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Hong Kong’s finance chief has pledged to support the regional and global transition to a green economy by leveraging the city’s role as an international financial centre and a developing innovation and technology hub. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong could contribute to the […]

A 41-year-old mother in Hong Kong has been charged with child abuse after her 12-year-old son reported her to police for beating him with a rattan cane, the South China Morning Post has learned. The woman was arrested on Saturday in a flat at Kam Fung House in Wong Tai Sin after her son called police at 2.48pm and complained he had been beaten. A source […]

US importers have cut orders and shifted to short-term contracts amid a global oil crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, according to Hong Kong business leaders, who warn that profit margins are eroding and liquidity is becoming strained. Executive Council member and businessman Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung said on Sunday that the US-Israel war on Iran had […]

A hamster was caught hitching a ride on a bus from Central to Sha Tin on Sunday morning, ending up in the custody of a Hong Kong animal welfare group. The golden brown Syrian hamster was spotted by a passenger and is now being looked after by the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Photos and videos circulating online show the […]

(260322) -- THABA-TSEKA, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane (L) receives an interview with Xinhua in Thaba-Tseka District, Lesotho, March 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Lesotho PM reaffirms deeper cooperation with China for mutual benefit" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

From the longest rivers to the smallest streams, protecting water isn't just a slogan -- it's a mission China is acting on, every single day.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The China Development Forum 2026 kicked off in Beijing on Sunday. The theme of this year's forum is "China in Its 15th Five-Year Plan Period: Advancing High-Quality Development and Creating New Opportunities Together."

As protectionism and global instability intensify, China is charting a different course --building a community with a shared future for humanity.Why did this vision come from China? And how has President Xi Jinping advanced it as a long-term endeavor? Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan speaks with leading scholars and thinkers across continents to explore its origins […]

A delegation of Italian engineers and architects traveled over 5,000 miles to play in China's Village Super League, finding that their shared, unfiltered passion for football transcended borders and turned their first visit to the country into an unforgettable cultural exchange.GUIYANG, China, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Riccardo De Benedictis pulled on his boots […]

(260322) -- BEIJING, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 22, 2026 shows a symposium on macro policies and high-quality development during the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing, capital of China. The China Development Forum 2026 kicked off in Beijing on Sunday. The theme of this year's forum is "China in Its 15th Five-Year Plan Period: […]

(260322) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Samuel Ababu rides an e-bike for delivery work in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, March 18, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ethiopia sees expanding e-bike market amid rising fuel price" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

Retailers and restaurant operators in Hong Kong are rethinking how they use space as rents fall and demand weakens by moving back to street-level shops and experimenting with short-term “pop-up” leases. Hing Kee Java Edible Bird’s Nest (JEBN), known locally as “Lau Soeng” – Cantonese for “upstairs” – built its business by avoiding […]

(260322) -- WUHAN, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- John Mburu Muiruri of Kenya crosses the finishing line during the Bank of China Wuhan Marathon 2026 in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province, March 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Hong Kong will step up efforts to bolster its global standing and strengthen links between mainland China and the West, enabling the city to better serve as a “superconnector” and “super value-adder” for the nation amid growing geopolitical complexities, the financial chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po wrote in his weekly blog on […]

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has launched an investigation into the controversy over a social media image posted by a doctor showing him performing a resuscitation procedure inside a public hospital, sparking outcry over patient privacy and professional ethics. Jensen So, a doctor from the Kowloon West Cluster and a former contestant on ViuTV’s […]

Some Hong Kong residents planning to leave the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with their pets because of conflict in the Middle East are considering flying to other countries rather than returning home due to the city’s 120-day quarantine requirement for cats and dogs. The pet owners called on authorities to relax the “excessive” quarantine rules for […]

New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Managing the current crude oil, CNG, and LPG situation in India has become a primary focus as global supply chains face a 'hard lockdown' due to escalating conflict in West Asia. India is leveraging its unique diplomatic standing to secure energy supplies despite significant disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. Anindya […]

(260322) -- BUENOS AIRES, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Enthusiasts practice Taijiquan, a kind of Chinese traditional martial arts, during an event for the first International Taijiquan Day held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

(260322) -- MINSK, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People practice Taijiquan, a kind of Chinese traditional martial arts, during an event for the first International Taijiquan Day held at a shopping mall in Minsk, Belarus, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

(260322) -- GODOMEY, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Enthusiasts perform Taijiquan, a kind of Chinese traditional martial arts, in Godomey, Benin, March 21, 2026. Demonstrations and initiation activities were held here on Saturday to celebrate the first International Taijiquan Day. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Freestyle skiing Olympic champion Xu Mengtao wore a pair of AI glasses to record her gym training ahead of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, while maintenance staff in the city of Hangzhou in east China used this hands-free gadget to conduct inspections at EV charging stations. Additionally, an Australian vlogger shared a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 22 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of six Chinese naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Sunday.Taiwan's MND said it monitored the situation and responded.In a post on X, the MND said, '6 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around […]

(260322) -- BEIJING, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Selcuk Unal, ambassador of Trkiye to China, speaks during an exchange meeting in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2026. Dozens of foreign diplomats from 40 countries and representatives of international organizations attended an exchange meeting held in Beijing on Friday, to share views on the robust […]

