With the collaboration of the Chinese Embassy, the Center for Knowledge and Public Policy, Department of Journalism Studies and Department of Communication and Research University of Punjab New Campus jointly held the first ever certificate Program/Workshop on Wednesday during which 50 MPhil & MS and Ph.D. students, media persons, researchers and scholar rigorously participated.It was a historic event in Pakistan, …

NANNING: Twenty-one years ago, Wei Shouyi, a migrant worker in Foshan, south China’s Guangdong Province, endured an 18-hour battle against the elements as he joined a massive, wobbling armada of hundreds of thousands of workers making the long journey home for the Chinese New Year on motorbikes. Today, Wei’s 700-kilometer journey to his village in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Horse. At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed New Year greetings …

NANCHANG: In the early morning, 58-year-old construction worker Wang Xianzeng let out a sigh of relief at his rural home. The parcel he had just opened contained his trusty old power drill, reunited with him thanks to a free mailing service launched by the railway system. Days earlier, Wang had finished a year of work on a construction site in …

Recently, data released by China’s General Administration of Customs showed that in the first 11 months of 2025, China’s trade surplus reached US$1.08 trillion, exceeding the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. This is strong evidence of the resilience of China’s foreign trade. However, some people have seized the opportunity to hype up the so-called “second wave of China’s shock,” …

A white paper released by China’s State Council Information Office on Hong Kong provides guidance for advancing Hong Kong’s national security work, the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said on Tuesday. The State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s …

BEIJING: China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems.” Consisting of five parts in addition to a preface and a conclusion, the white paper details the unrelenting fight for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong and the central government’s fundamental responsibility for …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces’ combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service members of the country via video link in Beijing. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), expressed sincere regards to service personnel …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Beijing during a two-day inspection tour from Monday to Tuesday, extending Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, wished them good health, career …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Monday to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari over a serious blast that hit the Pakistani capital late last week. In his message, Xi said that the serious explosion in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, had resulted in heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday extended condolences to Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar over a deadly explosion in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. In his message, Wang said he was shocked to learn that the explosion caused heavy casualties, and China strongly condemned the attack. Wang, also a member of the Political …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited an information technology (IT) innovation park in Beijing on Monday morning. At the park, Xi learned about IT application and innovation, and was briefed on Beijing’s efforts to expedite the development of an international sci-tech innovation center. Xi checked the display of sci-tech innovation outcomes, and …

          An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 7, 2026 shows folk artists performing a dragon dance in Huaian City, east China’s Jiangsu Province. As the Spring Festival approaches, various activities featuring time-honored traditions are held across the country, filling the air with great excitement. (Photo by Yin Chao/Xinhua) Folk artists perform at a fair in …

BEIJING (Internews): A Chinese Foreign Office spokesperson said China is deeply shocked by the deadly explosion in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and the heavy casualties it has inflicted. While responding to the question on Sunday, it was said that “China mourns for the lives lost and its hearts go out to the injured and those who lost their loved ones.” The …

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan’s eastern historical city of Lahore started three-day Basant kite-flying celebrations on Friday, as colorful kites returned to the skies to welcome the spring season after a hiatus of nearly two decades. The city, with a population of over 13 million, witnessed fireworks lighting the sky, kites rising from rooftops, and music drifting through the city and surrounding …

Pakistani security and intelligence agencies have made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the suicide bombing in Trilai Kalan on Friday, arresting four facilitators of the attacker along with the Afghan-based Daesh mastermind who orchestrated the assault, according to security sources. The arrests followed coordinated intelligence-based raids conducted in Peshawar and Nowshera, based on a combination of technical intelligence …

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries caused by an explosion at Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra, extending condolences to the victims and solidarity with the people of Pakistan. In a statement posted on social media, the embassy said it was “deeply saddened by the serious deaths and injuries” resulting from …

          People shop at a fair featuring Chinese New Year goods in Yinchuan City, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Feb. 5, 2026. Fairs and events are held across the country, where people shop for goods in preparation for the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua) People shop at a fair featuring …

