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China’s Shengtang Group has expressed interest in exploring US$10 million worth of investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in industrial development, electric vehicles, infrastructure, energy, railways, tourism and urban development. During a meeting with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan in Islamabad, the delegation discussed a proposed MoU and potential cooperation. Haroon Akhtar highlighted government reforms to facilitate Chinese investors, emphasizing that Chinese investment could promote industrial growth, technology transfer, employment generation and economic development in Pakistan.

China has never recognized the so-called “Union Territory of Ladakh” unilaterally and illegally established by India and firmly opposes India’s announcement of so-called standard names, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Mao was responding to a question about a statement by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announcing standard names for 28 places, including those in disputed border areas and places under China’s actual control, and their inclusion on official maps. The move is illegal and invalid and cannot change the fact that the relevant areas in the western sector of the China-India boundary have always belonged to…

The 2026 Mid-Autumn Poetry Gala, held at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad unveiled two long-term cultural initiatives to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The Shouyang Book House Islamabad Public Reading Station was officially unveiled, creating a regular venue for reading, learning and exchange between Chinese and Pakistani people. In addition, a call for entries for artworks, photographs and video works under the theme “75 Years of Friendship, Forging Peace and Amity Together” was formally launched, inviting submissions from all sectors of society to capture friendship through images…

China’s service exports grew rapidly in the first eight months of this year, with travel, transport and knowledge-intensive services performing particularly well, according to data published by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. China’s total services trade reached 5.07 trillion yuan (about $757.60 billion) in the first eight months, up 7.9% year on year, data shows. Exports rose by 14.8% to 2 trillion yuan, while imports increased by 3.8% to 3.07 trillion yuan, and the services trade deficit narrowed by 145.12 billion yuan year on year. By sector, China’s imports and exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 2.23 trillion yuan in…

A send-off ceremony marking Wushu’s historic debut as an official medal sport at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics was held in Beijing on Tuesday, highlighting a major milestone in the international development of the traditional Chinese martial art. The fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympics will open in the capital of Senegal on October 31, with Wushu competitions scheduled for November 1-3 at the Dakar Expo Center. A total of 48 athletes from 47 countries and regions are expected to participate. Four gold medals will be awarded across men’s and women’s Changquan combined and Taijiquan combined events. The preliminary…

The World Canals Conference 2026 opened in Guilin, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, bringing together representatives of canal cities, research institutions, universities and industry organizations from more than 20 countries. At the opening ceremony, the World Green Design Organization presented the Pinglu Canal project with the Green Design International Award and the Green Design International Contribution Award. The Pinglu Canal opened to navigation on September 16, giving southwest China a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets. The 134.2-kilometer waterway connects the Xijiang River shipping network with the Beibu Gulf in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Under the theme “Innovation…

Beijing plans to build 100 habitat gardens and villages over the next five years to protect its ancient and notable trees, according to an action plan issued by the Beijing Greening Commission. Having served as the capital for dynasties like the Ming and Qing, the city still boasts tens of thousands of century-old trees, the oldest of which is around 3,500 years old. The plan sets out four major initiatives covering improvements to the protection and management system, more targeted conservation, technology-driven innovation, and the preservation and creative use of ancient-tree culture. By 2030, Beijing aims to establish a standardized…

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Wednesday sent the Liaoning carrier task group to the waters of the Western Pacific for training. The activity has been organized in accordance with the annual routine training plan to test and improve the group’s realistic training level and enhance its capabilities to execute missions, the PLA Navy said in a statement. It is in compliance with relevant international laws and practices and not directed against any specific country, it added.

The Pakistan Army has conducted a successful test launch of the extended-range version of its Fatah-2 missile system, the military said, describing the weapon as capable of engaging targets with high precision. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) , the Fatah-2 Extended Range (ER) system is equipped with advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics, with enhanced range intended to expand the army’s ability to engage targets at greater distances. The army said the missile’s trajectory and manoeuvrability features were designed to help it overcome enemy missile defence systems. The test launch was witnessed by the Commander Army Rocket Force…

The ICC has received more than 15 million ticket requests for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup in just 12 days, setting a new global record for demand. Cricket fans from 142 countries have expressed interest in attending the tournament, the ICC said. Sanjog Gupta said the sharp rise in ticket demand reflected the growing popularity of the Cricket World Cup. The ICC said the ticket ballot would remain open until midnight on 21 November. Registration is free, and no payment is required to enter the ballot.