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This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A severe tropical storm has formed east of the Philippines and is expected to come within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong early next week, the city’s weather forecaster has said. The Hong Kong Observatory said on […]

Hong Kong authorities have saved about HK$190 billion (US$24.4 billion) in costs from more than 540 public works projects over the past nine years, according to a top official who also pledged to further advance construction innovation. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said on Friday that the city had improved its performance in lowering […]

Hong Kong is not only a place for family offices to invest, but also a partner in their enduring journey where they anchor their legacy, the city’s leader said at a Post event, as he pledged to roll out more incentives to attract more operators. Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s Family Business Summit 2025 on Friday, Chief Executive John Lee […]

(251107) -- ZHUHAI, Nov. 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lingxiao of Shanghai competes during the women's individual time trial of cycling road at China's 15th National Games in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

(251107) -- ZHUHAI, Nov. 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Baoshan (1st R) of Qinghai competes during the men's individual time trial of cycling road at China's 15th National Games in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Hong Kong police have arrested two people after three customs officers were attacked with a knife during an anti-drug operation, with all of them now in a stable condition. The pair, arrested in Mong Kok at 12.45am and in Kowloon City at 3am on Friday, were believed to have executed an escape plan for a wanted man. According to a source, eight customs […]

by Xinhua writer Gao WenchengLONDON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world's largest and most influential professional tourism exhibitions, opened in London from Tuesday to Thursday, drawing around 5,000 exhibitors from roughly 180 countries and regions.From Jordan's replica of the ancient Jerash Gate to Egypt's […]

BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Modern technology continues to play a pivotal role in preserving, excavating and perpetuating the Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins in east China's Zhejiang Province, with recent breakthroughs highlighting this synergy, including the discovery of a rectangular, wall-like structure on the outskirts of the ancient city.Preliminary […]

COLOMBO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Along the northwestern waterfront of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC)-invested and operated Port City Colombo has become a new hotspot for residents seeking leisure and recreation. From shopping and dining to water sports, the sandy beach is filled with laughter and excitement every […]

YANGON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- With scissors in hand and eyes full of curiosity, students and visitors carefully followed the guidance of Chinese artists, bringing their creations to life at a traditional Chinese paper-cutting exhibition held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon on Wednesday.The exhibition featured 60 paper-cut artworks by Chinese artists, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 7 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday said that 38 Chinese military aircraft and 9 naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan until 6 am today. The ministry said that 31 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's air defence identification zone (ADIZ).The […]

Hong Kong and mainland China will continue to be the growth engine for asset-management companies as both local and international investors are starting to shift from holding cash to investing in equities and bonds in the region, according to the top boss of US fund house Invesco. “There is a trend of redistribution of people’s portfolios, as they are […]

The freshly-inaugurated IOMed, as the world's first intergovernmental legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation, fills an institutional gap in international mediation and serves as an important public good in the field of the rule of law for better global governance, the body's secretary-general says.by Xinhua writer […]

The dream of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games is within reach for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area development zone. But dreams alone do not win the games. They are realised through bold vision, strategic planning and timely action. We now stand at a pivotal moment. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a temporary […]

More than 10 enterprises, including pharmaceutical and logistics firms, are in talks with Hong Kong authorities to set up a presence at the Northern Metropolis megaproject, according to the city’s investment promoter. In an interview on Thursday, InvestHK Director-General Alpha Lau Hai-suen said the interested enterprises included those from South Korea […]

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is scheduled to speak in a fireside chat on Friday during the third Family Business Summit in Hong Kong, as the city burnishes its role as the offshore fundraising hub and ‘superconnector’ between the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world. The speech is the highlight of the conference, curated by the South China […]

The National Games’ unprecedented tripartite hosting arrangement is a calculated strategy, showcasing the Greater Bay Area’s synergy while mitigating the substantial financial and logistical burdens on any single host city, according to experts. “It is more of a political move to showcase the Greater Bay Area integration and the practicality of […]

Economist Paul Samuelson famously quipped that stock markets accurately predicted nine of the last five recessions. The same could be said of financial economists. So-called leading indicators like market sentiment swing with the daily news. Optimism is the default option but bull markets die hard. Still, most seasoned financial economists now recognise […]

The US-drafted resolution has also removed sanctions on Syrian Interior Minister Anas KhattabThe United Nations Security Council has voted in favor of a US resolution to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his visit to Washington next week.The US-drafted resolution on Thursday also removed sanctions on Syrian Interior Minister Anas […]

The Democratic lawmaker and fierce Trump critic has said she will not seek reelection after her term ends in January 2027Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will not seek reelection after her term in Congress ends on January 3, 2027. The 85-year-old veteran Democrat has long been an outspoken critic of […]

Hong Kong, November 6 (ANI): The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 is set to begin on Friday (November 7), running through to November 9, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.Known for its thrilling six-a-side, six-over format, the tournament brings together top international talent and exciting cricket entertainment that fans around the world have come to […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 6 (ANI): The trailer for Farhan Akhtar's starrer war drama '120 Bahadur'was unveiled on Thursday, giving fans a glimpse into one of India's most defining moments in history.The makers of the film took to their Instagram account to share the trailer. The two-minute-forty-second clip opens with the powerful voice of […]

