Yang Xuedong Currently, economic globalization is facing strong headwinds. The “Washington Consensus,” once promoted by the US and other Western countries as the standard model for development, has not only lost its appeal among many developing nations but has also proven ineffective in addressing internal challenges within developed countries. Amid growing discussions about finding solutions […]
Global Times President Xi Jinping met with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Friday. This marks Sanchez’s third visit to China within three years, highlighting Madrid’s emphasis to deepening China-Spain relations and representing the continuation of the friendly policies toward China from many European countries. Sources from the Spanish government revealed that […]
Global Times In a world increasingly shaped by fractured alliances, three Asian neighbors – China, Japan, and South Korea – have quietly revived a long-dormant trilateral dialogue. The 13th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Seoul recently. Their foreign ministers also met in Tokyo on March 22 for the first time […]
Global Times On April 2, the US announced its long-anticipated global reciprocal tariff plan. The US stated that the reciprocal tariffs would be implemented in two phases: a “baseline” tariff of 10 percent on all imports, and much higher rates ranging from 10 percent to 50 percent on most countries. China will face a 34 […]
Ding Gang The morning sun illuminates the intricate stone bricks of Durbar Square, bringing the exquisite stone carvings on the 18th-century palace walls to life. My fingers gently touch the newly restored wooden doors, their surface warm and vivid — as if they had just awakened from a masterful surgery. The carved patterns tell a […]
Celina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week celebrated the 75 years of Pakistan-Denmark diplomatic relations. “Thrilled to celebrate a monumental milestone: 75 years of ????-???? diplomatic relations! In 1949, Danish representative in Tehran, Axel Caspar Frederik Sporon-Fridler, was accredited to Karachi,” he posted on X. Denmark-Pakistan relations are friendly. Pakistan and […]
Amelia Nierenberg Sofia: Archaeologists in Bulgaria made an unexpected discovery in an ancient Roman sewer last week: A well-preserved marble statue, taller than a man. “We found it by accident,” said Lyudmil Vagalinski, the scientific director of the excavation. “It was amazing. A whole statue appeared in front of us.” The discovery could illuminate how […]
London: To celebrate Prince William’s 42nd birthday, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, this week turned to the whimsical, posting a fun photo she took of her husband and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. In the photo, the four are holding hands, leaping over a sand dune at […]
Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Pakistani cadet Afaq Mashwani on securing Maj Gen Finley Award 2024 upon completing his training at Royal Military College of Australia. “Pakistani cadet Afaq Mashwani has secured Maj Gen Finley Award 2024 upon completing his training at Royal Military College of Australia. The […]
Newswire Zhengzhou: This week, the first-ever Zhengzhou Archaeological Exploration Skills Competition commenced at the Gangcui Ruins, located at the southeastern corner of the Dashi Gu City site. Participants, ranging from seasoned veterans to young newcomers, competed in field exercises, performing tasks such as drilling holes, observing soil samples, and sketching findings. Eleven teams from various […]
Yang Sheng Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week held talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two countries signed a series of bilateral cooperation documents in trade and agriculture, and the two leaders also exchanged views on […]
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prominent leader of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week urged for national unity amid economic crises. The daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (late) expressed concern that the budget falls short of providing the necessary relief to those struggling the most. “We […]
Newswire Islamabad: In a significant demonstration of solidarity this week, all major political parties in Pakistan united in their endorsement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This came during a crucial meeting chaired by Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and a member of the Communist Party’s […]
Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week reiterated that Pakistan was ready for the new phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with a focus on industrial sectors and business-to-business collaboration. The prime minister made these remarks while talking to a Chinese delegation headed by Minister of International Department of the Central Committee of the […]
