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Hong Kong refrained from setting overly rigid economic indicators in its first five-year plan to avoid fuelling concerns that it was moving towards a planned economy, according to the city’s constitutional affairs minister. The current priority should be hitting targets instead of dwelling on accountability mechanisms for potential shortcomings, Secretary […]

(261004) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Huangmei Opera artists Han Zaifen performs Huangmei Opera: The Lady Consort Prince during "Future Resonance -- ShanghaiEye Night" in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

(261004) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of One Voice Children's Choir perform during "Future Resonance -- ShanghaiEye Night" in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 3, 2026. The Shanghai-themed cultural exchange event was held here on Saturday, bringing a taste of Shanghai to the United States. The event was also part of the […]

The new partnership aims to make Sagunto a European production hub for LFP-based Unified Cells. The plant's first phase is now planned at up to 30 GWh of annual capacity, 50 percent above the 20 GWh initially considered.MADRID, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Spain builds more than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions […]

TAITUNG, Taiwan: Taiwan has received the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States, strengthening its air force as it faces frequent Chinese military activity around the island. The two aircraft arrived at Chihang Air Base in Taitung on Taiwan's mountainous east coast on October 2. The delivery came after months of […]

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): The Indian men's cricket team arrived back home following a gold medal win in the cricket tournament at the recently concluded Asian Games. Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, and Arshdeep Singh were among the players who were captured at the IGI Airport in New Delhi. Coming to the gold medal match against arch-rivals Pakistan, […]

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu hailed Indian athletes for an exceptional Asian Games campaign, saying that the 'hard work, skill and perseverance of our athletes have brought great honour to the nation'. India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a haul of 85 medals, including 21 golds, 27 silvers and 37 […]

(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd)FEARX, KT Rolster and Team WE won their Round 2 High Matches on Sunday to become the first teams to clinch their spots in the knockout stage at the 2026 Demacia Club Global Invitational in China.The League of Legends tournament runs through Oct. 17 and features 12 top teams that didn't qualify for the World Championship from the […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)Czech No. 26 seed Nikola Bartunkova sent No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus to an early exit from the China Open, beating the four-time Grand Slam winner 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday in Beijing.One day after World No. 1 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan was knocked out of the WTA 1000 event in the Round of 64, Sabalenka had to pack her bags […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian archer Chikitha Taniparthi expressed delight over her debut Asian Games campaign, highlighting her two medals and Olympic quota as a special achievement. She also dedicated her success to her parents and said hearing the national anthem was an unforgettable feeling.Chikitha was part of the Indian women's compound […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent and medal winners at the Asian Games 2026, praising their determination, passion and sporting spirit. He said their performances should inspire greater achievements and help strengthen sports at the grassroots level. India signed off from the […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): The India U17 women's team are set to begin their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on Monday, taking on Iraq in their opening Group E fixture at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia. India will aim for a positive start to their continental campaign as they begin their bid to qualify for […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): BJP leader and President of the Archery Association of India (AAI), Arjun Munda, praised India's archers and coaches for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026, saying the country's positive sporting environment has encouraged athletes to prepare for the next Olympics. He also called for greater support […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Archery triple medalist at the Asian Games 2026 Kumkum Anil Mohod credited her archery success to the hard work of the entire team, highlighting her dedication to the sport since 2018, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. She dedicated her medals to her team, parents and coach. Kumkum capped her campaign with three […]

(261004) -- MAPUTO, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (C, front) is briefed on the wheat cultivation during a wheat harvesting ceremony at the Wanbao rice farm in the southern province of Gaza, Mozambique, Oct. 3, 2026. Chapo has called for stronger agricultural cooperation between Mozambique and China and expressed hope that the […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nine young construction competitors from the Construction Industry Council returned from WorldSkills Shanghai with three Medallions for Excellence, the strongest finish the CIC has recorded at the competition. The honours went to Law Chak-sum in painting and decorating, Tse Yu-lok […]

Hong Kong police officers were attempting to force their way into a flat at a Wong Tai Sin estate on Sunday night after a woman suspected of carrying a knife and wandering in the area was traced to the home during a search. Police received a report at about 6.50pm that a woman in her forties carrying a knife had travelled from Diamond Hill MTR station […]

(261004) -- WENXIAN, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a herd of sheep in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Social media users in the West have recently embraced "Chinamaxxing," in which young people show interest in aspects of Chinese daily life. Taijiquan, a kind of traditional […]

(261004) -- WENXIAN, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Taijiquan enthusiasts have lunch at a martial arts club in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 2, 2026. Social media users in the West have recently embraced "Chinamaxxing," in which young people show interest in aspects of Chinese daily life. Taijiquan, a kind of […]

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane)Novak Djokovic remains unbeatable in Beijing.The Serbian great moved to 32-0 at the China Open on Sunday, coming from a set down to defeat No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic now has reached his seventh semifinal in Beijing.Djokovic, 39, has won 24 Grand Slam titles compared to two for Zverev, but this […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 4 (ANI): The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 came to a colourful close in Japan, marking the end of a memorable 20th edition of Asia's premier continental multi-sport event in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.The ceremony showcased the rich cultural heritage of Japan through a vibrant mix of traditional dance, music and contemporary […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Sunday congratulated India's athletes and support teams for their Asian Games campaign, highlighting the years of hard work and sacrifices behind their performances. He praised the breakthrough achievements while urging honest analysis of setbacks and stronger long-term […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian field hockey players Ishika Chaudhary and Ishika Sambharwal celebrated India's historic performance, defeating reigning Asian champions China 1-0 to clinch the gold medal and end a 44-year wait for an Asian Games medal in Aichi-Nagoya.Ishika Chaudhary celebrated India's historic achievement, crediting the entire […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Against the backdrop of sharpening geopolitical competition between the United States and China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has advocated for a 'Goldilocks scenario' in global power dynamics. Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting, Jaishankar highlighted how emerging and middle powers must navigate an […]

