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New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Gold is expected to remain volatile but largely rangebound over the next one month as easing geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices and uncertainty over interest rates continue to weigh on sentiment, analysts said.'Gold remained below USD 4,700 per ounce on Monday as markets reacted to reports of a possible 45-day […]

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Beneath the cherry blossoms at Beijing's Yuyuantan Park, Chen, a visitor from south China's Guangdong Province, moved from photo spot to photo spot, capturing spring scenes with her two daughters.It was the family's first trip to the Chinese capital, more than 2,000 kilometers from home."I've wanted to bring them to Beijing for […]

(260406) -- BEIJING, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A traffic police operates a drone to conduct patrols at a toll station of an expressway in north China's Tianjin, April 6, 2026. An estimated 778.45 million road trips were made across China during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, rising 5.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the […]

(260406) -- BEIJING, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 6, 2026 shows vehicles running on an expressway in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. An estimated 778.45 million road trips were made across China during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, rising 5.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the […]

(260406) -- LHASA, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on April 6, 2026 shows the scene of groundbreaking of a 50 MW trough-based concentrated solar power plant by China General Nuclear Power Group in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. China General Nuclear Power Group announced on Monday that construction of a 50 […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 6 (ANI): Cultural festivals are increasingly being used as tools for political messaging, something highlighted clearly in a recent report by the Taipei Times. According to the Taipei Times, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has 'hijacked' the Tomb-Sweeping Festival, also known as the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 6 (ANI): More than 6,000 students from Taiwan have taken part in exchange programmes in China over the past two years, despite the 'orange light' travel advisory issued by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), according to official data cited in a report by Taipei Times.Data available from the MAC's public registry indicated that 3,592 […]

(260406) -- BEIJING, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers walk on the platform of Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on April 6, 2026. An estimated 845.38 million passenger trips were made across China during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, up 6 percent year on year, transportation authorities said on Monday. […]

(260406) -- BEIJING, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers walk after getting off a train at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, on April 6, 2026. An estimated 845.38 million passenger trips were made across China during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, up 6 percent year on year, transportation authorities said on Monday. The […]

From early morning, forklifts shuttle empty bottles to the production line, where they are cleaned, filled with freshly made wine, sealed, labeled, and packed, before beginning their journey to Cape Town's port and onward to global markets, including China.by Xinhua Writers Wang Lei, Deng Bingxue, Wang XiaomeiCAPE TOWN, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Under the soft […]

Washington DC [US], April 6 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) commemorated the 36th anniversary of the 1990 Baren Uprising, describing it as a 'legitimate act of national anti-colonial resistance' against what it called China's 'colonial occupation' of East Turkistan.In a post on X, the ETGE said the anniversary was marked through […]

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) President Rohit Rajpal has hailed the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Asia/Oceania tournament as a significant opportunity for India, especially with the nation hosting the tournament.The Asia/Oceania Group I will be hosted at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi, between 7 and 11 April.He added that […]

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's non-playing captain Vishal Uppal has acknowledged the challenge posed by a strong group in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania, stressing that while the competition is tough, his team will take it head-on.Speaking at the DLTA Complex to reporters, Uppal noted, 'It's a very tough group. New Zealand is […]

On Saturday, dignitaries, including Tanzania's Minister for Home Affairs Patrobas Katambi and Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, stepped forward to lay wreaths on their graves, bowing in tribute to the fallen.DAR ES SALAAM, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Beneath the quiet coastal skies of Tanzania, rows of modest headstones at the Chinese Experts Cemetery […]

ISLAMABAD, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Warmly welcoming the patients coming to a Chinese medical facility for routine health consultations and treatment, Sana Khan, a senior nurse at the Pakistan Qihuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Center in Islamabad, said she has covered all the bases for a successful five-day charity event.From March 30 to April 3, the Pakistan […]

By Utkarsh RathourNew Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): New Zealand non-playing captain Matthew Hair has acknowledged the challenges his team will face at this year's Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Asia/Oceania, following last year's victory over India.Speaking at the DLTA Complex during an event here, Matthew Hair elaborated on the challenges posed by India, noting […]

(260406) -- ISLAMABAD, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A doctor from the Qihuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Center conducts a medical examination for a patient in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese TCM center in Pakistan forges closer bilateral bonds with free medical camp" (Xinhua/Tang Binhui)

(260406) -- CHONGQING, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xue drinks water after crossing the finishing line during the 2023 Taklimakan Rally in Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on May 29, 2023. Recently, a video went viral among Chinese motorcycling fans on social media, showing a brightly painted ZXMOTO […]

