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China's fixed-wing Y-12F atmospheric comprehensive aerial survey aircraft, the first of its kind in China, recently completed its first flight in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Saturday. The Y-12F-based platform has undergone extensive integration and modification of over 60 mission equipment sets, tailored for highly sensitive three-dimensional detection of atmospheric particulates, gaseous pollutants, greenhouse gases and cloud-water physicochemical properties. Read More: A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf The aircraft is now capable of integrated aerial surveys for multiple pollutants, greenhouse gases and cloud-water detection. The Y-12F aircraft is a turboprop plane in the eight-tonne class, independently developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co. Ltd. It features outstanding payload capacity and cabin s...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn this year at the invitation of President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing. He called on the two sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions and exchanges between the two heads of state, foster a favourable atmosphere and build up more outcomes. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting… pic.twitter.com/voH0IK72N8 — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) May 15, 2026 On his two-day visit, Trump on ​Thursday ​invited Xi to ​the White House ​for ​a visit on ‌September ⁠24 during a state ​banque...

The Israeli army demolished a monastery and a school run by the Sisters of the Holy Saviour in the southern Lebanese town of Yaroun, the state National News Agency reported on Friday. 🔴 Israeli army demolished a monastery and a school run by the Sisters of the Holy Savior in the southern Lebanese town of Yaroun, local media reports https://t.co/RJqxiN6dwW pic.twitter.com/2T58ie8I6r — Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) May 1, 2026 The school “was considered one of the most prominent educational institutions in the region”, having educated thousands of students over the years from various towns in the Bint Jbeil district, said the agency. Its targeting represents “a major loss at both the educational and social levels", it added. Israel has waged an offensive in Lebanon since March 2, killing more than 2,600 people and displacing over a million. A 10-day ceasefire that began on April 17 was later extended until May 17, but Israel continue...

A novel ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev transportation system recently completed a demonstration test in north China's Shanxi Province, marking another progress for the maglev train that can travel at speeds of up to 1,000 km per hour. The UHS low-vacuum tube magnetic levitation transportation system, jointly developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited and Shanxi, completed the demonstration test for its full-size trial project, the Science and Technology Daily has reported. The test was conducted by a superconducting maglev vehicle in a 2-km-long pipeline with a low-vacuum environment. The results showed that the train achieved controlled navigation, stable suspension and safe stopping, in accordance with the predetermined curve, according to the report. The test showed that the maximum speed and suspension height of the vehicle were consistent with the preset values. All systems operated normally, and the vehicle's moving track closely matched the theo...

A total of 177 pages of Japanese military personnel registration forms detailing their work in Unit 731, a Japanese germ-warfare unit during World War II, were made public in Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Saturday. The forms contain the personal information of 140 members of the unit, including doctors, lieutenants, medical soldiers, military employees and others, who belonged to the Linkou Division, the biggest of the four divisions set up by Unit 731 on Dec. 2, 1940. It is also known as the 162nd Manchurian Unit. According to Jin Shicheng, a researcher with the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army, the documents show that the work of these people covered bacterial experiments and production, laboratory-animal feeding, education and training, health and epidemic prevention, and so on. Read: UN says no evidence of biological weapons in Ukraine, bucking Russian claims In one of the forms, the J...

China on Saturday successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of southern island province of Hainan. The satellite, Zhongxing-3A, was launched at 7:57 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a modified version of the Long March-7 carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. Designed as a communication and broadcasting satellite, the satellite will provide voice, data, radio and television transmission services. This marks the 526th mission for the Long March series carrier rockets. from Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Express Tribune https://ift.tt/mEdWaUD

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday emphasised the significance of a strong turnout in the country's upcoming presidential election, scheduled for Friday. He made the remarks in an address to thousands of Iranians from different provinces gathered in Iran's capital Tehran, three days ahead of the 14th presidential election and on the occasion of the religious holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, according to a statement published on the leader's website. "In three days, the Iranian people will face the important test of election, whose importance is greater than ever," Khamenei said, stressing that maximum participation and the selection of the most qualified candidate would bring pride to the nation. Listing the characteristics of the "most qualified" candidate, Iran's leader stated that the next president should firmly believe in the principles and foundations of the Islamic Revolution and establishment, demonstrate efficiency and liveliness in ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with US President Joe Biden on the phone Tuesday at the request of the latter. The two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-US relations and issues of mutual interest. President Xi noted that his San Francisco meeting with President Biden last November opened a future-oriented San Francisco vision. Over the past months, their officials have acted on the presidential understandings in earnest. The China-US relationship is beginning to stabilise, and this is welcomed by both societies and the international community. On the other hand, the negative factors of the relationship have also been growing, and this requires attention from both sides. President Xi stressed that the issue of strategic perception is always fundamental to the China-US relationship, just like the first button of a shirt that must be put right. Two big countries like China and the United States should not cut off their ties or turn their back on each other...

