Xi says China provides vast platform of innovation for global business community
GYEONGJU (Xinhua); Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China can provide a vast platform of innovation for the global business community. Xi made the remarks in a written speech titled “Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for World Development and Prosperity,” which was delivered at the APEC CEO […]
Trump, Xi Strike Partial Trade Deal; Tariffs Cut, Rare Earth Exports Restored
BUSAN: US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 47 percent in exchange for China resuming US soybean imports, maintaining rare earth exports, and taking stronger action against the illegal fentanyl trade. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after his face-to-face meeting with Chinese […]
Two Pakistani Astronauts to Train with Chinese Crew; One to Join Space Mission as Payload Specialist
BEIJING; The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced that two Pakistani astronauts will soon begin joint training with their Chinese counterparts, and one of them will be selected to participate in a short-duration space mission as a payload specialist. According to CMSA spokesperson Zhang Jingbo, the selection process for Pakistani astronauts has officially begun […]
Xi to meet Trump on Oct. 30 in ROK
BEIJING (Xinhua); As agreed between China and the United States, President Xi Jinping will meet with President Donald Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), on Oct. 30 local time to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular […]
China, U.S. reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns
KUALA LUMPUR,(Xinhua); China, U.S. delegations reached basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns after two days of talks here. The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results, and the two countries gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said after meeting in […]
CPEC 2.0 to Focus on Business Partnerships and Investment Opportunities, Says PM
ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored Pakistan’s vital geographic importance, describing it as a bridge linking the warm waters of the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf to the towering Karakoram and Himalayan ranges through the historic Indus Valley. Speaking at an international forum, the premier said that Pakistan’s extensive coastline and key ports […]
China welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan, Afghanistan: foreign ministry
BEIJING (Xinhua); China welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire under the mediation of Qatar and Turkey. Furthermore, the two side will […]
Pakistan Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite from China, Marks Major Space Milestone
KARACHI; Pakistan has successfully launched its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), marking a significant advancement in the country’s space programme. The mission was broadcast live from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) complex in Karachi, where Pakistani scientists and engineers monitored the launch in real time. According […]
China Welcomes Pakistan–Afghanistan Ceasefire, Urges Restraint and Dialogue
BEIJING; China on Thursday welcomed the decision by Pakistan and Afghanistan to implement a temporary ceasefire after several days of intense cross-border clashes, urging both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue to ensure lasting peace. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing that Beijing supports both […]
China Says Pakistan Keeps It Informed on US Mining Cooperation; Reaffirms Strategic Trust
BEIJING/ISLAMABAD; China’s foreign ministry has said that Pakistan keeps its “iron brother” informed of its cooperation with the United States in the mining sector, emphasizing that both countries maintain a “high-level strategic mutual trust and close communication” on key issues. “The two countries have maintained high-level strategic mutual trust and close communication on major issues […]