BEIJING: China on Friday published a document titled “Vision and Actions for High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Brighter Prospects for the Next Decade.” Formulated by the Office of the Leading Group for Promoting the Belt and Road Initiative, the document outlines paths and measures China will take to advance Belt and Road cooperation for the next decade. China will work with …
NEW DELHI: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday that China is determined to make greater contributions to global economic recovery and prosperity by sharing its own development opportunities with the world. Li made the remarks in his speech at the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit, which was chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit aimed to discuss the implementation of the leaders’ …
BEIJING: China has warned the US and the Philippines that their recent joint naval patrols near Chinese territorial waters should not harm China’s sovereignty and maritime interests, with analysts saying the military activities by Washington and Manila showed the two countries have no sincerity to ease tension. Chinese military experts said the vessels and aircrafts that are participating in the patrol …
By Alamdar Kazmi Xi Jinping, the paramount leader of the People’s Republic of China, has left an indelible mark on both Chinese politics and the global stage. His vision and leadership have been a subject of intense scrutiny and debate, making “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” a pivotal text for those seeking to understand the man behind the leader. …
BEIJING: The remains of Comrade Li Keqiang, who was a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 17th, 18th and 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) central committees and former premier of the State Council, were cremated at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing on Thursday. Li was extolled as an excellent CPC member, a time-tested and …
ISLAMABAD: China, the US, the UK and the EU have signed a declaration in UK that posits artificial intelligence (AI) poses catastrophic risk to humanity, while also noting the “need for international action” on such risks. Such declaration signals that a future model to address AI-related risks is being formed with China’s participation, Chinese AI experts said on Thursday. In the …
BEIJING: Chinese financial regulators on Wednesday moved swiftly to implement tasks set by the top-level, tone-setting central financial work conference, including announcing new regulations for commercial banks and vowing to take measures to defuse risks and ensure sound and stable development. The two-day conference, which concluded on Tuesday, offered a clear path for the financial industry to tackle risks, including the …
BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday did not directly confirm an announcement made by US officials that “China and the US have an agreement in principle to hold a summit in San Francisco.” Instead, the spokesperson, citing quotes from Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during …
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as ‘once in a century-time opportunity’ and said that Pakistan is focusing on the project’s second phase to attain rapid economic and industrial growth. In an interview with China’s Phoenix TV aired on Tuesday, the prime minister said the CPEC initiated under China’s Belt and Road Initiative had …
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali here on Tuesday.The Minister appreciated the continuous engagement of China in the energy sector with Pakistan, said a press release. He extended his congratulations for the successful 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation that was held earlier this month in China.The …