Yifan Xu Beijing: An economist in the United States has expressed concern that the country will restrict trade with China in goods unrelated to national security, such as electric vehicles and batteries. “The US government should dramatically reduce the scope of Section 301 tariffs and carefully explain the rationale for any new national security trade […]
Read MoreNewswire Cairo: France’s top diplomat Stephane Sejourne said this week that he rejects the “forced displacement” of Palestinians into Egypt from the Gaza Strip, where Israeli bombardment has pushed hundreds of thousands against the border. At the start of his first Middle East tour as foreign minister, Sejourne addressed his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf said this week the resolution of the Kashmir issue according to aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the United Nations Security Council’s resolution is indispensable for lasting peace and stability in the region. He said, “Freedom movement cannot be suppressed by using force on innocent Kashmiris.” […]
Read MoreDing Gang According to reports from US media outlets, amid ongoing Israel-Palestine conflicts, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside former US house speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home. In response to their demonstration, Pelosi reportedly shouted to them, “Go back to China where your headquarters is!” This is a veteran American politician’s interpretation of […]
Read MoreGlobal Times According to some US media outlet, during her visit to Nepal a few days ago, Sun Haiyan, deputy head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, publicly said for the first time that some countries are trying to sabotage China-Nepal relations. She did not single out any particular country, but the […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The Italian anti-fascist activist held in Hungary for assaulting far-right militants should be granted a quick trial, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week, wading into a controversy that is souring relations between Rome and Budapest. Images of Ilaria Salis, 39, being led into court on Monday with her feet and hands […]
Read MoreBeijing: As today’s world is once again at a critical crossroads, China and France should jointly open up a path of peace, security, prosperity and progress for human development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here this week. Xi made the remarks as he exchanged congratulations with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on the 60th anniversary […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: Greece’s National Emergency Response Mechanism (NERM) program, established two years ago in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), has received an award of ‘best practice’ for its contribution to rescuing young migrants from organized crime. Greece has earned recognition for its National Emergency Response Mechanism (NERM) program, a collaborative effort with […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Chengdu: Center for China-South Asia Literary Exchanges of China Writers Association (Chengdu) was launched in Chengdu lately to enhance literary exchanges between China and South Asian countries through forums, seminars, training, mutual translation of literary works from both sides, etc. According to Hou Zhiming, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Executive […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s new Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin’s exemplary career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to diplomacy and international cooperation. Hailing from Treviso, Veneto, she has not only shattered gender barriers as the first woman to hold the position of Italian ambassador to Pakistan but has also showcased unparalleled dedication throughout […]
Read MoreNewswire Kathmandu: Nepal started the first batch of exports this week under transit deals with China, five months after the South Asian country shipped its first batch of imported goods via the northern neighbor. Instant noodles were set to be shipped to Japan via the Tianjin port in northern China. “The continuity of exports through […]
Read MoreJia Qingguo Beijing: A glimmer of hope for the stabilisation of China–US relations sparked in 2023. Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden met in Bali on 14 November 2022. They agreed that the two countries should re-establish contact and dialogue to improve the management of this important but increasingly troubled relationship. Several […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: Indonesia expressed support for the full membership of Palestine in the United Nations during the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, this week. Deputy Foreign Minister Pahala Nugraha Mansury voiced Indonesia’s support for Palestine’s full UN membership at the NAM Summit by underlining the importance of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The 4th meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination (JWG-ICC) was held this week in Islamabad. The meeting, which was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Sun Weidong, exemplifies the commitment of both countries to foster international cooperation […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: Europe needs migrants to stay competitive, Dubravka Suica, vice-president for Democracy and Demography of the European Commission, told a forum on the demographic crisis held in Athens this week. Faced with decreasing birthrates, European Union (EU) member states need to consider demographic figures to plan any economic policy and invest in human capital, […]
Read MoreParis: Films and TV shows are having a rising influence over tourists’ decisions to visit France. That’s according to a survey released Thursday by France’s National Center for Cinema and Animated Image. About 80% of foreign tourists said they wanted to visit France after watching a TV or movie filmed in the country. That’s up […]
Read MoreBeijing: China this week accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent “Taiwanese president-elect William Lai” a message of congratulations following the result. Beijing called the message a violation of Washington’s commitment to maintain only unofficial ties […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: Indonesia is reviving plans to construct a giant sea wall in the latest of measures to prevent its capital city of Jakarta from sinking at a faster rate. The project will require three phases of construction, extending past the year 2040, with the first two stages requiring 164.1 trillion rupiah (S$14.04 billion) in […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan-China Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) this week urged the Pakistani government to learn poverty reduction techniques from China who successfully alleviated this menace. Moazzam Ghurki, President of the PCJCCI, expressed admiration for China’s successful poverty reduction initiatives in rural areas. He emphasized the desire of Pakistan and PCJCCI to […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is a holiday paradise, there’s no doubt about it. Sensational food, majestic architecture, sublime beaches, gorgeous countryside and much more – there’s something for everyone in this delightful part of the world. If you’re planning a trip, it’s worth knowing how to unlock the full potential of Italy while you’re away. Read […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark’s prime minister this week proclaimed Frederik X king on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, after Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as the country’s longest-serving monarch. Tens of thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Danish capital on Sunday to greet Frederik and bid […]
