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A Hong Kong primary school’s decision to invite pupils to watch one of the World Cup semi-final matches on campus late at night has triggered a wave of excitement on social media, with some internet users saying it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. According to a circular issued to parents by Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O, […]

The two-month-old baby of a Hong Kong couple involved in custody battles for their two children has been hospitalised after falling ill and could be tested for meningitis, according to his parents, who earlier caused controversy for failing to register the infant’s birth in the city and were arrested for alleged child neglect. The father of two-month-old […]

A Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop in Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai on Monday morning. Police said the driver reported the fire at 10.41am after exiting the black vehicle, which had no passengers on board, near Ginza Station. Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing the blaze as traffic builds up behind the car, with smoke […]

YANGON, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese martial art of Wushu, known for its flowing forms and explosive athleticism, has grown in Myanmar into far more than a competitive sport.Over the years, it has evolved into a channel of cultural exchange and a quiet form of diplomacy, linking Myanmar and China through shared discipline, training, and mutual […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break to hear expert evidence on the cause of the blaze that killed 168 people last year. The […]

Last week, Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong and Macau affairs, made a two-day trip to the city to review the Hong Kong government’s progress across many areas. Everything seems to have been orchestrated with precision. Ahead of Xia’s arrival, the government launched its two-month public consultation on the city’s first five-year plan. […]

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. More mainland Chinese investors could gain access to a broader range of products in Hong Kong under a review by authorities, the finance […]

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): The third day of the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi witnessed several upsets and intense contests as the individual events concluded at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday. Serving as a key qualifier for the upcoming Asian Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the competition saw Japan continue its […]

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. Authorities are expected to roll out measures to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an offshore Chinese yuan hub next month, the finance […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 21 (ANI): China is increasingly relying on 'hybrid warfare' tactics to intensify pressure on Taiwan, shifting away from direct military confrontation and instead using coast guard deployments, scientific research vessels, and legal ambiguities to advance its strategic objectives, according to a senior Taiwanese security official.Taiwan […]

Munich [Germany], June 21 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting concerns over repression, surveillance, Beijing's growing influence abroad, and China's treatment of Uyghurs.The Third International Uyghur Forum (IUF) was held in Berlin, Germany, from June 11 to 13 under the theme 'Ten Years Since the Camps: From […]

Chinese investment in Hungary has increased significantly in recent years, particularly in the electric vehicle and battery sectors, "contributing to the development of local supply chains," Miklos Bornemissza, vice president of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has said.BUDAPEST, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Hungary views its cooperation with China as […]

(260621) -- ATLANTA, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lamine Yamal of Spain is seen before the group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): China's 'Atlantic Rhapsody,' directed by Zhong Kaifeng, claimed the best feature film at the 28th Golden Goblet Awards, concluding the Shanghai International Film Festival's awards night, reported Variety. According to the outlet, 'Atlantic Rhapsody' had its world premiere at the 28th edition of SIFF, where Zhong discussed […]

Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly man and his son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Sunday that police arrested the 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son outside cooked food stalls in Sam Shing at 11.40am. […]

(260621) -- WUHAN, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lotus flowers are seen on the East Lake in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 21, 2026. As summer unfolds, East Lake scenic area in Wuhan presents a vibrant ecological landscape with lotus flowers in full bloom and water birds perching across the area. Adhering to the concept of ecological priority and […]

"It is the youth who will shape our future, and we want the young people of the United States and China to have the opportunity to exchange places and spend time in each other's countries so they can better understand the importance of the relationship," said Jan Berris, vice president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.by Xinhua writer Liu […]

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating 'The Arch,' the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred, reported VarietyTurning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age […]

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating 'The Arch,' the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred, reported VarietyTurning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age […]

A 54-year-old Hong Kong man died after reportedly losing control of an electric bike and falling from an unloading platform in Yuen Long early on Sunday, with the incident only discovered more than five hours later. Police received a report at 9.21am that a man was lying unconscious on Tong Yan San Tsuen Road. Officers arrived at the scene and found the […]

(260621) -- MACAO, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chan Yin Chak (R)/Ng Tsz Yau of China's Hong Kong compete during the mixed doubles final against Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China at Macao Open badminton tournament 2026 in Macao, south China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(260621) -- MACAO, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand hits a return during the men's singles final against Hu Zhean of China at Macao Open badminton tournament 2026 in Macao, south China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(260621) -- MACAO, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bao Lijing (R)/Cao Zihan of China celebrate scoring during the women's doubles final against Chen Fanshutian/Liu Jiayue of China at Macao Open badminton tournament 2026 in Macao, south China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Lillian Sze, a Hong Kong television host who spoke four languages and frequently emceed fan meetings for South Korean stars, has died of ovarian cancer, less than a month after revealing her diagnosis. The death of the former ViuTV host and content creator was announced on her social media page on Sunday. “Lillian faced everything in life with a positive […]