More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing on Sunday as authorities pushed ahead with preparations for its opening. A Security Bureau spokesman said that participants took franchised buses or cross-boundary coaches from various districts to reach the crossing and were shown the new port building in groups. “The […]

Losses linked to the abrupt closure of Hotstone Yoga have risen to nearly HK$8 million (US$1 million), with close to 700 reports filed by affected customers in Hong Kong, according to authorities. The Customs and Excise Department said that as of 6pm on Sunday, it had received 694 reports relating to the yoga chain, involving service contracts worth about […]

By Vivek Prabhakar SinghNew Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): India's ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Sunday expressed immense joy after winning gold in the women's 75kg category at the Asian Games 2026, calling the medal especially meaningful as it came on her birthday and improved upon her previous silver. After returning to New Delhi on Sunday, Lovlina […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Against the backdrop of an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape and shifting global alliances, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has articulated a comprehensive multi-sector blueprint aimed at empowering 'emerging and middle powers.' Addressing the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting 2026 in New […]

BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- On Oct. 1, reporters captured vibrant scenes shot in Beijing across Tian'anmen Square, the Palace Museum, Beihai Park and beyond.When paired with archival photos from Xinhua, these images reveal the incredible changes of Beijing over the past decades.Reporters: Hu Xiaomeng, Wang Jianhua, Xing Guangli, Yin Gang, Zhang Yuwei, Jin […]

BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- More than 300 artifacts and historical documents related to the Long March are being exhibited for the first time at a military museum in Beijing, offering new details about an event that helped shape the history of the 20th century.The exhibition comes as China marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, which […]

(261004) -- PARIS, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists take a selfie in front of Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, on Oct. 3, 2026. Paris has witnessed a large number of Chinese tourists who have chosen outbound trips during China's National Day holiday. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

(261004) -- ESSEN, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students perform during a youth exchange concert in Essen, Germany, Oct. 3, 2026. Chinese and German students took the stage together on Saturday in the western German city of Essen for a youth exchange concert aimed at fostering cultural understanding and friendship through music. TO GO WITH "Chinese, German […]

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday evening, with the signal remaining in place for more than two hours. The weather forecaster issued the alert – the lowest level in a three-tier warning system – at 8.20pm and cancelled it at 10.30pm. “A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong,” a spokesman […]

Hong Kong health authorities will deploy on-site staff and step up support via a dedicated hotline for patients visiting Kai Tak Hospital amid booking and transport queries as the city’s largest public hospital begins its phased opening. From Monday, Kai Tak Hospital’s family medicine integrated centre will start operations, while specialist outpatient […]

A 60-year-old Hong Kong woman has lost more than HK$21 million (US$2.7 million) in a cryptocurrency scam after a fraudster posing as an investment expert she met online duped her. The clerk reported the case to police on Saturday, saying she had befriended an individual claiming to be an investment specialist on “Baby Kingdom”, a popular online […]

SHANGHAI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Victory Team duo Alec Weckstrm and Shaun Torrente will start Monday's main race of the Shanghai Grand Prix from the front row of the grid in the UIM F1H2O World Championship, after Finland's Weckstrm claimed pole position in Sunday's official qualifying session, with his American teammate Torrente finishing second. The […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 4 (ANI): India produced its best Asian Games wrestling campaign in more than six decades, finishing Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with six medals -- two gold, two silver and two bronze -- as Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal emerged as champions and the country's grapplers made their presence felt across freestyle and Greco-Roman […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted the shifting dynamics of global geopolitics, identifying a shifting American posture and the rise of China as the two defining pillars of today's international landscape.Speaking at the the Munich Leaders Meeting here, Jaishankar referred to "radical […]

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday lauded the remarkable performance of Indian athletes at the recently concluded Asian Games 2026, stating that the country's progress on the global stage across all sectors is mirrored by its achievements in international sports.India signed off […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian Golf Union (IGU), a national sports federation for golf recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, has announced cash awards to honour the outstanding performances of Indian golfers at the 2026 Asian Games. India's first-ever  women's individual Gold medallist, Pranavi Urs, who won the honours in […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 4 (ANI): Five gold medals, nine podium finishes and a series of historic milestones made archery one of the standout disciplines for India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country's young recurve archery star Kumkum Mohod emerging as the face of a campaign that also delivered success across compound […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): India and China are relatively better placed to withstand energy supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz due to diversified sourcing and stockpiles, while New Delhi is likely to continue buying some Russian oil despite potential US tariff pressure, said former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo, urging India to […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 4 (ANI): AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Sunday celebrated India's gold medal-winning performance in men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026, saying the victory over arch-rivals Pakistan had made the achievement even more special.Reacting to India's triumph, Pathan said the victory was a moment of immense pride and joy.'It […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 4 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, congratulated the Indian contingent following the conclusion of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, praising the country's athletes for producing moments of 'joy and pride' and highlighting the contribution of women athletes to India's medal […]

A pilot scheme to import hundreds of foreign domestic carers from next year to look after elderly Hongkongers has sparked concern among both helpers and employers after the city’s labour minister revealed further details, including the salary level. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Sunday that the carers would be equipped with […]