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  • China reports lowest urban unemployment rate since 2008: official

    The registered unemployment rate in Chinese cities stood at 3.95 percent at the end of the third quarter, the lowest level since 2008, official data showed.

    November02,2017


  • Pandemic prompted steeper fall in German economy than 2008 crisis

    ​The coronavirus pandemic plunged Europe's largest economy into a steeper fall than that seen during the 2008 global financial crisis, the German Federal Statistical Office said on Wednesday.

    August07,2020


  • Greece's real estate price plunges by 41.3 percent since 2008: central bank

    The average real estate price for residential and commercial properties in Greece has plunged by 41.3 percent since 2008 and will continue to drop in the next few quarters, according to the central bank of Greece.

    February27,2017


  • Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific airline posts 1st annual loss since 2008

    Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Wednesday announced its first full-year loss since the 2008.

    March16,2017



  • CPEC key to Pakistan's economic development, regional connectivity: PM

    Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a cornerstone for regional connectivity and the economic development of his country, the prime minister's office said in a statement.

    February05,2025


  • TCM diagnosis, treatment center inaugurated in Nepal's Kathmandu

    A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) international diagnosis and treatment center was inaugurated in Kathmandu on Monday, becoming the second of its kind in Nepal.

    December24,2024


  • CPEC can make Pakistan gateway for int'l trade, investment: president

    Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port have the potential to transform Pakistan into a center of international trade and provide vital connectivity to multiple regions.

    March12,2025


  • Chinese scientists release AI model for lunar exploration

    The world's first professional, multimodal large language model (LLM) for the field of lunar science has been released in China to significantly accelerate the processing speed of massive amounts of lunar data.

    September02,2024


  • Interview: China-Pakistan cooperation thrives via economic corridor

    "China-Pakistan cooperation will be ever-lasting" along their thriving economic corridor, said Sabeen Usman Khattak, executive director of the Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation.

    October18,2024


  • Chinese premier holds talks with Nepali PM in Beijing

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli in Beijing on Tuesday.

    December04,2024


  • China's market, openness offer vital growth opportunities for South Asia: Pakistani business leader

    The upcoming China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, South China's Yunnan province, serves as a powerful catalyst for regional trade, investment, and technological collaboration, said a leading Pakistani business representative, emphasizing the importance of deepening China-South Asia cooperation amid global economic uncertainty.

    June16,2025


  • CPEC symbolizes Pakistan-China friendship, shared vision: minister

    Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a testament to the enduring friendship and shared vision nurtured by Pakistan and China over decades.

    January24,2025


  • Chinese contractor achieves breakthrough of last tunnel of Nepal's major fast-track package 2 project

    The last tunnel was broken through on Monday for the package 2 project contracted by a Chinese company under the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh fast track project, which Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli described as an "important milestone" toward achieving Nepal's development goals.

    August06,2024


  • Belgian historian praises Beijing's old city as architectural masterpiece

    A Belgian historian has hailed Beijing's old city as an architectural masterpiece, emphasizing how its layout showcases centuries of urban evolution, with a central axis that stands unparalleled in its design.

    September11,2024


  • Over 70 activities to be held during China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week

    The 2024 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week will be held in southwest China's Guizhou Province from Aug. 20 to 25, according to a press conference on Wednesday.

    August15,2024


  • 2024 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week kicks off in Guizhou

    The 2024 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week kicked off here on Wednesday.

    August22,2024


  • Rashakai SEZ under CPEC begins to contribute to industrial development in Pakistan

    Ashraf Orakzai, director of utilities at Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, starts his work early in the morning no matter how tough the weather is since he considers his job crucial for the country's future.

    October16,2024


  • Zimbabwean official hails Chinese-invested firm for increasing steel production

    Zimbabwe is witnessing the revival of its iron and steel industry following the ramp-up of steel production by the Chinese-invested Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO), a senior official from Zimbabwe's ruling party said on Thursday.

    May09,2025


  • Chinese-built road rehab project for DR Congo breaks ground

    A groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation and modernization project of a provincial road in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was held Wednesday in Kananga, the capital city of DRC's Central Kasai province.

    July04,2024


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