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The death of veteran actor Patrick Tse Yin at 89 has brought Hong Kong closer to the end of a cinematic golden era, when the city’s film industry exerted influence across Southeast Asia, a film academic has said. Charles Cheung Chi-wai, an associate professor at Hong Kong Baptist University’s Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, said the […]

More than 1,000 shoppers turned out on the final day of the annual Hong Kong Book Fair on Tuesday, even as some exhibitors reported weaker foot traffic and spending throughout the week compared with last year. Several booksellers told the South China Morning Post that shifting consumer habits and unstable weather during the seven-day event had dampened […]

Hong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system and speed up the replacement of water mains to reduce the number of pipe bursts and leakages, after residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day. The Water Supplies Department announced on Monday night plans to accelerate the replacement of water mains. It said […]

A 16-year-old Hong Kong student has been sentenced to up to six months at a detention centre for attempted voyeurism after he admitted to trying to spy on a female pupil in a school toilet. Kowloon City Court Magistrate Tsang Chung-yiu on Tuesday told the student to reflect on his actions as he spent the next few months at the Sha Tsui Correctional […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of making unauthorised investments using assets from a securities brokerage, resulting in an estimated loss of HK$150 million (US$19.1 million), the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Tuesday that the suspect was a 26-year-old investment manager at Chief Securities and had worked as a […]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) would proceed with its listing reform to allow confidential filings and a lower market capitalisation requirement, as part of the exchange operator’s plan to increase its international competitiveness, two sources told the South China Morning Post. The move would be a result of the exchange’s months-long […]

At least 10 people have been injured when a bus crashed into a barrier on Tuen Mun Road, prompting an emergency response. Police said they received a report at 8.59am on Tuesday of the crash on the Kowloon-bound carriageway near the Bellagio private housing estate in Sham Tseng. Nine women and one man sustained minor injuries. Images widely circulating […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 21 (ANI): Taiwan on Tuesday detected heightened Chinese military activity, with four PLA aircraft sorties, five PLAN vessels, six official ships around its territory, as per the Ministry of National Defence (MND).The MND shared the details in a post on X and said that four out of four sorties crossed the median line and entered […]

The Hong Kong Observatory has warned that downpours are approaching the city and has said periods of heavy rain are expected to become more frequent throughout the day. A spokesman said at 8.20am on Tuesday that an area of thundery showers over western Guangdong was gradually moving eastwards. “Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with […]

BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) -- By the time the math class kicked off at Beijing No. 13 Secondary School, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "agent" had already crunched weeks of student data, analyzing each student's recent classroom participation, homework and quiz results.Within minutes, it generated tailored question sequences for students at […]

Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts but recorded a higher attendance rate, a South China Morning Post check has found. Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, and athlete turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai were among those who submitted the fewest questions […]

Washington DC [US], July 21 (ANI): The United States on Monday (US local time) announced a fresh wave of additional 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, in what it called was a response to the 'discriminatory treatment' of American products- in the sectors of motor vehicles, dairy and alcoholic beverages and are set to take place 30 days after the […]

(260720) -- KIGOMA, July 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Chinese-built sixth section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), connecting Tabora to Kigoma, in Kigoma, Tanzania, July 20, 2026. Hassan on Monday thanked Chinese enterprises for their contributions to the country's […]

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Beijing [China], July 20 (ANI): China's export value of rare-earth ore, metals rose 61.1 per cent in the first half of 2026 despite a decline in shipment volumes, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China.The data showed that China exported 30,482.841 tonnes of rare-earth ore, metals during January-June 2026, down 6.4 per […]

NewsVoirBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 20: Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are projected to reach a record USD 165.9 billion in 2026, a 23.2% increase over the previous year, and continue their growth trajectory to USD 229.5 billion by 2028, according to SEMI's Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast. This marks five […]

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: A new artificial intelligence model from Chinese startup Moonshot has surprised the U.S. technology industry with capabilities that rival leading systems from OpenAI and Anthropic, highlighting China's rapid progress in open-source AI despite U.S. technology restrictions. The company's latest model, Kimi K3, has drawn attention from […]

BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The strong calls from Japanese local assemblies to uphold the Three Non-Nuclear Principles reflect the public aspiration for peace, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday at a regular press briefing.Lin made the remarks in response to a question regarding that since the Takaichi administration came to […]

CHENGDU, July 20 (Xinhua) -- At 34, Yuan Xilin works as a ticket attendant at a Sichuan Opera theater in Chengdu, where he checks tickets, welcomes visitors and helps audiences find their way into the theater.As Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province attracts growing numbers of international visitors interested in traditional Chinese opera and […]

by Xinhua Writer Liu ZiyanBEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China's energy storage industry is in line to benefit first from a drive to promote greater integration of the country's artificial intelligence (AI) and new energy sectors as part of its development blueprint for the next five years.The 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) highlights the two sectors […]

Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): Chinese authorities have begun a fresh round of demolitions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet, with at least 1,060 residences of monks and nuns marked for demolition, according to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).Citing a source with knowledge of the developments, the International Campaign for […]

BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China's newly issued 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Beautiful China sets binding environmental targets through 2030 and maps out a green industrial leap over the next five years, pushing traditional industries to retrofit while accelerating green sectors.Analysts summarize it as a dual-approach that focuses on subtracting […]

JINAN, July 20 (Xinhua) -- When graduates wearing elegant, traditional Hanfu-style academic gowns filed onto the stage during a Shandong Youth University of Political Science ceremony earlier this month, the scene could have easily been mistaken for a traditional Chinese costume performance at first glance.Their new graduation attire integrates traditional […]

(260720) -- SHANGHAI, July 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children assemble 3D elephant puzzles at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260720) -- BEIJING, July 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana's permanent representative to the United Nations and a candidate for the next UN secretary-general, in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2026. […]

India is the third country to have a private company which can launch satellites into orbitAn Indian startup has successfully launched its first rocket into low-Earth orbit, placing the country in an elite club that also includes the US and China.Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, […]

SHANGHAI, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Batteries are stacked, headlamps fitted and cables routed in an assembly line display at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, serving to demonstrate how robotic intelligence is transforming mechanized automation.In this factory line replica, fitted inside the expo hall by Shanghai TARS Robotics Co., Ltd., robots […]

Seoul [South Korea], July 20 (ANI): Chinese DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies is throwing its hat into the ring with a roughly $8.5 billion initial public offering as it seeks to challenge the dominance of Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron Technology, The Korea Herald reported.Set to list on Shanghai's STAR Market on July 27 in the largest […]

NewsVoirMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20: From the well-curated museums to the neon-soaked alleyways of Temple Street, Hong Kong surprises art connoisseurs and novices alike.Hong Kong has long worn its financial identity with pride -- a forest of gleaming towers, an efficient harbour, the pulse of a global capital flowing through every district. Yet […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man with an intellectual disability to two years and four months in prison for inciting subversion, promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist Party messages, with the judge noting that his condition had affected his moral judgment. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi on Monday sentenced Chan […]

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): China's Moonshot AI has temporarily paused new subscriptions for its latest AI model Kimi K3 amid a sharp surge in demand, as per a statement by the company. In a social media post, Kimi AI stated the surge in demand over the last 48 hours has pushed the company's current capacity close to its limits. Hence, to ensure a […]

The Hong Kong Palace Museum has signed a deal with Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilisation Centre to collaborate on future exhibitions, academic research and other projects. The signing ceremony on Monday also marked the first official reciprocal visit by a Central Asian cultural institution since Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led a delegation to the region […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants across the country for allegedly levying service charge by default on consumers' bills, following complaints received through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), according to a Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and […]

Washington DC [US], July 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed adding Iran to a proposed Russia sanctions bill, saying Republicans should expand the legislation to include Tehran.'Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill. That's what Lindsey wanted to do, and it was going to happen. Important!!!' Trump said in a post on Truth […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the team of four Indian students who bagged gold medals in the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 10-19, 2026. Lauding the achievement as the nation's best-ever performance at the prestigious global platform, the Prime […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) on Sunday launched a worldwide chain protest campaign from Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, beginning with a 24-hour chain hunger strike in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen and in protest against China's 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law.'Former executives […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has commemorated the 14th anniversary of the death of Tibetan monk Lobsang Lozin, who died after setting himself on fire during a protest in Ngaba, Tibet, on July 17, 2012.According to the Tibet Advocacy Section of the Department of Information and International […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Emerging markets are expected to remain well placed in the second half of 2026, with attractive valuations, easing inflation and monetary policy support likely to sustain their relative outperformance, while investors may increasingly favour equities linked to artificial intelligence and the broader technology cycle, […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing bouts at his gym. The High Court on Monday directed a jury to acquit the […]

Munich [Germany], July 19 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its Weekly Brief for July 17, highlighting recent developments concerning Uyghur human rights advocacy, international engagement, and efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in East Turkistan.This week's brief covered concerns raised over Uyghur forced labour in global […]

Washington, DC [US], July 19 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly criticised the latest political consultations between China and Turkey, accusing Ankara of deepening its security cooperation with Beijing at the expense of the Uyghur and other Turkic communities in East Turkistan.The criticism follows the July 16 meeting between […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): India's textile sector is entering a multi-year structural upcycle, supported by China+1 sourcing, global supply-chain diversification and improving market access through trade agreements, but converting this opportunity into sustained export and market-share gains will depend on execution, productivity and manufacturing […]

HONG KONG, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Menassah Distribution Company is making its international debut at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2026, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to expand the global reach of Emirati and Arabic books.The company is showcasing 800 books across 244 titles published by 50 Emirati publishing houses, offering visitors and […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS Hong Kong) celebrates the remarkable achievement of 2026 cohort in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This year, 2 students obtained a perfect score of 45 points; 2 students and 4 students achieved 44 points […]

Hong Kong customs officers arrested more than a dozen people and seized counterfeit merchandise worth over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during the World Cup period, with authorities warning of a rise in young people seeking to make “quick money” from selling such items. The Customs and Excise Department said on Monday that it had detected 50 […]