China has started revising the industry catalogue of sectors encouraging foreign investment, the country's top economic planner said on Wednesday. During the revision process, the National Development and Reform Commission will engage in extensive communication with foreign chambers of commerce and enterprises through field investigations and seminars, said Hua Zhong, an official of the commission. Read also: ‘China’s opening conducive to foreign businesses’ The revision will maintain a focus on the manufacturing sector as one of the priorities for attracting foreign investment, Hua said, adding that China will step up support to advanced manufacturing, modern services, advanced technology, energy conservation and environmental protection to attract more foreign investment in these areas. The revision will be tailored according to local resources and industrial foundations in central and western regions to encourage multinationals to develop businesses there, Hua said. from Lates...

China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held talks with Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea and signed the joint communique, effective as of this day. This communique made Nauru the 183rd country which has diplomatic ties with China. According to the joint communique, the Government of the Republic of Nauru recognizes that there is but one China in the world, the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal Government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The joint communique said that the Government of the Republic of Nauru shall sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan as of this day and undertakes that it shall no longer develop any official relations or ...

"BYD EXPLORER NO.1," a vehicle carrier vessel leased to Chinese automaker BYD, held its maiden voyage ceremony on Monday at a port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. With more than 5,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) on board, it will set sail for the ports of Vlissingen in the Netherlands and Bremerhaven in Germany. It is the first vessel in the shipping fleet of BYD, which has joined a number of Chinese automakers in accelerating car exports by operating their own shipping fleets. According to China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (CIMC), the vessel was built by CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of CIMC, for international ship management company Zodiac Maritime, and was leased to BYD. The vessel was delivered on Tuesday to a construction base in Longkou, east China's Shandong Province, before sailing to Yantai Port to be loaded with the first batch of 1,389 NEVs. On Sunday, the vessel arrived at Shenzhen and was loaded with the second batch of so...

A policeman was injured in firing incident by unknown gunmen in Quetta, officials said on Friday, officials said on Friday. According to the police, armed men riding on a motorcycle opened fire at the policeman deputed on the security of polio workers in the Eastern Bypass area. Police said that the perpetrators fled the scene after carrying out the attack, adding that an operation has been initiated in the area to arrest the culprits. Read more: Polio workers to get security cover Police said that other members of the polio team remained safe in the firing incident. The attack comes during a week-long campaign in Balochistan to administer the polio vaccination to approximately 2.6 million children under five years of age. Earlier on Tuesday, two policemen deployed for polio duty were killed and at least three others injured during a gunfight with unidentified armed persons in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district. from Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Expres...

Pakistan is hosting the Pakistan-Africa trade conference in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Tuesday to strengthen its economic ties with Egypt, the Ministry of Commerce said. Marking the first occasion of Pakistan bringing over 100 companies to Egypt, the fourth Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Single Country Exhibition (SCE) would take place from Tuesday to Thursday, the ministry said in a statement. More than 200 businessmen from Pakistan, representing various sectors such as textile, engineering goods, food and agriculture, and services, will participate to explore and establish business collaborations, said the statement. Read also: Egypt, Pakistan on watch lists Additionally, more than 150 prominent businessmen and chamber representatives from the Middle East and North African (MENA) region will converge in Cairo, furthering the prospects of commercial ties with Pakistan. This initiative aligns with Pakistan's "Look Africa" Policy, which has pre...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin expressed deep condolences on Thursday over the passing of former foreign minister Sartaj Aziz, hailing his outstanding contribution to China-Pakistan relations. Aziz, also former finance minister and adviser to the prime minister on foreign affairs, passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday. "Mr Aziz was a seasoned politician, strategist and economic expert of Pakistan, and an old and good friend of the Chinese people," Wang said at a regular news briefing. Read more: Former foreign minister Sartaj Aziz passes away Wang said that Aziz was dedicated to the prosperity of Pakistan, worked hard and passionately to promote China-Pakistan relations, and made outstanding contributions to China-Pakistan friendly cooperation, especially the launch and construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. "We express our deep condolences over the passing of Mr Aziz and sincere sympathies to his family," the spokesperson said. fro...