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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets Paul Phelan

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Paul Phelan, Director, International Mining and Resources Conference, Resourcing Tomorrow, and Future Minerals Forum. “Glad to meet Paul Phelan, Director, International Mining And Resources Conference, Resourcing Tomorrow, and Future Minerals Forum. Discussed avenues to showcase Pakistan’s huge mining and minerals potential including metallic, […]

Zibo’s barbecue craze will not easily cool down amid China’s booming holiday economy

Yu Ning You may not believe this, but during the Spring Festival holidays, the first meal I craved upon returning to my hometown was not a homemade meal cooked by my parents, but the Zibo barbecue. Yes, my hometown is Zibo, located in East China’s Shandong Province. Just last year, the city was transformed from […]

DPP faces consequences after fatal expulsion of mainland fishing boat

Global Times Against the backdrop of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on the island of Taiwan continuing to adopt hostile attitudes and actions toward the Chinese mainland, there is concern that the relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits will be dragged into deeper waters, fraught with more dangers. A tragic incident happened […]

Global festivities celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of Dragon

Newswire Beijing: To welcome the Year of the Dragon, a wave of festive celebrations sweeps across the globe, with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds joining in to experience the rich tapestry of Chinese Lunar New Year traditions. Numerous iconic landmarks, from the Empire State Building in New York to the London Eye, Tokyo Tower […]

Canada’s rural communities will continue long decline unless something’s done, says researcher

Ottawa: A researcher at Western University says rural communities in Canada will continue their long population decline unless governments intervene with policy changes to address new immigrants’ preference to settle in major urban centres rather than small towns, villages and hamlets. The story of rural Canada over the last 55 years has been one of […]

Why Western perception of China should be reshaped

Ding Gang According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this year marks the Year of the Dragon. Millions of Chinese people will return home to be reunited with their families and celebrate the Spring Festival. The dragon plays a significant role in Chinese culture and is often used internationally as a symbol of China. According to […]

In the Year of the Dragon, China prospers via hard work

Global Times The Chinese Lunar New Year is coming. Recently, there has been heavy snowfall in the south, but the bad weather won’t stop people from rushing home. According to estimates from the Ministry of Transport, the number of cross-regional trips around the country during this year’s Spring Festival will reach a record high of […]

Olzhas Bektenov becomes New Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

Astana: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Feb. 6 to appoint Olzhas Bektenov as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, reported Akorda press service. He was relieved of his duties as the head of the President’s Executive Office, a position he had held since April last year. During the plenary meeting of the […]

Pakistan exhibitors show substantial presence at Texworld Evolution Paris

Newswire Islamabad:With a total of 19 enterprises, the Pakistani exhibitors show a substantial presence and impact at the internationally acclaimed trendsetting innovative ‘Texworld Evolution Paris’. The three-day exhibition that opened on February 5 with over 1300 companies from around the globe catering tofuture vogue and sourcing requirements remained the central attraction for global fashion and […]

Nepal: Pakistan Embassy, Youth Buddhist Association organise ‘Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan’ event

Newswire Kathmandu: The Youth Buddhist Association and Pakistan Embassy on Saturday organised the “Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” event at the Buddhist Relief Centre Hall. Addressing the visual presentation event, Pakistani Ambassador to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi stated that the Buddhist Heritage Sites in Pakistan were pivotal in bridging the people-to-people connection between the two South […]

Denmark’s oldest runes inscribed on ancient knife

Newswire Copenhagen: Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered runic letters inscribed on a knife blade dating back nearly 2,000 years, making them some of the oldest runes ever found in the country. The 3-inch (8 centimeters) iron blade was found in an ancient grave near the city of Odense on the central island of Funen in […]

Italy: Forgotten tragedy captures the pernicious politics of memory

Rome: This week there was a day of commemoration here in Italy, recalling a cluster of events from the era of the Second World War and its immediate aftermath. In principle, there’s nothing remarkable about that – Italy has seen so much history over more than 3,000 years that you probably could find something to […]

France plans to revoke birthplace citizenship in Mayotte

Newswire Paris: French authorities this week announced a controversial plan to amend the Constitution to revoke birthplace citizenship on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, which has been struggling with social unrest and a crippling migration crisis. France currently grants citizenship through both bloodline and birthplace, and this proposal risks further ramping up tensions […]

US urged to reduce trade curbs on China

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 […]

French FM rejects ‘forced displacement’ of Gazans to Egypt

Newswire 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 […]

Kashmir issue’s resolution imperative for regional peace: Raja Pervez Ashraf

Liaquat 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.” […]

Pelosi’s remarks reflect the truth of US system

Ding 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 […]

Is India ‘scared of’ China? Here is our perspective

Global 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 […]

Italy’s Meloni urges swift trial for Italian activist held in Hungary

Newswire 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 […]

Xi urges China, France to jointly open up path of peace, progress for human development

Beijing: 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 […]

Greece’s emergency response migrant program receives award

Newswire 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 […]

China to magnify literary exchange with South Asia

China 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 […]

Ambassador Marilina Armellin’s exemplary career testament to her unwavering commitment to diplomacy, international cooperation

Celina 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 […]

Nepal ships 1st batch of exports under transit deals with China

Newswire 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 […]

China-US relations see weak rebound in 2023

Jia 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 […]

Indonesia supports Palestine’s full UN membership in the NAM Summit

Newswire 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 […]

4th Meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination held

Celina 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 […]

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Europe needs migrants to stay competitive

Newswire 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, […]

France sees rise in TV tourism

Paris: 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 […]

Taiwan election: China says US ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader

Beijing: 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 […]

Indonesia mulls over $14b sea wall to save sinking Jakarta

Newswire 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 […]

PCJCCI chief urges Pakistani govt to learn poverty reduction techniques from China

Gwadar 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 […]

How to uncover Italy’s true beauty

Newswire 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 […]

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes throne after Margrethe abdicates

Copenhagen: 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 […]

Ambassador of Pakistan calls on Nepalese Foreign Secretary Lamsal, bilateral relations discussed

Kathmandu: 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 […]

US does not support Taiwan independence, says President Joe Biden

Newswire 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 […]

China remains on the side of ‘certainty’ in 2024

Global 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 […]

Sri Lanka’s reported denial of Chinese research vessel only proves India’s domineering diplomacy toward neighbors

Global 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 […]

The mystique of France’s 442-year-old ‘Ratatouille restaurant’

Paris: 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, […]

China calls for stabilizing ties with US

Xu 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 […]

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