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A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson  described recent remarks by the Philippine defense department as a political provocation of an extremely malign nature. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks in response to a statement issued by the Philippine Department of National Defense on July 31 that referenced China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law. This so-called statement is full of disinformation and smears designed to interfere in China’s internal affairs, Lin said, adding China firmly opposes it. Lin said that a small handful of anti-China forces in the Philippines have engaged in massive political and public opinion manipulation, trying every means…

This summer, some of America’s most prestigious stages seem to have been transformed by music, dance and storytelling from China, attracting audiences curious to experience Chinese culture through the arts. As Karina Mitchell reports, these performances are doing more than entertain – they’re helping to bridge cultures at a time when the world is facing increasing division.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion and expanding cooperation in trade, investment and the private sector, said a communique issued after bilateral talks said on Tuesday. The commitment was reiterated during the 10th Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Atabak. Atabak described Pakistan as a long-term strategic trading partner and expressed Iran’s desire to expand trade and logistics cooperation through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar. The Iranian minister also voiced hope that a Pakistan-Iran…

China’s gross ocean product reached 5.5 trillion yuan (about $810.09 billion) in the first half (H1) of 2026, up by 5.1% year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday. The amount accounted for 7.9% of the country’s gross domestic product, the ministry said, noting that the marine economy is experiencing steady growth with a positive development momentum. Meng Qinglei, an official with the ministry, said that since the beginning of this year, the supply of marine resources nationwide has remained stable, laying a solid foundation for the development of the marine economy. Meanwhile,…

China has completed construction of the country’s largest single-site production base for high-end polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), strengthening supply support for industries including new energy and optoelectronics. The 50,000-tonne-per-year specialty PVA resin facility of Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co., Ltd., located in Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, brings the company’s total annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tonnes, making it the world’s largest single-site high-end PVA production base, according to Sinopec. Known as a “universal auxiliary material” in the fine chemical industry, PVA features high strength, high transparency, strong barrier properties and complete biodegradability. It is widely used in textiles, construction, pharmaceuticals,…

A senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official on Monday paid a visit to prominent experts on summer vacation in Beidaihe, a seaside resort in north China’s Hebei Province. Entrusted by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, extended sincere greetings to experts across the country on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council. Inviting prominent experts to Beidaihe annually for a summer vacation has been an…

China aims to raise the share of its electricity generated from non-fossil energy sources to 50% by 2030, according to a newly released national plan outlining the country’s power sector development for the 2026-2030 period. The five-year plan, jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, sets out the overall road map for the country’s power sector in the 2026-2030 period and targets the initial establishment of a new power system by 2030. Under the plan, China aims to enable the high-level integration of more than 2.8 billion kilowatts of new energy capacity into…

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that Pakistan is engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to explore greater flexibility in its fuel pricing mechanism, including the possibility of introducing a dynamic grid and a price stabilisation fund. Speaking in an interview , the petroleum minister said the government’s finance team was already discussing the matter with the IMF “Do we have the flexibility to buffer the price increase impact? I don’t think we do. But our finance team is engaged with the IMF. “The IMF mission will also be coming in August-September, and I will also request them as…

Georgina Rodriguez shared her feelings about being a mother to her fiancé Cristiano Ronaldo’s son after the pair spent quality time together. The iconic football legend, 41, is reportedly set to marry the love of his life, Georgina Rodriguez, next weekend on the Island where he grew up. The power couple are said to be tying the knot at Funchal Cathedral, with the reception expected to take place at the five-star Savoy Palace hotel. The couple are currently enjoying their pre-wedding getaway. Georgina gushed about the bond she shares with her stepson, whose biological mother has remained anonymous and for…

J-Hope appeared visibly emotional after BTS ARMY surprised the group with a sweet fan project. During the first night of the ARIRANG World Tour at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, August 1, thousands of fans raised pastel-coloured flower banners across the stadium. BTS leader RM paused to read the message printed on them aloud. The Korean phrase translates to “The moment we waited so long for, our Spring Day!” which is a tribute to the group’s reunion after their military service and years away from a full group world tour. The touching display appeared to catch the members off guard. As RM finished…