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Some passengers have been unable to use any mandatory e-payment options on Hong Kong taxis, as cabbies cited faulty machines or battery problems, reasons that customers have deemed as excuses as the “cash is king” mentality persisted. Experts said this week that many taxi drivers still held a deep-seated fear of having a traceable income record, which […]

BEIJING, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Chinese scientists found that higher intake of calcium and its major food sources, such as milk and yogurt, was associated with a significantly decreased likelihood of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a Chinese population with relatively low dietary calcium intake.A case-control study, published by the Food & […]

Washington DC [US], April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, is 'very happy' about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran stating that the maritime movement through the strategic waterway will be strictly controlled by Tehran.Trump made his remarks in a post on […]

A new wave of football fervor is sweeping China, with grassroots leagues drawing crowds, sponsors and civic pride, turning local tournaments into a nationwide phenomenon.by sportswriter Yue WenwanWUHAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Last summer, firefighter Shi Feng from Huangshi, a city in central China's Hubei Province, traveled more than 500 kilometers to Jiangsu […]

(260418) -- BRAZZAVILLE, April 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Shao Hong, also vice chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the presidential palace in Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo, […]

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China to send 171 athletes to Asian Beach Games in SanyaChina announced a 255-member delegation on April 15, including 171 athletes, for the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026.The Chinese delegation will compete in 60 events across 13 sports, excluding beach […]

CHONGQING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Li Yongqiu, a 13-year-old Chinese boy, claimed gold in Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026, making history. It is a famous street dance event and brings together the best dancers from around the world. During the finals, Li performed a special routine. He combined […]

(260417) -- MARY, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Ding Xuexiang, also Chinese vice premier and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the groundbreaking ceremony of the fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field with National Leader […]

(260417) -- ASHGABAT, April 17, 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, speaks at the unveiling ceremony of the Luban Workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

ASHGABAT, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field.Turkmenistan, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production to China since 2009, when the Central Asia-China pipeline opened.Galkynysh, in the Karakum desert about 400 […]

The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited more than 1,700 influencers from around the world to the city between 2023 and last year, with the internet personalities having a combined following exceeding 1.6 billion. Responding to an inquiry from lawmaker Chan Hoi-yan, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said the board had invited 1,730 influencers to come to […]

JINAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- China's impressive export performance in the first quarter (Q1) reveals a telling detail: amid the rapid global expansion of AI, the country is emerging as a primary and stable supplier in the digital infrastructure supply chain.While its overall exports climbed 11.9 percent in Q1, electromechanical products stood out with a 21.4 […]

(260417) -- GENEVA, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child from Pakistan tries Quanzhou Jincang Embroidery, a traditional embroidery craft from southeast China's Fujian Province, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, April 17, 2026. A celebration marking the 2026 United Nations Chinese Language Day was held on Friday. The event drew some 400 […]

(260417) -- HARARE, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend a language class at a Chinese language school in Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean youth build bridges with China through language" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

In recent years, warnings about Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population have become increasingly urgent. Long hospital waits, chronic shortages in long-term care and a shrinking working-age population have led many policymakers and researchers to portray ageing as an approaching demographic crisis that a small, densely populated city might be unable to […]

(260417) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia's State Minister of Labor and Skills Teshale Berecha speaks during a series of Chinese cultural activities to mark the upcoming Chinese Language Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 17, 2026. A series of Chinese cultural activities was held in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, on Friday to mark the […]

New Delhi, [India] April 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has officially announced a massive global scale-up of its cutting-edge 3-nanometer (3nm) production capacity.CEO CC Wei, on Thursday at an investor conference, described the need as 'soaring global demand for artificial intelligence,' Focus Taiwan reported.The foundry giant […]

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has forecast that its 2026 sales will grow by more than 30 per cent in US dollar terms from a year earlier, on the back of strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, according to Focus Taiwan CAN English News.Speaking at an investor conference, TSMC […]

(260417) -- BELGRADE, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant delivers a speech in Chinese during a Chinese language competition marking the 17th United Nations Chinese Language Day in Nis, Serbia, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that China has lodged a strong protest with Japan after the Japanese destroyer JS Ikazuchi transited the Taiwan Strait, calling the move "a deliberate provocation."Responding to a media query, Zhang Xiaogang, the ministry's spokesperson, said the Japanese vessel's passage sent […]

(260417) -- BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attends the opening of the seventh forum of social groups of Taiwan compatriots and […]

(260417) -- BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, in Beijing, capital of China, April 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- There have been continuous harassment and provocation targeting China's diplomatic missions in Japan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday, urging Japan to reflect on and correct its policy and behavior, conduct a thorough probe and take full responsibility for such incidents.A series of grave […]

