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At least 26 people were killed and 10 others injured in a deadly shooting incident on Sunday at the tourist hotspot of Pahalgam in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), according to Indian media reports. The victims were mostly tourists from the Indian states of Gujarat and Karnataka. The injured were…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that unilateralism and hegemonism receive no support of the people, and trade wars undermine the multilateral trading system and disrupt global economic order.Xi made the remarks when meeting with Cambodian People’s Party President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen.Xi also urged all…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China is ready to work with the Malaysian side to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, so as to usher in new “Golden 50 Years” for bilateral ties. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Vietnam to march toward modernization hand in hand.In his meeting with Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man, Xi also urged the two sides to inject more stability and positive energy into the world.Xi pointed out that…

Over three decades ago, when Xi Jinping, then the top official of China’s southeastern city of Fuzhou, visited Malaysia on an investment promotion trip, he found himself deeply impressed by two symbolic sites. One is the Poh San Teng Temple, a long-standing homage to renowned Chinese navigator Zheng He (1371-1433)…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and striving to open new ground for China’s neighborhood work. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks…

An Indian national working for Tech Mahindra has been detained in Qatar for nearly three months without any formal charges, raising concerns for his family. Amit Gupta, a senior executive at the Mumbai-based IT firm, was arrested by Qatari state security on January 1. His parents claim he has been…

UN Secretary General António Guterres has called upon governments to foster social cohesion and protect religious freedom. In his message on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, he expressed concerns over a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry. He emphasized that online platforms must curb hate speech and harassment. In his…

China is stepping up efforts to expand employment while addressing structural employment problems, as part of a broader push to boost employment, an official said. China has set targets of keeping the surveyed urban unemployment rate at around 5.5 percent in 2025, and creating over 12 million new urban jobs,…

A century-old camphor tree, once on the brink of death, has been revived as a group of deputies to the municipal legislative body in Fuzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, went to great lengths to come to its rescue. Throughout 2023, the fate of the tree was the most pressing concern…

Ice and snow have become an essential element in the Chinese people’s quest for a more fulfilling life, driven by a booming winter tourism sector, experts noted during a recent economic roundtable. The growth of ice and snow tourism has transformed how Chinese people perceive and experience winter, according to…

China is ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with Afghanistan, jointly advancing the development and prosperity of both countries, promoting regional peace and security, and fostering cultural exchange and mutual learning, according to a Chinese diplomat. Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing said this during a speech at a ceremony…

China is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest human migration, with authorities implementing measures to enhance services. The 40-day travel period, which began on Jan. 14, is expected to witness a record 9 billion passenger trips across the country as passenger needs evolve. MORE…

Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a journey Wednesday to Latin America, where he will attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, capital of Peru, and the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, and pay state visits to the two countries. As he travels halfway…

The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is “an out-of-the-box idea” that offers companies access to both the Chinese market and those of other participating countries, said a business leader. Mohamed Youssef, head of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association, said the “initiative is unique and has started to achieve solid results…

After winning the presidential election, Donald Trump delivered a victory speech in Florida, where he pledged to end ongoing wars and avoid starting new conflicts. He emphasized that America was on the verge of a new era and that his administration would address the country’s challenges. In his address, Trump…

From Honeywell and BMW to L’Oréal and Lindt & Sprungli, many renowned global brands have launched new innovative products to entice Chinese consumers, exposing themselves in the spotlight at a high-profile trade promotion event. The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first import-themed national-level expo, being held in…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday pledged to further expand opening up and turn China’s vast market into great opportunities for the world. Li made the remarks during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in…

Israel said on Saturday it had struck military targets inside Iran in response to earlier Iranian attacks, again raising fears that the long-running confrontation between the two powerful militaries could escalate into an all-out regional war that draws in the United States. The Israeli military said it had targeted Iranian…

The BRICS countries are powerful economies with great potential and capacity for growth, Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank (NDB), has told Xinhua. “Measured by GDP, the BRICS countries have already surpassed the G7 in importance,” said the former Brazilian president. BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia,…

Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats including the high commissioner, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. This was announced by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while addressing a news conference in Ottawa. He said Canadian government has clear and compelling…