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Three Chinese cities – Hangzhou, Sanya and Suzhou – were on Friday recognized by a United Nations (UN) advisory board for taking bold and ambitious steps to reduce waste and advance the circular economy. The cities were among 20 worldwide named to the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste initiative, led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste with support from the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) and the UN Environment Program (UNEP), headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The recognition comes for their development of forward-looking waste management plans ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on…

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday strongly condemned the untruthful remarks, slanders and smears against the HKSAR in the so-called six-monthly report released by the UK. In a statement, a spokesperson for the HKSAR government said the government strongly condemns and firmly rejects the UK’s attempt to wantonly smear the human rights and rule of law situation in Hong Kong and interfere in its law-based governance through despicable political maneuvers. The HKSAR government steadfastly safeguards the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong people as protected under the law, the spokesperson said, stressing that human rights…

The China Manned Space Agency announced that it would solicit proposals for a space human research program starting April 1, targeting major strategic, fundamental, and forward-looking scientific issues related to the long-term healthy survival of humans during future space station flights and lunar landing missions. The program aims to create a space human atlas, establish a space human research database, and yield a series of innovative research outcomes that can benefit both the health of taikonauts on long-duration orbital missions and the public on Earth. It is also part of the country’s efforts to accelerate the construction of aerospace power…

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate on regulations on the work of local Party committees. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting. Local Party committees must resolutely uphold the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, the meeting stressed. While faithfully implementing the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee, local Party committees must take local conditions into account and enhance their initiative and creativity in work, the meeting…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a significant step toward redefining the information dimension of bilateral cooperation, Pakistan today advanced plans to institutionalize the China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC), signaling a shift toward more coordinated and strategic communication around shared initiatives. The high-level meeting, chaired by Dr. Shazra Mansab, Minister of State for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, brought together senior representatives from government, media, and strategic institutions to accelerate the operationalization of the initiative. “In today’s world, partnerships are not only built on infrastructure and investment, but also on narratives, perception, and trust,” said Dr. Shazra Mansab. “The CPIC will serve…

Chinese electric two-wheelers are arriving in Southeast Asian countries to meet the growing demand for electric mobility amid rising fuel prices. China’s exports of electric motorcycles and bicycles increased 18.1 percent year on year in 2025, customs data show. As geopolitical conflicts raised international oil prices, market analysts believe the transition from traditional-fuel motorcycles to electric two-wheelers in markets like Southeast Asia would be accelerated. The cumulative global shipments of smart electric scooters and motorcycles of Chinese Segway-Ninebot have exceeded 10 million units. There’s great room to replace fuel-powered models in Southeast Asia, said Wang Ye, CEO of Segway-Ninebot, noting…

An alleged conspiracy by India and Afghanistan against Pakistan and regional peace has been exposed, involving an anti-Pakistan propaganda campaign run through fake social media accounts. Artificial Iranian reaction against Pakistan was spread through accounts operated from Afghanistan, while the masterminds behind the entire operation were found to be Indian accounts. Narrative building, control and strategic direction were carried out through Indian-linked accounts. India and Afghanistan allegedly devised a dangerous plan to create distrust and division within the Muslim world. India is said to be active not only against Pakistan but also against the United States, Iran and the wider…

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and China’s Consul General Yang Yundong agreed on Thursday to expand cooperation in infrastructure, investment and emerging economic sectors, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties. At a meeting held at the Governor House, the two dignitaries discussed accelerating development projects in Sindh under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with a focus on improving infrastructure and boosting Chinese investment in the province. They also explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in Pakistan’s blue economy, highlighting its increasing strategic and economic importance. Both sides agreed to strengthen youth engagement through expanded exchange programmes…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Chinese Embassy on Friday and hold a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong to discuss security cooperation and regional developments. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on counterterrorism, security cooperation, police exchange programmes, and the overall regional situation. To further strengthen economic ties, it was decided to organize a business conference aimed at addressing security concerns faced by Chinese investors in Pakistan. In the first phase, engagements will be held with the Chinese business community already present in the country, followed by outreach to potential new investors. Speaking on the occasion,…

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided Pakistani authorities with the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) after finalising key outlines of the 2026–27 budget, while also urging more frequent revisions in oil prices. Pakistan and the IMF have exchanged drafts of the MEFP to reach a staff-level agreement for the third review and the release of the fourth tranche under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.4bn under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), The News reported. The IMF has sought a budgetary and fiscal framework for the 2026-27 budget, envisaging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s…