China-Pakistan cultural ties find new voices2026-05-19
When Pakistani vlogger Mahzaib Abbasi began making videos about China in late 2020, she wanted to show a country many people around her had never seen beyond stereotypes.

China's zero-tariff offer can help Africa export better: UN official2026-05-19
China's zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries can help African economies export better, not just export more, if supported by investment in processing, storage, transport and quality standards, Stephen Jackson, UN Resident Coordinator in China, said on Monday.

Can Chinese irrigation tech fix Pakistan’s struggling agriculture?2026-05-19

American Chamber in China for working together to build a more resilient global supply chain2026-05-19
"Clean energy is an engine for both US and China to drive digitalization and sustainability. There's significant room for collaboration when it comes to long term supply, hence universal safety, of energy," said Markel Hübinette, Member of the Board of Governors of American Chamber of Commerce in China, at the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2026 held Monday in Beijing.

GICC, ICCI Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Construction and Smart Housing Cooperation in Pakistan2026-05-18
The Guangzhou International Cooperation Center (GICC) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have signed a strategic partnership memorandum aimed at establishing a long-term cooperation mechanism between Islamabad's chamber and real estate association and enterprises in Guangzhou, paving the way for pilot projects in construction, building materials and smart home industries in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Panda Bond debut signals investor confidence in economic recovery2026-05-17
Pakistan has tapped China's onshore bond market for the first time, raising Rmb1.75bn in a closely watched panda bond that gives Islamabad a cheaper source of funding and offers Beijing a fresh test case for the international use of the renminbi.

Pakistan’s first Panda Bond opens lower-cost yuan funding route, more issues may follow: HBL2026-05-16
Pakistan’s first Panda Bond has opened a lower-cost yuan funding channel that may help the country diversify beyond traditional dollar and euro borrowing, an HBL official told China Economic Net on Friday.

Pakistan confers civil awards on Chinese nationals for contributions to bilateral ties2026-05-16
The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing on Friday hosted a special investiture ceremony to confer Pakistan Civil Awards on five Chinese nationals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Pakistan and to the development of China-Pakistan relations.

Pakistan Inaugurates Landmark Panda Bond in Beijing2026-05-15
Pakistan marked a historic milestone in its financial diplomacy with the successful launch of its inaugural Panda Bond in Beijing on Thursday, opening a new chapter of economic cooperation between Pakistan and China.

China's Foreign Trade Data Defies the Narrative of a Slowing Global Economy2026-05-15
The latest data from Beijing suggests that the narrative of a faltering Chinese economy is fundamentally misplaced. In the first four months of 2026, China's foreign trade surged by 14.9 percent, reaching 16.23 trillion yuan. To understand this moment, we must look at the evidence through three distinct lenses: the high-tech pivot, the changing geography of trade, and the unexpected resilience of global interdependence.

Pakistani actor continues to build screen career in China, eyes cross-border film2026-05-15
When China Economic Net reporter first met Anees Qadir in 2022, the Pakistani actor was marking Chinese lines with Pinyin before heading to another shoot. Four years on, he says he can read most scripts more directly and has appeared in 14 Chinese film and television projects.

Urumqi, Pakistan's Peshawar celebrate 41 years of sister city relation2026-05-13
On May 12, Urumqi and Peshawar, Pakistan, celebrated the 41st anniversary of their sister-city relationship, with representatives from both sides gathering to renew friendship and explore cooperation.

Pakistan, Afghanistan Join Hands with China to Promote Cricket in Hangzhou2026-05-12
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are set to strengthen regional sports cooperation as cricket players from the three countries prepare for a series of friendly and development matches in Hangzhou from May 14, aimed at promoting cricket in China and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.

Hunan Agricultural Machinery Makes Strong Debut at Agri Asia Lahore2026-05-12
A milestone in Sino-Pakistani agricultural cooperation was achieved during the 19th International Agri Asia Exhibition and Conference 2026 as Hunan officially launched its agricultural machinery into the Pakistani market with a dedicated launch and debut ceremony in Lahore.