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From clay to codes, AI transforms China’s porcelain capital
* The AI technology boom sweeping China is taking root in art studios and modern factories across Jingdezhen, the country’s porcelain capital. * During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025),…
HEC to Focus on Skill-Based Curriculum as University Admissions Drop
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued a new policy directing universities across Pakistan to integrate skill-based education into their academic programmes amid a sharp decline in enrolment. Under the…
China’s domestic trips up 18 pct in first three quarters
Nearly 5 billion domestic trips were recorded in China in the first three quarters of the year, marking a year-on-year increase of 18 percent, according to data released by the…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record $366 Million in September 2025
Pakistan’s technology sector achieved a new milestone in September 2025, with monthly IT exports reaching an all-time high of $366 million. This figure represents a 25 percent year-on-year increase and…
Mastering China’s long game
In 1985, the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen was a study in contrasts. A newly designated Special Economic Zone, it buzzed with the anxious energy of a nation just cracking…
A glimpse of Han-cultural Museum in Hepu County, China’s Guangxi
Tourists visit the Han-cultural Museum in Hepu County, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 21, 2025. The Han-cultural Museum of Hepu County, established in 1978, focuses on the historical…