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The Asian neighbors are also looking at updating their air services agreement amid warming tiesChina "respects and understands" India's aspiration for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a top Indian official has said.Beijing's position wasexpressedby Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, according to an official statement by the […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign ministry on Wednesday said that the U.S. accusation of Chinese nuclear explosive tests is completely groundless, and that China opposes the United States' fabrication of pretexts for its own resumption of nuclear tests.Responding to a relevant query at the ministry's press briefing, spokesperson Lin Jian said […]

(260211) -- SUVA, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman shows an official first day cover with the newly-issued Year of the Horse stamps in Suva, Fiji, Feb. 10, 2026. Post Fiji and the China Cultural Center in Fiji jointly issued a set of commemorative stamps marking the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Horse in the capital city of Suva on Tuesday evening. […]

SHANGHAI, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- As the Spring Festival approaches, the Shanghai port has witnessed a surge in inbound arrivals.

New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned whether Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's speeches and social media posts could really be treated as provocative material that led to the violence in Leh on September 24, 2025.While hearing submissions by the Central government and the Leh administration defending […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- As the Chinese New Year draws near, a senior care center in downtown Beijing glows with festive decorations while residents carefully inscribe auspicious characters on red paper, a cherished tradition during this time of celebration.Located in the city's Xicheng District, the facility accommodates 119 seniors, averaging 87.5 […]

(260211) -- NANNING, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Qingming gives a Chinese character "Fu" (meaning good fortune) to foreign passengers on the train No. T8701 in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 10, 2026. The China-Vietnam international passenger rail service, which resumed operations on May 25, 2025, is now facing its first Spring […]

(260211) -- TESERO, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Jiawen of China competes during the Cross-Country competition of Nordic Combined Individual Gundersen Normal Hill/10km at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/He Canling)

(260211) -- YANGON, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2026 shows Chinese New Year decorations at a shop in Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260211) -- TIANJIN, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Suleimanov Umar (front) films a video at a festive fair in Chuanfangyu Town of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, Feb. 10, 2026. On the occasion of traditional Chinese Xiaonian Festival in northern China, which fell on Tuesday this year, Suleimanov Umar, a 26-year-old Tajikistan student in Nankai […]

(260211) -- SHANGHAI, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists wait for customs clearance at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, on Feb. 11, 2026. As the Spring Festival approaches, the Shanghai port has witnessed a surge in inbound arrivals. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

(260211) -- BEIJING, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends an annual gathering with non-CPC personages ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, […]

NATO officially launched its Arctic Sentry mission on February 11 in a bid to improve the military posture of the alliance in the Arctic region.The move follows recent tensions between NATO allies Denmark and the United States over the political future of Greenland. When it was first mooted last month, severaldiplomats told RFE/RLthat a potential Arctic […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday released consumer price index (CPI) data compiled using 2025 as the base year, with the National Bureau of Statistics rolling out the latest base-year update to better reflect changes in consumption.The update is a routine practice and a common approach for price index compilation internationally. Under […]

CHENGDU, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Thirty giant panda cubs were gathered at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding recently to send Spring Festival greetings in southwest China's Sichuan Province. A total of 45 cubs were born in the two breeding bases in 2025.

HAIKOU, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The first batch of daily consumer goods duty-free shops for island residents in south China's Hainan Province opened on Wednesday.The layout for the first five daily consumer goods duty-free shops is three in Haikou, one in Sanya, and one in Danzhou.Each eligible resident is granted an annual duty-free shopping quota of 10,000 […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The evidence of forced conscription of "comfort women" by Japan's militarists is ironclad that brooks no denial, and China is seriously concerned with Japan's erroneous attitude and dishonest practices regarding its history of aggression, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.A working group on discrimination against […]

(260211) -- HANGZHOU, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows a still of the historical epic TV series "Swords into Plowshares". TO GO WITH "China Focus: Hit epic drama sparks interest in lesser-studied chapter of ancient Chinese history" (Huace Group/Handout via Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s police chief has said that national security remains a priority despite the city’s overall stabilising social situation, citing absconders and foreign forces among lingering threats. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said on Wednesday the force would continue to ramp up intelligence gathering and enhance national security education […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings on Wednesday to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces' combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service members of the country via video link in Beijing.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities have rolled out a series of policy measures to unlock consumption potential during the Spring Festival holiday, as domestic demand remains a key engine for economic growth.Local governments have allocated 2.05 billion yuan (about 295.23 million U.S. dollars) in funds to directly benefit the public through […]

(260211) -- LIVIGNO, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Jiayu (bottom) of China receives medical attention during the women's snowboard halfpipe qualification at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Hong Kong authorities have launched an unprecedented open recruitment exercise for director positions overseeing information services and environmental hygiene, with “strong political acumen” listed as a common requirement. The government posted the two job advertisements on its website on Wednesday, seeking directors for the Information Services […]

Vendors at Hong Kong’s biggest Lunar New Year fair are confident of strong sales this year despite higher rents, with some noting a larger turnout in Causeway Bay on the event’s opening day than in 2025. Hundreds of shoppers visited the fair at Victoria Park on Wednesday to check out the offerings at 400 stalls, which included horse-themed merchandise, […]

