China ups typhoon emergency response for southern province

Xinhua Beijing: China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters this week raised its typhoon emergency response level for the country’s southern province of Guangdong, where Typhoon Saola is expected to make landfall. The emergency response was lifted from Level III to Level II, the second-highest level in the country’s four-tier typhoon emergency response system. […]

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China adjusts housing credit policies

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s financial watchdogs announced this week that housing credit policies will be adjusted and optimized. The interest rates of existing mortgages for first-home purchases will be lowered, according to a joint statement released by the People’s Bank of China and the National Administration of Financial Regulation. Starting from Sept. 25, borrowers […]

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Xinjiang to deepen medical cooperation with Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Urumqi: Recently, Pakistani Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan and his delegation visited Xinjiang Medical University and had a symposium with school president Haji Akber Aisa to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between Pakistan and Xinjiang Medical University in the fields of education and scientific research. “In our previous exchange with BRI countries, we learned that […]

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Chinese, Pakistani universities discuss cooperation in TCM

Arslan Ali Arsal Beijing: Vice chancellor of Academic Affairs of the Islamic University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Moazzam Jamil, visited Anhui University of Chinese Medicine (AHUCM) with four of his colleagues, accompanied by Ang Wenping, vice dean of the School of Humanities and Educational Exchange in AHUCM. “I hope that in the future, the two universities […]

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First successful transit of dry fruits from China to Afghanistan through Pakistan under TIR agreement celebrated

Abdullah Jan Gilgit: A celebratory function was held here to mark the first successful transit of the shipment of dry fruits from China to Afghanistan through Pakistan under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) agreement. The ceremony, held at Sost area, saw the presence of important dignitaries, including the Director of Transit Trade Peshawar, the Deputy […]

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Winners of Chinese scholarships for MS, PhD degrees meet UAF Vice Chancellor, Confucius Institute role highlighted

Celina Ali Faisalabad: Nine students of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), who won their MS and PhD scholarships from Chinese government in different universities of China on open competition in Entomology and Fisheries, called on UAF Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. The delegation led by Chairman Department of Entomology UAF Prof. Dr. Muhammad […]

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Pakistan-China friendship unbreakable: Beijing

Staff writer Beijing: China this week reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to its strong friendship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), declaring that any attempt to disrupt these bonds would be unsuccessful. The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, delivered this resolute message during a routine media briefing. “No attempt to sabotage the friendship […]

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Any attempt to sabotage China-Pakistan friendship, CPEC will fail: Chinese CG

Arslan Ali Arsal Karachi: The Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Yang Yundong has emphasized that no attempt to undermine China-Pakistan friendship and the construction of CPEC will succeed. China has confidence, determination, and the capability to work together with Pakistan to overcome all difficulties and challenges, and to ensure that the development of our relations […]

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Pakistan, China ink accord to set up technology transfer center in Pakistan

Staff writer Islamabad: China and Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish China-South Asia Technology Transfer Center-Sub Center in Pakistan. Pakistani Ambassador to China Moinul Haque said that the Sub Center would help strengthen bilateral technology transfer, enhance cooperation among enterprises, research institutes, and universities, as well as support cooperation in the pursuit […]

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CPEC: Shehbaz Sharif awards Chinese companies for promoting investment in Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has awarded the Chinese companies for promoting investment in Pakistan. The Prime Minister recognized and rewarded the best Chinese companies that are working on projects in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking at an award ceremony, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Chinese government and companies have helped […]

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CPEC resulted in massive investments, economic activities in Pakistan: Chinese CG

Newswire Karachi: Chinese Consul General in Karachi Yang Yundong has said that in 10 years, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) brought US $ 25.4 billion of direct investment to Pakistan, achieved a cumulative revenue of US $17.55 billion, resulted in cumulative tax payments of US $2.12 billion and created 236,000 job opportunities. He informed that that […]

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Xi Jinping sees CPEC vital for Pakistan’s economic revival

Newswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was important for the revival of the Pakistan’s economy. In a special message on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of CPEC, Xi Jinping said, “China stands by Pakistan despite the changes in the global background. He stated: “With the […]

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CPEC turns Pakistan into regional hub

Beijing: Project hailed for uplifting country’s economy, international connectivity The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has proved to be a “fate changer” for Pakistan and the region, uplifting Pakistan’s economy, as well as regional and international connectivity, said academics, civil servants and business people. A mega project by national, regional and international standards, the CPEC was initiated […]

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CPEC brings peace, prosperity for entire region: Moin ul Haque

Staff writer Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project has brought peace, prosperity and development opportunities not only to Pakistan but also to the entire region. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, he said CPEC, which is fully aligned with Pakistan’s development agenda, is an excellent example of […]