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): An intervention application has been filed in the Supreme Court urging it to be heard during the hearing of petitions challenging controversial state laws regulating religious conversions due to interfaith marriage.Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti filed the application seeking to intervene in the petitions, in public interest, […]

By Diptayan Hazra New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Former Team India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik hailed India's historic Women's World Cup triumph over South Africa, describing the atmosphere during the final as electric and unforgettable.Reflecting on the iconic moment, Karthik said, 'There is always a memory that will be in our mind when you […]

BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Inside an eastern Chinese smart factory, a new generation of AI-powered welding robots rolls off the assembly line at a rate of 1,000 units per year, combining precision with intelligence.These robots are helping to fill the gap caused by a shortage of human welders, ensuring that the world's largest manufacturing sector […]

SANYA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed adopting high standards for building the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP).Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when hearing a work report in Sanya, south China's island […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in east China's Shanghai on Wednesday. During this year's event, many exhibitors debuted their latest products, offering a fantastic experience for visitors. Here are some of the highlights.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which opened in Shanghai on Wednesday and will last till Nov. 10, showcases advanced equipments, cutting-edge technologies and innovation products in fields such as science and technology, manufacture and medical industry.

(251106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Actresses perform at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Culture Night event held on the sidelines of the eighth CIIE at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

The Foreign Ministrys spokeswoman has rejected Mark Ruttes claim that Russia and China are plotting to undermine global rulesNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is applying double standards by claiming that Moscow is conspiring with China and other nations to "undermine global rules," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.In a post on […]

(251106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A visitor (R) takes photos of Q-Truck, an unmanned container truck produced by Chinese technology company Westwell, at the Automobile exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. The 8th CIIE, which opened in Shanghai on Wednesday and will last […]

(251106) -- COLOMBO, Nov. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit the library of the China Cultural Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5, 2025. The China Cultural Center in Sri Lanka on Wednesday unveiled its library at a ceremony held in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital. (Xinhua/Wu Ziyu)

(251106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The signing ceremony of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

"The Asia-Pacific still has strong potential for long-term growth," an economist said. "What is needed now is stronger regional cooperation to reduce non-tariff barriers, expand market access and promote digital transformation, renewable energy and sustainable trade."JAKARTA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Asia-Pacific remains the world's most dynamic economic […]

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 6 (ANI): India's sustained high growth rate will depend on its ability to transform its industrial base and energy system, Adnan Amin, Chairman of the World Energy Council, has said, noting that the addition of renewables has grown dramatically in India.Amin, who was the CEO of COP28, said India should lay emphasis on […]

A total of 161 aspirants with a younger profile are competing for 90 seats in Hong Kong’s second “patriots-only” Legislative Council election, marking a nearly 5 per cent increase over the last poll and leaving no slot uncontested. As the two-week nomination period of the Legislative Council election closed on Thursday, it was also confirmed that up […]

A Hong Kong court has remanded an actor in custody while granting bail to lawyer-turned-influencer Joseph Lam Chok and 13 others, pending trial over their alleged roles in the HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million) JPEX cryptocurrency scandal – the city’s largest financial fraud to date. The 11 men and four women, aged 25 to 54, appeared in Eastern Court for […]

Washington DC [US], November 6 (ANI): The human rights advocacy group Campaign for Uyghurs has issued a strong call to action following the release of the Minority Report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which details the ongoing persecution of Uyghurs in China.Taking to social media platform X, the organisation stated, […]

Hoffman said the global mobile industry is entering a new era marked by the convergence of 5G and AI, which together are transforming economies and societies.by Xinhua writer Guo ShuangLONDON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said on Wednesday that China's integration of 5G and AI across vertical industries "is setting a benchmark for the […]

Norwegian public transport operator Ruter announced plans to tighten cybersecurity measures after discovering that Chinese-made Yutong electric buses in its fleet could be remotely accessed and potentially deactivated by the manufacturer. The findings came following a technical test that showed Yutong retained the ability to connect to the buses? control […]

Hong Kong’s Housing Authority plans to enhance the city’s upward mobility by increasing the size of subsidised flats by 10 per cent after five years and aiming for a quarter of its new supply to feature two-bedroom units in the future. Cleresa Wong Pie-yue, chairwoman of the authority’s subsidised housing committee, said on Thursday that the measures […]

SANYA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed adopting high standards for building the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP).Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when hearing a work report in Sanya, south China's island province of […]

(251106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view a Volt PFA catheter of Abbott Laboratories, which made its debut in Asia, during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. Many exhibitors showcased their latest products for the first time at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand will pay a state visit to China from Nov. 13 to 17, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Thursday.Addressing a regular press briefing on the same day, spokesperson Mao Ning said that […]

(251106) -- SANYA, Nov. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, hears a work report on the building of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) and delivers an important speech in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 6, […]