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The annual Cross-Straits Youth Summit opened in Beijing on Thursday, gathering more than 700 individuals from all walks of life, along with youth representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. At the opening ceremony, Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that younger generations on both sides of the Straits play a key role as participants and promoters of national rejuvenation, from which they will benefit. He called on them to firmly oppose “Taiwan independence” separatism and foreign interference,…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul held the eighth round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Berlin on Thursday. As the world’s second and third-largest economies, China and Germany shoulder important international responsibilities and should work together to reaffirm mutual trust, consolidate bilateral cooperation and deepen bilateral relations, said Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. In the face of rising protectionism, anti-globalization and unilateral bullying, the two countries should strengthen strategic communication and collaboration to inject more certainty into…

The United States has lifted restrictions on exports to China for chip design software developers and ethane producers, a further sign of de-escalating U.S.-Sino trade tensions. Synopsys, Cadence Design Systems and Siemens, three of the world’s largest electronic design automation (EDA) software developers, said on Wednesday that they are restoring access to their software and technology for customers in China. Earlier in the day, the U.S. had also sent letters to ethane producers rescinding a restrictive licensing requirement on exports to China imposed in late May and June. The restrictions on EDA software developers and ethane producers were just a…

By : Zheng Na A small, quirky creature from China has quietly become a global phenomenon. With its jagged teeth, mismatched eyes, distorted body proportions, and mischievous personality, Labubu defies conventional beauty norms, yet has captivated young consumers worldwide. Some camp out overnight to purchase it; others pay steep premiums to add it to their collections. After a decade of relative obscurity, the character has surged into mainstream prominence, becoming a cultural and commercial juggernaut while igniting debate over the evolving aesthetics of a new generation. Originally inspired by a Northern European forest elf, Labubu’s unsettling yet strangely endearing appearance…

By: Jiang Yunlong, People’s Daily “As a child, my dream was to escape Makit and distance myself from the Taklimakan Desert,” recalled Reyhan Ehmet. Born in 2001 in Makit county, Kashgar prefecture in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Reyhan remembers a childhood dominated by sandy landscapes. “Spring rarely brought greenery—instead, everything indoors and outdoors was shrouded in a yellow haze, with the acrid taste of sand lingering in the air,” she added. Makit county, surrounded by the Taklimakan Desert on three sides, spans an area where 90% of its land is desert. After graduating from university, Reyhan worked in…

Pakistan Stock Market has achieved a historic milestone, crossing the 131,000-point mark for the first time. During the trading session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 736 points, reaching an all-time high of 131,080 points. The market witnessed an overall gain of 487 points, with the KSE-100 Index consistently trading at 130,831 points. Experts believe this bullish trend reflects growing confidence in the country’s improving economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government has expressed its determination to elevate Pakistan’s economy to the $1 trillion mark by 2035. In another positive development, the country’s foreign exchange reserves have surpassed the target set by…

The U.S. Immigration Department has issued a new warning for those planning to enter the United States, announcing the enforcement of a stricter policy regarding visa and green card cancellations. According to the department, individuals involved in terrorism, inciting violence, or participating in such activities will not be allowed to stay in the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that anyone residing in the country illegally is considered a criminal. He further emphasized that those who break the law will face cancellation of their visas and green cards. Additionally, visas will not be granted to students who…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday has forecast a significant intensification of monsoon activity across the country beginning from the evening of July 5 (Saturday), with widespread rain, thunderstorms and the possibility of flash floods and urban flooding in several regions. According to the Met Office, moist monsoon currents were continuously penetrating the country and will likely strengthen over the weekend. A westerly wave was also expected to approach the upper parts of Pakistan on July 06, further enhancing the rainfall. As per the regional forecast highlights, rain and thunderstorms with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall…

The search operation by Rescue 1122 to locate the missing individual, Abdullah, has entered its seventh consecutive day, the rescue spokesperson confirmed. Rescue teams remain actively engaged, combing through deep waters and battling strong currents in the search effort. According to the spokesperson, a total of 12 bodies have been recovered so far, but Abdullah from Daska is still missing. The detailed search operation is being carried out at multiple locations along the river from Faza Gat to Landa K, the spokesperson added. Over 30 personnel, including professional divers, are participating in the ongoing rescue efforts.

Pakistan has fulfilled another condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by achieving the targeted level of dollar reserves. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s foreign exchange reserves have even surpassed the set target. The SBP statistics said that official foreign reserves stood at $14.51 billion at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, which reflected an increase of $5.2 billion during the 2024–25 financial year. Experts stated that the IMF had set a target of $13.9 billion in foreign reserves for the fiscal year 2024–25. The rise in reserves…