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This year marks the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and South Sudan. On July 9, 2011, the day South Sudan declared independence, China was among the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with it. Today, cooperation between the two countries spans infrastructure, trade, healthcare and education, building on close bilateral ties. In 2024, the two countries elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. “South Sudan is a land full of hope,” Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Ma Qiang said in an interview last year, adding that…

The Party Building Books Publishing House has released a book featuring major remarks by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on approaches to grassroots work. A statement issued upon the book’s release said on Wednesday that whether working at local levels or after assuming duties in the central leadership, Xi has always attached great importance to grassroots work and frequently visited communities and villages, gaining a deep understanding of the work. Xi has consistently regarded strengthening the grassroots and consolidating the foundation as a long-term strategy and a fundamental measure, and to this end,…

Global institutions are growing more optimistic about China’s economic outlook, even as geopolitical tensions, trade frictions, and energy price volatility weigh on the global economy. The World Bank, in its July China Economic Update, maintained its 2026 GDP growth forecast at 4.4%, citing steady gains in high-tech sectors. Investment in high-tech industries rose 4.5% year on year in the first five months, while exports of AI-related equipment, new energy products, and electronic hardware continued to support growth, offsetting weakness in property and softer domestic demand. Fitch Ratings has taken a more upbeat stance, raising its 2026 growth forecast for China to…

Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year and the first to make landfall in China in 2026, struck the southern island province of Hainan on July 3 before moving inland and unleashing torrential rains across south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Record-breaking rainfall triggered severe flooding in multiple cities. More than 375,000 people in Guangxi have been affected, and at least 130,000 residents have been evacuated from flooded areas. Drones save stranded residents In the hardest-hit Yunbiao Town, Hengzhou County, Guangxi, a massive flood left more than 15,000 residents stranded and the entire town submerged, making roads impassable for…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday that security forces have killed 54 terrorists so far in ongoing operations, adding that law enforcement agencies were engaging the militant and they would all be brought to justice. Addressing a press conference on the deteriorating security situation in Balochistan, the DG ISPR said altogether 42 civilians and policemen were also martyred during the ongoing operation. “India is orchestrating them. They are being carried out with the support of hostile forces aligned with India that cannot tolerate Pakistan’s dignity, prosperity, and stability,” Chaudhry said, noting that there…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic security partnership, expanding counterterrorism cooperation, enhancing border management, combating illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and facilitating greater people-to-people exchanges during a high-level meeting held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with China’s Vice Minister of Public Security and head of the Special Service Bureau, Ling Zhifeng, where both sides pledged to further deepen cooperation on internal security and reaffirmed their shared resolve to confront terrorism and emerging security challenges. The two ministers agreed to enhance cooperation on internal security matters, with particular…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by devastating storms, tornadoes, landslides and heavy rains in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Hubei and Gansu provinces. “Deeply saddened by the devastating floods and heavy rains affecting our Chinese brothers and sisters. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and express Pakistan’s full solidarity with the people of China during this difficult time. Our ironclad friendship remains steadfast”, President Asif Zardari said in a…

The quarter-final lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been finalized following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches. Morocco national football team, Norway national football team, and Switzerland national football team secured places in the tournament’s final eight after impressive performances. The quarter-final lineup was completed after Switzerland national football team defeated Colombia national football team in the final Round of 16 clash in Vancouver. Following a two-day break, the knockout stage will resume on Friday with the opening quarter-final, where France national football team will face Morocco national football team. The remaining quarter-final fixtures are: Spain…

Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday. Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day. Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954. And the Swiss were shorthanded Tuesday without young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training on Monday. Vargas, who has scored two goals in the World Cup, also left Monday’s training early but was…

It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn’t know when it’s beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals. “We have a phenomenal group, a group that never gives up no matter the difficulties and adversity. We’re always together,” said Enzo Fernandez, who scored the winning goal in stoppage time. Argentina will play either Switzerland or Colombia in the next round on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. For much of Tuesday’s game, it…