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.

The Digital Common Prosperity - Why Western Cynicism Misses China's Structural Shift2026-05-06
In the discourse of modern development, a recurring skepticism often shadows China's economic achievements. Critics frequently dismiss China's elimination of absolute poverty as a temporary political campaign or a statistical sleight of hand.

Tripartite MoU Signed to Boost China-Pakistan Medical Cooperation2026-05-06
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed here on May 5 among China Shandong Tongshan Group, Riphah International University (RIU) from Pakistan, and the China Pakistan Medical Association (CPMA), marking a step forward in cross-border medical education, research and healthcare collaboration.

Global Goods Converge on Lhasa as Xizang Expo Boosts Holiday Trade2026-05-06
This year's Labor Day holiday has seen China’s consumption market demonstrate remarkable vitality, with total cross-regional trips nationwide projected to reach 1.52 billion, representing a 4 percent increase compared with the same period last year.

Chinese, Pakistani cultures celebrated at food festival marking 75 years of diplomatic ties2026-05-05

Chinese training, global impact: Pakistani scientist contributes to IEEE nano conference2026-04-30
When the 2026 IEEE 21st International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (IEEE NEMS 2026) brought together nearly 1,000 experts from around the world in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, a Pakistani scientist trained at top Chinese universities took an active part in the event.

How AI is redefining Chinese EVs2026-04-30
From the world's first fully automotive-grade, fully redundant L4 autonomous light truck, to smart cockpits that can understand driver intent within 150 milliseconds and chat with users in different personalities, to the world's first 32Gbps in-vehicle SerDes display chip, to Blade batteries capable of charging from 10% to 97% in nine minutes...At the ongoing Beijing Auto Show, "intelligent cars" take center stage, with 181 vehicles debutting and 71 concept cars on display, showcasing how AI is transforming China's auto sector at a stunning pace.

Old carmakers find new engine in China2026-04-29
Eight months after German auto giant Volkswagen announced a partnership Chinese EV upstart XPeng on electronic and electrical architecture, the alliance has delivered results, debuting two brand-new battery-electric models this month.

The New Infrastructure: Why China is the Global Architect of Energy Storage2026-04-28
The global energy landscape is currently undergoing a profound structural reconfiguration, moving beyond a mere transition toward renewables to a wholesale reorganization of power architecture.

Pakistani buyers embrace range of goods at 139th Canton Fair as Phase 2 concludes2026-04-28
The 139th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, is in full swing in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, running from April 15 to May 5.