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Hong Kong online shopping platform HKTVmall founder Ricky Wong Wai-kay has broken his silence over a science project involving controversial animal experiments, saying that the research he supported was meant to reduce elderly patients’ suffering from illness. Wong, vice-chairman and group chief executive officer of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company, […]

A mainland Chinese woman has been acquitted of forging academic qualifications in her application for Hong Kong’s talent scheme, with the judge saying she could have been defrauded by her agent during the process. Xu Lina, 36, was cleared of any charges at Sha Tin Court on Monday after Magistrate Raymond Wong Kwok-fai said the defendant might have been […]

A mentally ill Hongkonger has been sentenced to an indefinite period at a psychiatric hospital for killing his 50-year-old mother and hiding her body under the bed while under the delusion that she was a “monster lizard”. The High Court on Monday accepted recommendations from two psychiatrists and imposed a hospital order on Wong Chun-kit on one count […]

(260413) -- HAIKOU, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2026 shows a scene at the launch event for the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo and 2026 "Shopping in China" International Consumption Season, in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The sixth CICPE is scheduled to take place in Hainan from April 13 to 18. […]

ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline's largest single market increases in recent years.The expansion will see Etihad operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to […]

TIANJIN, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Manufacturing has long been synonymous with a heavy carbon footprint, but across China's industrial landscape, some factories are attempting to rewrite that equation.The Cener Tech Tianjin Offshore Equipment Intelligent Manufacturing Base, commissioned in June 2025 in northern China's port city of Tianjin, has been certified by […]

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China's grassroots football boom is gathering pace as the "Su Super League" returns, drawing large crowds, attracting major sponsors and turning amateur matches into citywide events. The tournament offers a vivid example of how sport can boost the economy ahead of the World Cup.by sportswriter He LeijingNANJING, April 13 (Xinhua) -- As the FIFA World Cup […]

(260413) -- LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the International Museum of Horology (MIH) in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, April 12, 2026. The MIH houses the collection devoted to the history of time measurement spanning from the 16th century to the present. La Chaux-de-Fonds and neighboring Le Locle were inscribed on the UNESCO […]

(260413) -- TIANJIN, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in March 2026 shows staff members communicating at the smart oil casing workshop of the Cener Tech Tianjin Offshore Equipment Intelligent Manufacturing Base, operated by the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Energy Technology & Services Limited, in Tianjin, north […]

In the face of global fuel instability, Chinese-built hydropower stations have acted as the "anchor" of the Cambodian grid.by Joseph MatthewsChinese-invested hydropower stations in Cambodia have played a pivotal role in maintaining economic stability, especially during periods of global fuel volatility.China has been the primary financier and builder of […]

Passenger flight cuts triggered by surging fuel prices could temporarily affect Hong Kong’s status as a transit hub, but the impact will be relative and depend on how long the Middle East conflict lasts, aviation experts have said. Steven Cheung King-lung, chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association, said on Monday that the city […]

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) stocks rallied against a falling broader market in Hong Kong on Monday, as strong export data and rising oil prices bolstered the appeal of battery-powered and hybrid cars while a coming wave of model launches sparked hopes of a domestic demand recovery. Nio surged 7.5 per cent to HK$52.40 on Monday, while BYD climbed 5 per […]

A Hong Kong travel agency has had its licence revoked after one of its tour guides allegedly coerced mainland Chinese travellers into purchasing items while visiting the city. The Travel Industry Authority on Monday said it had earlier launched an investigation into Star Link Travel Limited over four cases in which one of its tour guides was suspected of […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee examining the causes of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which claimed 168 lives at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, completed its 11th day of hearings on Monday. Four senior firefighters, who […]

Hong Kong is betting on a 36-fold increase in supercomputing power to propel the city into the top tier of global artificial intelligence (AI) hubs, as it ramps up infrastructure to keep pace with rivals London and New York in the race for digital supremacy, the city leader has said. In his keynote address at the opening of the World Internet Conference […]

SAO PAULO, Brazil: Chinese investment in Brazil is increasingly shifting toward consumer-facing sectors, as companies target the country's vast domestic market amid rising global trade tensions. For Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue, which already has more stores than Starbucks or McDonald's, a cheerful snowman mascot on Sao Paulo's most famous […]

(260413) -- AUGUSTA, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts before winning the 2026 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, the United States, on April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Taipei [Taiwan], April 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Monday detected the presence of 7 PLAN vessels, 3 official ships operating around its territory.Sharing the details on X, the MND said that, '7 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the […]

(260413) -- CAIRO, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Athletes compete in the laser run during the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Cup men's final in Cairo, Egypt, April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

BEIJING, April 13 (Xinhua) -- As Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is in China on his fourth trip to the country in four years, the visit is set to further consolidate bilateral ties.The frequency itself speaks to a relationship built on consistency and mutual trust, and points to a broader pathway for steady engagement between China and Europe at a time […]

When the unthinkable becomes normal, stability becomes the new premium – and Hong Kong is well positioned. The world we thought we understood even two years ago no longer exists. We are living through a period of disruption that, until recently, would have seemed unthinkable. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the US-Israel war against Iran are reshaping […]

