Beijing’s digital economy hits 2 trillion yuan in 2024
The added value of Beijing’s digital economy totaled 2 trillion yuan (about 278 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up about 7.5 percent year on year, local authorities said on Wednesday.…
Ceasefire deal reached between Israel, Hamas, welcomed by int’l community
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal following intensive mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, Qatar’s prime minister announced on Wednesday. The agreement includes an…
China: U.S. sanctions, containment, suppression will not hinder China’s progress
The Biden administration’s sanctions, containment and suppression will not impede China’s progress, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Wednesday. Such measures, instead, will only bolster China’s confidence and capabilities…
Pakistan, China pledge to high-quality development of CPEC 2.0
Both sides acknowledge pivotal role of CPEC in promoting regional connectivity, win-win cooperation Pakistan and China on Saturday vowed high-quality development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0, with emphasis…
Chinese premier meets delegation of Japan’s ruling coalition
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with a delegation of Japan’s ruling…
‘SMEs can contribute up to $60bn in exports over next five years’
Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday detailed a transformative economic roadmap under the Uraan Pakistan initiative aimed at increasing the country’s exports to $60…