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The value of China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports through the Alashankou Port border crossing rose by 164.5% in the first five months of 2026, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing Xinhua.During the first five months of 2026, EV exports through the Alashankou Port in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region reached 2 billion yuan (about $294 million), representing 31.2% of all vehicle exports through the crossing, according to customs data. Alashankou is one of the main gateways for China-Europe Railway Express services and has become a key hub for exports of China’s new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Asian and European markets. Demand…

Chinese President Xi Jinping presented the country’s top sci-tech award and delivered an important speech at a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday. The meeting brought together the national science and technology award conference, the general assemblies of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the 11th national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology.

China reiterated that the Philippines’ territorial claims in the South China Sea lack both historical and legal basis and pose a serious threat to regional stability and the international order, according to a report released Wednesday by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The report comes amid rising tensions fueled by recent Philippine-Japanese activities, and against the backdrop of the 10th anniversary of China’s rejection of an arbitration ruling that Manila continues to cite in support of its maritime claims. While China has previously laid out evidence of its sovereignty and refuted Philippine claims in various official documents, the new paper is…

China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new five-year tourism development plan, signaling the country’s expanding efforts to draw overseas visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and deepen international exchanges. The plan, approved by the State Council, targets inbound tourism spending of more than $150 billion annually by 2030, while calling for higher-quality tourism services and a stronger global presence for China’s tourism industry. To help meet these goals, China will further streamline services for inbound visitors throughout their journeys in the country. The plan calls for expanding the visa-free…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday wrapped up his visits to Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, with consensus reached with the four Nordic countries to uphold bilateral partnerships and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, economy and other key areas. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Danish King Frederik X, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store during his six-day visit. China and the four Nordic countries also pledged to deepen green and innovation cooperation, enhance collaboration on global governance, and expand people-to-people exchanges.…

Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic have reaffirmed their strong commitment to establishing a strategic partnership, placing a particular emphasis on the critical importance of deepening trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the two nations. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the ongoing official visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to the Kyrgyz Republic from July 6-9, 2026, at the invitation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov. According to a joint statement encompassing the discussions during the president’s visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, the two heads of state held extensive and fruitful talks in an atmosphere…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Huawei Pakistan and the National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) today officially inaugurated the Huawei ICT Academy at NIBAF, reinforcing a shared commitment to developing Pakistan’s Financial Sector workforce through internationally recognized ICT education and certification. The inauguration ceremony brought together officials of the State Bank of Pakistan, industry leaders, academia, financial sector representatives, and technology experts to celebrate the launch of the Huawei ICT Academy that will equip professionals with the advanced digital skills required to thrive in the modern economy. The Huawei ICT Academy at NIBAF will deliver world-class training in key technology…

At least nine police personnel were martyred after terrorists launched an attack on a police checkpost in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Ziarat Superintendent of Police (SP), the attack targeted a police checkpost in the Kach Mangi Phase III area. The assailants opened fire on the post, resulting in the martyrdom of nine police officials. The martyred personnel include two station house officers (SHOs) — Muhammad Hussain, SHO Mangi, and Sohbat Khan, SHO Kowas — along with seven other police officers. The SP said an intense exchange of gunfire between the terrorists and police continued…

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecast rainfall across most districts of the province over the next two days and issued alerts to local administrations to ensure preparedness for possible weather-related emergencies. According to a PDMA spokesperson, rain is expected in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab and Sargodha. Showers are also likely in Sahiwal, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot and surrounding areas. Rain is also expected in Chiniot, Okara, Kasur, Noorpur Thal, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh,…

Pakistan has quietly stepped into a diplomatic role by mediating between Libya’s rival eastern and western authorities, according to a Reuters report, in a move that could further enhance Islamabad’s international standing if successful. The mediation effort follows months of a US-backed initiative aimed at finding a political settlement in Libya, which has remained divided between competing eastern and western administrations since the civil conflict that erupted after the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that overthrew former leader Muammar Gaddafi. The development comes shortly after Pakistan played a significant role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran earlier this year,…