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Dragon’s Leash: How China Uses CPEC to Discipline Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

For years, Pakistan has boasted of its “iron brotherhood” with China, presenting the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a symbol of unshakable friendship. Roads, power plants, ports, and railways—over $60 billion worth of investments—were dressed up as development miracles. Yet, in reality, these projects became lifelines for a struggling economy that no one else

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CPEC 2.0 Launches with $8.5B Pakistan-China Accord

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Pakistan and China have formally agreed to advance the next phase of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), introducing five new development corridors. The understanding followed a high-level meeting in Beijing between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Scale of Investment Both sides signed agreements worth around US $8.5 billion,

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China Denies Plot Against U.S., Rejects Trump’s Claim

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

China’s Foreign Ministry has denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that China, Russia, and North Korea conspired against the United States during a military parade in Beijing. No Conspiracy, Beijing Says A spokesperson emphasized that China does not form foreign relations aimed against any third party. The invitation to leaders from Russia and North Korea […]

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U.S. Role Overlooked at Beijing WWII Parade, Says Trump

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has criticized China for failing to acknowledge the role of the United States in World War II during a large commemorative ceremony in Beijing. While he praised the event as “beautiful” and “very, very impressive,” he said the omission was disappointing. Trump’s Remarks on the Ceremony Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump […]

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Putin Says US Can’t Bulldog India and China with Tariffs

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, warning that economic coercion against India and China reflects an outdated mindset. Putin Warns Against “Colonial Era” Tactics Speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and a military parade in Beijing, Putin declared,

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Trump Accuses Xi, Putin, Kim of Conspiring Against US

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping for hosting a military parade attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Posting on his social media platform, Trump sarcastically asked Xi to “give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United […]

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Xi Leads Parade with Putin and Kim in Beijing

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

China staged a grand military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. The event showcased advanced fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles, many of which were displayed publicly for the first time. Thousands of troops marched in unison at Tiananmen Square. High-Profile Leaders in […]

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Russia, China Seal Power of Siberia 2 Deal

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Russia and China have signed a binding deal to move ahead with the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. The project will send up to 50 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas annually from Russia to China through Mongolia. The agreement was reached during talks in Beijing, with leaders from Russia, China, and Mongolia […]

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China Proposes SCO Bank and Energy Platform at Summit

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined ambitious proposals to strengthen the bloc. He called for the creation of a dedicated SCO Development Bank and announced a Global Energy Cooperation Platform to boost economic collaboration. China also pledged US$1.4 billion in loans over the next three years to […]

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Kim Jong Un Travels to China by Train for Major Parade

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his iconic green armoured train to attend a military parade in Beijing. The train crossed into China on Tuesday morning, where Kim was received by senior Chinese officials. This marks his first participation in a large-scale international event since assuming leadership in 2011. The […]