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With ample policy reserves and sufficient policy room, China is fully confident in achieving this year’s economic and social development goals, Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a press conference on Monday.

China is capable of building more than 40 nuclear power units simultaneously, according to a report on the country’s nuclear energy development released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Sunday. With the Hualong One nuclear reactors entering the stage of mass construction both in China and abroad, the country’s capacity for building nuclear power plants has grown steadily, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2025. In 2024, China’s nuclear power construction investment reached a record high of 146.9 billion yuan (about $20.16 billion), 52 billion yuan more than the previous year. This growth is a direct…

In a bid to bolster its digital workforce and economy, China has issued a plan outlining priorities for boosting national digital literacy and skills by 2025. The document, released recently by four government agencies including the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Education, sets a wide-ranging agenda, authorities announced on Sunday. It calls for developing a comprehensive system for cultivating digital talent, expanding the digital economy’s growth potential and building a more inclusive digital society. Other priorities include creating smarter digital lifestyles, promoting a safe and orderly cyberspace, and strengthening multi-party collaboration and international cooperation.…

China has consistently supported Pakistan’s firm stance on counterterrorism efforts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday. During the call, Dar provided an update on the tense relations between Pakistan and India due to recent terrorist attacks in the Kashmir region. The Pakistani foreign minister emphasized that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism and opposes actions that could escalate the situation further. Dar also said that Pakistan is focused on managing the situation in a mature manner and intends to maintain communication…

The 20th China Huabiao Film Awards, the highest honor for Chinese films, unveiled its winners in a star-studded ceremony in east China’s Qingdao city on Sunday, celebrating outstanding achievements in Chinese cinema from 2022 to 2024. Ten films received the Outstanding Feature Film award, including Zhang Yimou’s courtroom drama “Article 20” and the sci-fi epic “The Wandering Earth 2,” which also earned Guo Fan the Outstanding Director award. Zhang Yi won Best Actor for his performance in “Endless Journey,” and Kara Wai Ying-hung won Best Actress for her performance in “Love Never Ends.” Besides, the blockbuster animated sequel “Ne Zha…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically rejected India’s baseless and unsubstantiated allegations following the Pahalgam incident, asserting that Pakistan, as a responsible state, is ready to cooperate in an impartial international investigation into the matter. Addressing the passing-out ceremony of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, Prime Minister Sharif emphasised that water is Pakistan’s lifeline, and no compromises would be made on this crucial issue.Pakistan to respond forcefully over water rights “If our water is stopped in violation of the treaty, we will respond with full force. This is not negotiable,” he said. He reassured the…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has strongly responded to Indian threats and water aggression, asserting that Pakistan knows how to defend its homeland. Speaking at a passing-out parade ceremony, he emphasized that the Two-Nation Theory remains the foundational principle of Pakistan’s existence and there is no room for doubt among Pakistanis regarding it. Addressing the cadets, General Munir said, “We Muslims are fundamentally different from Hindus in every aspect of life — our religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, and aspirations are distinct.” He highlighted the immense sacrifices made by Pakistan’s forefathers to create a separate homeland and underlined…

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, held the second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Murat Nurtleu, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Kazakhstan. Wang stated that China and Kazakhstan are inseparable cooperative partners and genuine friends with an unbreakable bond. The traditional friendship between the two nations is deeply rooted and time-tested. Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan has grown stronger and become more enriched in content. Comprehensive cooperation between the…

China’s installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power reached 1.482 billion kilowatts by the end of March, surpassing thermal power capacity for the first time in history, official data showed. With new installations continuing to grow rapidly, wind and solar power are expected to maintain their lead over thermal power, according to the National Energy Administration. In the first quarter of this year, electricity generated from wind and photovoltaic sources reached 536.4 billion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 22.5 percent of China’s total power consumption – an increase of 4.3 percentage points compared with the same period last year. Official data also…

China will continue to counteract unilateral bullying by the U.S., not only to defend its own legitimate rights and interests but also to safeguard the shared interests of the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The two foreign ministers exchanged views on current tariff issues as they met in Almaty for the Sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Wang, also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, reiterated that China is ready to work with all parties to uphold free trade, oppose protectionism,…