China delivers greater reform, opening up with six new FTZs
Beijing: China has announced a master plan for six new pilot free trade zones (FTZs) in a strategic move to...
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Cabinet body on CPEC reviews progress
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar chaired Cabinet Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) here...
China, US need to sail together for mutually beneficial, stable relationship
San Francisco: Chinese and U.S. officials and leaders of grassroots organizations are hoping that China and the United States will...
Over 146,000 dilapidated houses renovated in Xinjiang
Urumqi: A total of 146,055 dilapidated houses in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have been renovated as of the...
China’s economy posts high-quality growth in first half
Beijjng: Despite headwinds and downward pressure, China has maintained its momentum in high-quality economic growth since the beginning of 2019,...
FATF to examine Pakistan’s progress on Oct 16-18
Islamabad: Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will examine Pakistan’s progress on its existing action plan during plenary meeting on October...
Federal Cabinet approves Pak-Turkey Strategic Economic Framework
Islamabad: Federal Cabinet Tuesday has approved Pak-Turkey Strategic Economic Framework to forge stronger cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey.Briefing newsmen regarding...
China urges US to immediately stop arms sales plan to Taiwan
Beijing: China on Monday urged the United States to immediately stop its planned arms sales to Taiwan and cease military...
Making Italian ‘eggs in purgatory’
Naples: This spicy southern Italian dish will keep you warm while waiting for the summer. Neapolitan cook Silvana Lanzetta shares...
China’s poverty fight: fairies, guitars and grassroots wits
Guiyang: As the first sunlight penetrates the dense mist of Gaibao Village, seven girls are busy putting on silver jewelry...
China-proposed BRI designed with economic development, capacity building in mind
Kuala Lumpur: The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was formulated with economic development agenda through increased connectivity, infrastructure and...
Xi Focus: College graduates dream big in small villages
Yinchuan: When many of his peers were busy pursuing their dreams in big cities, Yang Ke gave up high- paying...
Pakistan to downgrade trade ties with India
Islamabad: The National Security Committee (NSC) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss the deteriorated situation of the...
Learning while in Italy
Staten Island: As many of you may know, I went to Bari, Italy this past month to experience their authentic...
China regrets US decision to label China currency manipulator
Beijing: China deeply regrets the US Treasury's decision to label China "a currency manipulator," the People's Bank of China said...
British delegation inspects security at airport in Karachi
Karachi: A delegation of British security agency has arrived Karachi on three-day visit to inspect flight security at the airport....
Japanese investors keen to invest in Pakistan
Islamabad: Japanese investors have expressed keen interest to invest in pharmaceutical, food and agriculture sectors of Pakistan. Ambassador of Japan...
China confident of keeping yuan stable
Beijing: China's central bank reiterated on Monday that it is confident in its capability of keeping the yuan's exchange rate...
Making real Italian bruschetta – a perfect snack
Rome: Fresh, simple and delicious, bruschetta is the perfect snack as the weather warms. Italian cook Silvana Lanzetta shares her...
US negotiators need to show sincerity, reason at Shanghai talks
Beijing: Negotiators from China and the United States are relaunching consultations to fix their strained trade relations on Tuesday in...
Pakistan, US to enhance cooperation in human development sector
Washington: Pakistan and United States have agreed for enhanced cooperation in human development sector. The agreement was made during a...
Time for US to abandon China trade deficit rhetoric
Washington: China's current account surplus in 2018 narrowed further, as its external position was assessed to be "in line with...
China helps rest of world as it develops itself
Suva: China is a very important country in the world as it has not only been developing itself, but also...
China’s sci-tech innovation board starts trading
Shanghai: China's sci-tech innovation board (STAR market) started trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Monday, with the first batch of...
Chinese enterprises seek new purchase of US agricultural produce, tariff relief
Beijjng: Some Chinese enterprises have inquired with U.S. exporters about the purchase of agricultural produce and applied for the lifting...
Xi urges local legislatures to be practical, creative in their work
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed local people's congresses and their standing committees to creatively improve legislation and supervision...
13-day remand of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi granted in LNG case
Islamabad: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) stalwart Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been handed over the...
CPEC projects not running at required pace, Senate body
Islamabad: Senate Special Committee on Project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in its meeting was told that the ministry of planning...
China urges US to correct faulty practices in anti-subsidy probes
Beijing: China's Ministry of Commerce has urged the United States to correct faulty practices in anti-subsidy probes against Chinese products,...
