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SHANGHAI: Huawei Technologies will launch two ​new artificial-intelligence chips in ‌2027, rotating chairman David Wang said on Thursday, ​as the Chinese ​company expands its push into ⁠AI computing. Huawei plans ​to launch the 960DT ​in the first quarter and the Ascend 960PR in the ​third quarter. Wang said ​its UnifiedBus technology would be ‌key ⁠to Huawei’s next generation of large AI computing systems, helping connect ​large numbers ​of ⁠chips to work together. He ​added that Huawei had ​shipped ⁠more than 1,000 such systems to more ⁠than ​370 customers.

China-Africa security cooperation contributes to the development of both sides and global stability, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said at the Fourth China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing on Thursday. Noting 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African nations, Dong said China and Africa have stood together in the struggles against imperialism and colonialism and worked together to promote peace and development, forging a path of defense cooperation based on solidarity and shared security. Dong also called on both China and Africa to carry forward their traditional friendship and pursue long-term…

The Chinese and US economic and trade teams are maintaining close communication on issues including tariff reductions, China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday. Ministry spokesperson He Yadong made the remarks at a regular press conference when asked about the latest progress in consultations on a reciprocal tariff reduction framework arrangement that would cover $30 billion worth of products from each side. Further developments will be released in due course, the spokesperson said.

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) opened on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, highlighting new business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 framework. The expo, running from September 17 to 21, has attracted more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions. The exhibition area covers about 170,000 square meters, with the number of participating enterprises up 5.3% from the previous edition, according to organizers. Timor-Leste is participating in the expo for the first time as a full ASEAN member and co-host, marking the first gathering of all 11 ASEAN member…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction, which was conveyed at a national conference on advanced manufacturing held in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday. Efforts should be made to ensure both high-quality development and greater security, pursue smart, green and integrated development, and make the country’s industrial chains more self-supporting and risk-resilient, Xi stressed. He emphasized the need…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to complete proposed short-term reforms at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) within three months, with a particular focus on fire safety and bringing the hospital in line with international requirements. At a separate review meeting, the prime minister also directed the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) to formulate a nationwide strategy for financial assistance, business promotion and technical support for small and medium enterprises and businesspersons. Chairing a meeting on the action plan for improving PIMS in Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the PIMS investigative report and a performance audit…

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) will be held across Pakistan, including Karachi, on September 20, with more than 34,000 students set to appear in Sindh alone. In Sindh, the admission test will be conducted under the supervision of IBA University Sukkur. IBA Sukkur Vice Chancellor Professor Asif Ahmed Shaikh said candidates must reach their designated examination centres before the reporting time. Professor Asif Ahmed Shaikh said examination centres have been established in five cities across Sindh, including Karachi. He said a total of nine centres have been set up across eight cities to facilitate candidates appearing in the…

Pakistan has expressed concern over the emerging situation in Yemen and strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with its UN representative Asim Iftikhar reaffirming Islamabad’s support for Riyadh’s sovereignty, security and defensive measures. Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Yemen, Iftikhar said Houthi attacks in the Bab al-Mandab violate international law, threaten freedom of navigation and could have an impact on the global economy. Iftikhar said Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security and backs the defensive measures taken by Riyadh in response to Houthi attacks. He said Saudi Arabia has the right to…

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has urged countries to avoid provocative actions and prevent the return of what he described as “regressive” historical trends, in remarks widely seen as an indirect warning to Japan. Speaking at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Wednesday, Dong called for greater restraint and a more equal approach to resolving international disputes as tensions continue to simmer over Taiwan, the South China Sea and the wider regional security order. Dong said the world had reached a “fragile moment” and called for countries to learn from history while remaining alert to what he described as hegemony, militarism…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned what Saudi authorities described as an attempted drone attack targeting Makkah, saying Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia in protecting the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah,” Shehbaz said in a post on X. “The people of Pakistan are saddened and perturbed by this outrageous act,” he added, describing the reported incident as “reprehensible and unforgivable”. Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Makkah on Tuesday evening before…