ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese shipping giant, Shandong Xinxu Group, on Thursday in a move that is set to bring about a “major transformation” in the shipping sector. PNSC , headquartered in Karachi, is Pakistan’s premier national flag carrier, operating under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. The Shandong Xinxu Group …
As part of the Overseas Chinese Uyghur community living in Rawalpindi, I had the incredible honour of a cultural and educational visit to China. The visit beginning from Xinjiang and spanning multiple cities concluded in Beijing. This journey carried deep personal significance, reconnecting me with my ancestral roots in Xinjiang. But it was not only a journey into my own …
BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Thursday agreed to further enhance ties and joint broadcasting projects between their state broadcasters to tackle fake news and disinformation, Radio Pakistan reported. Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. Over the decades, ties have expanded across different sectors, including trade, energy, infrastructure, and media …
ISLAMABAD: Chinese air force chief Lieutenant General Wang Gang has lauded the “exemplary performance” of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the Pakistan-India conflict in May. As New Delhi launched deadly air strikes on Pakistan in early May over allegations about the Pahalgam attack , which Islamabad denied , PAF downed six Indian jets in retaliation . After tit-for-tat strikes …
BY GLOBAL TIMES Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect. This made Kashgar a key hub along the ancient Silk Road and …
BY GLOBAL TIMESOnce a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world – drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary China. In 2024, the overseas market for Chinese online literature exceeded 5 …
As we stand on the brink of a new economic era, it is becoming increasingly clear that the next great race is not over land, sea, or oil but over data, connectivity, and digital sovereignty. The digital economy is no longer the future; it is the present and at the center of this transformation stands an emerging alliance between China …
BY GLOBAL TIMES A small, quirky creature from China has quietly become a global phenomenon. With its jagged teeth, mismatched eyes, distorted body proportions, and mischievous personality, Labubu defies conventional beauty norms, yet has captivated young consumers worldwide. Some camp out overnight to purchase it; others pay steep premiums to add it to their collections. After a decade of relative …
BY GLOBAL TIMESDuring this year’s May Day holiday, outdoor sports and travel captured wide public interest and participation across China. At Shijiu Lake in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu province, a young visitor transitioned from a fishing lure session to stargazing through a telescope. Nestled in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan province, the Siguniang Mountain scenic …
BY GLOBAL TIMES“As a child, my dream was to escape Makit and distance myself from the Taklimakan Desert,” recalled Reyhan Ehmet. Born in 2001 in Makit county, Kashgar prefecture in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Reyhan remembers a childhood dominated by sandy landscapes. “Spring rarely brought greenery—instead, everything indoors and outdoors was shrouded in a yellow haze, with the …