ISLAMABAD, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Pak-China Mineral Cooperation Forum, organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK), was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Wednesday.
Themed "Our Shared Prosperity Empowered by Minerals," the forum aimed to promote the in-depth integration of mineral industry chains in both countries. About 900 government officials, mining experts, and business representatives from both countries attended the forum. During the forum, Pakistani and Chinese enterprises signed multiple memorandums of understanding.
Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said in his keynote speech that China is a core strategic partner for Pakistan's mining industry. He pointed out that numerous cooperation projects between enterprises of the two countries have achieved remarkable results, and he looked forward to Chinese enterprises continuing to support the development of clean energy and high-end manufacturing in Pakistan.
Pakistani Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik noted that China's advanced experience in mineral exploration, smelting, and other fields has significantly enhanced Pakistan's mineral exports and energy security. Currently, Pakistan is actively improving its mining investment environment and simplifying approval processes, looking forward to deepening full value chain cooperation with China.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said that the first mining-themed forum held by China and Pakistan, based on full value chain cooperation, is conducive to breaking new ground in a comprehensive way and achieving significant progress in development.
Jiang suggested that enterprises from both sides should promote cooperation in the spirit of benefiting national development, being friendly to the ecological environment, and being kind to the people in mining areas. At the same time, he hoped that Pakistan would create a more favorable business environment, effectively coordinate development and security, and promote pragmatic cooperation between the two countries to achieve steady and long-term progress.
Wang Huihua, chairman of the CCCPK, said that whole value chain cooperation allows mining industries from both sides to bring complementary strengths together, moving beyond raw extraction toward value addition, industrial development, and sustainable economic impact.
Source: XINHUA
2026-02-02
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On the evening of January 27, the opening performance of Sri Lanka's 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” series was held at the Lotus Theatre in Colombo. The Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture National Culture Troupe from Yunnan Province presented a splendid show for the local audience, accompanied by a simultaneous intangible cultural heritage exhibition. The series of events will continue until January 31 and will also take place at multiple venues, including the Colombo Port City.
On January 27, members of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture National Culture Troupe
from Yunnan Province performed at the “Happy Chinese New Year” event in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
On January 27, Sri Lankan artists performed at the “Happy Chinese New Year” event in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The photo above captures a traditional Bai ethnic “Three-Course Tea” ceremony
at the “Happy Chinese New Year” event held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 27.
On January 27, Sri Lanka's Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne (left)
attended the “Happy Chinese New Year” event in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Source: XINHUA
2026-01-30
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In 2025, Fuzhou Port reached a significant milestone by surpassing the 100 million-ton mark in foreign trade cargo throughput for the first time, reflecting an 8.8 percent year-on-year increase.
Fuzhou Port achieved a cargo throughput of 345 million metric tons in 2025, marking a 3.1 percent year-on-year increase. Container throughput also grew, reaching 3.845 million TEUs, up 0.9 percent.
In 2025, Fuzhou Port has invested 4.5 billion yuan ($645.19 million) in infrastructure, accounting for 47.4 percent of the total investment in coastal ports across the province. The expansion of the 200,000-ton container terminal at Jiangyin Port has been completed, forming a major container terminal cluster with an annual capacity exceeding 3 million TEUs.
Fuzhou Port has significantly enhanced its global shipping network. In 2025, it launched the world's first China-Europe Arctic container shipping route and introduced the province's first South Pacific island route, alongside several roll-on/roll-off direct routes, establishing a comprehensive global maritime network.
The port has also greatly improved its operational efficiency with the launch of Fujian's first joint dispatch center for sea-rail intermodal transport at Jiangyin Port. This center enables two-way direct clearance between the port and railway station, increasing container transfer efficiency by 50 percent and reducing handling costs by 30 yuan per container, thus strengthening the competitiveness of its sea-rail services.
The port's cargo throughput growth is supported by a robust industrial base, with major companies like Wanhua Chemical Group and CATL establishing operations nearby. The mature "front port, back industry park" model ensures seamless integration between port logistics and industrial development.
Source: Fuzhou Daily
2026-01-28
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This is Xinhua news. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Luna da Silva has announced that Brazil will grant exemptions from certain categories of short-term visas to Chinese citizens, in reciprocity for China’s visa exemption policy for Brazilian nationals, the Brazilian presidency said on Friday.
The move was taken in the context of enhanced cooperation between the two countries and aimed at facilitating people-to-people exchanges and promoting bilateral relations. The Brazilian government said the specific implementation date of the visa-free policy will be announced at a later time.
Source: XINHUA
2026-01-26
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Chinese enterprises' outbound investment maintained healthy, steady and orderly growth in 2025, driven by high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. By the end of 2025, Chinese investors had established over 50,000 overseas enterprises across 190 countries and regions, and China's cumulative outbound investment had ranked among the world's top three for nine consecutive years, ministry spokesperson He Yongqian told a regular press conference. China's outbound direct investment reached 174.38 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 7.1 percent from a year earlier and remaining among the world's top, according to the spokesperson. Chinese companies going global have actively fulfilled their social responsibilities, creating more than 2 million jobs on average each year, the spokesperson said. They have financed and built numerous livelihood projects in education, healthcare and environmental protection, earning widespread recognition from host countries, He noted.
In 2026, the ministry will promote integrated development of trade and investment, support enterprises in international operations, and deepen cooperation in emerging sectors such as the digital economy and green development, to make greater contributions to the steady growth of the global economy, said the spokesperson.
Source: www.people.com.cn
2026-01-23
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