(260322) -- TORUN, March 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yuanjiang (R) of China shakes hand with Jakub Szymanski of Poland after the men's 60m hurdles semifinals at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, March 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)

For decades, parts of Hong Kong’s border like the Frontier Closed Area have been shrouded in mystery, their natural landscapes preserved as much by policy as by their remote geography. Recent plans to relax restrictions – including discussions around the Mai Po closed area – and the establishment of the Robin’s Nest Country Park signal a new era of […]

Iran's FM says mediation efforts underway by several countries to end warIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said mediation efforts are underway by several countries to end the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.Araghchi made the remarks in a Friday interview with Japan's Kyodo News, published Saturday, while voicing Iran's openness to any […]

A Hong Kong mother has been asked to pay more than HK$126,000 (US$16,100) in charges racked up by thieves who stole her credit card last November after HSBC said she failed to report the loss immediately. But 42-year-old Janice Choi* accused the bank of double standards, saying a friend who also had her credit card stolen on the same day reported the case […]

BEIJING, China: Apple recorded strong growth in China's smartphone market at the start of 2026, even as overall sales declined, helped by discounts and pricing stability amid rising component costs. The iPhone maker's sales in China rose 23 percent in the first nine weeks of the year, according to data from research firm Counterpoint, contrasting with a […]

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of foreign diplomats from 40 countries and representatives of international organizations attended an exchange meeting held in Beijing on Friday, to share views on the robust economic and social progress, continued improvements in human rights protection, and expanding opening-up in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur […]

In October last year, Singapore’s three-day Formula One (F1) Grand Prix showcased the tremendous economic impact that world-class sporting events can bring to a city. The event attracted more than 300,000 attendees, the second highest in its history. Since Singapore began hosting F1, the races have drawn more than 720,000 international visitors and […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 21 (ANI): Leaders of the Tibetan Government in Exile on Saturday strongly condemned China's newly passed Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, saying it will further intensify repression in Tibet and other regions.The law, signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 12, calls for ethnic unity and will […]

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 21 (ANI): The 24th National Para-Athletics Championships 2026 concluded at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar here on Saturday.The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister for Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, who honoured the top-performing states for their […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21 (ANI): The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a global energy supply disruption, affecting crude oil and gas flows through key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. Experts said that India has been able to manage the situation through strategic energy diplomacy and diversified sourcing, but cautioned that […]

A team from Peking University Health Science Center secured one gold and one silver medal at the recently held 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva.by Xinhua writer Wang QibingGENEVA, March 21 (Xinhua) -- "Our goal is not limited to publishing papers," but focusing on translating basic medical research into practical applications in an […]

BEIJING, China: Pop Mart is taking its viral Labubu character to the big screen, partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment to develop a feature film as it looks to expand beyond collectible toys. The project marks a significant step in the Chinese toymaker's push to turn its most popular character into a broader entertainment franchise with global […]

BRUSSELS, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Taijiquan enthusiasts across Europe performed the Chinese traditional martial arts together to mark the first International Day of Taijiquan on Saturday.On Nov. 5, 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted a resolution at its 43rd session of the General Conference designating […]

(260321) -- MOSCOW, March 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view photographs during a photo exhibition highlighting the achievements of women's development in China, in Moscow, Russia, on March 20, 2026. A photo exhibition highlighting the achievements of women's development in China opened in Moscow on Friday, drawing more than 800 viewers from political, […]

HONG KONG, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's anti-corruption body has set up a special task force to harness the Chinese mainland's technological advances to boost investigation efficiency, the city's anti-graft chief said.The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has visited technology companies and centers in the Chinese mainland, bringing […]

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly hit her 12-year-old son with a rattan cane in a Hong Kong flat. The police force said it received a report at 2.48pm on Saturday from a boy in Wong Tai Sin who complained he had been beaten by his mother. The boy, whose shoulder was red and swollen, was later taken to Queen […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 21 (ANI): A newly enacted ethnic unity law in China has triggered serious concerns in Taiwan, with officials warning that the legislation could endanger Taiwanese citizens travelling to the mainland and further shrink space for maintaining the cross-strait status quo.Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has cautioned that the law's […]

Munich [Germany], March 21 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan.At the One World International Human Rights Film Festival in […]

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The Chinese Embassy in India on Saturday stated that Air China has resumed direct flight services between Beijing and Delhi, describing the development as a significant step beyond connectivity between the two nations.Reacting to the development, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing, in a post on X, said the move signals […]

Washington DC [US], March 21 (ANI): A new investigation by the US' Select Committee on China has alleged that China is systematically exploiting its position within the United Nations to advance its global ambitions and undermine American interests. The report, titled Inside China's Strategy to Reshape the United Nations, outlines coordinated efforts by […]

(260321) -- VIENNA, March 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Enthusiasts perform Taijiquan, a kind of Chinese traditional martial arts, in Vienna, Austria, March 21, 2026. A celebration of the first International Taijiquan Day was held here on Saturday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

(260321) -- WENXIAN, March 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Russian practitioner practices Taijiquan in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, March 19, 2026. March 21 marks the International Taijiquan Day. In Chenjiagou, a small village in Henan Province where Taijiquan (better known in the West as Tai Chi) originated, foreigners from […]