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BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to work with Spain to strengthen strategic alignment and policy coordination, continuously improve the business environment, and promote deeper cooperation among enterprises in technological innovation and industrial and supply chains, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Wednesday.The two countries […]

(260415) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Connie Sweeris, a participant of the China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy, plays in a table tennis friendly match with a student in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 11, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Youth exchange revitalizes China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy spirit" (Xinhua/Lu Ye)

China's online audiovisual sector has surpassed all other internet applications by user base -- 1.099 billion users now spend an average of 201 minutes a day on online video, making it the country's most dominant digital habit. The industry surged to nearly 188 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, powered by short videos -- the gateway for 44.6% of new internet […]

According to reports, Tehran is only ready to agree to a five-year pause on its nuclear energy programA 20-year uranium enrichment moratorium on Iran is not long enough, US President Donald Trump has claimed.Trump was responding to reports that the US delegation at talks with Iran, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, had proposed a 20-year ban on Tehran […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Vitiligo is often noticed before it is understood. White patches on the skin can draw attention, second glances or subtle avoidance, particularly in public settings. In Hong Kong, where awareness of the condition remains uneven, misunderstanding can influence daily life as much as […]

A man snatched two Pokemon trading cards valued at about HK$28,000 (US$3,600) from a consignment shop in Hong Kong. The tenant of the shop at Sino Centre in Mong Kok reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and discovering the man had taken the cards on April 5 before fleeing the scene. Police have classified the case as shop theft. […]

(260415) -- LOME, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Togo Wang Min speaks at the opening ceremony of the ninth Togo International Film Festival and China Film Week in Lome, capital of Togo, April 14, 2026. The ninth Togo International Film Festival and China Film Week opened here on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "9th Togo Int'l Film Festival, China Film […]

By writer Nguyen Phuong Ngan, Hu Jiali, Liu YingHANOI, April 15 (Xinhua) -- For many young Vietnamese participants, the "Red Study Tours" across China were far more than a sightseeing trip, offering instead a journey through shared revolutionary history and fresh inspiration for the younger generation.Le Van Dai, a student at the University of Languages and […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The team for China's recently launched Qingzhou cargo spacecraft test vehicle released the first batch of scientific and engineering results on Wednesday.The test flight focused on key technology verification, low-cost design and exploration, and expanded missions, successfully achieving all its objectives and laying a solid […]

CHONGQING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- On a spring morning in a public square in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, a performance of traditional mountain songs turned into a lively debate.One audience member, seemingly in his 50s or 60s, said the rhythm was too fast for farmers to sing while working. A woman of a similar age countered that people her age […]

(260415) -- PATHUM THANI, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan celebrate a goal during the semifinal stage of the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Pathum Thani, Thailand, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260415) -- XI'AN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The HH-200 commercial unmanned aerial transport system takes off during its maiden flight in Pucheng, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 15, 2026. The HH-200, a commercial unmanned aerial transport system, successfully completed its maiden flight here on Wednesday morning, marking new progress for China […]

HAIKOU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The No. 4 exhibition hall at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) has transformed into a bustling "global village," vividly illustrating the enduring appeal of the Chinese market.Running from April 13 to 18 in Haikou, capital of China's island province of Hainan, the annual expo is showcasing premium […]

Hong Kong, April 15 (ANI): A Hong Kong resident has been sentenced to one year in prison under the city's expanding national security regime, in a case that is likely to intensify concerns over declining civil liberties.Hong Kong Free Press reported that the individual, Raymond Chong, a retiree in his early 60s, pleaded guilty to publishing content deemed […]

Washington, DC [US], April 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has committed to halting weapon supplies to Iran, following his personal diplomatic interventions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump indicated that Beijing is supportive of Washington's efforts to maintain the permanent opening […]

(260415) -- WENZHOU, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 15th China International Garden Expo in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 15, 2026. The 15th China International Garden Expo kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(260415) -- CHONGQING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Representative inheritors of Mudong mountain songs, listed as part of China's national intangible cultural heritage, perform during an event in Banan District of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, March 27, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: China brings arts criticism to public squares as communities […]

(260415) -- HANOI, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Thi Mai Thuy (1st R), a reporter from Vietnam's local media Thoi Dai, visits the former residence of the late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh in southwest China's Chongqing, Oct. 13, 2025. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: Journey through shared red memories: Vietnamese youth trace close bonds via […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 15 (ANI): China's approach toward Taiwan is increasingly being described as a calculated blend of diplomacy and intimidation, as Chinese military manoeuvres intensified during a high-profile political exchange, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, the surge in activity coincided with a visit by Chinese […]

Seoul [South Korea], April 15 (ANI): China faces a significant uphill battle in its pursuit of domestic extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools, according to a report by The Korea Herald. It noted that developing mass-production systems within this decade remains highly unlikely despite intense state-backed efforts. While Beijing aims to circumvent […]

