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A Hong Kong court has denied bail to internet personality “Mr Ho” after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his 45-year-old wife “Mrs Ho” in a domestic violence dispute that escalated into a criminal case. The District Court on Wednesday heard that Ho Huen, 79, pleaded guilty to attacking his 45-year-old wife Ye Xiuding, known as Mrs Ho, with a folding […]

Hong Kong authorities have approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 adjustment applications to help airlines respond to sudden surges in passenger and cargo demand amid the Middle East conflict. “We are actively engaging airlines to encourage them to deploy extra cargo capacity to connect Hong Kong International Airport with destinations […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to continue the extension of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 20 (ANI): Consul General of China in Kolkata, Xu Wei, remarked on the advancing relationship between New Delhi and Beijing, noting the improvement in bilateral trade relations and people-to-people relations. Speaking after attending a special session on Indo-China trade and development of North East, Xu Wei said, 'Under […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.

A former top scorer in Hong Kong’s public examinations has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University, becoming the first Asian American to lead the prestigious institution in 175 years. Mung Chiang, who moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at the age of 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University in […]

The Russian presidents official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a no-limits relationshipChinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further deepening ties between the two countries.Putin arrived in the […]

The Russian presidents official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a no-limits relationshipChinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further deepening ties between the two countries.Putin arrived in the […]

The Russian presidents official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a no-limits relationshipChinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further deepening ties between the two countries.Putin arrived in the […]

The Russian president's official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a "no-limits" relationship Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further

The Russian presidents official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a no-limits relationshipChinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further deepening ties between the two countries.Putin arrived in the […]

The Russian president's official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a "no-limits" relationship Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further

(260520) -- CHENGDU, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend the opening ceremony of a Sustainable Innovation Week program in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 19, 2026. A Sustainable Innovation Week program was opened in Chengdu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Tuesday, attracting more than 150 participants from government, […]

French investors are warming to Hong Kong again, the city’s finance chief has said, citing a “marked difference” in perceptions since his last visit to Paris two years ago. The shift is driven by Hong Kong’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical situation, especially following US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing, […]

In recent years, Japan has attempted to build blocs and fuel confrontation. Senior Japanese officials have frequently visited Southeast Asia, repeatedly hyping up the so-called "China threat" while touting a revamped "free and open Indo-Pacific" vision and exploiting maritime issues to ratchet up regional tensions.TOKYO, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Japan, a country […]

Moscow and Beijing have expanded cooperation across trade, energy, finance, and infrastructure Russia and China have built an expansive economic partnership while deepening coordination within BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the G20 and the UN Security Council. Both governments say their […]

(260519) -- BEIJING, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

The two economies remain highly complementary, said Matt Henderson, principal fluid representative of California Dairies Inc. "When China and the United States work together, it strengthens the entire global economy."by Julia Pierrepont III, Tan Jingjing, Gao ShanLOS ANGELES, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Despite sluggish global economic growth and lingering political […]

(260520) -- JEDDAH, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kutleshi Besian (R) of Australia vies with Zhang Bolin of China during the semifinal match between China and Australia at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China is widely expected to elevate bilateral relations further and inject much-needed stability and positive momentum into a turbulent world.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of […]

Kazakhstan aims to deepen its financial services cooperation with Hong Kong, viewing it as an ideal fundraising hub to access renminbi capital through bond issuances, according to the country’s top envoy in the city. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Bauyrzhan Dosmanbetov, Kazakhstan’s consul general in Hong Kong, also said […]

Hong Kong landlords have put forward just four of the city’s 110,000 subdivided homes for certification approval in the two-and-a-half months since a new law was enacted to phase out substandard living spaces, highlighting a low participation rate. Three of the applications were submitted by a single landlord, Hayson Chan Hin-hay, chairman of the Hong […]

(260519) -- BUDAPEST, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tea master demonstrates tea brewing during a Chinese tea cultural event in Budapest, Hungary, on May 19, 2026. A Chinese tea cultural event themed "Tea: The Taste of Harmony" was held Tuesday in Budapest to promote cultural exchanges between China and Hungary through traditional tea ceremonies and artistic […]

