53 days. The launch of … Read more

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