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Gansu, China – Mr. Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), participated as the Guest of Honour and delivered a keynote speech on “The Role of Digital Marketing in Promoting Cultural Tourism in Gansu under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)” at the 2025 Gansu Silk Road International Conference. The conference, hosted by the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, saw the participation of over 1000 delegates, including tourism industry experts, digital media professionals, travel influencers, and cultural ambassadors. In his speech, Mr. Nawab emphasized the transformative power of digital marketing in enhancing…

Lanzhou Gansu April 06, 2025— Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), attended a special dinner reception as Guest of Honor in Lanzhou, Gansu, where he had the chance to meet with Dr. He Xiaozu, Party Secretary and Director General of the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and Mrs. Gong Jiajia, Vice Director General, along with other prominent figures from the tourism industry. During the reception, Nawab appreciated the warm hospitality and the opportunity to connect with various experts and business leaders in the tourism sector. He highlighted Gansu’s potential to be…

Islamabad, March 2025— Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD) Qaiser Nawab, along with H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Deputy Chairman Senate Senator Seydal Khan, and Chairman of the Silk Road Culture Center Jamal Shah, jointly inaugurated the “Esthetic Bridges: China-Pakistan Friendship Art Exhibition” at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) through a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The exhibition, featuring the creative works of renowned Chinese artist Yang Xiaoyang and prominent Pakistani artist Jamal Shah, reflects the shared cultural legacy and ever-growing friendship between Pakistan and China. On the…

By Liu Qiyu A truly inclusive digital future requires collaboration, mutual learning, and a shared vision—where technology is not just for the few, but for all. As developed and emerging economies alike seek to leverage technology for sustainable growth, an increasingly relevant question is: Can China’s technology contribute to a more inclusive global digital future? Expanding Access China has integrated technology into its national priorities, with tech exports, cross-border collaboration, and digital infrastructure projects playing a growing role in its global engagement. One of the most notable areas where China is contributing to a more inclusive digital economy is affordable…

By Qaiser Nawab A PwC report on China’s investment opportunities released on Sunday highlights immense investment and growth potential in China’s consumption upgrading, identifying key areas for growth in the consumer market. “In 2024, China’s GDP grew by 5%, adding an increment equal to the total economic output of a mid-sized country,” the report notes, stressing the expansion of premium consumption among youth, rising demand from rural areas, and broadening grey-haired generation as key drivers of growth in China’s consumer market. Earlier this month, China unveiled special initiatives to further boost consumption, outlining actions to increase urban and rural residents’…

By Terry Townshend Photographs Courtesy of Terry Townshend “Snow leopard!” I blurted out to my friends Zhang Chengxin and Liu Garbo, attempting a whisper that betrayed my excitement. Bolting upright, they hurried over and stood erect on the grassy mountainside 4,000 meters above sea level. Their faces lit up as, in turn, they looked through my telescope to set eyes on this most elusive and mysterious of the big cats. We couldn’t believe our luck. There we were, in a valley along the upper reaches of the Lancang River, watching the “grey ghost,” one of the most difficult-to-see mammals in…

By Beate Trankmann Of the estimated 100 billion planets within our galaxy, only one has been discovered to be capable of sustaining life—our own. Earth is a cosmic miracle which has given birth to millions of species including humankind. But this miracle is a fragile one, and it is under threat. Over 10 million hectares of forest are destroyed each year. Two thirds of the planet’s oceans are now impacted by humans. And today, like every day, another 200 species will go extinct. In December 2022, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15), presided over by China, successfully concluded in Montreal,…

As global economic growth slows and capital markets become increasingly risk-averse, China continues to stand out as a crucial investment destination. However, its appeal is no longer merely about low-cost manufacturing or sheer market size. Instead, it stems from industrial upgrading, policy shifts, and the restructuring of global supply chains – factors that present both opportunities and challenges for foreign investors. During the ongoing China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 held in Beijing from March 23 to March 24, experts and multinational executives discussed China’s investment returns, policy advantages, and long-term outlook. While skepticism might persist, actual capital flows indicate that…

By Wang Kai BEIJING, Mar 24 – The global economic outlook is facing significant headwinds as the United States escalates its tariff policies, which economists warn could stifle global growth, exacerbate inflation, and disrupt international trade. According to the Global Economic Outlook report released by UBS on Sunday, tariffs are the most substantial risk to the global economy. Even if only half of the proposed tariffs are implemented, global growth forecasts need to be revised downward. A 10% global tariff could reduce global growth by a full percentage point and add up to 100 basis points to U.S. inflation. The…

By Qaiser Nawab The global shipping industry, a vital artery of international trade, now finds itself at the heart of escalating U.S.-China tensions. In April 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched a Section 301 investigation targeting China’s maritime logistics and shipbuilding industries, citing “unfair trade practices.” The move, aimed at reviving America’s declining shipbuilding industry and safeguarding its economic interests, has sparked debates about its effectiveness, legality, and unintended consequences. While Washington justifies the probe as necessary for economic security, the measures it proposes—punitive tariffs, port fees on Chinese-built vessels, and shipping restrictions—could disrupt global supply chains, drive…