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A woman in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of neglect after allegedly leaving her four-year-old son home alone, during which time he threw objects from a window, damaging a parked car below. Police said on Wednesday that they received a report in the early hours concerning a boy suspected of throwing plastic bottles and other items from a […]

Cathay Pacific Airways’ net profit climbed 9.5 per cent to HK$10.82 billion (US$1.39 billion) in 2025, driven by increased capacity and robust cargo demand, as the Hong Kong flag carrier’s chief warned of disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Cathay Group chairman Patrick Healy said on Wednesday that the results marked the […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11 (ANI): The domestic stock markets opened with modest gains on Wednesday as easing crude oil prices supported investor sentiment, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to remain in focus.The Nifty 50 index, soon after opening, was trading at 24,297.80, up by 32.75 points or 0.12 per cent, while the […]

(260311) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audrey Pascual Seco of Spain competes during the para alpine skiing women's combined sitting event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, held its closing meeting on Wednesday morning.

Hong Kong customs officers have intercepted more cross-border trucks suspected of smuggling petrol into the city as fuel prices surge amid the war in the Middle East. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat said on Wednesday that some of the vehicles had even enlarged their fuel tanks to carry more petrol for supplying illegal petrol stations. “In […]

KUNMING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- At a flower company's cold storage facility in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, workers were busy conducting post-harvest processing on freshly delivered roses. The flowers were later loaded onto temperature-controlled refrigerated trucks and began a seven-day overland journey, eventually reaching florists […]

(260311) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ebba Aarsjoe of Sweden celebrates after winning the para alpine skiing women's combined standing event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

The former executive director of the APEC Secretariat and former Peruvian ambassador to China noted that the ongoing "two sessions" -- the annual meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body -- offer a critical window into the country's future trajectory.LIMA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China's development and experience not only drive its […]

Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday as fears over surging oil prices eased and Chinese tech names rebounded after a deep rout. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.5 per cent to 26,028.00 as of 9.36am. The Hang Seng Tech Index edged up 0.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index were little changed. Oil prices fluctuated after […]

A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, saying the industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market. Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu Tat-cheong also described the megaproject’s new land […]

(260311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Europe has overtaken other regions to become the world's largest importer of arms over the past five years, as governments boosted military spending in response to Russia and concerns about the reliability of U.S. security guarantees, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showed. European countries more […]

Despite the current wave of job cuts, the automotive sector remains one of Europe's most important industrial pillars, supporting around 14 million jobs across manufacturing, supply chains, sales and servicing.LONDON, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A wave of layoffs announced by major European carmakers is highlighting mounting pressures on the region's automotive […]

ABU DHABI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Zhai Jun, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue.The two sides discussed the distinguished friendship between the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China and explored […]

Beijing [China], March 10 (ANI): China on Tuesday expressed concern over the functional blockage of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and called on 'relevant parties' to immediately halt military operations and avoid further escalation.Speaking at a press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said stability in […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Tuesday commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard in Dharamshala, paying tribute to Tibetan martyrs of the 1959 uprising and reiterating calls for the protection of Tibetan identity, culture, and […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Hundreds of Tibetans-in-exile gathered in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Tuesday to mark the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day, holding a protest march and urging the international community to support Tibet's freedom and the rights of Tibetans living under Chinese rule.The demonstration […]

New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): India is not China as the two countries differ significantly in their global outlook, development model and approach to international partnerships, Ambassador (ret) Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), told ANI today.'India is not China. There are so many differences between India and China,' […]

The auto giants profits fell by almost half in 2025The EU's largest automaker, Volkswagen (VW), has announced that it will cut about 50,000 jobs in Germany, citing plunging profits, soaring energy costs and mounting trade pressures.In its annual report on Tuesday, VW said that net income nearly halved in 2025, falling to €6.9 billion (over $8 billion), […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Professor Muammer Ozer, Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)’s College of Business, looks at what AI does to learning and reaches an unfashionable conclusion. Information is no longer scarce, he says, but […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- "Raising lobster" and one-person companies (OPCs), which have sparked heated discussions in China's AI community and among the public, are also hot topics at the country's ongoing "two sessions" this year.The term "raising lobster" originated from the open-source AI agent OpenClaw, which uses a red lobster as its icon. It has […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- While economic growth and technological innovation remain central to China's agenda, cultural advancement stands as an important pillar in the country's development blueprint for the next five years.According to the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), notable progress in culture and ethics is emphasized as a […]

