GAWADAR: The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) and a Chinese company agreed to boost investments at the port, the maritime affairs ministry said on Tuesday. Pakistan recently increased efforts on the commercialisation of the Gwadar Port, which was built more than a decade ago but remains a non-starter. In January, the government sought the private sector’s support in routing their cargoes …
BY GLOBAL TIMES Pingyang county in east China’s Zhejiang province, has reinvented itself as a pet-lover’s paradise. When 1990s-born local Zeng Yao invites fellow enthusiasts to his hometown, he offers a mix of business and leisure: “Spend a weekend dressing up your dog for our pet fashion show. Browse our pet supply superstore. Tour the pet food factory right next …
BY GLOBAL TIMES Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Xing’an league in north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Arxan ranks among China’s “tiniest city” by population – just 28,600 residents – yet exerts a disproportionate influence in tourism and cultural exchanges. Once a remote border town, Arxan has transformed in recent years into a magnet for visitors drawn by …
BEIJING: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday to discuss the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to an official release. Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on industrial development and business-to-business cooperation under CPEC Phase II. Iqbal conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s goodwill …
MULTAN: The Pakistan Army has inducted Z-10ME attack helicopters to reinforce its “integrated battlefield response”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China had displayed its Z-10 attack helicopter for the first time outside its home country at the Singapore Airshow in February 2024, according to Reuters . It also noted that as of …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday stressed that the “enduring partnership” between Pakistan and China will continue to play a pivotal role in regional stability. 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, …
BY GLOBAL TIMES Amid China’s 2025 national college entrance examination, known as gaokao, scenes of quiet determination played out across the country. In Suzhou, east China’s Anhui province, Wang Ziwen, a student with osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as “brittle bone disease”, was gently assisted into the exam hall by staff. In Ziyang, southwest China’s Sichuan province, Jiang Xintong, paralyzed from …
BY GLOBAL TIMES In Lower Saxony, Germany, homeowner Hoffmann has a sizable lawn that needs frequent maintenance. When it came time to buy a robotic lawn mower, he did his research, comparing multiple brands before ultimately choosing China’s ECOVACS. “ECOVACS has already built a robust after-sales network in Germany, and its design suits European users’ habits,” Hoffmann said. “What really …
BY GLOBAL TIMES Each cup of coffee carries the essence of its birthplace – Brazil’s bold richness, Jamaica’s vibrant brightness, and Ethiopia’s delicate freshness. Now, Yunnan, in southwest China, is adding a new chapter to this global narrative, offering a distinctly Chinese flavor that is gaining recognition on the world stage. This evolution was on full display at the 2025 …
From Aug. 8 to 10, an exciting event—disc golf—will take place at Guixi ecopark as part of the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. 32 athletes from 16 countries will form mixed-gender pairs and compete in this dynamic and distinctive sport. Disc golf follows rules similar to those of traditional golf. The competition course was …