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CPEC phase-II gains momentum, economic progress, FinMin Muhammad Aurangzeb

CPEC phase-II gains momentum, economic progress, FinMin Muhammad Aurangzeb

Islamabad/Beijing: Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a recent interview with Chinese media, stated that the country has made significant progress on the economic front and that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is advancing steadily. He highlighted that the inflation rate in Pakistan has dropped to single digits (below 10%), which … Read more

China hawk Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman Prime Minister

China hawk Takaichi becomes Jpan's first woman Prime Minister

TOKYO: Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan’s first female Prime Minister on Tuesday, after clinching an unexpected majority in the first round of parliamentary voting. Known for her conservative views and hardline stance on China, Takaichi will lead a minority government amid political turbulence and mounting domestic challenges. Takaichi, 64, replaces Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s fifth … Read more

Pakistan successfully launches first Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China

Pakistan successfully launches first Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China

KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in China. The event was broadcast live from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) headquarters in Karachi. According to the SUPARCO, the HS-1 satellite marks a major technological milestone under Pakistan’s National Space Policy and Vision … Read more

Pakistan to launch first Hyperspectral Satellite from China on Oct 19

ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in China on October 19, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s space exploration journey. The HS-1 mission represents a significant advancement in Pakistan’s space capabilities, ushering in … Read more

China slams Trump’s 100% tariff threat, defends rare earth export curbs

China slams Trump’s 100% tariff threat, defends rare earth export curbs

Beijing: China has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement, calling it hypocritical and a provocation that undermines ongoing efforts at trade dialogue. The statement comes in response to Trump’s move on Friday to impose a sweeping 100% tariff on all Chinese exports to the United States, set to take effect on November … Read more

China tightens rare earth export controls ahead of expected Trump-Xi meeting

China tightens rare earth export controls ahead of expected Trump-Xi meeting

Washington and China has significantly expanded its export controls on rare earth materials and other high-tech components, just ahead of an anticipated meeting between  President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday that starting November 8, any product containing certain Chinese-sourced rare earth elements — even in trace … Read more

India, China to resume direct flights after five-year hiatus as thawing ties

India, China to resume direct flights after five-year hiatus as thawing ties

Beijing: India and China are set to resume direct commercial flights later this month, marking a significant step toward normalizing relations that have remained strained since a deadly border clash in 2020. The Indian Embassy in China announced on Thursday via social media platform WeChat that flights between designated cities would restart by late October, … Read more

Pop mart aims to turn Labubu craze into Disney-style entertainment empire

Pop mart aims to turn Labubu craze into Disney-style entertainment empire

Beijing: Chinese toy giant Pop Mart is charting an ambitious course to transform its viral Labubu character into a global entertainment franchise, mirroring the success of Disney’s long-term intellectual property strategy. In a recent interview with Reuters, Pop Mart Executive Director Si De revealed that the company plans to expand well beyond toy sales. The … Read more

China’s growth is a beacon for entire East, President Asif Ali Zardari

China’s growth is a beacon for entire East, President Asif Ali Zardari

China’s bright prospects and the importance of regional collaboration with the entire East,  respect for each other’s sovereignty is essential, and Pakistan stands firmly with China under all circumstances, President Asif Ali Zardari In an interview with Chinese Media President Asif Ali Zardari expressed immense gratitude for the warmth and love he received from the … Read more

President extends warm greetings to China on its 76th National Day

President

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of their 76th National Day, commemorating the founding of the nation in 1949. In his official message issued from the Presidency, President Zardari noted that the people of … Read more

Fourth Quadrilateral Foreign Ministers meeting: China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia push for Afghan peace

Fourth Quadrilateral Foreign Ministers meeting: China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia push for Afghan peace

NEW YORK, Sept 25: The foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia held their fourth Quadrilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session to discuss Afghanistan’s situation. The ministers issued a joint statement highlighting their shared concerns and commitments. The four countries reaffirmed their desire to see Afghanistan as a … Read more

China urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza

China

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed China’s commitment to securing a ceasefire and ending the conflict in Gaza. Wang noted that the two-year-long war in Gaza has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, adding that Israeli actions in violation of international law are undermining the two-state solution and destabilizing the Middle East. He stressed … Read more

China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports

China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports

China has accused New Zealand of harassing its citizens by subjecting them to unjustified seizures of electronic devices and interrogations at the country’s borders. China’s embassy in Wellington said on Tuesday it had lodged a “serious representation” with the government over “unwarranted conduct and harassment” by security and intelligence personnel. A Chinese citizen transiting at … Read more

President calls for further expanding of Pak-China cooperation 

President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation between Pakistan and China in political, economic and cultural fields, underlining Pakistan’s commitment to deepening people-to-people contacts and public diplomacy. The president held a meeting with Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and … Read more

US pushes G7 and EU to punish China, India over Russian oil

US pushes G7 and EU to punish China, India over Russian oil

Washington: G7 finance ministers, led by Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, held a call Friday to consider tougher economic measures against Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs targeting nations that support or enable its war in Ukraine. According to a Canadian statement, the group discussed accelerating plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s … Read more

