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Pakistan is set to make history by sending its first-ever astronaut into space with the help of China. Prime Minister Sharhaq told a meeting with China’s President that Pakistan and China would jointly send a manned mission to the Chinese Space Station (CSS). The event itself is an exceptional step into space advancement for Pakistan, further cementing the already solid …

According to Wall Street Journal research published Friday, China now tells its AI research leads and business owners not to travel to America because of security threats. Chinese security officials worry that taking AI experts abroad risks revealing national technology secrets. Government officials are also worried that executives could face detention and become trade negotiation leverage, just as US-China talks …

China is seeking to host the 2030 Maths Olympics for the second time, after the first one in 2002. Mathematician Shing-Tung Yau is leading a team of 40 Chinese and international mathematicians in the bid for the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). The ICM is an important platform for many mathematical researchers. Yau is the first Chinese to grab …

China had a record low in marriage in 2024 as the number of couples registered for marriage decreased by 20% to 6.1 million, the lowest ever. The sharp drop has raised concerns over the country’s demographics as the government struggles to reverse a long term decline in birth rate and aging population. Experts point to economic uncertainty, high childcare and …

DeepSeek – a Chinese-made artificial intelligence model – has taken the internet by storm, stunning tech experts and sinking some company’s stocks. Its latest edition released on January 20, quickly impressing people in different countries. DeepSeek has also got the attention of US President Donald Trump. The main factor that makes this model so special is the company’s claim that …

Travellers thronged railway stations and airports on Friday clutching large suitcases and gifts as they returned to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family. The holiday, China’s biggest falls between Jan. 28–Feb. 4 and marks the arrival of the Year of the Snake. The festivities usually boost businesses like shops, cinemas and restaurants. Authorities are keen to …

It has been more than three years since China and numerous other countries noted the depleting strength of the COVID pandemic. But it has been just three days into 2025 and China is already noticing the spread of a mysterious virus similar to COVID. The virus, called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), is causing panic across the globe. China is reporting rising …

India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday that it had sent a “solemn protest” to China over the establishment of two new counties in China’s Hotan Prefecture which include sections of Ladakh. Speaking at a press conference, Randhir Jaiswal, a MEA spokesperson, “We have seen the announcement pertaining to the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture of …

As global powers race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with the U.S. in the lead, China is following a different path. Beijing has acknowledged the enthusiasm surrounding this technological leap and prefers to walk the path of regulation. This is a different path but will lead China’s AI development in the right direction.  Beijing aims to make …

China’s relentless pursuit of technological advancements, as highlighted in a recent article by the Global Times, underscores the country’s commitment to innovation and its drive to achieve global competitiveness in various sectors. With a focus on emerging technologies, research and development, and international collaboration, China is positioning itself as a leading player in the global technological landscape. The article highlights …