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February 12 marks one of China’s most beloved celebrations: the Lantern Festival, a night full of light, joy and delicious treats that signals the grand finale of the Chinese New Year festivities. After weeks of family gatherings and festive meals, the Lantern Festival brings everything to a sparkling close with colorful lanterns, breathtaking fireworks and lively cultural performances that fill the air with cheer. Across China, streets are transformed into glittering wonderlands as lanterns in every shape and color light up the night. Traditionally, families gather to watch the full moon, admire beautiful lantern displays and solve lantern riddles. These…

As “Ne Zha 2,” the animated film setting China’s box office ablaze, made its way to international cinemas, tickets have become hot commodities recently. Social media buzzed with frustration as eager fans tried to secure IMAX seats, only to find the best spots were already taken. In the U.S., even major chains like AMC adjusted their schedules to accommodate the film’s unexpected demand, adding late-night and even midnight screenings in New York and Los Angeles. With a domestic score of 8.1 on IMDb before the film’s full release, the anticipation is palpable. The Chinese animated film has earned praise for…

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Tuesday stressed that a tariff or trade war cannot solve problems, still less can it hold back China’s development. Speaking at the 20th anniversary gala of the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA (CGCC) in New York City, Xie stated, “Tariff threats would never work on the Chinese people. Instead, they would only undermine the foundation of China-U.S. counternarcotics and economic cooperation, and raise costs for American households and businesses.” The ambassador reiterated that China is the first country in the world to officially schedule fentanyl-related substances as an entire category and…

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV: In a significant development, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy both expressed a desire for peace during separate phone calls, leading him to order top US officials to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The development comes after Trump’s defence secretary indicated a major shift in Washington’s approach, saying that Kyiv must abandon its long-held goals of joining NATO and regaining territories seized by Russia. The conversations came after Trump’s defence secretary earlier said Kyiv would have to give up its long-held goals of joining the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, where he was warmly received by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other senior government officials welcomed the Turkish leader upon his arrival at Nur Khan Airbase. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, President Erdogan was greeted with a 21-gun salute as his special aircraft entered Pakistani airspace, escorted by Pakistan Air Force jets. Children in traditional…

The rise of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models is seen providing some Chinese chipmakers such as Huawei a better chance to compete in the domestic market against more powerful U.S. processors. Huawei and its Chinese peers have for years struggled to match Nvidia in building top-end chips that could compete with the U.S. firm’s products for training models, a process where data is fed to algorithms to help them learn to make accurate decisions. However, DeepSeek’s models, which focus on “inference,” or when an AI model produces conclusions, optimise computational efficiency rather than relying solely on raw processing power. That is one…

BEIJING : A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said on Wednesday that Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and it is an inalienable part of the territory of Palestine. “China firmly supports the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, believes that the Palestinians governing Palestine is an important principle that must be upheld in the post-conflict governance of Gaza, and opposes the forced displacement of the people of Gaza,” Guo Jiakun said during his regular briefing here. He said that under the current circumstances, the international community, major countries in particular, needs to play a constructive role in implementing the…

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has released the second selection list for admissions to 32 private medical colleges in Punjab. The list, available on the UHS website, includes candidates selected for 1,744 vacant MBBS seats. According to UHS, the minimum merit for MBBS admissions has dropped by 4.17% in this second selection phase. Important deadlines for candidates Newly admitted candidates must submit their fees and complete the joining process by February 17. Additionally, students who have been upgraded to different colleges must also report to their new institutions before the deadline. To facilitate the transition, the fees of upgraded…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Privatization,and Communication, Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday said the inauguration of Azerbaijan-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (APCCI) is the foundation for a stronger economic alliance between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, which will enhance the bilateral economic and trade ties between both side. Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Privatization, and Communication, Abdul Aleem Khan addressing the Inauguration ceremony of Azerbaijan-Pakistan chamber of Commerce and Industry (APCCI) as Chief Guest along with others including, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov and Chairman, APCCI Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari here. The…

Islamabad (DI NEWS) :  The ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, have captured global attention, highlighting the region’s growing influence in international sports. In recognition of this grand event, China Media Group in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, organized a vibrant and inspiring ceremony at NUML University, Islamabad. The event was graced by Mr. Chen Peng, Cultural Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, who attended as the Guest of Honor, along with the other high-level diplomats from Embassy of People’s Republic of China. The ceremony celebrated Pakistan-China cooperation in sports, underlining the…