HAIKOU, April 17 (Xinhua) -- This week, the tropical city of Haikou, known as the "coconut city" and the capital of China's island province of Hainan, is hosting the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE). The annual event underscores Hainan's efforts to become a globally influential hub for tourism and consumption.As a major exhibition […]

Munich [Germany], April 17 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has condemned the sentencing of 19 Kazakh activists in Kazakhstan, calling it a worrying sign of shrinking civic freedoms and growing external pressure linked to China.In a press release shared on X, WUC stated that the activists affiliated with the Nagyz Atajurt Volunteers Group were […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 17 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has acknowledged receiving a formal communication from China proposing the resumption of cross-strait flights from five mainland cities, but officials say the plan will undergo scrutiny amid concerns over its practicality and intent, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The […]

(260417) -- PARIS, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests take selfies during a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Alexander Novak has arrived in the African nation for the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou NguessoThe implementation of joint projects between Moscow and Brazzaville is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has said.During his working visit to the Republic of the Congo, the minister […]

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The Department of Commerce, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has updated the list of banks authorised to import gold and silver, as per an official notification issued on Friday.According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), amendments have been made in Appendix 4B of […]

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, has unveiled extensive plans for their 75th anniversary celebrations on its foundation day.The celebrations began here at the hallowed Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) Finals Hall, with a ceremonial […]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has proposed halving the cash settlement cycle for share trading as part of efforts to enhance market efficiency and liquidity. The city’s bourse operator said in a consultation paper on Friday that it aimed to implement a “T+1” system – under which trades are settled one day after the transaction – in the […]

(260417) -- PARIS, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Paris Book Festival 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, April 17, 2026. The three-day event opened here on Friday. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

When China's special envoy to the Middle East recently gave a colorful account of a dangerous overland journey through a war zone, it was a departure from the bland language and boilerplate peace plans often used by the country's diplomats."Airspace closures in some of the countries we visited led to flight cancellations, forcing us to travel by car. Along […]

SINGAPORE, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hainan Free Trade Port is emerging as a potential node in China-ASEAN supply chains and a gateway into China, as Singapore companies explore new operating models amid global trade fragmentation, Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), told Xinhua in a recent interview.The SBF […]

An amber rainstorm warning and a leaky roof failed to dampen the mood of fans as the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament kicked off its 50th anniversary edition on Friday. First-time visitors to the city’s signature annual sporting event expressed amazement at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, while a food shortage fiasco that plagued last year’s […]

CHONGQING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Li Yongqiu, a 13-year-old Chinese boy, claimed gold in Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026, making history. It is a famous street dance event and brings together the best dancers from around the world. During the finals, Li performed a special routine. He combined […]

The transactions have reportedly been routed through a private banks Shanghai office ahead of the expiry of the US waiverIndian refiners are making payments for Iranian oil in yuan, after a temporary sanctions-waiver by the US enabled New Delhi to buy crude from the Middle Eastern country, Reuters reported.The US issued the one-monthwaiveron March 20, which […]

The transactions have reportedly been routed through a private bank's Shanghai office ahead of the expiry of the US waiver Indian refiners are making payments for Iranian oil in yuan, after a temporary sanctions-waiver by the US enabled New Delhi to buy crude from the Middle Eastern cou

Antalya [Turkey], April 17 (ANI): Tehran has dismissed the possibility of any short-term pauses in hostilities, asserting that it is pushing for a total conclusion to warfare throughout the West Asian region, according to Al Jazeera.Speaking to journalists during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, emphasised that […]

Hong Kong authorities will seek half of the HK$440 million (US$56.2 million) investment for a planned national innovation centre in Yuen Long from the private sector, while setting performance benchmarks that an analyst has called ambitious. The target was announced after Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po revealed the plan in his latest budget in […]

GUANGZHOU/HAIKOU, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Two international exhibitions that kicked off in southern China this month are showcasing how China's vast market continues to captivate the globe with an open posture.The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened in south China's Guangdong Province, and the sixth China […]

GUANGZHOU, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Lin Zhenhai, general manager of the White Swan Hotel, has been busy serving attendees of the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), which kicked off on April 15. Having worked at the hotel since 1996, he has provided services for Canton Fair attendees for 30 consecutive years.To […]

HAIKOU, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in south China's Hainan Province, open to the public from Thursday to Saturday, has attracted a large number of local residents and tourists.

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm carried more passengers in March than a year ago, despite the impact of the US-Israel war against Iran. Cathay Group also said on Friday that it aimed to restore all flights after June. The company earlier announced it was cutting the number of Cathay Pacific flights by 2 per cent and HK […]

by Xinhua writers Ji Hang, Ma Yunfei and Shao KunJINAN, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Forget a conventional Hanfu launch. At a brand show in Caoxian County, east China's Shandong Province, models took the stage holding pint-sized dolls dressed in matching traditional attire, while humanoid robots also appeared in Hanfu, catching much of the audience's attention.Amid […]