Frozen Songhua River in Harbin draws crowds for ice-and-snow-themed amusements
A drone photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026 shows people participating in a “dragon boat” competition on the frozen surface of the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.…
Annual plum blossom festival kicks off in China’s Fujian
Tourists watch a performer in Chinese traditional attire playing Guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, in Yongtai County, southeast China’s Fujian Province, Jan. 10, 2026. The annual plum blossom…
Pakistan launches its first ferry terminal as it opens passenger maritime transport
Officials pose for a group photo after inaugurating a passenger ferry terminal at Karachi Port in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 8, 2026. (Maritime Ministry) KARACHI: Pakistan has issued its first-ever…
Turkiye seeks entry into Pakistan–Saudi defence pact: report
In a key development on the strategic front, Turkiye is seeking to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the…
China to beef up personal data protection in internet applications
China’s cyberspace regulator on Saturday released draft rules regulating the collection and use of personal information by internet applications, seeking public feedback. The draft, formulated by the Cyberspace Administration of…