His remarks came just days after US President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive low-regulation strategy aimed at cementing US dominance in the fast-moving field, promising to “remove red tape and onerous regulation” that could hinder private sector AI development. Opening the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Saturday, Li emphasised the need for governance […]
Pakistan and China Reaffirm Strong Military Partnership in Beijing Visit BEIJING – Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited China and held important meetings with top Chinese leaders. The visit showed the strong friendship and close military ties between the two countries. According to the Pakistan Army’s media wing (ISPR), the Army Chief met […]
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – The United States has announced it will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by December 2026, citing claims of anti-Israel bias and the promotion of divisive agendas. A spokesperson for the U.S. government confirmed the decision on Tuesday, reigniting concerns about America’s commitment to international cooperation. This marks […]
Pakistan Signs Historic UN Agreement to Protect Marine Biodiversity NEW YORK – Pakistan has officially signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement at the United Nations Headquarters, reaffirming its commitment to marine conservation and global cooperation. The landmark signing was carried out by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar during […]
China Begins Construction on Mega Dam Amid Economic Hopes and Regional Concerns BEIJING — China has officially commenced work on its most ambitious hydropower initiative since the iconic Three Gorges Dam — a massive cascade project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The […]
Beijing and Brussels have been gearing up to mark the 50th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic ties, but a suite of squabbles over state subsidies, market access, and wartime sanctions have dampened the festivities. A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that European Council President Antonio Costa and President of the European […]
The move reflects strong backing for Las Vegas-backed MP by one of the world’s most valuable companies, coming just days after the US government said it would become MP’s largest shareholder. Both mark an amazing about-face for MP after it contemplated merging with an Australian rival last year just to survive. MP shares jumped 21% […]
Xi Jinping Urges Closer China-Russia Ties, Calls for Just Global Order at SCO Talks Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger strategic coordination with Russia, emphasizing deeper cooperation on global platforms and promoting a more equitable international order. Xi made these remarks during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, according […]
The California-based firm produces some of the world’s most advanced semiconductors but is not allowed to ship its most cutting-edge chips to China owing to concerns that Beijing could use them to boost its military capabilities. It developed the H20 — a less powerful version of its AI processing units — specifically for export to […]
China, India Seek Reset in Ties Amid Border Tensions and Strategic Rivalry China and India have taken steps toward mending strained relations as their foreign ministers met in Beijing on Monday, marking a renewed push for peace and cooperation between the two Asian giants. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of “good-neighborliness and […]
