China tests geotextile blankets to slow glacier melting in targeted areas
China has begun testing the use of white geotextile blankets to slow glacier melting in limited areas, an approach that has shown measurable results at small scales but…
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Pakistani, Chinese firms sign $4.5bn agriculture MoUs at Islamabad summit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese companies signed 79 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth an estimated $4.5 billion during the Pakistan–China Agriculture Investment Conference held in…
Pakistan ambassador to UAE meets Pakistan Business Council Dubai delegation
DUBAI, Jan 20, 2026: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, met a delegation of the Pakistan Business Council Dubai (PBC)…
Trump’s altered map posts trigger backlash from Canada, Denmark, and Venezuela
WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked international criticism after sharing digitally altered maps portraying Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as part of U.S.…
UK considers under-16 social media ban as ministers launch formal consultation
LONDON: The United Kingdom has launched a formal consultation on restricting access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16, signalling…
2026 Fulbright Scholarships announced for MS and PhD studies in the US for international students
Fulbright Scholarships 2026–2027: fully funded MS and PhD study in the USA Begin your academic journey in the United States with one of the…
Spain train collision near Adamuz kills at least 39, prompts rail safety probe
At least 39 people were killed and dozens injured when two high-speed passenger trains collided near Adamuz in southern Spain’s Córdoba province on Saturday…
Duty-free shopping boom fuels Hainan’s push toward global tourism hub
HAIKOU — Duty-free shopping in Hainan is surging, reinforcing the island province’s drive to become an international tourism and consumption center. The boom has…
Shenzhou-20 astronauts meet press after safe return to Earth
BEIJING — The three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-20 mission made their first public appearance in Beijing on Friday, recounting their experiences in orbit and…
China’s electricity use surpasses 10 trillion kWh in 2025
BEIJING — China’s power consumption reached a historic milestone in 2025, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time, according to the National Energy…
China moves to strengthen childcare services with quality focus
BEIJING — China is expanding efforts to provide high-quality childcare services, shifting its focus from availability to standards that ease family burdens and safeguard…
AI-powered “RoboCops” deployed for traffic control in Chinese cities
HEFEI — Chinese cities are increasingly turning to AI-powered “RoboCops” to manage traffic, with humanoid robots now assisting police officers at busy intersections. In…
Xi, Carney pledge to advance China-Canada strategic partnership
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Beijing on Friday, their second meeting in less than three…
Iran signals shift toward permanent internet restrictions amid protests
Iran is moving toward long-term restrictions on public access to the global internet after weeks of nationwide connectivity disruptions imposed during protests over inflation…
Smart parking brings greater convenience, efficiency to Jinan, Shandong
By Wang Zhe, People’s Daily For years, office workers at Jinan’s Shuntai Plaza in Shandong province, eastern China, endured the daily frustration of searching…
Deepening China-ASEAN food trade brings benefits to both sides
By Wang Donghui, People’s Daily In the early hours of the morning, a shipment of pomelos imported from Thailand arrived at Chongqing Jiangbei International…
Dynamic Chongqing drone light show: a fusion of tradition and technology
By Wang Xinyue, People’s Daily “Five, four, three, two, one—Happy New Year!” As 2026 arrived, the night sky over southwest China’s Chongqing municipality lit…