
China’s 2025 foreign trade reflects economic resilience
February 19, 2026
By Luo Shanshan, People’s Daily China’s 2025 foreign trade data has drawn significant analysis from economists worldwide, with international observers highlighting “robust exports,” “diversified…

Storm-stranded South Korean cast finds refuge at Chinese Antarctic research station
February 19, 2026
By Hu Runxin Few might have anticipated that a South Korean food-themed variety show would evolve into a compelling showcase of China’s capabilities. Recently,…

Smart factories across China explore new models of manufacturing
February 19, 2026
Cars no longer have to be built on a traditional assembly line. In China, production is increasingly organized around what are known as “manufacturing…

Kazakhstan On the Draft New 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan
February 19, 2026
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called a national referendum for March 15, 2026, asking voters to approve a draft new Constitution of the Republic of…

Global Fact-Checking Network questions Western reports on North Korea
February 18, 2026
MOSCOW (TASS): Western media outlets are accused of relying on unverified claims and defector testimonies to portray North Korea negatively, according to experts cited…

Pakistan reaffirms support for IAEA on responsible nuclear use during PM-DG meeting in Vienna
February 17, 2026
VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its mandate to promote the responsible and peaceful…

PM calls for renewed global push on inclusive growth at Vienna event
February 17, 2026
VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for a renewed global commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, saying it remains the only viable…

China, Russia and Iran begin joint naval exercises in strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
February 17, 2026
Iran, China and Russia have deployed naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz for a series of joint exercises aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation…

Eight Muslim nations, including Pakistan, condemn Israeli move to declare West Bank land ‘state property’
February 17, 2026
Eight Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned Israel’s decision to register large areas of land in the occupied West Bank as “state property,”…

Chinese noodles carry centuries of tradition from Spring Festival tables to global kitchens
February 15, 2026
SHANGHAI/TAIYUAN: As families across China gather for Lunar New Year celebrations, Chinese noodles remain a central part of festive meals in many regions, reflecting…

Chinese scientists mark Spring Festival at labs, desert reactors and Arctic stations
February 15, 2026
BEIJING: While millions of people across China celebrate the Lunar New Year with family gatherings, many researchers and engineers are spending the Spring Festival…

Shaanxi Provincial Winter Games conclude, boosting ice and snow sports development
February 15, 2026
XI’AN: The first Shaanxi Provincial Winter Games concluded this week, marking a milestone for winter sports development in northwest China and signaling growing public…

Trump, Netanyahu discuss pushing to curb Iran oil exports to China, Axios reports
February 15, 2026
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed efforts to press Iran to reduce its oil exports to China during…

US military readies extended Iran campaign as nuclear talks resume
February 15, 2026
WASHINGTON: The U.S. military is preparing contingency plans for potentially sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump authorizes military action, two U.S.…

U.S. officials engage Pakistan in diplomacy, education and cultural outreach
February 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Senior U.S. officials engaged with Pakistani government representatives, business leaders and technology innovators this week as part of ongoing diplomatic and public outreach…

U.S. trade office deletes India map after Pakistan objects to Kashmir depiction
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has removed a map from its official social media account after Pakistan lodged…