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China has issued a development plan for its new-type battery industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), setting targets for industrial growth, technological innovation and product quality. The plan, jointly issued by multiple government departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), aims for steady industry growth and stronger innovation capabilities across the entire industrial chain by 2030. By 2030, China aims to achieve breakthroughs in advanced electrode materials, new electrolytes and high-end auxiliary materials, and make major progress in the development of new battery systems. The plan envisions the initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries and…

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said that for Japan, the pressing task is to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question as soon as possible. Wang, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Takeshi Iwaya, president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT) in Beijing. Wang said that the JAPIT has been committed to the cause of…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Sichuan University to leverage its interdisciplinary strengths and play a pioneering and exemplary role in serving national strategies, as he extended congratulations on the 130th founding anniversary of the university. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to the university’s teachers and students.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, called for efforts to lead people of all ethnic groups in working together to create a better life on Monday. Wang made the remarks when he met with 150 representatives of ethnic minorities from across China. China is home to 56 ethnic groups. The 55 ethnic minorities collectively number 125 million, accounting for nearly one-tenth of the national population, according to the 7th national population census. Noting…

The federal government plans to secure an additional $500 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a programme aimed at reforming Pakistan’s public sector pension system, according to official documents and Finance Ministry sources. The loan, equivalent to around Rs138.48 billion, will be obtained under the proposed “Transforming Public Sector Pension Program”, with the programme expected to run for three years. According to the documents, the ADB programme is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026, and conclude in November 2029. Pension bill reaches Rs1,169 billion The federal government’s annual pension bill has risen to around Rs1,169 billion,…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has called for a major change in the federal government’s counterterrorism policy, saying the approach followed for the past 22 years has failed to deliver lasting peace in the province. Addressing a law-and-order meeting in Peshawar, Afridi said merely providing additional resources would not resolve the crisis and insisted that the federal government must consult provincial stakeholders, the administration and police before formulating a new strategy. He said his proposed policy could restore peace in KP within 100 days. Afridi said he would not change his position because of threats of Governor’s Rule or…

Tom Holland has opened up about his sobriety journey, saying giving up alcohol changed the way he viewed himself and helped him recognise “how much I love my best self”. The Spider-Man star discussed his experience while attending Drink Las Vegas at the Bellagio, where he also reflected on the challenges of being in a city known for its drinking culture, according to TMZ. “Being in Vegas is so, so easy for me; any excuse to get to Vegas is good,” Holland said, referring to the temptations he associates with visiting the city. Holland’s decision to quit drinking Holland previously…

Taapsee Pannu has opened up about her decision to keep her marriage and husband largely away from the public eye, saying she does not want her family members subjected to unnecessary scrutiny. The 39-year-old actress married Danish badminton player Mathias Boe in a private ceremony in December 2023 after dating him for around a decade. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Taapsee explained why she rarely shares pictures of her husband or his family on social media. “When you see a picture or a video, it’s not just about me,” she said, explaining that any public post could also draw…

OpenAI may be preparing a new always-on ChatGPT assistant called “o”, after references to the unannounced feature briefly appeared online. The company has not officially confirmed the product. However, users spotted a reference to “o, your always-on assistant” on what appeared to be a ChatGPT Pro subscription screen, alongside benefits including additional Work and Codex usage, maximum memory, 100GB of file storage and early access to new features. Another reported configuration fragment contained display_name: “o” alongside an email_suffix: “-o”. The latter has prompted speculation that the assistant could eventually have some form of email-related functionality or digital identity, although the…

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has attracted attention for its performance and flagship features, but one practical drawback may receive less attention: its weight. According to BGR, the large Pro Max model is expected to be a substantial device to carry and use, particularly for people who prefer lighter smartphones. Size comes with a trade-off Large flagship phones typically offer bigger displays and batteries, but the added hardware can also make them heavier. For users who spend long periods holding their phones, the additional weight may become noticeable during activities such as browsing, gaming, watching videos or taking photos. The…