China’s economy kicks off 2026 with robust momentum
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows tourists watching a performance at the Laoling World Studios, a film and television shooting and cultural tourism base, in Laoling,…
Countries demand that Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions as Palestinians suffer
Qatar, Turkiye, and six other countries urge ‘unimpeded’ humanitarian access to Gaza as Israel cracks down on aid groups. Several countries in the Middle East and Asia have called on…
New Year travel stretches from ski resorts to tropical islands
This New Year holiday sees Chinese travelers heading to diverse winter destinations, seeking everything from northeastern ice and snow to southern sunshine and tropical beaches. In Benxi Manchu Autonomous County,…
Pakistan’s mineral paradox
How Pakistan’s largest mineral discovery could either anchor a new industrial economy — or repeat a familiar extract-and-export cycle Pakistan’s renewed optimism around the Reko Diq copper-gold project is understandable.…
China’s largest offshore gas field produces 4.5-mln-tonnes oil equivalent in 2025
This undated file photo shows the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station carrying out a condensate oil transportation operation at night. China’s largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No.…
China deepens business cooperation with Belt and Road partners in 2025
Chinese industrial and commercial enterprises have deepened pragmatic cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries in trade, investment, and industries in 2025, data from the China Council for the Promotion…