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing on Wednesday organized a symposium titled “Jammu and Kashmir: Past and Present” to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day. Messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. The messages expressed unwavering solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have endured illegal Indian occupation …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reaffirmed the enduring Pakistan China strategic partnership during a high-level meeting at the ministry of Interior on Thursday. Minister Naqvi welcomed Ambassador Zaidong upon his arrival and received strong condemnation from China over the recent terrorist attacks targeting civilians and security forces in Balochistan. The ambassador expressed deep sympathy …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong delivered a speech on “SCO and the Global Governance Initiative” seminar, stating that the current international landscape is marked by transformation and turbulence, with global challenges becoming increasingly pronounced. While addressing a seminar, themed “SCO and the Global Governance Initiative,” provides a good opportunity to review the important outcomes of the SCO …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that he hopes to work with U.S. President Donald Trump in the new year to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relations steadily forward through wind and storms, and accomplish more big things and good things. During his talks with Trump over phone, Xi noted that he attaches great importance to China-U.S. …

BEIJING: China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2026 on Tuesday, outlining plans to advance agricultural and rural modernization and to promote all-around rural revitalization. As the first policy statement released by China’s central authorities each year, the document is seen as an indicator of policy priorities. The document called for efforts to shore up weak links in agriculture …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 5.8 percent year on year in January 2026, up from 5.6 percent in December 2025, said official statistics. On a month-on-month basis, CPI inflation increased by 0.4 percent in January 2026, compared with a decline of 0.4 percent in the previous month, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said. Urban CPI …

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has said that China strongly condemns the attacks, expressing mourning for the lives lost and extending condolences to the injured and to those who lost their loved ones in Balochistan. While responding to the question on Tuesday regarding BLA attacks in Balochistan, he stated that China firmly opposes any form of terrorism …

ISLAMABAD: TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (Nippon Express Group) of Japan, under which Nippon Express Group has acquired a minority stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited. Through this partnership, Pakistani businesses and consumers …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese embassy in Islamabad issued a statement saying that “China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and will continue to support Pakistan in fighting terrorism, maintaining social stability and keeping its people safe. In a statement released on Monday, it was stated that “we strongly condemn the recent multiple terrorist activities in Balochistan, deeply mourn for the …

BEIJING: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government jointly hosted a Spring Festival reception for foreign journalists at the Beijing Arts Center. Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Hong Lei attended and delivered a speech. Zhao Weidong, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the Beijing Municipal Committee in charge of daily work, and Huang Yihua, Director …

BEIJING: China’s provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP growth targets for this year and beyond during their annual “two sessions” while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries. Setting economic growth targets is a key focus in the annual meetings of provincial legislatures, which generally take place before the national session. Various regions have …

BEIJING: China’s manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience in January, achieving steady factory output and continued growth in the high-tech sector despite a dip in overall activities, official data revealed on Saturday. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for China’s manufacturing sector fell to 49.3 in January as some industries entered a traditional seasonal lull and effective market demand remained insufficient, according to …

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the media environment around the world at a high rate, redefining the process of information production, distribution and consumption. As the case of a strategic partnership between two countries, Pakistan and China, the AI offers a special chance to work out the integration of their media ecosystems again and ensure sound bilateral …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Thursday in Beijing that the two countries should develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership. During their meeting, Xi said as the world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, China and Britain, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major economies, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

ISLAMABAD (Internews): In promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, China adheres to the principle of balancing major landmark projects with “small and beautiful” livelihood projects, said Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong. While addressing at the China-Pakistan Mineral Cooperation Forum and referring to the construction of CPEC, he stated that China has not only built the Gwadar International Airport but …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum was held today at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, bringing together senior Pakistani leadership, diplomatic representatives, Chinese enterprises, and industry stakeholders to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s mineral sector and explore new avenues for sustainable development and investment. Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK) the forum served as a …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Wednesday said that the Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum was a significant initiative aimed at further strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Pakistan and China. Addressing the forum as Guest of Honour, the Federal Minister stated that Pakistan and China were bound by a strong and time-tested …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson, the two sides discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest and exchanged views on evolving …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan and China were entering a decisive new phase of economic partnership by placing mineral development at the centre of CPEC 2.0, aimed at transforming connectivity into productivity, exports and sustainable growth. Addressing the launching ceremony of the China-Pakistan Mineral Cooperation Forum here, he …

BEIJING (Internews): Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the People’s Republic of China, inaugurated the exhibition titled “A Pictorial Depiction of History, Heritage and Diversity of Pakistan” in Hong Kong SAR, held in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and China. The event was co-hosted with JDB Group and Harvest Epoch Strategic International …

KARACHI (Internews): The fourth consignment of relief goods from China for the victims of the natural calamities in Pakistan has reached Karachi. The latest Chinese shipment includes one thousand sleeping bags, fourteen thousand tents, and twelve thousand blankets. The relief goods were stored at a warehouse in Karachi through trucks by the National Disaster Management Authority. So far, forty-five thousand …