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CHENGDU :  The 2026 Pakistan Cultural Week, themed “75 Years of Iron Brotherhood: Mutual Learning of Civilizations Toward the Future”, opened on June 5 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, offering local residents a chance to experience Pakistan’s history, culture and cuisine. The event provides a platform for people-to-people exchanges between Sichuan and Pakistan, showcasing Pakistani culture to local communities and facilitating meaningful connections between entrepreneurs from both countries. Through art, cuisine, film and photography, the event aims to foster mutual understanding and bring the Chinese and Pakistani people closer together. The opening ceremony was attended by more than 150 guests, including…

ISLAMABAD/ ZHEJIANG: China, Pakistan and OIC-COMSTECH on Saturday launched a Joint Laboratory on Research and Development of Herbal Medicine during the inaugural session of the 2026 International Symposium on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-Unani Medicine Cooperation and SCO Member States Traditional Medicine Industry Exchange Forum held at Ningbo University in China’s Zhejiang Province. The joint laboratory has been established through collaboration between Ningbo University and OIC-COMSTECH. It aims to promote collaborative research and innovation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Unani Medicine, with a focus on herbal medicine development, clinical and pre-clinical studies, international registration of traditional medicine products, academic exchanges, and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expanded its export infrastructure for mango shipments to China after seven additional processing and Hot Water Treatment (HWT) facilities secured registration with China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), a development expected to improve supply chain efficiency and increase export readiness during the upcoming mango season. The registrations, facilitated by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC), have increased the number of Chinese-approved mango treatment facilities in Pakistan from 25 to 32, according to a statement issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). Industry observers say the expansion comes as Pakistan seeks to capitalize on…

BEIJING: Pakistan’s diversified conglomerate Engro and Chinese technology giant Baidu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, research, talent development and industrial applications, the companies announced on June 5. As per the agreement, it aims to advance AI capabilities across the region by leveraging Baidu’s full-stack AI technologies and Engro’s growing focus on digital infrastructure and technology-enabled solutions. Under the partnership, the two sides will examine opportunities to accelerate the practical adoption of AI across industries, including manufacturing, finance and operations. “Technology is rapidly becoming a defining source of industrial competitiveness,” said…

NEW DELHI: A few months ago, India’s economy was humming along nicely. Inflation was benign and growth was steady – the strongest among the world’s leading economies. Now, India is increasingly counting the cost of the Iran war, which economists say will keep mounting if the deadlock between the U.S. and Iran remains unresolved and the blockage of oil supplies continues. As the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, India ships in about 90% of its oil, making its economy one of the most-exposed to the war and the prolonged war-related disruptions, which include the effective blockade of the Strait…

By: Maarij Farooq The celebration of seventy five years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China has coincided with an increasingly important realization: the future of bilateral relations cannot depend solely on governments. Enduring partnerships require broad national ownership, political consensus, societal support, and a shared vision that transcends electoral cycles. It is in this context that the China Pakistan Political Parties Forum held in Beijing assumes particular significance. Hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the forum brought together representatives from across Pakistan’s political spectrum at a time when both countries are seeking to deepen…

Speaking at a joint scientific conference in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, researchers from both countries emphasized that collaborative research and knowledge sharing are key to securing Africa’s green and resilient future. Convened by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC), the five-day conference is being held under the theme of “Harnessing Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage for Economic Transformation.” The conference brings together senior policymakers, scientists, researchers and grassroots campaigners to discuss innovative approaches to habitat conservation, cultural heritage protection, sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience. Wang Qingfeng, director of SAJOREC, said the robust partnership between…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called for improving understanding and fostering mutual trust through dialogue when addressing an event observing the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations via video. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on all sides to promote unity and seek consensus through exchanges, and continuously consolidate the popular and cultural foundation for building a community with a shared future for humanity in the face of unprecedented challenges. Wang highlighted that China proposes a four-pronged approach to promoting dialogue among civilizations. He said, firstly, all…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), agreed on Tuesday that the two countries should carry forward their great traditional friendship from generation to generation. Xi made the remarks while paying homage to the China-DPRK Friendship Tower with his wife Peng Liyuan, in the company of Kim and his wife Ri Sol Ju.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and enhance the level of practical cooperation. Xi made the remarks during his talks with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK. Xi noted that after seven years, he is very pleased to once again visit the beautiful city of Pyongyang, and feels especially warm and familiar. He expressed his readiness…