BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Monday. Xi pointed out that he and Lukashenko reached important consensus on promoting the high-level development of China-Belarus relations during Lukashenko’s state visit to China earlier this year. The two countries have strengthened political mutual trust and international coordination since then. China always views its relations …

NEW YORK: The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in California has set the vision for the future of U.S.-China relations, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, has said. “President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden have set the standard that win-win benefits, mutual cooperation is the foundation of U.S.-China relations,” Kuhn …

JIUQUAN: China helped Egypt send a remote-sensing satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China Monday. The satellite MISRSAT-2, launched by a Long March-2C carrier rocket at 12:10 p.m. (Beijing Time), will be used in Egypt’s land and resource utilization, water conservancy, agriculture, and other fields. The MISRSAT-2 is a landmark project of deep cooperation between …

HANGZHOU: An art exhibition opened as a sideline event of the first Liangzhu Forum on Sunday in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. The exhibition, “Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous,” features 152 works created by 84 artists from 83 countries. In late November, the artists visited various scenic locations across Zhejiang, including the Liangzhu ancient city and the West Lake, a UNESCO …

PHNOM PENH: A decade-old China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has given strong momentum to Cambodia’s socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, experts have said. Neak Chandarith, director of the Cambodia 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Research Center, said BRI’s landmark projects such as the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone, the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, and hydropower …

TOKYO: In the halls of Tokyo Big Sight, the latest systems and equipment for both industrial and service robots along with cutting-edge technologies of robotic applications have wowed visitors at the just-concluded International Robot Exhibition (iREX 2023), where Chinese exhibitors were gaining more attention with their eye-catching products. Recognized as one of the world’s largest robot expos held once every …

SYDNEY: A Shaolin Kung Fu games competition was recently held in Sydney and attracted more than 300 martial arts enthusiasts from Australia, New Zealand and other regional countries. The 2023 Oceania Shaolin Games include various Kung Fu styles and weapon categories such as Shaolin Fist, Animal Styles and Seven Star Fist. “Shaolin Kung Fu is a world-renowned intangible cultural heritage …

JAKARTA: At least 11 mountain climbers died and some others were still missing after the eruption of Marapi volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, a local rescue official sain on Monday. “In the first stage, 49 climbers were found. They all survived and were taken to hospital, and some have returned home. In the second stage, we found 14 people, three …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum held in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Monday. Xi noted that since its establishment, the Imperial Springs International Forum has brought together people of insight from all over the world to discuss in depth many issues affecting world peace and stability, sustainable economic …

KARACHI: A socially driven movement to boycott western products in protest against their alleged support for Israeli atrocities in Gaza has dealt a serious blow to businesses of the world’s renowned brands in Pakistan. Simultaneously, it has boosted prospects for local alternatives, which are still struggling to fill the gap due to their own loopholes, a study and industrialists said. …

ISLAMABAD: As the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is failing to digitise and upload the statements of assets and liabilities filed by the legislators, it is restricting transparency and access to knowledge even about the unrealistic wealth statements filed by provincial and federal lawmakers. The ECP currently only provides the statements filed by the elected representatives of the parliament and …

An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia’s victory over India in the men’s Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday. The students from an agriculture university were detained in occupied Kashmir after one student filed a complaint accusing them of using anti-India slogans …

As the country heads towards general elections on February 8, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali has said it is difficult to carry out political activities in parts of KP and Balochistan due to the security situation. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities in recent months, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, after the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire …

Diamer police on Sunday lodged a first information report (FIR) and arrested six suspects in connection with an attack on an Islamabad-bound bus in Gilgit-Baltistan’s (GB) Chilas a day earlier. At least nine people, including two soldiers, lost their lives and 21 passengers received injuries on Saturday evening after unknown gunmen targeted a bus from nearby hills which caused the …

The Girls in Green shined after claiming victory against New Zealand in the first T20I match by seven wickets at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin. Fatima Sana, with her smooth bowling prowess, alongside other bowlers, restricted the Kiwis from scoring a big score, giving just 3 wickets off 18 runs. Shawal Zulfiqar, meanwhile, led the team towards a win …

Pakistan and the United States are holding consultations over several issues including the situation in Afghanistan, said the Foreign Office in a statement issued on Sunday. FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that the two countries are also exchanging visits in a bid to speed up the consultation process, adding that important US officials are visiting Pakistan over the coming …

SHANGHAI/YANCHENG, Jiangsu: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to speed up building Shanghai into a modern, socialist and international metropolis by focusing on the construction of international centers of economy, finance, trade, shipping and sci-tech innovation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks …

GUANGZHOU: The 5th World Media Summit (WMS) held an opening ceremony Sunday morning in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province. Themed “Boosting Global Confidence, Promoting Media Development,” the 5th WMS has gathered over 450 participants from 101 countries and regions, including representatives of 197 mainstream media outlets, think tanks, government agencies and diplomatic missions to China, and UN agencies …

HAIKOU: On Friday, a chartered plane loaded with cross-border e-commerce goods worth a total of 8.22 million yuan (1.16 million U.S. dollars) departed from south China’s Hainan Province for Dallas in the United States, marking the launch of a new all-cargo air route. It is Hainan’s first all-cargo air route to the United States, said Haikou Customs. Its maiden flight …

LONDON: China’s snooker legend Ding Junhui overpowered British talent Judd Trump 6-4 in the UK Championship semifinal in York on Saturday and will meet his old rival Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sunday’s final. This is the fifth time for the 36-year-old Ding to reach the UK Championship final, in which he won three times before (2005, 2009, 2019). In the breathtaking …

