China attracts strong foreign investment in January, led by high-tech sector
China saw a 25.5% jump in new foreign-funded firms in January. High-tech sectors attracted $4.9B, while German investments surged by 86.6% year-on-year.
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China's economy sees high-quality development through innovation in 2025: statistical communique
China's GDP hit 140.18 trillion yuan in 2025, meeting the 5% growth target. NBS report highlights innovation and the completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Iran's sovereignty, security, territorial integrity should be respected: foreign ministry
China's Foreign Ministry calls for respecting Iran's sovereignty and immediate ceasefire following large-scale military operations by the US and Israel.
NPC deputy focuses on safeguarding rights, interests of workers in new employment forms
NPC deputy Li Fen seeks to improve labor rights and social insurance for couriers and food delivery drivers in China through new regulatory proposals.
Turkmenistan Airlines Suspends Flights to Dubai and Jeddah
Turkmenistan's national air carrier announced emergency changes to its international flight schedule. Due to severe restrictions on airspace use in the region and based on a risk assessment, flights to two destinations have been suspended from March 2 to 4, 2026
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Inspected the Development of the Second Phase of the City of Arkadag
National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made a working visit to the city of Arkadag, where he inspected the progress of the second phase of construction and the projects for developing the industrial and social infrastructure of the "smart city
Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, gov't work report
Xi Jinping presided over a CPC meeting to discuss the 15th Five-Year Plan. Key focuses include innovation-led growth, green transition, and economic stability.
China, Germany embrace deeper cooperation for win-win growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German business leaders signed 5 key agreements in China focusing on green transition, tech, and the 15th Five-Year Plan.
German chancellor concludes China trip with tech firm visits in Hangzhou
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his visit to Hangzhou, meeting tech leaders and visiting Unitree Robotics to strengthen bilateral industrial ties.
Iranian professors conducted professional development courses for Turkmen universities
From February 16 to 26, professional development courses in Persian language and literature were held at Magtymguly Turkmen State University with the support of the Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkmenistan
German chancellor watches robot martial arts performance at China's Unitree
Chancellor Friedrich Merz watches "Wu BOT" kung fu robot show in Hangzhou. Unitree demonstrates humanoid robots and advanced components during the official visit.
Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in core technology of lithium battery
Nankai University researchers reach 700 Wh/kg with new fluorinated electrolyte. Breakthrough enables 1000km EV range and performance at -50°C temperatures.
Pakistani astronaut to enter Chinese space station as payload specialist
Pakistan and China ink deal for a short-term mission to Tiangong. The Pakistani astronaut will conduct experiments as the first foreigner on the Chinese station.
Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul — Dakar — Bissau flights
Turkish Airlines will open a new route from March 21, 2026, operating Istanbul — Dakar (Senegal) — Bissau — Dakar — Istanbul
Turkmenistan Is Preparing to Honor Mothers with Many Children
In the lead-up to International Women's Day on March 8, the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag will host celebratory events honoring women who have dedicated themselves to raising the younger generation. At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting held on Friday, preparations for ceremonies awarding the honorary title "Ene mähri" to mothers who have given birth to and raised eight or more children were announced
