Henan collects 33.46 million packages on ‘Double 11’

Henan Daily ?Zhengzhou: Henan’s postal and express delivery industry collected 33.46 million parcels on November 11, the annual online shopping festival in China, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the total number of parcels delivered reached 27.57 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.8%, according to data released by the Henan […]

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China and Latin America forge stronger connections as bridge builders

Global Times With the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a key Belt and Road Initiative project jointly built by China and Peru, we witness a significant moment in history. This project marks a new phase in China-Latin America connectivity, creating a modern Asia-Latin America land-sea corridor. World economic history is characterized by the continuous connection […]

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Mushahid identifies leadership, adaptability as drivers of China’s global success

Celina Ali Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week cited effective leadership, stable policies, adaptability, and a peaceful foreign policy as key factors in China’s ascent to global prominence. The lawmaker, in his introductory remarks while chairing the “China at 75: A Journey of Progress, Transformation and Global Leadership,” celebrating 75 years of the founding […]

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China to make massive investments in Punjab

Newswire Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain this week met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett Xiang, Head of China Government Investment. It was agreed upon in the meeting to increase investment and cooperation in health, technical education, agriculture, manufacturing of electric vehicles and other sectors. Chinese investors expressed […]

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ZAEZ leads Henan in key economic indicator growth in 1st 3Qs

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Since January, Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone (ZAEZ) has been fully committed to boosting economic growth and promoting development. In the first three quarters, ZAEZ’s economic performance showed robust and sustained improvements. The industrial sector experienced rapid growth, fixed-asset investment accelerated, the consumer market maintained steady expansion, and the service industry continued to […]

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52.99 billion yuan in revenue! Henan’s postal industry performance in 3Qs unveiled

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s postal industry processed 7.107 billion parcels in the first three quarters of this year, generating a revenue of 52.99 billion yuan, which represents year-on-year increases of 31.68% and 15.05%, respectively, according to the Postal Administration of Henan Province on October 24. This growth rate ranks Henan second nationwide in parcel volume. […]

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Henan’s aluminum export value ranks 1st nationwide in 1st 3Qs

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first three quarters of this year, Henan’s exports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products reached 18.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38.8%, according to Zhengzhou Customs on October 22. The export value ranks first in China, with products exported to 155 countries and regions around the world. Mexico, Canada, […]

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European Energy inaugurates 3-MW electrolysis plant in Denmark

Celina Ali Islamabad: Danish renewables developer European Energy A/S has officially opened a 3-MW green hydrogen production facility that will supply Port Esbjerg and will later form part of a 12-MW electrolysis complex. The first electrolyser using the technology of Denmark’s Stiesdal A/S was installed in the summer and successfully passed through the commissioning phase, […]

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Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy

Celina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy. The café is the first franchise of a family-run bakery in the Italian town of Riccione. Nestled in a small coastal town called Riccione in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy is the Pasticceria Tommasini Caffetteria. The family-run bakery […]

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Denmark To Implement World’s First Crypto Unrealized Gains Tax

Denmark is set to pioneer an unprecedented tax reform by introducing a tax on unrealized capital gains for cryptocurrencies, starting January 1, 2026. This bold move aims to integrate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into the existing financial taxation framework, treating them similarly to other investment assets. The Tax Law Council has recommended this tax to […]

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Canton Fair displays Chinese high-tech products, attracting crowds of global buyers

Chi Jingyi Whenever you spot a big crowd of global buyers gathering at a booth in the Canton Fair complex, it’s clear that high-tech, high-value-added products, such as industrial automation equipment, humanoid robots, intelligent bionic hands and hydrogen bicycles, are showcased by Chinese exhibitors. This is a common scene at the 136th session of the […]

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China’s automotive rise: key to understanding globalization

Ding Gang In 2003, I purchased my first car, a Japanese 2.0L model, for 230,000 yuan (approximately $28,000 at the time). Today, that same amount can buy a high-performance, technologically advanced Chinese electric vehicle (EV). This stark contrast illustrates the rapid evolution and global competitiveness of China’s automotive industry. China’s vast road network now showcases […]

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Blue Bulgaria coalition’s Tsveta Kirilova on solutions in energy sector

