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Chinese Mainland Sees Steady Growth in Belt and Road Trade

My News2026-01-1503 mins

Between 2021 and 2025, the Chinese mainland grew trade with Belt and Road partners to over half its foreign trade, establishing land, sea, air and digital links for stronger ties.

Iran Restores International Phone Calls

My News2026-01-1301 mins

Iran restored international phone calls on Tuesday, Jan 13, reopening global communication channels for Iranians and the diaspora.

Port Sudan: Sudan’s Digital Lifeline Amid Conflict

My News2026-01-0703 mins

Port Sudan has become Sudan’s digital backbone amid civil conflict, routing undersea cables & satellite links to keep communities, banks, and governments connected.

Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge Hits Major Milestone with First Steel Girder

My News2025-12-2202 mins

Construction of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge in Fujian Province reached a milestone this week with the installation of the first 4,586-tonne steel box girder.

Sri Lanka Enters the Public 5G Era with Commercial Launch

My News2025-12-2102 mins

Sri Lanka’s top telcos this week rolled out commercial 5G services, ushering in faster speeds, low latency, and new AI, IoT, and AR possibilities.

Xinjiang’s Tianshan Forum Sparks New Central Asia Trade Ties

My News2025-12-0203 mins

Xinjiang’s Tianshan Forum unites 300+ leaders in Urumqi to boost trade, transport, energy and digital links across Central Asia—paving the way for regional growth.

China-Laos Railway Sparks Tourism & Trade Boom

My News2025-12-0202 mins

The China-Laos Railway marks four years of transforming travel and trade—62.5M passengers, 72.5M tonnes of cargo, cost cuts up to 50%, and blossoming tourism across Southeast Asia.

Inside APEC’s Future: Eduardo Pedrosa on Openness & Connectivity

My News2025-11-0403 mins

APEC Exec Dir Eduardo Pedrosa on how open trade, connectivity, and the Chinese mainland’s role are driving growth and integration in the Asia-Pacific.