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Pakistan and China celebrate CPEC’s 10th anniversary

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China this week celebrated the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Islamabad. A special event was meticulously organized to commemorate the completion of the first decade of this vital initiative. Distinguished leaders from both countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Vice […]

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Pakistani NA Speaker, NPC chairman hold online talks, vow to enhance cooperation

Newswire Islamabad: Zhao Leji, the chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, engaged in a video link discussion with Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA). During the talks, Zhao emphasized China’s readiness to collaborate with Pakistan in implementing important agreements made by their leaders, furthering exchanges and cooperation across […]

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CPEC model of two nations adherence to joint construction, sharing of high-quality resources

Arslan Ali Arsal Beijing: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a model of the two nations’ adherence to joint construction and sharing of high-quality resources, which has promoted the socioeconomic progress of Pakistan, Li Yong, a senior research fellow at the China Association of International Trade said on Sunday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, acting […]

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Seminar cherishes long-standing Pakistan-China partnership

Newswire Islamabad: A 15-member delegation from Pakistan participated in a seminar titled “China-Pakistan Relations in International Dynamics” at the Pakistan Study Centre, Fudan University, Shanghai. The seminar concluded with a message of optimism for the world in general and Pakistan-China friendship in particular, where all the participants cherished the long-standing partnership of both countries and […]

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China to provide Pakistan with technical ‘know-how’ and expertise to boost exports and facilitate successful execution of SEZs

Newswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that China will provide Pakistan with technical ‘know-how’ and expertise to boost exports and facilitate the successful execution of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing an international seminar here, Iqbal maintained that instead of simply […]

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A decade of progress: reflections on CPEC Celebration during Planning Minister’s visit to China

Beijing: Pakistani Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal lauded the Chinese government’s commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is the flagship project of BRI, during a recent visit to China. The Minister recalled that the CPEC journey had started during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China and […]

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Poetic allure of China’s millennia-old “land of abundance”

Newswire Chengdu: At the Jinsha Site Museum, three seemingly unremarkable bronze artifacts from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) bearing the inscription “Chengdu” have captured the attention of many. The inscriptions on the three artifacts show that the name of Sichuan Province’s capital has endured for over two millennia. Nature reveals its spectacular reward in […]

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China’s box office exceeds 126 mln USD in Dragon Boat Festival holiday

Beijing: The Chinese mainland’s box office revenue reached 909 million yuan (126.6 million U.S. dollars) during the recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which lasted from Thursday to Saturday, according to data released by the China Film Administration. Domestic films took 80.08 percent of the total box office revenue during the three-day holiday, with suspense film […]

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CPEC Liberated Pakistan from the Burden of Geopolitics: Ahsan Iqbal

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: During the inaugural ceremony of the 10th anniversary celebrations of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Ahsan Iqbal, the Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, highlighted that Pakistan had previously been trapped in the clutches of global geopolitics and forced to assume the role of a pawn in regional conflicts. However, he emphasized […]

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Pakistani Ambassador visits China’s National Precision Agricultural Demonstration Base

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to China Moinul Haque this week visited China’s National Precision Agricultural Demonstration Base and said that agricultural machinery based on AI technology was well suited for the agriculture modernization drive in Pakistan. During the visit, the Ambassador and his team were introduced by Han Wei, CEO of AI Force Tech, […]

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BRI provides tangible benefits to Pakistan through CPEC: Pakistan’s envoy

China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said this week that Belt and Road Initiative are providing tangible benefits to Pakistan through China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is the flagship project of BRI. Addressing as a key speaker at the 13th China Overseas Investment Fair, the Ambassador mentioned that BRI […]

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University of Gwadar to establish CPEC Study Center, Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences

Gwadar Pro Quetta: The University of Gwadar this week decided to establish a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Study Center and a Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences. In this regard, the University of Gwadar’s third syndicate meeting was held at the higher education commission regional centre Quetta with Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Abdul Razzaq […]

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Major connectivity projects under CPEC achieve success: PES 2022-23

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2022-23 released here this week noted that the transport infrastructure sector in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had achieved remarkable success. PES emphasized the importance of modern transportation infrastructure, CPEC offers Pakistan a unique opportunity to integrate with the regional markets. On the Eastern Alignment (roadway projects located […]

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Pakistan has potential to grow through CPEC transit trade: Budget document

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan has the potential to grow its economy through transit trade and as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC), said a performance review of 2022-23 budget issued here this week. It added that Pakistan has tremendous potential of revenue […]

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Balochistan govt declares Gwadar district a tax-free zone

Newswire Quetta: The Balochistan provincial government this week declared Gwadar district – the hub of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – as a tax-free zone. The provincial government also urged the federal government to grant the region a similar economic status. Earlier, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo had approved a summary of the […]

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