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Amid mounting conflicts and uncertainty, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), together with other China-proposed initiatives, provides what an international observer described as a new paradigm for promoting harmony and cooperation among nations.

Hurricane Melissa causes damage in Jamaica equivalent to 30 pct of GDP: UN official2025-11-07
Jamaica has suffered damage caused by Hurricane Melissa approximately equivalent to 30 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), an official of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said Thursday.

South Africa unveils G20 report warning of global inequality crisis2025-11-05
A G20 report commissioned under South Africa's presidency has sounded the alarm over an escalating global inequality crisis, calling for the creation of a new international panel to guide policymaking at both national and global levels.

Italian agri-food firms eye CIIE as gateway to Chinese market2025-11-05
As the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) draws near, Italian agri-food companies see the upcoming event in Shanghai as a key gateway to the world's second-largest consumer market, bringing both signature and new products to seek sales and partnerships.

Turkish official eyes closer tourism ties with China as Chinese visitors surge2025-11-05
Türkiye is strengthening tourism cooperation with China through enhanced air connectivity and targeted promotional campaigns, seeing China as its fastest-growing global market, Turkish Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Nadir Alpaslan said.

Peru decides to break diplomatic relations with Mexico: Peruvian FM2025-11-04
The government of Peru has decided to break diplomatic relations with Mexico, Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela told a press conference on Monday.

News Analysis: Train attack stirs fresh anxiety over safety in UK2025-11-04
A Halloween night knife attack on a train traveling from Doncaster to London, which left several passengers seriously injured and prompted an emergency stop in Cambridgeshire, has renewed concerns about public safety across the United Kingdom.

Egypt opens Grand Egyptian Museum, eyes tourism boom, economic lift2025-11-03
The official opening of Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is expected to boost the country's tourism industry and inject fresh momentum into its economy, tourism experts said, as the long-awaited landmark adds a new attraction to Egypt's cultural landscape.

Russia strongly condemns U.S. for excessive use of military force in Caribbean2025-11-02
Russia strongly condemns the United States for the excessive use of military force during counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Saturday.

Paris push for Africa's Great Lakes peace falters amid gunfire, distrust2025-11-02
A major conference on peace and stability in Africa's Great Lakes region drew to a close in Paris on Thursday, with a particular focus on the protracted crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

TAM Europe rolls out hydrogen buses, marking China-Slovenia green cooperation2025-11-02
TAM Europe currently has an annual production capacity of 500 electric commercial vehicles. Over the next three years, it plans to produce around 100 hydrogen-powered vehicles annually.

South Africa slams U.S. refugee program as "deeply flawed"2025-11-01
The South African government on Friday expressed dismay over the U.S. refugee program, describing it as "factually inaccurate" and "deeply flawed."

Lingering high inflation tests resilience of British economy2025-10-31
Britain's sustained high inflation is undermining the confidence of businesses and consumers, while limiting the space for further interest rate cuts. It puts the resilience of the economy at test right before the upcoming Budget in November, with analysts calling for avoiding further cost rises.

Excluding Russian liquefied natural gas from market drives up gas price: Russia's Novatek head2025-10-31
Excluding Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the global gas balance will drive up the gas price, Leonid Mikhelson, CEO of Russia's second-largest gas producer Novatek, said on Thursday.

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Chinese cauliflower varieties upgrade agriculture in Pakistan and beyond

As climatic changes had made farming more difficult, more and more Pakistani farmers decided to experiment with Chinese vegetable seed varieties, which they had heard were more resilient, higher-yielding, and better suited to withstand extreme weather conditions.