KARACHI: Pakistan’s first Chinese-language weekly newspaper Huashang was recently launched in the country, targeting the Chinese embassy staff, nationals and employees of Chinese companies.

The weekly also boasts an English version of its primarily Chinese publication, reports Dawn.com.

With its head office in Islamabad, Huashang publishes 5,000 copies with the publication hitting 60,000 readers past week as the newspaper released its 21st edition, hoping for a bright future for Chinese language journalism in Pakistan.

Huashang’s headquarters reflects Beijing’s atmosphere, according to BBC Urdu.

The newspaper’s Facebook page says it was launched following the One Belt, One Road initiative, with an aim to advance “enterprise-depth cooperation between China and Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor”.

The newspaper’s editorial policy is meant to highlight culture, tourism and recreational activities in both countries.

Published in Dawn, May 21st, 2017