Asif Ali Zardari arrives in China on official visit, Gets warm Welcome in Chengdu

Asif Ali Zardari arrives in China on official visit, Gets warm Welcome in Chengdu

Chengdu: President Asif Ali Zardari reached China on Friday for an official visit and received a warm welcome on his arrival in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. At Chengdu Airport, Asif Ali Zardari was welcomed by China’s Vice Foreign Minister and the Vice Governor of Sichuan. Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s ambassador to China, and Jiang … Read more

President Zardari departs for China on official visit

COAS

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has left for China on an official visit at the invitation of the Chinese government, the Spokesperson of the Presidency confirmed. According to the spokesperson, President Zardari will visit various regions of China from September 12 to 21. During the visit, he will hold meetings with provincial leadership … Read more

Geopolitical Trade of Giants

Geopolitical Trade of Giants

Trade among India, China and Russia surged to $452bn in 2023, reflecting not just commercial flows but also a deeper geopolitical realignment. As Western sanctions push Moscow eastward, and U.S. tariffs intensify friction with Beijing and New Delhi, the three powers are increasingly bound together by energy, manufacturing, and strategic necessity. According to the Observatory … Read more

Triangle tensions: Pakistan-China-India

Triangle tensions: Pakistan-China-India

Following the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in China, a new debate has emerged on the international stage: Could the growing closeness between India and China be a cause for concern for Pakistan? Changing Dynamics Between India and China: India and China—two nations that, until recently, were considered rivals due to border disputes, … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits Tianjin University

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits Tianjin University

Beijing: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Tianjin University during his official visit to China. At the university, he delivered an address to the faculty and students and also met with Pakistani students currently studying there.

The Prime Minister was given a detailed briefing about the university. He began his speech with a recitation from the Holy Quran and expressed that being present at Tianjin University was a matter of great pride for him.

Recalling his previous visit in 2017, he said that Tianjin University is one of the finest institutions of knowledge and wisdom. He praised the university for producing outstanding scientists and thinkers who have played a significant role in China’s development.

He shared that over 200 Pakistani students are currently enrolled at Tianjin University and expressed hope that they would benefit from the modern education being imparted there. He emphasized that these students are ambassadors of Pakistan and urged them to contribute to the country’s progress after completing their education.

Highlighting the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China, the Prime Minister said that the bond is based on mutual trust, respect, and sincere affection. He added that this friendship has withstood every test of time.

He remarked that Pakistan and China have always supported each other in difficult times, and their ties are as ancient as the historic Silk Road. Culturally and historically, the two nations are closely connected, he added.

The Prime Minister also noted that Pakistan was the first Muslim country to recognize the People’s Republic of China. He mentioned that the first international flight to Beijing departed from Karachi 60 years ago.

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Modi, Putin, and other world leaders gather in China for largest-ever SCO Summit

Modi, Putin, and other world leaders gather in China for largest-ever SCO Summit

China: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among twenty world leaders arriving in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking the largest gathering in the bloc’s history. This year’s summit carries symbolic weight but also arrives at a moment of heightened geopolitical … Read more

PM Shehbaz departs for five-day official visit to China

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Tianjin, China, on a five-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation. During the visit, the Prime Minister will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, where he is scheduled to hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Discussions will cover various … Read more

NDMA chief proposes temporary ban on tourism during monsoon season

NDMA chief

ISLAMABAD:  Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider, has proposed a temporary ban on tourism during the monsoon season to prevent loss of life in disaster-prone areas. Briefing the Public Accounts Committee, the NDMA chief noted that even 200 millimeters of rainfall can turn into a disaster in Pakistan. He … Read more

Dam dilemma exposes India’s double standards

Dam

India is voicing alarm over China’s construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet, warning it could slash dry-season flows of the Brahmaputra by up to 85%. But critics note that New Delhi itself has been accused of weaponizing rivers, most recently by Pakistan after India suspended its participation in the 1960 Indus Waters … Read more

Pakistan Navy launches third Hangor class submarine in China

Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD: The launching ceremony of submarine PNS/M MANGRO (Desig) was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Project-2, Vice Admiral Abdul Samad graced the occasion as Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, Chief Guest stressed the significance of maritime security amid region’s current geo-strategic dynamics. … Read more

US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days

US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days

WASHINGTON/BEIJING: The United States and China on Monday extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other’s goods as U.S. retailers get ready to ramp up inventories ahead of the critical end-of-year holiday season. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had signed an … Read more

Adult pacifiers gaining popularity in China

Adult pacifiers

China: Adult pacifiers are gaining popularity among elderly individuals in China as a novel method for emotional relief. Recently, adult pacifiers have been introduced as a tool to help reduce stress and anxiety in older individuals, and the trend is rapidly gaining popularity. According to international media reports, this unusual trend is emerging as a … Read more