Hong Kong’s reputation as a safe haven could be reinforced by the geopolitical shock waves from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, potentially supporting demand for premium office space in its core business districts, according to analysts. While the city was not insulated from global uncertainty, it could benefit over the medium term as Gulf investors […]

Beijing [China], April 13 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing, starting an official visit to the People's Republic of China aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors.The visit underscores the shared commitment of the UAE and […]

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)AUGUSTA, Ga. -- After spending seven days roaming virtually every yard of Augusta National Golf Club, from the historic clubhouse to hours at 'Amen Corner' on the other side of the expansive property, here are five takeaways from a memorable 2026 Masters Tournament.SCHEFFLER'S FLOCK GROWINGScottie Scheffler created an […]

With various Hong Kong industries battered by the world’s highest petrol and diesel prices, economists and business leaders predict the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war will trigger a wave of imported inflation, driving up the cost of items ranging from toilet paper and laundry services to asphalt. Analysts have warned that the adverse impact on […]

The number of phishing scams in Hong Kong fell by more than half last year but total losses suffered by victims doubled to HK$110 million (US$14 million), police have said. The latest numbers were revealed as police warned that workers remained susceptible to such scams. A recent phishing simulation involving hundreds of organisations across the city found […]

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited one of the schools offering free after-school care for low-income families last month. After receiving positive feedback from participants, he pledged to extend the programme to benefit more families. Lee said it had helped promote family harmony, with children also reporting “positive development in both […]

BERLIN, Germany: Porsche's global deliveries fell sharply in the first quarter, underscoring weakening demand in key markets and growing pressure from competition and policy shifts affecting electric vehicles. Porsche AG's deliveries slumped further in the first three months of 2026, with sharp declines in key markets China and the United States, as it […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 12 (ANI): Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has lauded the constructive role of major global powers, particularly India, in seeking regional stability amidst escalating tensions. Highlighting New Delhi's steadfast commitment to diplomacy, the envoy noted that India, alongside China and Russia, […]

Beijing [China] April 12 (ANI): Textile manufacturers across eastern China, particularly in Zhejiang province, are grappling with an intensifying crisis as soaring raw material prices coincide with shrinking demand, pushing many factories toward possible closure, as reported by The Epoch Times.According to The Epoch Times, the cost of essential textile […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 12 (ANI): A profile released by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has reignited concerns over China's treatment of Tibetan political prisoners, highlighting the case of Lodoe Gyatso, who is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence under opaque legal proceedings.According to the CTA, Lodoe Gyatso, also […]

The islands authorities have met the proposed measures with open distrustChina has unveiled a set of new economic incentive measures for Taiwan, offering to resume some ties with the island. The announcement comes after a visit by the head of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), to Beijing.Taiwan has been a de-facto self-governing territory […]

BEIJING, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing, starting an official visit to the People's Republic of China aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors.The visit underscores the shared commitment of the UAE and […]

(260412) -- SHANGHAI, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform "The Magic Flute", an opera composed by Austrian musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, during the closing performance of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival in Shanghai, east China, April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

VIENTIANE, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger service is set to mark its third anniversary, representing a significant milestone in regional connectivity and cultural exchange. Linking Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan province with the Lao capital Vientiane, the railway enables same-day travel between the two cities, […]

Taipei [Taiwan] April 12 (ANI): Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, highlighting what he described as rising authoritarian aggression from China, has urged democratic nations to rethink their regional security approach by treating the First Island Chain as a unified strategic front and building a coordinated deterrence system, as reported by The Taipei […]

(260412) -- BEIJING, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), arrives for a visit to China in Beijing, capital of China, April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

MELBOURNE, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Retired Australian Sandra drove three hours on Friday to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show.At the Zeekr stand, she walked around a New Zeekr X again and again, studying the compact new energy vehicle she had already spent a long time researching online before coming to the […]

Hong Kong authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with mainland China’s top internet regulator to promote the digital economy, with the city’s leader pledging to contribute to building a strong technological nation. The MOU was signed on Sunday by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong and Wang Jingtao, deputy […]

New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): India on Sunday dismissed Beijing's recent attempts to assign 'fictitious names' to geographical locations, a move that coincides with reports of China establishing a new county in its Xinjiang province near the borders of Afghanistan, Arunachal Pradesh, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Addressing the development, […]

(260412) -- BEIJING, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Two passengers from southeast China's Taiwan speak with their family in a video chat while taking the Fuxing bullet train G9801 on the Fuzhou-Xiamen-Zhangzhou high-speed railway in southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

(260412) -- MELBOURNE, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Great Wall Motor stand during the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show in Melbourne, Australia, April 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: At Melbourne Motor Show, Chinese new energy vehicles win attention beyond fuel savings" (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)

(260412) -- TAIYUAN, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- First-placed Li Hechen (L)/Wen Ruibo of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's doubles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Taiyuan 2026 in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

(260412) -- NINGBO, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Third-placed He Jiting (R)/Ren Xiangyu of China pose during the men's doubles awarding ceremony at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)