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(260514) -- BEIJING, May 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

(260514) -- ZANZIBAR, May 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Two doctors with the 35th Chinese medical team to Zanzibar communicate with a local nurse (C) while demonstrating acupuncture techniques at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, May 12, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese acupuncture brings relief to Tanzanian fisherman" (The 35th Chinese medical team to […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will shorten its boarding gate closure times by five minutes to help ensure on-time departures. The airline said on Thursday that, from June 1, boarding gates at Hong Kong International Airport would close 15 minutes before departure. The boarding time will also be brought forward by five minutes. Cathay […]

A standoff over the island could put the two nations into a very dangerous situation, the Chinese leader has saidChinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into "a very dangerous situation," describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations.Xi made the remarks […]

Washington DC [US], May 14 (ANI): A divergence in tone has emerged within the United States leadership over China's role in managing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the border conflict in West Asia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Beijing to take a more active diplomatic role to find a solution for reopening the strategic waterway, while […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], May 14 (ANI): Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor on Wednesday met the Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Adilet Orozbekov, in Bishkek on the sidelines of the 21st Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Meeting of the Secretaries of Security Councils, which is currently being held from May 13 to 14. The meeting […]

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned that the Taiwan issue could push China and the United States towards 'clashes and even conflicts' if not handled properly, during talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, Xinhua News Agency reported.According to China's state-run news agency, Xi said safeguarding peace […]

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday joined Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and other senior leaders for a family photo during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Bharat Mandapam. The gathering brought together foreign […]

Hong Kong authorities have formally issued buy-back offer letters to homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, giving them until 31 August to decide whether to accept a government buy-back offer under a long-term resettlement plan. The letters were sent to all homeowners on Thursday, including those who had previously said they would not sell […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.Transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the globe, and the international situation is fluid and turbulent, said Xi."Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides […]

Solid trade data fully testify to the tangible value brought by China-Africa economic ties. In 2025, bilateral trade between China and Africa maintained robust momentum, delivering substantial surpluses for numerous African nations and bringing genuine economic benefits across the continent.by Dereck GotoDuring the 39th African Union Summit on Feb. 14, […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met here with U.S. entrepreneurs accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to China.Trump said that he had brought with him outstanding representatives from the U.S. business community, all of whom respect and value China, and that he encourages them to expand cooperation with […]

(260514) -- JIUQUAN, May 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, May 14, 2026. China on Thursday successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. The carrier rocket […]

Hong Kong authorities have delayed plans to lower the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for taxi and other commercial vehicle drivers, as well as to require annual check-ups, with legislative proposals now expected in the second half of the year. “The government is carefully reviewing the views of various stakeholders to finalise the […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): The Tibetan government-in-exile on Thursday said that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping should also address the unresolved Tibet issues and the Sino-Tibet conflict. Speaking to ANI, spokesperson of the Tibetan government in exile, Tenzin Lekshay, said it was […]

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Bharat Mandapam for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting, marking a key diplomatic engagement.The EAM also welcomed other Foreign Ministers and representatives from the member and observer nations to the venue in the […]

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed Foreign Ministers and representatives from the member and observer nations to Bharat Mandapam in the national capital ahead of the much-anticipated BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.EAM first received Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, who will be representing […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.

Tehran [Iran], May 14 (ANI): Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Amir-Saeid Iravani, has sharply criticised the Bahrain-US efforts to rally support for a draft UN resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, calling the campaign 'ridiculous, misleading, and deceptive', according to Iranian state media Press TV. 'US efforts to highlight […]

The cooling efficiency of 13 air conditioner models bearing Hong Kong’s top energy label can vary by up to 33 per cent, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council on Thursday released test results for 13 models of 1.5-horsepower inverter split-type air conditioners, finding “substantial differences” in energy-saving performance among units […]

New posts07:46UAE Denies Netanyahu Visited During Iran WarThe United Arab Emirates denied on May 13 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country during the war with Iran, rejecting claims by Netanyahus office that he "secretly" met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry said […]

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers and continued momentum in global AI-linked stocks, even as sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and geopolitical uncertainties kept investors cautious. The market is also closely monitoring the outcomes of the Trump-Xi […]