ABU DHABI, 21st June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has hosted a panel discussion titled "The Role of Cultural Institutions in Heritage Preservation and Inheritance: Shared Practices of the UAE and China," held as part of its participation in the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair. The UAE is this year's Guest of Honour at the fair's […]

BEIJING, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates concluded its landmark participation as Guest of Honour at the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, held from 17th to 21st June at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing, with the participation of more than 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and attendance exceeding 300,000 visitors.The […]

In the fourth instalment of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung examines how city researchers are developing new blood tests to detect the disease earlier, and what they could mean for screenings and diagnoses. Retired Hong Kong businessman Peter Wan Ying-keung still remembers the uncertainty and discomfort of […]

(260621) -- GUIYANG, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Viktoriya Grafeyeva (L) of Kazakhstan fights against Lin Yu Ting of Chinese Taipei during the Elite Women's 60kg final at the World Boxing Cup China 2026 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Germany reached the World Cup knockout stage after substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory over Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, while Japan's 4-0 rout of Tunisia later marked the 1000th match in World Cup history. Curacao earned its first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Goalkeeper Eloy Room […]

Four taxis and a private car collided on Hong Kong’s Shenzhen Bay Bridge, leaving six people injured and forcing the temporary closure of a road leading to a nearby land border crossing. A police spokesman said officers were alerted to the crash at 2.36pm on Sunday. “The private car was suspected to have lost control and rammed into one of the taxis, […]

As the harvest season is in full swing in June, bags of rice labeled "Chinese Hybrid Rice, Made in Guinea" are ready to be transported to markets at a rice processing plant in Koba, a sub-prefecture in Guinea's western prefecture of Boffa.To explore new ways to increase food production, China and Guinea launched a pilot hybrid rice project in Koba in […]

HOUSTON, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Germany reached the World Cup knockout stage after substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory over Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, while Japan's 4-0 rout of Tunisia later marked the 1000th match in World Cup history.In Group E, Germany secured its second straight win and advanced to the round of 32 with one match […]

Hong Kong families cheered for Japan as it beat Tunisia 4-0 during a Sunday lunchtime broadcast of the Fifa World Cup, making for a memorable Father’s Day that combined the family tradition of yum cha with live football. The occasion highlighted the catering sector’s creative efforts to boost business, as a World Cup match coincided with a major family […]

The artificial intelligence competition is by nature an energy competition. The conventional narrative focuses on faster chips, yet training and inference consume vast amounts of power. The harsh geographic paradox is that the regions most advanced in artificial intelligence (AI) often face the most acute power constraints. Hong Kong has emerged as a […]

Mainland Chinese firms at the cutting edge of technology are increasingly using Hong Kong as a “strategic adaptation ground” to transform themselves into multinational companies, the finance chief has said. Following his trip to attend a forum and visit tech companies in Shanghai and Nanjing last week, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday […]

Hong Kong will consider expanding priority community care to include dementia patients and residents aged over 60 who care for people with severe disabilities in a bid to better identify high-risk cases, the city’s welfare chief has said. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Sunday that authorities were reviewing the screening […]

Sao Paulo [Brazil], June 21 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the world's richest nations to invest more heavily in the Global South, arguing that sustainable global economic growth depends on creating new consumers and opportunities in developing regions rather than concentrating wealth within advanced economies.Speaking at […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 21 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese Military aircraft, eight naval vessels and four official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6AM (local time) on Sunday.The MND monitored the situation and responded.In a post on X, it said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN […]

XI'AN, June 21 (Xinhua) -- When wheat harvesting ends on the plain in northwest China, Caijiapo Village ushers in another busy season.The village, about an hour's drive from Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, was once a poor and mundane settlement. Today, its post-harvest fields, old houses and farmhouse walls have become open spaces for artists.From late […]

Leh (Ladakh) [India], June 21 (ANI): Personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga by performing yoga at an altitude of nearly 14,000 feet in eastern Ladakh on Sunday, demonstrating physical endurance and mental resilience in one of the country's most challenging terrains.The yoga session was organised by […]

Hong Kong residents living in the villages of Ho Sheung Heung and Yin Kong in Sheung Shui will be allowed to convert their entire houses into restaurants, guest houses or shops without prior application under a pilot scheme aimed at boosting rural tourism. The necessary planning work is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year, and the […]

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Shanghai celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 at the Bund Finance Centre (BFC) on Sunday.The flagship event, organised under this year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' brought together 400 participants, including members of the diplomatic corps, academics, yoga […]

Hong Kong is the only place in the country able to replicate the short-window growth model that US tech giant SpaceX used, former city leader Leung Chun-ying has said, calling for the development of local professional services for the emerging aerospace industry. Leung, a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 21 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese Military aircraft, eight naval vessels and four official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday.The MND monitored the situation and responded.In a post on X, it said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN […]