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Over the course of 2025, China has stepped up efforts to foster new productive forces as the country looks to build new engines of growth. One key focus is innovation. Chinese President Xi Jinping says Shanghai has a historic mission to become a globally influential center of scientific and technological innovation. As China pushes for high-quality development, Shanghai is emerging as a core innovation hub, with the Yangtze River Delta playing an increasingly important role nationwide.

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Monday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general. The promoted officers are Yang Zhibin, commander of the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and Han Shengyan, commander of the PLA Central Theater Command. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the CMC, announced the orders of promotion, which were signed by Xi, at a ceremony held for the promotion in Beijing. Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of the CMC, presided over the ceremony. Xi extended his congratulations to the two generals. General is…

Imagine controlling a power wheelchair or sending a robotic dog to pick up a parcel just by thinking about it. What once sounded like science fiction is now becoming a reality in China. A major breakthrough in invasive brain-computer interface technology helps paralyzed patients better interact with the world.

On the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, thousands gather to celebrate the winter solstice as the golden light of sunset pierces through the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing. Stretching across Kunming Lake, the centuries-old bridge stands in quiet anticipation, waiting once again for this annual moment of wonder. Like a slow-building spell, the spectacle rewards patience. From the first glimmer of the setting sun spilling over the bridge’s bricks to the moment golden light fills each arch, the entire scene usually unfolds over two to three hours. Gold, ochre and…

Fierce Roc club from China has won the Battle of Robots championship at the Phygital Games of Future 2025, which is being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from December 18 to December 23. Their combat robot, named Deep Sea Shark, delivered several knockouts to its opponents during the competition. Deep Sea Shark weighs 110 kg and its speed could reach 28 km/h. Check out the amazing moments in the final.

The support fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, established by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, totaled about 4 billion Hong Kong dollars (about $514 million) . The fund will be used to assist residents in rebuilding their homes and to provide long-term, sustained support, the HKSAR government said. As of Saturday morning, a total of 581 residents are staying in hotel rooms through coordination by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, while 559 residents are staying in youth hostels or camps. Another 3,513 residents are currently living in transitional housing units provided by the Housing…

RAWALPINDI : A special court on Saturday handed down prison terms and fines to former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, after convicting them on corruption-related charges. As per the ruling issued by Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, Khan has been sentenced to a combined 17 years in prison. This includes 10 years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 409, which deals with criminal breach of trust, and an additional seven years under Section 5/2/47 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Bushra Bibi received an identical sentence of 17 years’ imprisonment under the same legal provisions. Both were formally charged…

The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government held a solemn flag-raising ceremony on Saturday at the Golden Lotus Square to mark the 26th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. At 8 a.m., the honor guard escorted the Chinese national flag and the Macao SAR flag into the plaza. As the military band played the national anthem, both flags were raised slowly, fluttering in the wind. The ceremony was attended by Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR; Zheng Xinchong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; senior Macao SAR officials; and…

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets rose to the second-highest level on record in November, the first full month after the U.S. and China agreed to streamline exports of the elements. Exports hit 6,150 metric tons in November, according to customs data released on Saturday, up 12% from October and the highest since the record 6,357 tons in January. China restricted exports of the specialised magnets used in weapons, cars and phones in April during the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing parts of the global supply chain to a halt. Trump said on October 30 that he…

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday sentenced four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and three others to 10 years of imprisonment each in a case related to the May 9 riots. The verdict was announced by ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul inside Kot Lakhpat Jail. The court, however, acquitted Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a senior party leader and a former foreign minister, and 13 others. During the trial, final statements of 21 accused, including Dr Rashid, were recorded. The prosecution presented 56 witnesses before the court. The court also noted…