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Markets

China is making ‘full assessment’ of US Supreme Court tariff ruling, commerce ministry says

The ministry said it noticed the US planned to maintain tariffs on trading partners through alternative means including trade investigations

Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:29am

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Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to boost ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their long-standing...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Markets

Solar industry accelerates shift from silver as costs soar

LONDON: Solar panel producers are intensifying efforts to replace silver with alternatives such as copper after...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 05:29am

Print

Twelve killed in China as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze

BEIJING: Twelve people were killed on Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded and caught fire in...

Published 19 Feb, 2026 04:34am

World

Cambodian PM says Thailand is occupying territory after Trump-brokered ceasefire

Thailand has said it is maintaining troop positions as part of de-escalation measures and denied it is occupying territory

Published 18 Feb, 2026 10:59am

Print

Foreign cars flow to Russia through China

MOSCOW: Tens of thousands of cars are being exported from China to Russia under gray-market schemes that often...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:56am

Perspectives

Galloping horse heralds strength and harmony

In 2026, as the Year of the Horse gallops into being, the celebration carries not only cultural resonance but also profound lessons for a world yearning for harmony and resilience.

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:14pm

Life & Style

China’s humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime

Four rising humanoid robot startups - Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab - demonstrated their products at the gala

Published 17 Feb, 2026 01:28pm

World

East China fireworks store explosion kills 8

An explosion at a fireworks store in eastern China killed eight people and injured two

Published 16 Feb, 2026 12:16pm

Business & Finance

Service Long March Tyres announces $80m tyre manufacturing facility in Sindh

Project will serve the domestic as well as export markets

Published 16 Feb, 2026 11:08am

Print

China confirms visa-free access for Canada, UK visitors from 17th

BEIJING: China confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to visit the country visa-free from ...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

World

China’s Wang Yi meets Canada foreign minister at Munich forum, Xinhua says

Anand said the visit had been a “great success” and opened a new era of Canada-China relations

Published 15 Feb, 2026 11:16am

World

Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports

China accounts for more than 80% of Iran’s oil exports

Published 15 Feb, 2026 10:50am

Print

China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from May: Xi

BEIJING: Beijing’s scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

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President extends Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended Spring Festival greetings and best wishes to the Chinese people...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

Markets

Yuan set for longest weekly winning streak in 13 years

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan dipped on Friday, but is set for a 12th week of gains in its longest winning streak in 13...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

World

Rubio meets China’s top diplomat Wang Yi

Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which the Republican president described as 'very positive'

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:20pm

Markets

L’Oreal sees China improving after weak quarter hits shares

The shares were down about 3.5% in mid-morning trade, after dropping as much as 7% earlier

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:23pm

World

US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives

Bangladesh votes in a general election on Thursday after a Gen Z-led uprising toppled India-allied premier Sheikh Hasina in August 2024

Published 11 Feb, 2026 12:16pm

Markets

Chicago Soybeans extend gains despite bearish USDA data

CBOT wheat Wv1 gained 0.6% to $5.31-1/2 a bushel

Published 11 Feb, 2026 10:59am

World

Bessent says US, China could have very productive relationship

Bessent is preparing to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in coming weeks

Published 10 Feb, 2026 09:36pm

World

India in talks over critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, France, Netherlands, sources say

The focus would be on lithium and rare earths, and India would also seek access to mineral-processing technologies

Published 10 Feb, 2026 01:38pm

Markets

Stocks rise as Nikkei sets record, dollar drops

Yen strengthens as global stocks climb; dollar falters amidst evolving US-China financial dynamics and awaiting key US economic reports this week

Published 10 Feb, 2026 01:28pm

Print

Xi extends condolences over Islamabad blast

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolences to President Asif Ali Zardari over...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 08:02am

World

China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests

US accused China of conducting the tests, including one on 22 June 2020, and of preparing for more tests with massive yields

Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:21pm

Print

Rollover roulette

The much-hyped rollover risk for Pakistan’s external debt is now materialising. Reports indicate that repayment of...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:09am

Markets

China’s forex reserves grow more than expected in January

The country’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $3.399 trillion last month

Published 07 Feb, 2026 10:41am

World

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing as it calls for broad new arms treaty after New START

'China notes that the U.S. continues in its statement to hype up the so-called China nuclear threat. China firmly opposes such false narratives,' DiNanno

Published 06 Feb, 2026 06:05pm

Opinion

‘How Trump pushed the world towards Beijing’

This is apropos six letters to the Editor titled ‘How Trump pushed the world towards Beijing’ carried by the...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

World

China criticises US plan for critical minerals trade bloc

Maintaining an open, inclusive, and universally beneficial international trade environment is in the common interest of all countries

Published 05 Feb, 2026 01:26pm