By Mian Abrar It is shocking for most of the foreign visitors who have only heard of Xinjiang before to step out of Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport and see a completely transformed and bustling city waiting for tourists. Visits at several locations across Ürümqi indicate that Ürümqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is one of the most-developed …
China’s travel market is gearing up for another surge in tourism and consumption during the Mid-Autumn Festival which runs from September 15 to 17 this year. The festival travel trend is dominated by short-distance trips and cultural tours. Destinations within a two-hour drive or three-hour high-speed rail trip are popular. Ten most popular domestic destinations include Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, …
In the Ewenki ethnic group’s culture, “sunflower” handicrafts made from cowhide and sheepskin are common household decorations. The leather in the center symbolizes the sun, while the surrounding fur represents sunlight, symbolizing warmth and auspiciousness. Uran, an Ewenki herdswoman from Ewenki Autonomous Banner, Hulunbuir city, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, founded her brand, Sun Girl, in 2010 with a …
Located in southeast China’s Fujian province, Quanzhou is one of the most important Chinese ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road. “Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China” was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 25, 2021, becoming China’s 56th UNESCO World Heritage Site. The serial property encompasses 22 sites of administrative buildings and structures, religious …
By Adnan Hameed In an era where the flow of information is ceaseless and the media wields an unparalleled influence on public opinion, the role of media professionals has become more pivotal than ever before. It is in this dynamic landscape that I had the privilege of participating in an enlightening seminar designed to nurture the talents of young media …
ISLAMABAD: China on Tuesday confirmed the participation of representatives from over 110 countries that they will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing in October, with preparations for the forum being well underway. Events during the forum include the opening ceremony, three high-level forums on connectivity, green development and digital economy and six thematic forums: …
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Rs50 billion funds for parliamentarians schemes just before the expiry of government term. The move apparently looks like an effort to influence the voters just months ahead of upcoming elections and may attract attention of international observers and election monitors as such development projects worth billions of rupees may tantamount to pre-poll …
— 50 Houses swept away by flash floods in Kandia Tehsil KOHISTAN: Flash floods triggered by heavy rains caused massive destruction in the Kandia tehsil of Upper Kohistan on Sunday as at least 50 houses and mini-power stations were washed away, an official said. Tehsildar (revenue officer) Muhammad Riaz told media that around 50 houses were swept away in the …
Beijing, China (Xinhua) – Eliminating poverty, improving people’s livelihoods, and realizing common prosperity are the essential requirements of socialism. Since the 18th Communist Party of China (CPC) National Congress, the CPC Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, has placed poverty alleviation in a prominent position, put forward new thoughts and ideas, and made new decisions and arrangements …
