BEIJING (Internews): Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), the country’s preeminent think tank promoting ties with China, has become the first Pakistani Institution to sign MoU on Green Development with China. The MoU was signed in Beijing between the PCI and the Belt & Road Initiative Green Development Coalition (BRIGDC). PCI signed the groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRI International Green Development …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Noting that China and Sri Lanka boast a long traditional friendship, Xi said that China stands ready to work with Sri Lanka to carry forward this friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly build a …

By Jiang Tao — Seventy years ago, Xinjiang was a landlocked frontier struggling against poverty, desertification, and geographic isolation. Today, it has become a vivid case study of China’s “common prosperity” agenda. More than three million people there have been lifted out of poverty; all 35 impoverished counties have shed their labels. Life expectancy has more than doubled, rising from …

HONG KONG: The 10th Belt and Road Summit opened in Hong Kong on Wednesday, convening key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to explore new opportunities for collaboration and forge a win-win future. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said in his address that over the past 10 years, more …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Chinese Embassy Charge d’Affaires Shi Yuanqiang has said that the media’s role is significant in communicating bilateral relations and projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He expressed these views while addressing participants of the training titled “Capacity Building Workshop for Journalists and Social Media Influencers from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on CPEC Reporting and Media Ethics”, which …

BEIJING (Internews): Pakistan and China expressing satisfaction over the positive trajectory of their relations, agreed to continue working closely on the next phase of upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), with its five new corridors. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang here. During …

BEIJING (Internews): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on an official visit to China, met His Excellency President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier today. During their most warm and extremely cordial meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment and resolve to further strengthen the …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” with China, describing the bond between the two countries as a cornerstone of regional peace, stability, and development. He was speaking during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who called on him at the Prime Minister House here, a …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed that Pakistan and China are iron brothers, time tested friends and all-weather strategic partners and friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, which enjoys unanimous public, political, and institutional support in Pakistan. The President said this in a meeting with Member of the Political Bureau of …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that he was pleased to welcome Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Pakistan. In a message on his social media platform X, PM said that during our most cordial exchange, I reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to further strengthen our All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and underlined the central role of CPEC in driving …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Pakistan and China on Thursday reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the high-quality development of the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during the 6th Strategic Dialogue held here between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of Pakistan-China relations and discussed …

ISLAMABAD: The friendship between Pakistan and China is a model of political trust and enduring cooperation, said Mushahid Hussain Syed, former chairman of the Pakistani senate’s defense committee, calling for joint efforts to build a closer Pakistan-China community with a shared future in the new era. Syed, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), said in a …

BEIJING (Internews): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a vital role in removing bottlenecks in Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors. While attending a meeting with Shan Zhongde, Chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Space Agency, during in Beijing on Monday, Ahsan Iqbal …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday highlighted the growing strength and evolving depth of the Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, calling it a cornerstone of Islamabad’s foreign policy and a key driver of regional peace, development, and connectivity. Speaking at an event marking the 52nd anniversary of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, …

BEIJING (Internews):  Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong has said that Bangladesh and Pakistan are both good neighbors, good friends and good partners of China and important partners in high quality Belt and Road cooperation. While attending the China-Pakistan-Bangladesh Trilateral Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign Secretary meeting in Kunming, Yunnan province of China, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister stated that the Chinese government …

In an increasingly interconnected world, China has emerged as a powerful engine of global connectivity offering practical solutions to bridge development gaps and build shared prosperity. Through flagship infrastructure initiatives such as the China-Europe Railway Express, the China-Laos Railway, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), China continues to reshape regional and transcontinental logistics, energize local economies and …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has emphasised the deep-rooted cultural and diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan highlighting both nations’ commitment to promoting global peace, mutual understanding and shared prosperity under various global initiatives spearheaded by China. While addressing the event hosted by Chinese embassy in connection with the celebrations of the international day for dialogue …

BEIJING: Beijing Daxing International Airport had handled a cumulative import and export value of 102 billion yuan (about 14.19 billion U.S. dollars) as of April this year since its opening in 2019, according to the Beijing Customs on Wednesday. Data shows that the airport has seen solid growth in import and export values in recent years, with annual figures surpassing …

BOGOTA: Colombia’s formal accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks a historic step for the country, a Colombian scholar has said. Colombia’s BRI entry could be transformative for Colombia, unlocking a broad range of development opportunities in areas such as infrastructure, research and technology, and strengthening its role as a key regional actor, said Lina Luna, a sinologist …

XIAMEN: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Kiribati’s President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau on Wednesday in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic …

BEIJING (Internews Pakistan) : Pakistan’s embassy deputy head of mission in Beijing Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary has emphasised the transformative role of mining cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during his keynote address at the 4th Asia Mining Innovation and Development Summit in Beijing. Chaudhary underscored Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth, including 186 billion tons of coal reserves, over 5 million …

