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, …

NEVSEHIR, Türkiye: At Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University in Türkiye’s famed Cappadocia region, the Chinese Language and Literature Department is preparing to celebrate its first graduating class. Established four years ago, the department has seen a steady increase in student applications. “The Chinese language study has been flourishing in Türkiye,” said Fatma Ecem Ceylan, head of the department, adding that …

CAIRO: China’s commitment to further opening-up to the world is expected to bring significant benefits to the global economy and developing countries, an Egyptian expert has said. “China has launched global initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative, and the China International Import Expo, which have strengthened economic ties between China and the rest of the world,” Mohamed Youssef, …

PHNOM PENH: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has truly changed the lives and destinies of many people across the world, a Cambodian senior minister said here on Friday. Speaking in a speech at the opening ceremony of the Shapingba Hotpot Carnival in Phnom Penh, Ly Thuch, a Cambodian senior minister in charge of special missions, said the BRI is …

ISLAMABAD: (Internews) : Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has said that China has confirmed its support for holding the session of 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting in July 2025. Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level progress review meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal expressed dissatisfaction …

BEIJING: A recent seminar on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing proved to be an uplifting experience for a delegation of the Nepali Congress party, whose members explored valuable new insights about the China-proposed initiative. The session, led by Xia Lu, a BRI expert from Renmin University of China, offered an in-depth understanding of the initiative’s framework, achievements …

BEIJING: The underlying conditions for and basic trend of the long-term sound development of the Chinese economy remain unchanged, a spokesperson said Monday. Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, China’s top political advisory body, made the remarks at a press conference. Liu said the Chinese economy has …

SHANGHAI: By the end of February, cargo volume on the Chancay-Shanghai shipping route had exceeded 22,000 tonnes since the sea link between China and Peru became fully operational in both directions on Dec. 18, 2024, according to Shanghai Customs. The total cargo value reached 610 million yuan (about 85.03 million U.S. dollars), the customs department said Tuesday. Currently, two regular …

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Brunei government continues to work with the country’s industrial sectors to develop vocational training programs, to create a knowledge-based economy that can attract more foreign direct investment, a Bruneian government minister said at the Legislative Council on Saturday. The Brunei-China joint venture Hengyi Industries has provided a scholarship program through collaboration with local educational institutions in …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani experts and officials said that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is all set to develop Pakistan’s knowledge-based economy through technological advancements while stressing building intellectual infrastructure in the South Asian country. Under the innovation corridor of the second phase of CPEC, Pakistan and China need to explore opportunities for enhancing technological collaboration, joint research …

BEIJING/URUMQI: China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced Thursday that it has completed the drilling of the deepest vertical well in Asia, as a borehole reached a depth of 10,910 meters in China’s northwestern desert. Located in the heart of the Taklimakan Desert in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the well, known as “Shenditake 1,” is a scientific exploration …

BEIJING: China hopes Panama can become free from external interference and make the right decision, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, responding to reports that Panama would suspend participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Lin said at a regular news briefing that China firmly opposes the United States’ actions to smear and sabotage Belt and …

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to February 8. This visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan in 2015, as well as the joyous occasion of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The visit holds great significance in charting …

ISLAMABAD: The New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province achieved a significant milestone as it received its first Airbus on Tuesday, the airport’s manager said. The special flight from the United Arab Emirates landed at the airport, marking the first-ever landing of an Airbus in Gwadar’s history, Khalid Kakar, the airport’s manager told Xinhua. The China-aided airport is …