China warns against ‘glass curtain’ in relations with US on May 14, 2018WASHINGTON: Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai warned that some people in the United States are trying to place a ‘glass curtain’ between the two countries. Cui made the remarks at the panel discussion “Forty Years of US-China Relations” hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a policy research organization […]
Taxila: an illustration of fascinating influences of multiple civilisations on May 13, 2018When it comes to the ancient history, Pakistan has its fair share of treasures of which the most prominent and undeniably important archaeological sites in South Asia is Taxila, a place where rich human civilizations rose and declined over the last five millennia. Sadeed Arif, assistant professor of archaeology at the Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, […]
China to enhance disaster prevention capabilities: Xi on May 13, 2018CHENGDU: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China would comprehensively enhance its disaster prevention capabilities to guarantee people’s safety and property. He made the remarks in a letter to the International Conference for the Decade Memory of the Wenchuan Earthquake and the Fourth International Conference on Continental Earthquakes, which opened in Chengdu Saturday. Xi […]
Chinese premier’s visit opens new chapter in ties with Japan on May 12, 2018Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Japan has opened a new chapter for economic and trade relations between the two countries. Li wrapped up a four-day official visit to Japan on Friday, which coincided with the 40th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship. During the visit, the first in […]
China calls for more progress in Japan ties on May 11, 2018TOKYO: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Thursday that new progress and lasting stable development should be made in China-Japan relationship as it returns to the normal track. This is the best way to commemorate the signing of China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Li told a reception marking the 40th anniversary of the treaty […]
World’s top Marxism expert has a crush on China’s socialist model on May 7, 2018Wearing a white T-shirt printed with the head of Karl Marx, Australian professor Roland Boer is easy to spot in a crowd. His students say this is his typical and favorite look. Boer, professor at the School of Humanities and Social Science of Newcastle University in Australia, was awarded the prestigious Isaac and Tamara Deutscher […]
Xi calls for bridging trust gap with India to ensure stable ties on April 29, 2018WUHAN: Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that mutual trust is the basis for the stable development of Sino-Indian relations. Xi made the remarks when holding an informal meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday and Saturday in central Chinese city of Wuhan. Xi said that both sides should develop Sino-Indian ties from a […]
China hopes ‘new chapter’ in relationship with India on April 28, 2018WUHAN: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in central China Friday, saying he expected their two-day informal meeting will open a ‘new chapter’ in bilateral ties. Welcoming Modi’s visit to Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province, Xi said in the past three years, he and Modi have established a […]
Pakistani patient receives stem cell transplant in Shanghai on April 27, 2018SHANGHAI: A Shanghai hospital has transplanted umbilical cord blood stem cells into a Pakistani patient Tahseen Dilbar, 30. “The procedure was a success, and the cure rate will grow by 60 percent compared to traditional therapies,” said Wang Chun, doctor in charge of Tahseen’s treatment. Wang said Tahseen’s hematopoietic functions would begin again in two […]
China vows ‘further action’ if Taiwan secessionists continue to act recklessly on April 26, 2018The Chinese mainland warned Wednesday that it will take further actions if secessionists in Taiwan continue to act recklessly. Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson with the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office told a regular press conference that the recent military exercise by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has delivered a clear message. “We have strong will, full […]