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By :  Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu, Mang Jiuchen, People’s Daily Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world – drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary China. In 2024, the overseas market for Chinese online literature exceeded 5 billion yuan ($695.09 million), according to a report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The expanding community now includes 460,000 overseas web novel authors and over 350 million readers across more than…

Riyadh : The Center for Research and Intercommunication Knowledge has signed a cooperation agreement with the China-Arab Research Institute at Ningxia University. This agreement aims to support academic exchange, organize scientific conferences, facilitate visits for researchers and faculty, and implement joint translation projects to enhance knowledge of Saudi-Chinese relations. The agreement also establishes a framework for strategic cooperation, focusing on joint research in areas of mutual interest, including regional security, bilateral relations, cultural communication, and the protection of intellectual property in research outputs. This initiative is part of the center’s efforts to expand partnerships with global think tanks and academic…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang  said that the Chinese economy is fully capable of withstanding any external shocks and achieving long-term stable growth. Meeting with representatives of Chinese enterprises operating in Brazil, Li said that since the year’s beginning, the Chinese economy has held up under pressure and maintained sustained and positive momentum. Participants included local branch chiefs of Bank of China, Great Wall Motor, State Grid, Goldwind Sci & Tech, China’s leading food trader COFCO, Gree Electric Appliances, Dahua Technology and ZTT Group. After listening to the remarks from the participants, Li said that in recent years, Chinese enterprises have…

The 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicks off in Qufu, east China’s Shandong Province, on Wednesday. The forum, which lasts for two days, brings together global scholars to explore the interplay between cultural diversity and modernization. This year’s forum, themed “Beauty in Diversity: Nurturing Understanding Among Civilizations for Global Modernization,” emphasizes China’s vision of preserving the diversity of human civilizations while promoting peaceful global development. The forum covers a variety of sub-topics, including the origins and future of civilization, the contemporary relevance of Confucian culture, global modernization, family and social development and the role of AI in shaping humanity’s…

The Hundred-Regiment Campaign was the largest and longest strategic offensive launched by the Eighth Route Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in northern China during the entire nation’s resistance against Japanese aggression. Involving over 200,000 troops from 105 regiments and lasting from August 1940 to January 1941, the campaign targeted enemy infrastructure, disrupted supply lines, and significantly delayed Japan’s southward expansion. More than a military milestone, it became a powerful symbol of national defiance and unity under extreme hardship – a vivid reflection of the Chinese people’s unwavering resolve to resist aggression and reclaim their…

Justice Sarfraz Dogar on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr and attended by top government officials and members of the legal fraternity. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to Justice Dogar, who has been elevated to the top judicial position at a time when the judiciary remains at the centre of several high-profile legal and constitutional challenges. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, and a number of senior lawyers and judges were…

Iran has received Chinese-made surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries in a bid to restore its air defence capabilities following its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported on Monday, citing regional intelligence sources. The deliveries reportedly took place after a ceasefire was brokered between Tehran and Tel Aviv on June 24, bringing an end to days of intense hostilities that saw Israeli forces destroy Iranian missile launch facilities and target key military personnel. According to an Arab official familiar with the development, the missile systems are part of a wider effort by Iran to rebuild and strengthen its…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence from July 20 in Dhaka. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the side in the absence of regular T20I skipper Babar Azam, while Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf have been sidelined due to injuries. Shadab, who had been struggling with a persistent shoulder issue, recently underwent successful surgery in the United Kingdom. His rehabilitation process is expected to take several weeks. Fast bowler Haris Rauf, meanwhile, has been ruled out after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring injury…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Google Developer Groups Islamabad is set to host Google I/O Extended 2025, a premier two-day technology event dedicated to innovation, professional learning, and community engagement, scheduled for July 12 and 13, 2025. This year’s event will spotlight the future of technology, featuring in-depth discussions on AI, Android, Web, and Cloud advancements. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your tech journey, the sessions are tailored to spark curiosity, build skills, and connect like-minded innovators across Islamabad. The keynote speaker is a passionate Regional Lead for the developer ecosystem at Google, Saad Hamid, bringing valuable insights…

In light of recent attacks by Afghanistan-based terrorists, Pakistan has urged the United Nations to prevent the war-torn country from becoming a hub for terror, while terming the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a global and regional threat. “We must ensure that Afghanistan does not become a breeding ground for terrorists that threatens not only its neighbours, but the region and beyond,” Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said while addressing a UN General Assembly’s plenary session on the situation in Afghanistan. The ambassador’s remarks echo Pakistan’s repeated stance against the use of Afghan soil by terror outfits to…