January 21, 2026

2025

Takaichi's Taiwan-related fallacies grave provocation against international law

Japan’s so-called ‘undetermined status of Taiwan’ argument represents ignorance of history, misjudgment of reality

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By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has repeatedly made erroneous statements on the Taiwan question, exposing her deep-rooted tendency toward historical revisionism and a fundamental misjudgment of the current international political reality. At a recent debate with opposition party leaders, Takaichi said that “having renounced all rights and claims under the…

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Tang Xianzu and Shakespeare: Theater as a bridge for global cultural dialogue

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By Yang Yanfei, People’s Daily As evening descended and city lights illuminated the streets, an immersive theatrical performance unfolded in Wenchangli, Fuzhou, east China’s Jiangxi province. On stage, a symbolic “dialogue across time and space” between Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare marked a highlight of the 7th Tang Xianzu International Theater Exchange Month….

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Shanghai seed bank hits 100 million samples in biodiversity conservation push

Shanghai seed bank hits 100 million samples in biodiversity conservation push

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By Huang Xiaohui, People’s Daily As winter blankets Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, the vibrant landscape belies the scientific milestone it houses: a 30-square-meter “vault of life” — the seed bank of the National Wild Plant Germplasm Resource Center for Chenshan Botanical Garden (hereafter referred to as the Chenshan Center). The Center recently announced a significant…

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'Home of Crested Ibis' leverages ecological resources for sustainable prosperity

‘Home of Crested Ibis’ leverages ecological resources for sustainable prosperity

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By Jiang Xuehong, People’s Daily Yangxian county in Hanzhong, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, is renowned as the “Home of the Crested Ibis.” As evening descended, People’s Daily reporters followed staff members from Shaanxi Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve to a natural roosting site to observe the return of the birds. Soon, a flock of…

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Sindh to spend Rs 200m to upgrade environmental labs in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has revised the PC-I for the expansion and strengthening of environmental laboratories in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur at an estimated cost of Rs 200 million. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative aims to meet the growing requirements for environmental monitoring and testing…

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Balochistan EPA to set up 10 environmental testing labs

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 08 (APP): The Balochistan Environmental Protection Agency (BEPA) has decided to establish 10 environmental testing laboratories across various districts of the province as part of its broader strategy to strengthen air quality monitoring and environmental protection. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative forms part of a larger programme to introduce…

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Pakistan Railways earns over Rs 300b in four years

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LAHORE, Dec 7 (APP): The Pakistan Railways (PR) continues to move toward financial stability, as it has earned over Rs 300 billion in four years from various revenue streams. According to the documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the department has earned a total of Rs306.203 billion from FY2021-22 to FY2024-25. Year-wise revenue stands at Rs60.092…

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Punjab achieves 99pc of wheat sowing target for 2025-26

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Punjab has achieved 99 percent of its wheat cultivation target for 2025-26, Naveed Asmat Kahloon, Director General of the Punjab Agriculture Department said. “About 99 percent of the target area in the province is now under wheat cultivation,” he told Wealth Pakistan. He said the Crop Reporting Directorate had reported wheat…

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