Author: admin

On January 24, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a video message extending his warm greetings to the world as the Lunar New Year approaches, marking the Year of the Snake. Guterres emphasized that the snake symbolizes wisdom, resilience and renewal. He encouraged the global community to embrace the new year with hope and determination, aiming to create a better future for everyone. In his address, Guterres wished for health, happiness, prosperity, and a fresh start in the Year of the Snake. He also expressed his gratitude to China and the Chinese people for their steadfast support of the United…

On January 24, 2025, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Wang Yi said that President Xi Jinping held an important phone call with President Trump last Friday and reached a series of consensuses. The development of China-U.S. relations has ushered in a new and important juncture, he said. President Xi Jinping gave a comprehensive account of China’s policy toward the United States, and President Trump responded positively, saying that he looked forward to maintaining good relations with President Xi Jinping,…

Established in 1905, Bensteel Group – a time-honored enterprise located in northeast China’s Liaoning Province – is the first large-scale steel enterprise to resume production since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with diversified businesses such as equipment manufacturing and engineering technology development. Through restructuring with major Chinese steelmaker Ansteel in 2021, Bensteel has been revitalized from a traditional manufacturer to a smart factory, showcasing a new look and vitality brought about by industrial transformation and upgrade and contributing “steel strength” to Chinese modernization. “The steel industry is an important basic industry of the country, and the real…

BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Chunyun, the world’s largest annual human migration, officially kicked off on Jan. 14 in China ahead of the Spring Festival. Authorities predict travel volumes will hit new highs during the 40-day travel rush. The latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, spotlighted key trends shaping this year’s travel season, including record-breaking travel numbers, booming tourism, transformative technologies, the rise of electric vehicles and a surge in inbound travel. TRAVEL PEAK The annual travel frenzy is driven by the movement of people working, studying or living far…

BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — China’s transport sector has enhanced services to ensure satisfying travel experiences for passengers and address the challenges posed by the large-scale movement of people, said the country’s transport authorities. Students and migrant workers are key groups during the Spring Festival travel rush, which kicked off on Jan. 14. This year, for the first time, certain ticket purchasing requirements for students have been relaxed, and a pre-booked system has been launched for them, said Zhu Wenzhong with the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., who joined the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media…

BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — This year’s Spring Festival travel rush is poised to set new records for travel numbers, marked by several notable changes, according to China’s transport authorities. The world’s busiest travel season, driven by the Chinese ritual of family reunions, kicked off on Jan. 14 this year. China is anticipating a record-breaking 9 billion inter-regional trips during this year’s Spring Festival travel rush, with significant shifts, noted Wang Xiuchun, an official with the Ministry of Transport, who joined the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency. Participants in…

BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — China is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest human migration, with authorities implementing measures to enhance services. The 40-day travel period, which began on Jan. 14, is expected to witness a record 9 billion passenger trips across the country as passenger needs evolve. MORE TRIPS This year’s Spring Festival travel rush is marked by several changes. In terms of travel volume, the total will reach a historic record, said Wang Xiuchun, an official at the Ministry of Transport, who joined the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has refused to attend any meeting of the negotiation committee as National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq summoned the fourth meeting between the government and the opposition party. NA Speaker Sadiq, who has been facilitating negotiations between both sides, has summoned the session at 11:45pm on January 28. Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee, has said that the PTI has been invited to the negotiation committee meeting. “The PTI hasn’t informed [us] in writing about calling off the talks,” he remarked. However, refusing to be part of any further dialogue session, PTI Chairman Barrister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken decisive action in response to the tragic deaths of Pakistanis in a boat carrying illegal immigrants off the coast of Morocco. Chairing a high-level meeting to take a detailed weekly review of the deaths of Pakistanis, the PM announced the formation of a special task force to eliminate human trafficking networks. He will personally head the task force to ensure swift and effective action against those involved in this heinous crime. The meeting included a comprehensive briefing on the current efforts to dismantle human trafficking groups, the operations, arrests, cases and the future course…

ISLAMABAD :The joint session of parliament on Friday lasted 18 minutes of which the treasury took nine minutes to pass four bills and then the speaker adjourned the house till February 12. The joint session began an hour late with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Sherry Rehman and others attended the session. Bilawal reached the house after the session ended. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) members were also present in the house. PTI…