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BEIJING (Xinhua) : As a developing country and a member of the Global South, China has always stood with the Global South, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. Over the past two decades, countries of the Global South have contributed as high as 80 percent to global economic growth, and the collective rise of the Global South is a distinctive feature of the great transformation across the world, said Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, at a press conference. China will always be a participant and advocate of South-South cooperation, he added. China has…

BEIJING (Xinhua): China’s economy is underpinned by a stable foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience and great potential, a spokesperson said Tuesday, voicing “full confidence” in the country’s economic prospects. Despite the adverse impacts brought about by the external environment and the continued challenges facing the economy, the supporting conditions and fundamental trends for long-term sound economic development have not changed, said Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature, at a press conference. China has a supersized domestic market and a complete industrial system, with ample room for the upgrades of…

The third session of the 14th National People’s Congress will hold a press conference on diplomacy at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing at 10 a.m. on Friday. Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will brief the media on China’s foreign policy and external relations.

China is aiming to seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs, leveraging China’s strengths in digital technology, manufacturing, and market scale to drive widespread adoption of AI models across industries and households, Chen Changsheng, a member of the Government Work Report Drafting Team and deputy director of the State Council Research Office, said on Wednesday at a press briefing that explains the Government Work Report delivered at the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. The rapid deployment of AI applications has been evident this year, with DeepSeek gaining global traction…

Recent years have witnessed record-breaking heatwaves worldwide, making it clear that global warming is not merely a distant warning but a harsh reality. Meanwhile, China, with its steadfast commitment and remarkable progress in green development, has emerged as a champion in the global transition to renewable energy, serving as a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change. Trees in Kangping, a key county in the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, Liaoning Province, northeast China, September 18, 2022. /VCG China has been making concrete steps toward its commitment to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.…

Senior Chinese leaders on Wednesday attended deliberations at the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature. Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese premier, joins National People’s Congress deputies from Yunnan Province in a group deliberation at the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2025. /Xinhua Joining NPC deputies from southwest China’s Yunnan Province in a group deliberation, Premier Li Qiang urged more proactive efforts to achieve continued economic recovery and…

Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The wait is almost over. Samsung is set to introduce its most advanced smartphone yet, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Daraz Pakistan will be the official online retailer where customers can experience the future of mobile technology. Expected to launch in the first week of March, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available in three premium storage variants – 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, catering to users who demand top-tier performance and ample storage. With its stunning 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 50MP Ultra-wide camera and an advanced 200MP quad-camera system, the Galaxy…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for recognising Pakistan’s role in counterterrorism efforts, reaffirming the country’s commitment to combating militancy in the region. Taking to his official account on X (formerly Twitter), the prime minister said: “We thank US President Donald Trump @POTUS for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan’s role and support in counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan.” He reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding role in the fight against terrorism, stating that the country has consistently worked to deny safe havens to militant groups. “As is well-known, Pakistan has always played a critical role in counterterrorism efforts aimed at…

Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket after top-scoring in Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India on Tuesday. Smith told teammates after the match he would retire from ODI cricket immediately. He will continue to be available for Tests and T20 Internationals. Smith departs the format as one of Australia’s most accomplished and enduring ODI players. After making his debut against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went on to play 170 ODIs scoring 5800 runs at 43.28 including 12 centuries and 35 half centuries and took 28 wickets at 34.67.…

United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for its role in apprehending a key suspect in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that claimed the lives of 13 American service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. “I want to thank, especially, the Pakistani government for helping arrest this monster,” Trump said while addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. The US president, in what became the longest speech of its kind at an hour and 49 minutes, announced that the suspect, identified as Mohammad Sharifullah, had been taken into custody and was…