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Pakistan and China launch Information Corridor to mark 75 years of diplomacy

The initiative includes a news exchange working group of 18 media organizations to share verified news and strengthen people-to-people ties.

China-South Asia Forum on Poverty Reduction to hold in Islamabad

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong will join the forum to discuss regional partnerships and shared prosperity through a platform for experience exchange.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins state visit to China

The visit includes meetings with Premier Li Qiang and a tour of a sustainable urban development project.

China's STAR50 AI index loses $480 billion in market value

The sharp decline in tech valuations follows a period of extreme overvaluation, raising concerns about the sustainability of China's capital markets.

China's Communist Party begins four-day plenary session in Beijing

The closed-door meeting aims to tighten discipline and press officials to implement orders while addressing corruption and governing capacity.

China and Pakistan reaffirm strategic partnership during spokespersons' dialogue

The meeting serves as a platform to enhance media cooperation and public diplomacy while both nations reaffirmed their strategic partnership.

United States remains Pakistan's top export destination for current fiscal quarter

China ranked as the second largest export destination for Pakistan, while the United Kingdom took the third spot during the same period.

Tokyo Film Festival targets 50 percent Asian representation in competition lineup

The festival requires at least an Asian premiere for competition entries, though the split between Asian and world premieres is usually equal.

Resident Evil maintains top spot at mainland China box office

The horror franchise continues its dominant run as it secures its third consecutive weekend at the peak of the Chinese market.

Ishaq Dar meets Chinese Ambassador to discuss CPEC and trade cooperation

The meeting aims to align development priorities ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026.

Kim Jong Un visits Dandong and opens new bridge to China

During the trip, Kim Jong Un visited a Korean War memorial and a bus factory while expressing gratitude for China's help during the revolution.

Chinese humanoid robot breaks world 100-metre sprint record in Beijing

The robot competed in Beijing during the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, where over 2,000 robots from 666 teams participated in 51 events.

China and Pakistan propose alternative Middle East vision for regional stability

The non-aligned initiative advocates for ceasefires and secure shipping routes while avoiding the formation of a new military bloc.

Pakistan's Syed Ali Asad Gillani presents credentials to Chinese envoy Hong Lei

The diplomatic move aims to bolster the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

China releases first fully AI-generated feature film in cinemas

Pakistan and Azerbaijan discuss trade corridors and infrastructure cooperation

The talks focused on expanding joint ventures and trade corridors to Central Asian countries through China to improve regional connectivity.

China leads Pakistan's Rs8.099 trillion foreign-funded development portfolio

While China provides the largest share of funding, the government has allocated Rs345.625 billion for these projects in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

University of Karachi proposes Pakistan-China centre for AI and cybersecurity

The proposed centre will provide a platform for student training, faculty capacity-building, and joint research in fields like biotechnology and energy.

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes high-altitude region of Tibet in China

Emergency teams are deploying to the remote area as the quake marks the strongest to hit the country since the start of 2024.

Security forces kill three Fitna al-Hirstan terrorists in Gwadar

The general officer commanding personally led the operation against terrorists hiding in a local hotel near the Gwadar Highway.

Syed Mustafa Kamal chairs meeting to advance Pakistan-China pharmaceutical cooperation

The session focused on implementing supply chain transparency measures and local vaccine manufacturing to bolster the national healthcare sector.

107 Sindh agricultural professionals depart for training in China

The initiative seeks to boost domestic food production by exposing Pakistani experts to advanced Chinese farming technologies and modern practices.

China records 29.9 billion yuan in natural disaster losses in 2026

While financial losses fell slightly from last year, the number of fatalities and missing persons rose significantly due to extreme weather events.

Starbucks China to require purchases for cafe seating from October 2026

The move follows a shift in the company's global strategy to prioritise paying customers over those using the space for free.