Pakistan’s Salt Exports to China Surge by 40% in Early 2025, Bolstered by CPEC Collaboration
Pakistan’s salt exports to China surged by 40% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC). Between January and March 2025, Pakistan shipped over 13.64 million kilograms of salt to China, generating $1.83 million in revenue—a notable rise from $1.30 million recorded during the same […]
China-Pakistan Partnership Milestone: Symposium Marks Decade of Strategic Collaboration
The Chinese Embassy will host a symposium titled *”Jointly Building the China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future”* in Islamabad on Monday, commemorating the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s landmark visit to Pakistan in April 2015. Reflecting on the occasion, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong highlighted the enduring significance of the visit, which established the world’s […]
Pakistani Agricultural Trainees Begin Advanced Training in China as Part of Bilateral Capacity-Building Initiative
The inaugural group of 300 young agricultural professionals selected for Pakistan’s government-sponsored training program in China arrived in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, this week. These participants will undertake a three-month intensive course at Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) and Yangling Vocational and Technical College, renowned institutions specializing in agricultural innovation, climate-resilient farming, and advanced agro-technology. […]
Gwadar Enhances Healthcare with New Dermatology Wing at China-Backed Hospital, Additional Specialties Planned
The Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has inaugurated a specialized dermatology department at the Pak-China Friendship Hospital, a facility established with Chinese support. GDA Director General Saif Ullah Khaitaran formally unveiled the department during a ceremony attended by local officials, medical professionals, and residents. The new unit features skin specialists skilled in genetics, immunology, melanoma, pediatric […]
Chinese Analysts Criticize Indian Commerce Minister’s Remarks on US Tariffs and WTO Critique
Chinese scholars have strongly criticized recent statements by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who described U.S.-imposed reciprocal tariffs as an “opportunity of a lifetime” while attributing global economic instability to China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2000. Analysts argue that India’s concessions to Washington may invite further demands to address the U.S.-India […]
Strategic Trade Hub Launches in Suzhou to Strengthen Belt and Road Economic Ties
The Belt and Road Economic and Trade Center (BRETC), a flagship project developed by IBI International Group, officially commenced operations in Changshu, Suzhou, signaling a pivotal advancement in fostering economic and trade partnerships across Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) nations. Designed as a multifunctional hub, the center will streamline cross-border trade, investment, and cultural cooperation […]
China and Pakistan Forge New Alliance in Digital Education with Launch of Silk Road E-Commerce Academy
A landmark agreement to establish the Digital Trade Silk Road Academy was signed in Lahore on Tuesday, marking a significant expansion of technical and vocational education collaboration between China and Pakistan. The partnership unites five institutions: Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics (Hangzhou), Zhung Lan Trading Company (Lahore), Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), […]
Pakistani Bridal Collections and Artisan Crafts Draw Global Spotlight at China Expo
At the ongoing 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), held from April 13–18, Pakistani bridal jewelry and meticulously carved handicrafts are emerging as standout attractions among 4,100 brands representing 70 countries and regions. Returning for its third consecutive year, Pakistani jewelry brand WINZA is showcasing its acclaimed bridal collections, emphasizing the intersection of heritage […]
Pakistan Emerges as Third-Largest Source of International Students in China Amid Shifting Global Education Trends
China has solidified its position as a leading destination for international education, hosting 492,185 students from 196 countries in the past academic year—a 0.62% increase from the previous year. Among these, Pakistan ranks third globally, with 28,023 students pursuing higher education in Chinese institutions. Official data reveals that approximately 7,034 Pakistani students are currently funded […]
Pakistan Proposes Expanded Clean Energy Partnership with China at ESIE Conference
During a keynote speech at the 13th Energy Storage International Conference & Expo (ESIE) in Beijing, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, urged enhanced collaboration in clean energy initiatives between China and Pakistan, emphasizing energy storage systems, smart grid modernization, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The conference, organized by the China Energy […]