(260310) -- TESERO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zixu (1st R) of China competes during the final of the Para Cross-Country Skiing Men's Sprint Sitting event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(260310) -- TESERO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shiyu of China competes during the final of the Para Cross-Country Skiing Women's Sprint Sitting event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(Photo credit: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters via Imagn Images)Jon Rahm admitted Tuesday that he barely has had time to savor the flavor of his victory on Sunday in Hong Kong before turning his attention to this week's LIV Golf Singapore.The Spaniard captured his first individual tournament win since September 2024 with a three-stroke victory over Belgium's […]

Hsinchu [Taiwan], March 10 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported a strong rise in net revenue for February, underscoring sustained demand for advanced semiconductors amid a global build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure.The company said its consolidated net revenue for February […]

GUANGZHOU, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China remains a key destination for foreign businesses, with more companies surveyed continuing to invest in the market despite global economic uncertainties, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China).The 2026 Special Report on the State of Business in South […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A flourishing culture is a hallmark of Chinese modernization.With China set to embark on its new five-year plan, inspiring the cultural creativity of the entire nation and fostering a thriving socialist culture has been underscored in the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which is under examination and […]

District councillors representing Hong Kong’s outlying islands have opposed a plan to raise selected ferry fares by up to 12.8 per cent, arguing that it will discourage the elderly from travelling and harm the local economy. Members of Islands District Council on Tuesday all raised concerns that another fare increase could be sought in response to soaring […]

(260310) -- BEIJING, March 10, 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 Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over a standing committee meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee in […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Former Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh in a simple yet impressive ceremony held at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday. Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, administered the oath of office and secrecy to him. […]

New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): Members of the Tibetan community under the banner of the Tibetan Youth Congress staged a peaceful protest outside the Chinese Embassy in the national capital on Tuesday, demanding freedom for Tibet and the protection of human rights for Tibetans.Protesters gathered near the embassy as the community commemorated the 67th […]

(260310) -- BEIJING, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over the 48th Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National […]

(260310) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Haitao of China reacts during the wheelchair curling mixed team round robin session 7 match between China and Canada at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received dozens of complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park and replaced it with a new date later in the week, sparking frustration among fans – particularly those travelling from mainland China and overseas. The Consumer Council said that as of 1pm on […]

The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$530 million (US$67.8 million) to provide emergency and long-term support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, with the NGO expecting all its relief and recovery efforts to be finished in five years. More than three months on from the Wang Fuk Court blaze that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000, the […]

Shen Lihong is a security advisor and representative for the United Nations Department of Safety and Security in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, the first Chinese national and the first Chinese woman to hold this position.by Gao Jianfei and Justice Lee AdoboeACCRA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- "Working for a long time in conflict zones gives you a clearer sense […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a high-resolution atlas detailing the global distribution of lunar surface chemistry, a significant advance that fills a critical data gap in the geological study of the moon's far side.Mapping the chemistry across the lunar global surface is essential for understanding the moon's […]

Xinjiang [China], March 10 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred in Xinjiang province of China on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday.As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 165km.In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.3, On: 10/03/2026 11:47:06 IST, Lat: 35.85 N, Long: 76.88 E, Depth: […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade has posted a robust start to the year, with the total value of trade in goods recording double-digit growth, surging 18.3 percent year on year in the January-February period, latest official data showed.Data released Tuesday by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) revealed that total goods trade […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 10 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Tuesday.The MND said it responded accordingly.In a post on X, MND said, '6 PLAN vessel operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed […]

(260310) -- BEIJING, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping shakes hands with a family member of Song Ping to express deep condolences in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2026. The remains of Song Ping, a former senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, were cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang […]

Hong Kong is set to challenge London’s dominance in marine insurance as Middle East tensions highlight the city’s ability to provide war-risk cover for Chinese ships at a lower cost. Insurance Authority chairman Stephen Yiu Kin-wah on Tuesday said the authority had supported insurers in launching a special war-risk insurance pool last November, which […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- More than 10,000 Chinese travelers have safely and orderly returned from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and other countries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Tuesday.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular news briefing that in recent days, the Chinese foreign ministry, in coordination with the Civil […]