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Hockey Jharkhand continued its dominance at the grassroots level by clinching the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Gold Medal, marking a third consecutive title (2024, 2025, 2026) and reinforcing its status as one of the strongest junior setups in the country.Jharkhand has seen significant […]

GUANGZHOU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, better known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, hosting a record number of over 32,000 participating enterprises. The event offers a glimpse into new dynamics of the country's trade landscape in the first year of the 15th […]

(260415) -- HONG KONG, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), addresses the opening ceremony for the National Security Education Day in Hong Kong, south China, April 15, 2026. The HKSAR held an opening ceremony for the National Security Education Day at the Hong Kong Convention and […]

Hong Kong police intercepted a Maserati on a busy street in Mong Kok on Wednesday and arrested two people in connection with a suspected money laundering case, the South China Morning Post has learned. A man and a woman in their twenties, their faces concealed by black hoods, were seen standing beside the luxury sports car as officers from the New […]

The European Union will remain open to capital from mainland China and Hong Kong even as the bloc pursues a “de-risking” strategy in certain key sectors, its budget chief has said on his first visit to the city. Piotr Serafin, the European commissioner for budget, anti-fraud and public administration, also said that the EU was keen to explore […]

The West is becoming increasingly divided as its power wanes, the Russian foreign minister has saidThe US is trying to shift the burden of "containing Russia" onto European NATO members, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.Speaking during avisitto China on Wednesday, Lavrov blamed the EU and UK for "torpedoing" US-Russian talks aimed at […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China will advance high-quality comprehensive strategic cooperation with Vietnam, and accelerate the building of a higher-level China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping said on […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China welcomes all efforts conducive to the end of the conflict, and commends Pakistan for facilitating the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran and for playing an impartial and balanced mediating role, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.Guo made the remarks at a regular press […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam in Beijing on Wednesday.

(260415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Overseas buyers talk with exhibitors during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Wednesday, drawing a record number of over […]

The US president has said he is permanently reopening the waterway after Beijing supposedly agreed not to send weapons to IranUS President Donald Trump has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he made the decision after China agreed not to send weapons to Iran.Trump initially announced the blockade of the vital waterway on Sunday after […]

The US president has said he is reopening the waterway after Beijing supposedly agreed not to send weapons to Iran US President Donald Trump has said he is "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz, claiming he is making the move for China "and the world." Trump also said Beijing has agreed "not

The US president has said he is "permanently" reopening the waterway after Beijing supposedly agreed not to send weapons to Iran US President Donald Trump has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he made the decision after China agreed not to send weapons to Iran.

The US president has said he is permanently reopening the waterway after Beijing supposedly agreed not to send weapons to IranUS President Donald Trump has said he is "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz, claiming he is making the move for China "and the world." Trump also said Beijing has agreed "not to send weapons to Iran."Trump initially announced […]

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): India's trade surplus with the United States narrowed in FY 2025-26, amid a decline in export momentum following tariff measures imposed by US President Donald Trump, even as imports from the US rose significantly.According to data released by the commerce ministry, India's exports to the US stood at USD 87.31 billion […]

(260415) -- HARBIN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers disembark a C919 jetliner operated by China Eastern Airlines at Harbin Taiping International Airport in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 15, 2026. The flight MU5631 carrying 140 passengers landed in Harbin on Wednesday, marking a successful maiden flight of C919, China's […]

(260415) -- HARBIN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A ground crew member directs a C919 jetliner operated by China Eastern Airlines during taxiing at Harbin Taiping International Airport in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 15, 2026. The flight MU5631 carrying 140 passengers landed in Harbin on Wednesday, marking a successful maiden flight […]

A Hong Kong fire services official has defended a decision to decline mainland Chinese firefighters’ help in combating the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns that they might have been unable to immediately adapt to the new environment and effectively communicate with their local counterparts. On the 12th day of a public evidential […]

Moscow can replace Tehrans crude supplies to China, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has saidRussia can plug any oil supply gap triggered by the Middle East conflict and help China and other countries withstand US "aggressive adventures," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, signaling Moscow is ready to offset shortages if Iranian exports are […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam, visit China's National Center for the Performing Arts […]

Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator had earmarked HK$1 billion (US$127.7 million) and hired 180 people to develop a basketball wagering system, but will now take a financial hit after the government announced this week it was halting plans for its roll-out, a source has said. The source close to the Hong Kong Jockey Club told the South China Morning […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on promoting nationwide reading and building a book-loving society will be published on Thursday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's eighth […]

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to enhance the city’s governance in public security and safety, and carry out systemic reform following the deadly Tai Po fire, describing it as a key task in safeguarding national security. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came after Xia Baolong, Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs, said […]

Film buffs will be able to enjoy HK$30 (US$3.8) discounted tickets at 53 theatres across Hong Kong on April 25 as part of this year’s Cinema Day celebrations. A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said that it was the fourth year the government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency had sponsored the event, […]

(260415) -- HAIKOU, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2026 shows a toy at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. From intangible cultural heritage skills to original IPs with traditional Chinese cultural characteristics, Chinese brands blend tradition with modernity and […]