Oslo [Norway], May 20 (ANI): Nordic countries on Tuesday (local time) condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and the 2025 Red Fort blast in New Delhi, according to a joint statement on the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo.According to a joint statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent […]

Moscow and Beijing cooperate on AI, logistics, and infrastructure, Kirill Dmitriev has said Beijing stands as Moscow's "most powerful strategic partner," with Russia's massive natural reserves and cheap energy making it a perfect fit for cooperation in artificial intelligence development, Kremlin investment e

Aschbacher acknowledged that the mission faced complex challenges. However, thanks to the joint efforts of over 250 European and Chinese scientists working together on scientific objectives, instrument development, and other key aspects, the project was successfully completed.PARIS, May 19 (Xinhua) -- European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Josef […]

New York [US], May 19 (ANI): Human Rights Watch has called on the Chinese government to release the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choki Nyima, and his parents, who were allegedly forcibly disappeared by Chinese authorities on May 17, 1995, and have not been seen publicly for the past 30 years.According to the HRW report, the Panchen Lama and Dalai Lama have […]

BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese side must deeply reflect on its historical crimes, take real actions to break with militarism and truly follow a path of peaceful development, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday."Distorting history and covering up crimes cannot win tolerance and trust," spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular […]

(260519) -- ASTANA, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with heads of delegations before the second China-Central Asia ministerial conference on public security, internal affairs in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 18, 2026. Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong attended and addressed the […]

Smoking will be banned at construction sites in Hong Kong from July 17 under a government proposal sent to the legislature following the deadly blaze at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court last November. The government introduced three amendments to existing ordinances to improve fire safety at the sites on Tuesday. “Since the tragic fire which occurred in Tai Po […]

SHANGHAI, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Delta Star Express, a tourist train featuring cozy accommodations, departed Tuesday from Shanghai, carrying nearly 200 passengers for an 18-day tour to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Developed by China Railway Shanghai Group Co., Ltd., the tourist train provides multi-passenger cabins with in-suite […]

SHANGHAI, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Delta Star Express, a tourist train featuring cozy accommodations, departed Tuesday from Shanghai, carrying nearly 200 passengers for an 18-day tour to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Developed by China Railway Shanghai Group Co., Ltd., the tourist train provides multi-passenger cabins with in-suite […]

(260519) -- BEIJING, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for a state visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a state visit to China.At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20.

Beijing [China], May 19 (ANI): China on Tuesday dismissed a report asserting that President Xi Jinping suggested to his American counterpart Donald Trump that Putin might 'regret' his invasion of Ukraine.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun during a press conference told a reporter, 'The information you mentioned does not match the facts and is […]

The Russian president has travelled to Beijing for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi JinpingRussian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the […]

The Russian president has travelled to Beijing for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi Jinping Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides […]

(260519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Diva Renatta Jayadi of Indonesia competes during the women's pole vault final at the 1st Asian Jumping Championships in southwest China's Chongqing, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

(260519) -- BEIJING, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, addresses a special consultative session held by the CPPCC National Committee to […]

(260519) -- HARBIN, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the planet of Venus next to the moon in the twilight sky over Jiayin County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua)

The founder of the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge has called for a quota system to be implemented during public holidays to protect the city’s natural resources, saying recent scenes of overcrowding left him feeling “quite disturbed”. Andre Blumberg, who created the now-famous 298km ultra-marathon covering Hong Kong’s four major trails, said […]

For many smallholder farmers on Tanzania's semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, Juncao, a technology developed in China and introduced to Tanzania through agricultural cooperation programs, has brought more milk, more jobs, and renewed confidence in the future of rural farming.by Xinhua writers Hua Hongli, Lin Guangyao, Lucas LigangaDAR ES SALAAM, May 19 […]

(260519) -- DONGGUAN, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Panchaya Channoi competes during the final between Reanne Evans of England and Panchaya Channoi of Thailand of the 2026 World Women's Snooker Championship in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

Hong Kong authorities have prepared a quarantine facility on Lantau Island as they step up efforts to guard against the potential spread of the deadly Ebola virus following an outbreak in Central Africa. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Tuesday it was working closely with stakeholders to implement stringent prevention and control measures […]