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As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong should focus on becoming “bigger and better”, rather than expecting neighbouring cities such as Shenzhen to “stand […]

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of bilateral meetings with senior security and intelligence officials from Brazil, Ethiopia and South Africa on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) Meeting on Monday.In a series of posts on X, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that Doval […]

The Hong Kong government has launched a two-month public consultation for the city’s first five-year plan, marking an important milestone in its development. The blueprint provides the city with a clearer vision for the future and a systematic approach in pursuing further growth under the auspices of the “one country, two systems” framework. It also […]

By Dhiraj BeniwalNew Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has stayed a trial court order that had permitted two Chinese nationals, accused in an alleged Rs 20,000 crore money laundering case linked with Vivo Mobile, to travel to China, noting the high flight risk involved and the absence of any extradition treaty or arrangement between India […]

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi, Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. The talks, described by India's Ministry of External Affairs as 'constructive and forward-looking,' […]

By Amit KumarNew Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): India has emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, ranking first globally. India's share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in 2024, according to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Ship recycling in India rose […]

Starmer's early departure under mounting pressure from within Labour exposed the party's governing difficulties and adds to the uncertainties of prolonged political instability in Britain.by Xinhua writers Zhao Jiasong, Yu Aicen, Larry NeildLONDON, June 22 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he would resign as leader of […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): Tibetan leaders in exile have urged the government of India and the BRICS countries to discuss the issue of Tibet as New Delhi hosts the BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting on 22-23 June 2026.On the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, Tsering Chomphel, president of Tibetan Youth […]

(260622) -- AQABA, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2026 shows a building at China Town in Aqaba, Jordan. TO GO WITH "Feature: China Town in Aqaba emerges as commercial, cultural link between China, Jordan" (Xinhua/He Yiping)

(260622) -- DALIAN, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, listens to enterprise introduction and report on the development of shipbuilding industry in Dalian at the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. in Dalian, northeast […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], June 22: Nuclear Edge (officially Nuclear Edge Deeptech Systems ULC) is a deep-technology and business consulting multinational, headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company operates globally with a regional presence in Alberta, Canada, providing technology services like blockchain development, digital transformation, and mobile app […]

Geneva [Switzerland] June 22 (ANI) United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has raised serious concerns over China's treatment of ethnic minorities, warning that a newly adopted law could further erode the cultural, linguistic and religious rights of communities in Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, as reported by the Central Tibetan […]

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Citing a shift in market fundamentals and the potential for a cooling of geopolitical tensions, Kotak Institutional Equities has revised its crude oil price outlook. The brokerage has lowered its Brent crude assumption to USD 85 per barrel for the current quarter, down from its previous estimate of USD 95 per barrel.Kotak […]

CHANGSHA, June 22 (Xinhua) -- At a bustling market square in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, shoppers are picking up African specialty products. One customer samples a bit of body lotion made with shea butter sourced from Mali, which has a creamy white texture and sweet fragrance."Thanks to China's duty-free policy, raw material costs […]

The 60-day waiver allows the production and sale of the Islamic Republics crude oil and petrochemicals, according to the US TreasuryThe US has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran's oil sector, allowing limited production and sales of crude oil and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department has said. The announcement comes as negotiations between […]

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has ruled out seeking statutory powers to compel witnesses to testify, a move that has left some survivors concerned that key figures may avoid scrutiny. Committee chairman Justice David Lok Kai-hong said the panel would not ask the chief executive to convert it into a statutory […]

BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo opened in Beijing on Monday.

(260622) -- CHANGSHA, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Jue is pictured at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on June 15, 2026. Zhong Jue, born in 1936 in east China's Jiangxi Province, is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a leading expert in mechanical engineering. She has received multiple […]

CHONGQING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train loaded with new 40-foot, 35-tonne general-purpose automobile containers departed from Chongqing in southwest China Monday, marking an innovation that makes rail service transportation of vehicles more efficient.The containers are carrying 182 automobiles from China Changan Automobile Group Co., […]

YINCHUAN, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The assignment was to make cold dishes. The temptation to eat them first was too great!As fifth-grader Nan Haoyi tried to arrange a plate of salad, a pair of chopsticks kept reaching in from the side. "Stop eating," she protested, batting a classmate's chopsticks away. "There won't be any left."The scene, lively and a little […]

SOUTH CHINA SEA, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard vessel Dong'an is carrying out regular patrol in China's Ren'ai Jiao and the surrounding waters.