GUANGZHOU: In the dynamic landscape of global media, the World Media Summit stands as a pivotal forum for fostering collaboration and addressing challenges, bringing together leaders and influencers from diverse corners of the world to engage in meaningful dialogue. Here is some essential information worth knowing about the World Media Summit. WHAT IS WORLD MEDIA SUMMIT? The notion of holding …

GUANGZHOU: The opening ceremony of the 2023 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) was held in Guangzhou, the capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, on Saturday. Under the theme of “China’s New Endeavors amid Unprecedented Global Changes — Expanding the Convergence of Interests and Building A Community of Shared Future,” officials, experts, entrepreneurs, foreign envoys and representatives of international organizations and multinational …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani capital of Islamabad has grabbed the attention of a multitude of visitors as the three-day autumn flower show kicked off in the city on Friday. Several types of seasonal chrysanthemums were on display, and people of all age groups immersed themselves in an undulating sea of colors. A woman visits a flower show in Islamabad, Pakistan, on …

JAKARTA: The first electric vehicle (EV) of China’s automotive company Chery has rolled off the production line in Indonesia, the company said on Saturday at its production base in Bekasi, a city east of the capital Jakarta. President of Chery International Zhang Guibin is optimistic about the Indonesian market, as the carmaker has received positive appreciation from customers. “The OMODA …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the first Liangzhu Forum. The ruins of Liangzhu ancient city are a demonstration of the 5,000-year history of the Chinese civilization, and a treasure of world civilizations, Xi said. The Chinese civilization has been open and inclusive, continuously enriching itself, and drawing on the essence of other civilizations, …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday chose a new party chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, who was nominated by Imran Khan to contest for the top slot. PTI’s Chief Election Commissioner Niazullah Niazi announced the results, saying Barrister Gohar was elected unopposed following the intra-party election held today. Niazi said Omar Ayub Khan has been elected PTI’s central general secretary while …

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir Saturday emphasised that the armed forces were aware of the challenges faced by Pakistan and fully prepared to thwart any nefarious designs against the motherland. The COAS visited the troops in Khairpur Tamewali to witness the field exercise of the Bahawalpur Corps, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services …

LONDON: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zulfi Bukhari Saturday reaffirmed that the party and Pakistan Army are still on the “same page”. The politician, who is considered a close aide to former party chairman Imran Khan, also emphasised that the party is open to talks with all political parties including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Bukhari’s comments came as he spoke …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan saw a notable surge in militant activities in November as the attacks rose by 34% following a two-month decline, it was learned on Saturday. According to data from the ‘Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies’ (PICSS), a total of 63 attacks took place which resulted in 83 fatalities, including 37 security forces personnel and 33 civilians. Additionally, …

In a bid to clear the air, British film producer and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith has clarified that she is “unequivocally and passionately” pro-ceasefire in Gaza and a political solution for Palestinians. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Jemima said: “For the avoidance of doubt, to those asking, I am unequivocally & passionately pro-ceasefire …

Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchise Islamabad United Saturday announced that ace pacer Naseem Shah has joined the two-time winners in a major swap deal. Naseem, who was a part of Quetta Gladiators, was the topic of discussion among the cricket fraternity and every PSL franchise was eyeing to bring the 20-year-old on board after it was reported that he had …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday called for immediately executing the US$100 billion in commitments for climate finance to ensure the implementation of climate change actions by developing countries and mitigate the climate change impacts. Delivering his National Statement at the 28th Conference of Parties of the United Nations (COP28) in Dubai, PM Kakar said that such financing …

Topline Securities, a brokerage firm in Karachi conducted a survey of key market participants on their expectations of interest rate cuts in the upcoming monetary policy meeting due Dec 12. In its survey, it found that 63 per cent of participants anticipate that the policy rate will remain unchanged, while 19pc of participants expect it go down by 50 basis …

Ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday urged the special court conducting the cipher trial to summon President Dr Arif Alvi so he could testify before the court whether he had assented to changes in the Official Secrets Act, 1923. The cipher trial proceedings against former prime minister Imran Khan and his aide Qureshi resumed at the Adiala jail today …

DUBAI: Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.’s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy production. The pledge was among a slew of COP28 announcements on Saturday aimed at decarbonizing the energy sector – source of around three-quarters of …

KUNMING: When Ouyang Huirong started sex education lessons in 2005, she was not sure how her students would respond to the subject, which tends to be a taboo subject in China. Despite her reservations, it has proved a resounding success. At 7 p.m. every Tuesday, her classroom at Yunnan Normal University with the capacity of 200 students is always full. …

BEIJING: The construction of China’s first national offshore wind power research and test base started in the eastern province of Fujian on Friday, the State Grid Corporation of China announced on Saturday. The base, planned to be put into operation in 2024, is under joint investment and construction of several companies, including State Grid, China Huadian Corporation Ltd., and Power …

DUBAI: As a major responsible developing country, China stands ready to work with all parties to build a clean and beautiful world, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Friday. Ding, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when …

LONDON: China’s Ding Junhui edged Welshman Mark Williams 6-5 to earn his place in the semifinals at the UK Snooker Championship in York on Friday. With Ding, a three-time UK Champion, leading 4-3, Williams won the eighth by a scoreline of 101-94, making it the highest scoring frame in snooker history. The 195 accumulative points beat the previous record of …

KUNMING: The 2023 Tengchong Scientists Forum opened on Friday in the city of Tengchong, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, pooling wisdom on topics including international frontier science, biomedicine, energy materials, digital economy and rural revitalization. Themed on science and green development, the three-day forum includes sub-forums, dialogues, roundtables and activities to promote the industrial transformation and utilization of sci-tech achievements. The …