URUMQI (Internews): Media leaders, business entrepreneurs and communication experts from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states gathered in Urumqi for the official launch of the 2025 Media Dialogue of SCO Countries with a strong collective commitment to deepening media cooperation and countering “distorted western propaganda” about China’s northwestern autonomous region Xinjiang. The high profile event of 2025 Media Dialogue of …

URUMQI (Internews): The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries officially opened in Urumqi, the capital of China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region. The high profile event hosted by People’s Daily and the people’s government of Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region, brought together media representatives, officials, and experts from across SCO member states to enhance regional cooperation, …

ISLAMABAD: (Internews) Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong has said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have fully reflected silk road spirit, characterized by peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and benefit. While addressing the event organized for the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, Chinese ambassador …

PHNOM PENH: As a flagship of China-Cambodia cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative has provided tremendous support for infrastructure projects in Cambodia, transforming the country’s development landscape and strengthening regional connectivity. The initiative’s landmark projects such as the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone and energy projects have played a crucial role …

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied has met here with Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, who led a CPC delegation on a visit to Tunisia from Wednesday to Saturday. During the meeting on Thursday, Li first conveyed Chinese President …

BEIJING: China and Colombia should take the latter’s formal accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as an opportunity to upgrade bilateral cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday. Xi made the remarks when meeting with his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, who is in Beijing for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American …

GUIYANG: The Chinese mainland recorded a total volume of 428,100 tonnes for tea import and export in 2024, up 5.3 percent year on year, according to the Tea Industry Committee of China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation. Wei You, secretary general of the committee, shared these figures while releasing an annual report on the mainland’s tea trade …

Since its establishment, the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant, a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), operated by the China Huaneng Group has not only played a vital role in addressing Pakistan’s energy crisis but has also become a pillar of economic development, employment generation and environmental responsibility. Pakistan has long grappled with energy shortages, hindering its economic growth …

BELGRADE: Serbia’s longest tunnel, a key project under the Belt and Road Initiative and constructed by Chinese firms, is nearing completion, President Aleksandar Vucic announced Tuesday during a visit to the Iriski Venac construction site. The twin-tube tunnel, part of the 44.41-km Fruska Gora Corridor linking Novi Sad and Ruma, will span approximately 3.5 km in each direction. Vucic confirmed …

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said that president Xi Jinping personally cared for and promoted China-Pakistan relations over the past decade, and successive Pakistani governments have consistently upheld friendship with China the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. While addressing the symposium celebrating the 10th anniversary of president Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan on Monday, ambassador said that …

PHNOM PENH: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s just-concluded Southeast Asia visit, his first overseas trip this year, highlighted China’s dedication to deepening traditional ties, expanding practical cooperation and advancing its vision of building a community with a shared future with its neighbors. The tour, which took him to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia from Monday to Friday, also signaled China’s renewed push …

PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reiterated its commitment to providing all possible facilities to Chinese investors and has stated that if they wish to invest in any city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, they will not only be provided with all possible facilities, but a Special Security Unit will ensure the protection of their lives and property without hesitation. These …

PESHAWAR: The three-day International CPEC Seminar organized by China Window in Peshawar opened with a strong reaffirmation of the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China and the future of regional cooperation through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Key speakers included diplomats, scholars, and government officials who highlighted the achievements of CPEC over the last decade and presented a vision for its …

The concept of a China-Cambodia community with a shared future has become a cornerstone of the deepening ties between the two countries across various fields. In 2019, the two sides signed an action plan to build a community with a shared future. By 2023, the initiative entered a new era marked by high quality, high level and high standards. It …

PESHAWAR: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, in an online address at an international seminar held in Peshawar on Tuesday, reaffirmed China’s unwavering commitment to deepening ties with Pakistan and accelerating the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The seminar was jointly organized by China Window, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), and the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), drawing participants …

BEIJING: In February 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted then Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, an appointment between the two old friends. Back in early 2020, Hun Sen visited Beijing as China was battling the COVID-19 epidemic. He visited to show Cambodia’s staunch support for the Chinese people at a …

BEIJING: Over three decades ago, when Xi Jinping, then the top official of China’s southeastern city of Fuzhou, visited Malaysia on an investment promotion trip, he found himself deeply impressed by two symbolic sites. One is the Poh San Teng Temple, a long-standing homage to renowned Chinese navigator Zheng He (1371-1433) of the Ming Dynasty. The other is the city …

KUNMING: As of Saturday, the China-Laos Railway has transported 487,000 cross-border passengers from 112 countries and regions since the launch of its international passenger train service two years ago, according to China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. The 1,035-km railway, which links Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan Province and the Laotian capital Vientiane, has played a significant role in boosting …

PORT OF SPAIN: “The Belt and Road Initiative has brought enormous development opportunities and valuable experiences to Trinidad and Tobago,” Sekou Alleyne, president of InvestTT, the national investment promotion agency, has said. Trinidad and Tobago was among the first Caribbean nations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with China on jointly advancing the initiative. As a small island developing state, …