China expands global marine partnerships with over 50 countries

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China has been strengthening its international partnerships in the marine sector, expanding its “circle of friends” through extensive maritime collaboration. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, China has forged marine cooperation agreements with over 50 countries and international organizations. It has also set up joint marine centers, laboratories, and observation stations […]

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China warns certain countries against emboldening separatists in Taiwan

China Economic Net Beijing: A Chinese defense spokesperson this week urged relevant countries to abide by the one-China principle and stop sending any wrong signal to the “Taiwan independence” separatists. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks while commenting on a chief-of-staff level war-gaming hosted by a civilian group in […]

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Henan’s trade volume benefiting from RCEP hits 1.17 billion yuan over past 5 months

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Recently, Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials (Zhengzhou) Co., Ltd. has secured an RCEP certificate of origin for a shipment of single-crystal alumina bound for Japan, enabling the company to take immediate advantage of tariff reductions. “The RCEP certificate has also led to a risein orders from Japanese clients,” said Hao Jia, the company’s head […]

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Pakistan, China join hands to launch major digital skills initiative for youth

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In a landmark move aimed at equipping Pakistan’s youth with cutting-edge digital skills, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Friday afternoon signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China’s ITMC, UNI International, and several leading Chinese vocational institutions. The agreement marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s efforts to build a […]

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China’s consumer goods trade-in program spurs 1.1 trillion yuan in sales

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s consumer goods trade-in program has generated 1.1 trillion yuan (about 153.1 billion U.S. dollars) in sales in the first five months this year, the Ministry of Commerce said this week. As of Saturday, nationwide trade-ins had fueled a surge in transactions, including 4.12 million vehicles, 77.62 million units of household appliances […]

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China’s tax cuts boost high-tech, manufacturing growth in 2024

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s main policies supporting sci-tech innovation and the development of the manufacturing industry saw tax cuts, fee reductions and tax refunds totalling 2.63 trillion yuan (about 366.75 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, official data showed on Wednesday. These policies accelerated the cultivation of new quality productive forces and promoted the high-quality […]

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Henan’s e-commerce transaction volume hits 324.16 billion yuan in Q1

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s e-commerce sector remained stable in the first quarter of 2025, with total goods and services transactions reaching 324.16 billion yuan, according to data released by Henan Provincial Bureau of Statistics on May 14. Service-related and consumer-facing transactions continued to grow at a relatively fast pace. In the first quarter, service transactions […]

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20 IUB students win prestigious CPEC split-degree scholarships to study in China

Gwadar Pro Bahawalpur: In a major academic milestone, 20 students from the first-ever cohort (2024–2028) of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry program at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) have been awarded fully funded split-degree scholarships under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) education cooperation framework, the university announced this week. The scholarships, which are […]

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Henan’s January-April foreign trade exceeds 270 billion yuan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Amid a complex and volatile global economic landscape, Henan’s foreign trade has maintained steady growth, underscoring its strong resilience and vitality. According to data released by Zhengzhou Customs on May 14, Henan’s total imports and exports reached 275.77 billion yuan in the first four months of the year, up 29.5% year-on-year, 27.1 […]

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Henan’s first ‘TIR + cross-border e-commerce’ shipment launched

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s first cross-border e-commerce TIR truck convoy operated by China Gate International Logistics Group this week departed from Zone A of Zhengzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone. This marks Henan’s first attempt to integrate the “9610” cross-border e-commerce model with the TIR international road transport system, signalling the successful launch of an innovative logistics […]

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Pakistan-China academic alliance deepens with Northwest A&F University delegation visit

Gwadar Pro Karachi: In a major stride towards enhancing educational, technological, and research collaboration between Pakistan and China, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan this week hosted a high-level academic delegation from Northwest A&F University, China, led by Professor Dr. Lixin Zhang, Chairman of the Silkroad Biohealth Agricultural Industrial Alliance. The visit marks a […]

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Chinese vice-premier calls for enhanced regulation of food safety, market order

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing has called for efforts to ensure food safety, maintain a fair and competitive market order, optimize China’s consumer environment, and protect the interests of the people. Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection […]