HEFEI, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have developed a programmable quantum computing prototype called "Jiuzhang 4.0" that has set a new world record for optical quantum information technology, according to a study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature.Led by the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the team used the prototype […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Proteins extracted from six teeth of early humans residing in what is now China around 400,000 years ago provide new insights into how ancient genetic material may have made its way into modern humans.An analysis of the tooth proteins from Homo erectus, the first human ancestor to walk out of Africa, was reported this week in the […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the biggest common denominator between China and the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.Noting that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations, Xi told […]

Washington DC [US], May 14 (ANI): White House official, Sebastian Gorka, on Wednesday (local time) revealed that US President Donald Trump has left detailed succession instructions for US Vice President JD Vance in the event of an assassination, according to a news report by The New York Post. Gorka, who serves as the Deputy Assistant to the President and […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping."There are those who say this is maybe the biggest summit ever," Trump said in his opening remarks when having talks with Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing."When there were difficulties, we […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing."Yesterday, our economic and trade teams produced generally balanced and positive outcomes. This is good news for the people of the two countries and […]

MANILA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- A fresh surge in global oil prices has cast a shadow over the Philippines as domestic diesel prices once more than doubled in the past two months. From commutes to meals, from street vendors to ordinary households, livelihoods in the archipelagic nation, reliant on imported oil for over 90 percent of its energy needs, have been […]

Hong Kong industry leaders have called for priority hiring of local graduates and greater participation in overseas exchange programmes to address a shrinking job market, after full-time graduate vacancies plunged to about 31,000 last year. Their remarks were made on Thursday after the city’s labour minister revealed that vacancies suitable for university […]

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for 'cooperation' instead of 'confrontation' between China and the United States during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, as part of the two-day visit to the country, noting that the two biggest economies in the world 'should be partners, not […]

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States must jointly answer the questions of our times, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.He made the remarks when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations.Xi made the remarks when holding talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday began a closely watched bilateral meeting, with Trump hailing Xi as a 'great leader' and expressing optimism about future ties between the two countries.Opening the talks, Trump thanked Xi for the reception accorded to him and his delegation, describing it […]

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday participated in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of his two-day visit to the country.During the meeting, both leaders engaged in high-level discussions aimed at addressing key issues in US-China relations.The bilateral meeting took place following an […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): Tibetan Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi announced the final results for the members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, saying that 45 representatives have been elected from different regions and communities worldwide. Speaking to ANI in Dharamshala, Yeshi on Wednesday said, 'We have […]

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing for what can be described as a 'high-stakes' bilateral engagement between the two sides amid the ongoing tensions over trade, technology, and regional security issues.Trump was formally welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in […]

The leaders are meeting amid tensions in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shook hands ahead of bilateral talks in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. In his opening remarks, Xi said he

The leaders are meeting amid tensions in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of HormuzPresidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shook hands ahead of bilateral talks in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a US president to China since 2017.Trump's trip comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and the continuing blockade of […]

The leaders are meeting amid tensions in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shook hands ahead of bilateral talks in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. Trump's trip comes amid a

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.

Taipei [Taiwan], May 14 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday detected 3 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.Sharing the details in a post on X, it noted that these were detected up until 6 AM (UTC+8) and all three sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern part ADIZ.'3 sorties of PLA […]

At least gold glitters. Long before the first paper banknotes fluttered through the financial houses of Europe, the bustling markets of 11th century China birthed an unprecedented financial “innovation”: the use of paper currency. In the 1020s, burdened by the shortage of bronze coins and a rapidly expanding economy, merchants in the southwestern […]

The death of Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 as the world’s first 24-hour television news channel, is a poignant reminder of the glory days of the fourth estate. CNN made day-and-night news coverage, including at the front line of battlefields, an everyday experience for many people. The rise of the internet and ever more channels of news delivery has […]

(260514) -- LONDON, May 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at costumes at the China Pavilion at London Craft Week 2026 in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. The China Pavilion at London Craft Week 2026 showcased wedding costumes, weaving and embroidery traditions from multiple Chinese ethnic groups, as well as contemporary innovations in craftsmanship.TO GO […]