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Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday felicitated president-elect Asif Ali Zardari for securing the office of the president for the second time. “[China is] ready to work with [president-elect] Zardari to advance cooperation [with Pakistan] in various fields,” the Chinese president said with Zardari set to take oath as the country’s 14th…

Pakistan’s exports to the southern re­gion of China witnessed a 16% growth last year, partly due to the China-Pak­istan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) that lowered tariffs as well as events like FoodAg 2023 and TEXPO 2023 which further facilitated exports in the textile and agricultural sectors. This was stated by…

This year, China is hosting its Two Sessions with a renewed sense of purpose and determination, aiming to embrace the winds of change. These important national events pave the way for China’s political, economic, and social direction that has far-reaching implications at the regional and global scale. In 2024, the…

Pakistan’s former Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said that Pakistan-China relations stand steadfast and Pakistan’s commitment to China and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) remains unwavering. Speaking at the inauguration of an Islamabad-based think-tank, the “Silk Roads Forum,” here on Tuesday night, Solangi said that China has consistently…

The Consul General of China in Karachi, Yang Yundong, on Wednesday, said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have created a large number of jobs in Pakistan, providing women with platforms to showcase their abilities. With advancement in cooperation between China and Pakistan, more employment opportu­nities will be created…

The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Tuesday hosted a seminar entitled “Global Security Initiative (GSI): China’s World View.” Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence, delivered the keynote address where eminent speakers including diplomats, former and serving high…

China Overseas Ports Holding (Pakistan) Co. Ltd. donated disaster relief supplies to Gwadar’s flood victims. From February 27th to 29th, Gwadar suffered the heaviest and longest-lasting rainstorm over the last 16 years, which resulted in large-scale flooding, leaving roads destroyed and a large number of residential buildings collapsed. The production…

China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, will hold its annual session from March 4 to 10 in Beijing, according to a spokesperson. The second session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC will begin at 3pm on Monday and conclude on…

Pakistani experts have lauded the significance of the “Two Sessions” in fostering global economic stability in the context of jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives. They believe that the foreign policies and incentives for foreigners in China during these sessions are pivotal in…

As many as 27 Chinese containers loaded with agricultural equipment have entered Pakistan after the Khunjerab Pass was temporarily opened as a trial run throughout the year for cross-border trade. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Chinese side…