Sofia: In a position to BTA, Blue Bulgaria Coalition’s top-of-the-list candidate in Haskovo (Southeastern Bulgaria) Tsveta Kirilova said that there is governance and communication chaos when it comes to the green transition. By now, Bulgaria should have thought about and found a solution for its national energy security and independence, she argued. “If not for […]

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UN Summit of the Future: From a sketch to a picture

Andrey Kortunov Large-scale high-level events at the United Nations (UN) seldom generate immediate practical results dramatically shifting the course of international relations. As a rule, the result of such events, which take a lot of time and energy to put together, are very general and legally non-binding statements, short-term media splashes and criticism from frustrated […]

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EU, China hold ‘constructive’ talks on EV tariffs

Newswire Brussels: The EU’s trade chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said Thursday he had held “constructive” talks with China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, as Beijing seeks a deal with Brussels to avoid steep tariffs on imported electric vehicles. The meeting was held as divisions grow in Europe over the proposed tariffs, after Spain urged the EU last […]

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China urges fair treatment for EVs in Europe

Zhong Nan Beijing: China this week expressed its disappointment with the European Commission’s recent decisions regarding the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, stressing it will take all necessary measures to defend the interests of its businesses. On September 12, a spokesperson for the European Commission stated that the price commitment solutions submitted by […]

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Chinese, Pakistani firms sign agreements worth $400 million at CIFTIS

China Economic Net Beijing: International Innovation Park Limited EPZ and China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs (COFCO) this week signed an agreement to cooperate in the agriculture sector worth more than $380 million on Saturday at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, Ghulam Qadir […]

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Bulgaria’s tourist overnights revenue rises 15% y/y in July

Newswire Sofia: Total revenue from tourist overnights in Bulgaria grew by an annual 15.4% to 524.6 million levs in July ($296.2 million/268.2 million euro), the statistical office said. Revenue from domestic tourists stood at 158 million levs, while foreign visitors generated revenue of 366.6 million levs, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said in a regular […]

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Pakistan Investment Roadshow highlights growing US-Pakistan economic partnership

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States (US) and Pakistan this week pledged to continue to strengthen their longstanding partnership through innovative economic initiatives. The recently concluded Pakistan Investment Roadshow, organised by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its Investment Promotion Activity, exemplified this collaboration by showcasing the potential of Pakistani firms to […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri visits Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited Pakistan Pavilion at the Fine Food Australia. “Visited Pakistan ???? Pavilion at the Fine Food Australia. Glad to see great variety of quality food products from Pakistan. Australia is a great market for Pakistani food products,” the envoy said in a post on […]

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China’s investments evolve with Africa’s changing development needs

Ding Gang In June of this year, Kenya experienced protests primarily targeting the government’s proposed policy to increase taxes. When analyzing the causes, Western media largely focused on Kenya’s foreign debt issue, with some even linking it to the country’s debt to China. Kenya’s foreign debt amounts to $82 billion, but only about $8 billion […]

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Denmark’s FLSmidth keen to invest in mining sector

Celina Ali Islamabad: A Danish multinational firm, FLSmidth, this week expressed its interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining industry. FLSmidth, which provides the global mining and cement industries with equipment and services, expressed interest during a meeting of a Danish business group, led by Denmark’s Ambassador Jakob Linulf, with Pakistani ministers for finance, commerce, petroleum, […]

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Enormous Potential for China-Pakistan Toy Industry: Both Sides Seeking Collaboration

Gwadar Pro Shantou: Under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Imran, Trade and Investment Counselor of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, a video conference was held between Mr. Chen Liangqq, Executive Vice President of the Chenghai Toy Association, Ms. Chen Qichun, Deputy Director of the Organizing Committee of the 23rd Toy Expo, and Mr. […]

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Chinese companies decry unfair import duties by Europe

Newswire Islamabad: A group representing Chinese companies this week said the European Commission’s plan to slap import duties of up to 36 percent on Chinese electric cars was “unfair” and would worsen trade tensions. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) “expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the EC’s protectionist approach,” […]

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Generational shift: Nearly half of Bulgaria’s workforce will be over 55 by 2044

Sofia: In the next 20 years, nearly half of Bulgaria’s workforce is expected to be over the age of 55, reflecting a significant aging trend in the country. A study by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BCC) reveals that if this trend continues, the proportion of older workers could reach 48 percent, with two-thirds of […]

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