Need for a baseline study on electronic-waste management in Pakistan emphasised
ISLAMABAD; A high-level consultative meeting was convened at the Ministry Climate Change & Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) to discuss terms of reference of the first working group to review the current status of electronic waste management in Pakistan, identify policy and regulatory gaps and initiate a roadmap for the formulation of a national e-waste management framework […]
China stands firm in defending own rights, int’l fairness amid U.S. tariff pressure, says Premier Li
RIO DE JANEIRO (Xinhua); Faced with U.S. tariff pressure, China stands firm in defending its own rights and interests and upholding international fairness and justice, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday. Li made the remarks when meeting with Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS […]
China’s Hebei province a growing tourist hotspot for Malaysians, official says
KUALA LUMPUR (Xinhua); North China’s Hebei Province is fast becoming a tourist hotspot for Malaysians seeking to experience the country, an official from Malaysia’s tourism promotion agency said here on Monday. The rich history and cultural heritage of the province, along with its many unique attractions, make it an attractive option for Malaysians seeking to […]
Chinese yuan strengthens to 7.1506 against USD Monday
BEIJING (Xinhua); The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 29 pips to 7.1506 against the U.S. dollar Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each […]
China Flags Off First ‘Zheng He’ Multimodal Train from Kunming to Laos, Thailand
Islamabad (Monitoring Desk) The first train of the “Zheng He” Sea-Road-Rail International Multimodal Transport Service departed on Friday from Tengjun International Land Port in Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province. This marks a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity and trade under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The train will travel along the […]
China’s foreign exchange reserves increase in June
BEIJING (Xinhua); China’s foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.3174 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of June 2025, up by 32.2 billion U.S. dollars, or 0.98 percent, compared to the end of May, official data showed Monday. In June, the U.S. dollar index declined while global financial asset prices generally increased due to factors such as […]
Beijing hosts delegation of schoolgirls from Balochistan, Pakistan
BEIJING (Xinhua); Between July 2 and 6, eight female school students from Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province paid a visit to Beijing, visiting the Forbidden City, exploring the Bird’s Nest and engaging with women-led agricultural enterprises. In recent years, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan has been running a project providing health kits to remote areas across […]
Chengdu set for 2025 World Games
CHENGDU, July 7 (Xinhua) — With one month to go until the opening of the 12th World Games, Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is entering the final stages of preparation for the premier global event for non-Olympic sports. Venue readiness, volunteer training and public engagement are all progressing steadily. At the Chengdu Hi-Tech […]
Chinese premier calls on BRICS to be vanguard in advancing global governance reform
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that BRICS countries should strive to become the vanguard in advancing the reform of global governance. Li made the remarks when addressing the plenary session of “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance” of the 17th BRICS Summit, calling on the […]