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Faisalabad police step up security for Chinese nationals amid industrial expansion

Gwadar Pro Faisalabad: In a proactive move to enhance safety measures for Chinese citizens working in Pakistan, City Police Officer (CPO) Sahibzada Bilal Umar this week ordered stringent security protocols, particularly in the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (FIEDMC) area, where a number of Chinese-led infrastructure and manufacturing projects are underway. Chairing a […]

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China’s tax cuts boost high-tech, manufacturing growth in 2024

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s main policies supporting sci-tech innovation and the development of the manufacturing industry saw tax cuts, fee reductions and tax refunds totaling 2.63 trillion yuan (about 366.75 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, official data showed this week. These policies accelerated the cultivation of new quality productive forces and promoted the high-quality […]

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Chinese vice premier urges efforts to consolidate poverty alleviation achievements, prevent agricultural disasters

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong this week urged sustained poverty alleviation efforts, and emphasized the need to fully implement agricultural disaster prevention and mitigation measures to secure a bumper summer grain harvest. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during […]

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Explainer: What’s the proper English equivalent for the Chinese New Year

China Economic Net Beijing: As the Lantern Festival falls on Wednesday, the traditional celebrations for the Chinese New Year (pronounced “Chunjie”) or Spring Festival, in 2025 draw to a close. This year’s Spring Festival is the first one since its inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With the Spring […]

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China, Malaysia to strengthen air cargo cooperation between Zhengzhou and Kuala Lumpur

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On April 17, 2025, China and Malaysia issued a joint statement on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Article 21 of the statement emphasizes the commitment of both countries to comprehensive aviation cooperation, including enhanced civil aviation technical exchanges and closer air cargo collaboration between Kuala Lumpur International […]

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DPM Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s strong commitment to SCO vision of regional cooperation

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar this week reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to deepening its constructive engagement within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), stressing the importance of mutual cooperation in critical areas such as trade, transportation, and regional connectivity. Senator Dar made these remarks during a meeting […]

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Henan deepens its ties with ASEAN

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan has great potential for further collaboration with ASEAN. Trains bound for ASEAN depart regularly from Zhengzhou International Land Port every day. Over the years, Henan has embraced the Belt and Road Initiative, seized the opportunities presented by RCEP, and leveraged its transportation hub advantages to strengthen ties between China and its […]

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MoC signed to deepen China-Pakistan cooperation in cotton research

China Economic Net Beijing: A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by the institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ICR-CAAS) and Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan, in Anyang, Henan, China recently aiming to launch comprehensive cooperation in cotton germplasm innovation, pest-resistant breeding, and cultivation technologies. Under the new agreement, both sides […]

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German Ambassador visits Tarbela Hydropower extensions, praises progress

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: German Ambassador to Pakistan, Alfred Grannas, and Counselor Dr. Sebastian Paust visited the Tarbela 4th and 5th Extension Hydropower Projects on March 24. These significant infrastructure developments were constructed by PowerChina. During their visit, they received a comprehensive briefing on the project’s progress and the broader contributions of the Chinese company to […]

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Production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials grows steadily

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials has maintained stable growth in recent years, an agricultural official said this week. The supply capacity of traditional Chinese medicine materials has continued to climb. The planting areas have now reached around 50 million mu (3.33 million hectares) across China, doubling over the past decade, […]

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Sea-rail direct transport boosts global reach for ‘Made in Henan’ products

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: With a resounding whistle, a container train carrying leather goods set off from Putian Railway Station in Zhengzhou this week. After reaching Qingdao Port by rail, the goods will seamlessly transition to a maritime route bound for Spain, where they will be shipped to the European market. “It’s the first time Henan […]

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Xi Jinping — a champion of mutual learning among civilizations

Henan Daily Beijing: In the book-lined office of Professor Stelios Virvidakis at the University of Athens, Greece’s oldest and most esteemed academic institution, a letter is carefully preserved like a precious, delicate bridge model. It came from President Xi Jinping, delivered to congratulate the inauguration of the China-Greece Center for Mutual Learning of Civilizations in […]

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