Hong Kong has signed six agreements with Fujian to step up collaboration in finance, trade, tourism and education, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu encouraging businesses from the mainland Chinese province to list on the city’s bourse for overseas expansion. At the fifth Hong Kong-Fujian Cooperation Conference on Monday, the two sides finalised 28 […]

Panaji (Goa) [India], June 22 (ANI): On the opening day of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships in Goa, the sport of bridge got a massive professional boost as JKC Sports and the Bridge Federation of India (BFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop and professionalise the sport of bridge across the country. The partnership brings […]

(260622) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 11, 2026 shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Dong'an patrolling in the South China Sea. The CCG vessel Dong'an is carrying out regular patrol in China's Ren'ai Jiao and the surrounding waters. (Xinhua/Zhang Rui)

Hong Kong’s wild yellow-crested cockatoos may hold genetic traits that could help save the critically endangered species in Indonesia, a study has found. The study, published in the Evolutionary Applications journal in May, underscored the importance of conserving the city’s cockatoo population. Lead author Astrid Andersson from the University of Hong […]

DALIAN, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.More than a logistical showcase, […]

(260622) -- CHONGQING, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 22, 2026 shows a new general-purpose automobile container being hoisted at Tuanjiecun Railway Station in Chongqing, southwest China. A China-Europe freight train loaded with new 40-foot, 35-tonne general-purpose automobile containers departed from Chongqing in southwest China […]

(260622) -- BEIJING, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, capital of China, June 22, 2026. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo opened in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Wu Qinghao)

(260622) -- BEIJING, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, capital of China, June 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao […]

BEIJING, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has concluded its participation in the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair.The Authority's participation, as part of the UAE pavilion at the fair, served as a platform to showcase Emirati heritage and strengthen its presence among international audiences through the presentation of diverse […]

A doctor at Tuen Mun Hospital in Hong Kong has been fired for conducting an unauthorised procedure on a patient, in an incident linked to his medical intern girlfriend who was earlier dismissed and arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without permission. The Hospital Authority (HA) said on Monday evening that an investigation found the resident […]

(260622) -- TORONTO, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanjun/Xu Huiyan of China compete during the women's duet free final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026 Super Final in Toronto, Canada, June 21, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

The study visit to China offered a chance to examine how a major country seeks to train leaders, connect legislation with public feedback, and harmonize democratic governance with administrative governance at both local and national levels to build administrative continuity.by Mohamed ZahidChina is often viewed in the Maldives through the lens of bridges, […]

A five-year-old boy died after his mother physically abused, confined and starved him until he was a mere 9.7kg (21.38lbs) – half the normal weight for his age – a Hong Kong court has heard. The 38-year-old mother, only identified as “LST” at the High Court, on Monday pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and another of cruelty to a child over […]

GUANGZHOU/MACAO, June 22 (Xinhua) -- On most weekdays, Macao resident Mio Weng Loi splits his time between Macao and Hengqin, an island district of Zhuhai in south China's Guangdong Province.Since settling in Hengqin in 2024, the 28-year-old dermatologist has treated patients at a hospital in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) while also working […]

(260622) -- TORONTO, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Team China (C), silver medalists Team Japan (L) and bronze medalists Team Mexico pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the team acrobatic event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026 Super Final in Toronto, Canada, June 21, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 22 (ANI): Harjai Milkha Singh combined with Krish Chawla to help India clinch the boys team title of the prestigious APGC Junior Golf Championship title at the Royal Colombo Golf Club in Colombo.The Indian duo with a combined score of nine-under par defeated the formidable South Korean pair of Jeyi Son and Jiyul Chun and the […]

By Ayushi AgarwalNew Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Canadian High Commissioner to India Chris Cooter on Monday said that Canada sees significant opportunities to deepen cooperation with India in critical minerals and clean energy, with both countries increasingly seeking reliable partners amid global geopolitical and economic disruptions. Speaking to ANI, […]

Police have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold bars remain missing. The force shared an update on its investigations on Monday, after a 36-year-old local man, carrying a backpack loaded with six gold bars weighing about 6kg (13.2lbs) and valued […]

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): China added MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, along with eight other US entities it linked to the U.S. military, to its export control list on Monday in retaliation for Washington's recent restrictions on Chinese companies, Reuters reported Monday.According to Reuters, MP Materials, which operates the only active rare earth […]

Two mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have backed a controversial plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a figure the city’s largest American business chamber considers insufficient. In submissions to the Legislative Council on Monday and in recent days, Amap and Didi Chuxing said they supported the […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a 70-year-old gang member to a year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution, after they fell for job scams claiming to be hiring massage therapists and were trafficked from Thailand to the city in 2023. The District Court heard on Monday that Chiu Hon-leung ordered other gang members to lock the two women in a […]

Despite fierce local competition, China continues to attract foreign brands -- not only mass-market brands, but also niche and premium players drawn by its vast pool of affluent and aspirational consumers.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Tokyo [Japan], June 22 (ANI): The concept of Japan's industry is changing to adapt to its social transformation. It aims to keep steady growing of business, harmonizing with foreign market.Japan's social transformation ----population reduction, aging, market shrink and so on---- forces to Japan's industry to change business strategy.Government recognizes it […]

CHONGQING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- For Wang, a daily commuter in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle has been a financial game-changer.His monthly fuel bill, once hovering above 1,200 yuan (about 177 U.S. dollars), has plummeted to under 200 yuan for charging, translating to an annual savings of […]