A former senior executive of a Hong Kong fintech company has been jailed for 6½ years for stealing HK$19.2 million (US$2.45 million) from his employer and laundering part of the money to support his gambling addiction and lavish lifestyle. The High Court on Wednesday handed down the sentence to Shum Lok-man after the 38-year-old divorcee pleaded guilty to […]

(260211) -- PREDAZZO, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Jiawen of China competes during the Nordic Combined Individual Gundersen Normal Hill/10km at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Predazzo, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

(260211) -- BEIJING, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nine units from different services of the military and the armed police report to Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), via video link on Feb. 10, 2026. Xi on Tuesday reviewed the armed […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The buzzword "Becoming Chinese" and videos showing Chinese lifestyle practices are trending across social media. From drinking warm water infused with goji berries and practicing Tai Chi, to cooking authentic Chinese cuisine and taking foot baths, people around the world are increasingly embracing the Chinese lifestyle. More […]

New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): The Final draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 will be held on Thursday at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).For the 21st edition of the AFC U17 Asian Cup, 16 teams will be divided into four groups of […]

Taipei [Taiwan], February 11 (ANI): The United States House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind new legislation aimed at deterring China from further pressuring Taiwan. The chamber voted overwhelmingly to advance the PROTECT Taiwan Act, highlighting rare bipartisan unity on countering China, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to the […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces' combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service members of the country via video link in Beijing.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military […]

The seizure of oil tankers is reportedly being considered as part of a campaign aimed at restricting Tehrans nuclear programThe US is considering seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil in a bid to push Tehran toward a deal on its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing American officials.Washington has long accused Iran of seeking […]

New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): India's medical devices industry is projected to reach USD 50.1 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26.9 per cent from the current valuation of USD 15.2 billion in 2025, said a report by Rubix Industry Insights on Wednesday. Currently, India ranks the fourth-largest medical devices market in Asia and among the top 20 […]

An Asia-wide intellectual property festival will be held in Hong Kong in April, featuring Japanese musicians – including Cocomi as its ambassador – and pop culture exports such as hit franchises Gundam and Godzilla. Con-Con Hong Kong, held at AsiaWorld-Expo on April 4 and 5, will also showcase immersive exhibitions and dialogue sessions with Asian […]

Balochistan [Pakistan], February 11 (ANI): A renewed surge in insurgent violence in Balochistan is casting doubt on Pakistan's ability to secure major foreign investment in its lucrative mineral belt. Although Pakistan has tried to project an image of economic recovery after the financial breakdown that began in 2022 amid political unrest and the removal of […]

by Xinhua writers Lyu Qiuping, Xu Zuhua and Yao YoumingLHASA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Fifteen years ago, Shi Lei, a university student from Shaanxi Province in northwest China, landed on the snowy plateau of Xizang, thinking he was just going to teach for three months. Little did he know that he would end up staying for 15 years.Majoring in English at Shaanxi […]

WENCHANG, Hainan, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday successfully conducted a low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test of its Long March-10 carrier rocket and a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test of its new-generation crewed spacecraft Mengzhou.Carried out at the coastal Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 11 (ANI): The domestic stock markets witnessed a decline in January 2026, underperforming several major global markets during the month, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.The Nifty 50 closed at 25,320.65, falling 3.10 per cent in January. Broader markets saw sharper corrections, with the Nifty Midcap […]

HONG KONG: Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, received a 20-year jail sentence under a China-imposed national security law. Lai had been convicted in December, and given his age, the prison term could keep him behind bars for the rest of his life. Three government-approved judges decided […]

CHENGDU, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival has turned this city in southwest China's Sichuan Province into a luminous sea of over 200 lantern sets, drawing inspiration from fairy tales, children's drawings and, most fittingly, the prehistoric dinosaurs whose fossils were unearthed here.Blending local […]

WENCHANG, Hainan, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday successfully conducted its first maritime search and retrieval of a crewed spacecraft's return capsule, the China Manned Space Agency said.The Mengzhou (dream vessel) spacecraft, China's new-generation spaceship for crewed mission, successfully conducted a maximum dynamic pressure abort test and […]

BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- With the Spring Festival just days away, China's annual rush to buy "nianhuo," or holiday goods, is offering a snapshot of an economy in transition, as younger shoppers are reshaping demand, imported products are becoming routine purchases and a government-backed trade-in program is unlocking new consumer spending.SPENDING […]

by Ma Yunfei and Guo ShuyangLANZHOU, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The shoes reach overseas markets with no obvious hint of their origin, bearing labels of international brands and styles that follow the latest fashion trends, yet a closer look reveals the woven texture of hemp fiber, carefully crafted by hand rather than pressed by machine.The work begins far from […]

(260211) -- HAIKOU, Feb. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customers select goods at a daily consumer goods duty-free shop for island residents in Haikou, south China's Hainan, Feb. 11, 2026. The first batch of daily consumer goods duty-free shops for island residents in south China's Hainan Province opened on Wednesday. The layout for the first five daily consumer […]