Museum visits hit record high over China’s May Day holiday
A visitor views exhibits at a museum in Boxing County of Binzhou City, east China’s Shandong Province, May 4, 2025. During the five-day May Day holiday, museums across China recorded…
Chinese box office exceeds 740 million yuan during May Day holiday
China’s box office grossed more than 740 million yuan (about 102 million U.S. dollars) during the five-day May Day holiday, which ends on Monday, according to film data platform Maoyan.…
Chinese border city lures Russian tourists
As the closest Chinese city to Russia, Heihe has long been a hub for cross-border activity. In recent years, the city has experienced a surge in Russian tourists, attracted by…
Pakistan: Policy rate slashed to 11%
SBP surprises with 100bps rate cut on easing inflation; economic headwinds persist Beating the market expectations of a 50 basis points (bps) cut, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has…
Pakistan: Karachi to get faceless e-challan system
The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting Sindh Police have announced to launch a faceless e-challan system in Karachi to enhance traffic enforcement and road safety. The decision was…
Xi, EU leaders exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between…