Read MoreKathmandu: Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi this week called on Nepal’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Sewa Lamsal. Matters related to the Nepal-Pakistan relations were discussed in the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, informed the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu. Ambassador Hashmi shared in social media X that they ‘discussed whole […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: US President Joe Biden said this week that the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan, after Taiwanese voters rebuffed China and gave the ruling party a third presidential term. Earlier in the day, the Taiwanese ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te came to power, strongly rejecting […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On New Year’s Day 2024, the presidents of China and the US exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The day before, the leaders of China and Russia also exchanged messages of New Year greetings. These two sets of relationships between major powers, which have […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Indian Ocean belongs to India alone, and regional countries’ cooperation with extraterritorial states is subject to New Delhi’s discretion – this is the latest message sent by India. Hindustan Times reported on December 31 that Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at […]
Read MoreParis: The reopening of the La Tour d’Argent in Paris signals a new chapter in a spot with a very long and storied legacy. The mythology around one of Paris’s most famous restaurants, La Tour d’Argent, is legendary and far-reaching. The restaurant in the 5th arrondissement overlooks the Seine River and the Notre Dame Cathedral, […]
Read MoreXu Wei Beijing: China reaffirmed its commitment to building a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship with the United States this week, with its top diplomat calling on both sides to assume the vision and role befitting major countries to give the world “rock-solid certainty and positive energy”. Addressing a reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan this week invited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. In a meeting with Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, Pakistani Federal Minister for Industries and Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz discussed the options to enhance bilateral trade […]
Read MoreDing Gang People are eagerly anticipating the arrival of peace in the New Year because it is still something that the world lacks. The term “peace” has two meanings in English: One refers to safety and freedom from war and violence, while the other pertains to a state of tranquility, devoid of worry, problems, noise, […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov In his New Year greeting message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that in the face of changes unseen in a century and volatile international and regional situations, China-Russia relations have always maintained healthy and stable development, and moved steadily in the right direction in 2023. Putin sent heartfelt […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week praised the contribution of Pakistanis in Italy. In a recent media interaction, he said Italy was home to a significant and growing Pakistani community, estimating the population at around 200,000, with 140,000 having official documentation. The envoy said this indicates a robust presence of […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The UK is not passing on enough information about small boats crossing the Channel, a French report has said. The Court of Accounts, which audits spending in France, said intelligence provided to French police was often “first level” and “very general”. It said France needed more details about the boats and engines being […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to […]
Read MoreJakarta: For the last few years, Indonesia’s leadership role at the global level has become the world’s focus. This can be seen in the last two years, when the country has demonstrated its leadership by holding two major international events: the G20 Summit in 2022 and the ASEAN Summit in 2023. Indonesia has proven its […]
Read MoreNewswire Peshawar: A special road will be constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for the establishment of better trade relations with Afghanistan, officials said this week. Focusing on the proposed Sara Kanda Lajmeri Road, Inspector General Frontier Corps South Haroon Hameed and Deputy Commissioner South Waziristan Naseer Khan have issued special instructions for a […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week extend their warmest wishes for a New Year. “May the canvas of your days be painted with vibrant hues of success, and may each moment be a stepping stone towards a future adorned with fulfillment,” they said in a […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met the Australian leader of the opposition Peter Dutton MP. “Glad to meet the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Peter Dutton MP,” he posted on X. The relations between the two countries have been friendly, with former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf having visited Australia […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The queen of Denmark has announced that she is to abdicate after 52 years on the throne. Announcing the surprise news to the nation in her new year speech, Queen Margrethe II said she would step down on 14 January, the 52nd anniversary of her accession, leaving the throne to her son, Crown Prince […]
Read MoreTokyo: Hundreds of thousands of people visited shrines across Japan to welcome the New Year. It was the first time since 2019 that no COVID restrictions were in place since the Japanese government downgraded the pandemic’s status to the same as the flu last May. Sensoji and Meii shrines in Tokyo were packed with Japanese […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China is far ahead in the digital economy in terms of scale with its value reaching 7.47 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, according to the Asia Digital Economy Report 2023 released this week. According to this report, issued during an event in Beijing by Li Baodong, secretary-general of Boao Forum for Asia, Japan […]
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