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China’s May Day holiday showcases economic vitality through tourism boom
By He Yin, People’s Daily During the recent May Day holiday in the first five days of May, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising […]
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China’s May Day holiday showcases economic vitality through tourism boom
By He Yin, People’s Daily During the recent May Day holiday in the first five days of May, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising […]
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Shenzhen school transforms bird song complaint into valuable life lesson
By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at […]
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From manufacturing to value creation, Yiwu is elevating its role in World Cup economy
By Wang Hailin, People’s Daily As the referee’s whistle echoes through the 2026 United States-Canada-Mexico World Cup stadiums, China’s manufacturing epicenter Yiwu — thousands of miles away — has already been shipping fan merchandise worldwide through meticulous supply chain mechanisms. According to Yiwu customs, exports of sporting goods […]
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Hope and inspiration: China-Greece cultural dialogue’s contemporary relevance
By Du Yifei, People’s Daily The second World Conference of Classics convened on June 9 and 10 in Athens, Greece. The conference brought together renowned scholars and experts from China, Greece, and other nations, providing a platform for participants to discuss how classical wisdom can […]
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Global artists gather in China’s ‘millennium porcelain capital’
By Song Yiran, People’s Daily Located in the northeast of Jiangxi province in east China, Jingdezhen is renowned both in China and abroad for its porcelain and is widely known as the “millennium porcelain capital.” In January 2025, Jingdezhen’s handmade porcelain industry heritage sites were officially submitted to UNESCO […]
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Pickleball ignites a sporting revolution in Hebi, China
By Bi Jingjin, People’s Daily In Hebi, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province, pickleball has rapidly evolved from a obscure pastime into a city-wide phenomenon. What began as a niche activity introduced in 2023 has captured the imagination of locals — over one million residents […]
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South Korea-backed textile innovation centre launched at NTU Faisalabad
FAISALABAD — Korea International Cooperation Agency has started construction of the Pak-Korea Technical Textile Centre at National Textile University, in a move aimed at helping Pakistan expand into high-value technical and industrial textiles. The project, launched through a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, is part of […]
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Chinese battery plant in Faisalabad to boost Pakistan’s energy storage sector
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (ABC): Chinese company Dongjin Group’s plan to establish a dry battery manufacturing facility in Allama Iqbal Industrial City is expected to help Pakistan meet growing demand for batteries, driven by the expansion of electric vehicles and solar energy systems. The company recently […]
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Pakistan aims to become zero-waste economy by 2050
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to become a zero-waste economy by 2050 while installing up to 300 megawatts of waste-to-energy capacity by 2040. According to a policy document available with Wealth Pakistan, the strategy sets out a transition towards a resource-efficient system that maximises reuse […]
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Over Rs 580m spent under rural development project in KP
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has spent over Rs 580 million during Fiscal Year 2025-26 under the World Bank-funded KP Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project, aimed at improving rural infrastructure, public services and institutional capacity in the province’s merged districts. According […]
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Pakistan sets target of 95% renewable electricity by 2040
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to generate 95% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040, while achieving a 60% clean energy share by 2030, according to an official document outlining the country’s long-term energy transition strategy. The document, available with Wealth Pakistan, sets […]
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Aga Khan Foundation, Bank Alfalah launch Rs66m flood rehabilitation programme in GB
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (ABC): Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan, in partnership with Bank Alfalah, has launched a Rs66 million rehabilitation programme to restore critical infrastructure and improve climate resilience in flood-affected communities across Gilgit-Baltistan. The initiative will be implemented with support from the Aga Khan Agency […]
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One year of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” a matter of national pride: Sajida Farooq Tarrar
LAHORE, May 8 (ABC): Sajida Farooq Tarrar, mother of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarrar, said that the completion of one year of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” is a matter of pride for the entire nation and reflects Pakistan’s unity, stability, and national solidarity. […]
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Over 5m women, children benefit from climate resilience project in 87 flood-hit districts
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (ABC): Over 5.46 million pregnant women and children under the age of two have benefited from the Social Protection for Health and Climate Resilience project implemented by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in 87 flood-affected districts, according to a document available […]
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Over 4m people connect to broadband services in Balochistan’s remote areas
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): The government has made extensive efforts to extend digital connectivity to 3,793 remote areas of Balochistan, with 31 access projects launched in the province to date. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Universal Service Fund’s 3G/4G access programme has […]
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Govt plans to generate 500MW from Keenjhar Lake floating solar project
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): The government planned a 500-megawatt floating solar power project at the Keenjhar Lake in Sindh for the generation of clean, renewable energy to support the country’s growing energy needs while reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. According to documents available with […]
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