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 …
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday said that China will continue to support Sudan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, during his meeting with Malik Agar, deputy chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the …
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, aiming to strengthen military-to-military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly nations. The visit marks a crucial step in enhancing the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Wednesday. During …
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 …
ISLAMABAD: One Homes, a leading UK-based property investment and development company, has announced another mega-million-dollar project in Pakistan. The company known for bringing international brands like Versace, Varabyeu Partners, Kobi Karp and many others to Pakistan announced their latest project The Haute Collection by Sarah Rahal. This is the second time One Homes is collaborating with Sara Rahal, the highly …
BEIJING: The 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum kicked off on Sunday with representatives from a record-breaking number of countries, regions and international organizations gathering in the Chinese capital to attend the meeting themed “Common Security, Lasting Peace.” Under the tensions of the current international security situation, the Beijing Xiangshan Forum provides all parties with a platform to talk in a frank …
WASHINGTON: When noting that China and the US agreed to work together for the meeting between the two heads of state in San Francisco, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that “the path to San Francisco” will not be an easy one, and there is “no self-driving to it.” Therefore, both sides need to earnestly “return to Bali …