Hong Kong restaurants suffered a 6 to 7 per cent revenue drop over the Easter weekend, an industry source said, as gains from a 15 per cent rise in mainland Chinese tourists failed to offset business lost to 1.7 million departing locals. Industry leaders also said on Monday that the trend of locals travelling across the border and abroad during long […]

Hong Kong developers are raising prices of new homes this week following sold-out launches in recent days, further testing the appetite of homebuyers amid geopolitical and interest rate uncertainties. Henderson Land Development put another 39 units at its Chester project in Hung Hom on sale on Monday, with 25 homes finding buyers, according to agents. With […]

A Hong Kong bus operator serving commuters in Tuen Mun has scrapped plans to reduce services amid soaring oil prices after transport authorities warned that it needed to apply for any changes at least 14 days in advance. ABC Touring Car Company, which runs non-franchised bus services linking Tuen Mun and urban areas, announced on Sunday it would reduce its […]

Life for Hong Kong-based Iranian biomedical researcher Behzad Nasiri Ahmadabadi is filled with anxiety as he spends each day waiting for a call from his family that may not come amid the conflict in the Middle East. The stress is similar for Iranian student Ali*, who spends his days scrolling through news reports from across the world to piece together […]

JINAN, April 6 (Xinhua) -- In Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, a massive power facility has risen from a once-abandoned rock salt mine, reshaping the skyline of this once resource-dependent city."The station is designed to store energy for eight hours and generate electricity for four hours, with an annual output of up to 460 million kilowatt-hours. […]

SHENZHEN, April 6 (Xinhua) -- At a high school in Shenzhen, a tech hub in south China's Guangdong Province, students stressed over the upcoming college entrance exam recently petitioned to remove a nest of noisy birds from campus, but their principal refused and instead offered them something more valuable than silence.The noise has gone on for weeks since […]

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- For Zhuang Baichuan, a seasoned traveler from Ningbo in east China, a recent layover in Lanzhou offered more than just a taste of the northwestern city's famed beef noodles. It also provided a glimpse of the profound upgrades in China's service sector and their global implications.His journey started at a local noodle shop, […]

A six-day spring break in China, combining a new school holiday with the Qingming Festival, has seen children trade textbooks for hiking, tea picking, and other outdoor adventures. This initiative aims to tackle youth nearsightedness and obesity while energizing the sports tourism economy.by sportswriter He LeijingNANJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Ten-year-old […]

London [UK], April 6 (ANI): The United States and Iran have received a plan to end hostilities, which could come in effect on Monday and result in the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the proposals told Reuters. As per the report by Reuters, the framework has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and US overnight, the […]

A doctor who posted a photo of a resuscitation procedure in a Hong Kong public hospital is no longer employed by the Hospital Authority, following an outcry over patient privacy and professional ethics. The authority’s Kowloon West Cluster confirmed on Monday the doctor’s departure but did not say whether he had resigned or been dismissed. “The […]

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for people to pay tribute to the dead and worship their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for people as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.According to the national railway operator, this […]

Ottawa [Canada] April 6 (ANI): The Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP) has commemorated the 36th anniversary of the Baren Uprising, describing it as a pivotal moment in Uyghur history that continues to resonate as a symbol of resistance against repression and the ongoing struggle for fundamental human rights.According to a press release issued by URAP, […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Procam International, promoters of the World Athletics Gold Label Race, World 10K Bengaluru 2026 (TCS World 10K), on Monday announced double Olympic medallist and two-time World Champion Blanka Vlasic as the International Event Ambassador for the race, scheduled to be held on Sunday, 26 April 2026. One of the […]

As many as a third of laundry companies serving corporate clients in Hong Kong could shut down due to soaring fuel costs, an industry leader has warned, with some operators forced to reject new orders and freeze hiring. Industry representatives said on Monday the price of industrial diesel, commonly known as “red diesel”, surged from about HK$6 (80 US […]

Modi, Xi, and Putin should make Trump understand the need for the conflict to end, the leading US academic has told RT India, Russia, and China are the only powers that can combine to stop the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading American academic Prof. Jeffrey Sachs has said. The Mid

Modi, Xi, and Putin should make Trump understand the need for the conflict to end, the leading US academic has told RTIndia, Russia, and China are the only powers that can combine to stop the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading American academic Prof. Jeffrey Sachs has said.The Middle East conflict has to be stopped by "grown-ups," he told Afshin Rattansi on […]

(260406) -- SHENZHEN, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a koel on the campus of Shenzhen Bao'an Middle School in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "Feature: Noisy birds become teachers for Shenzhen middle school students" (Xinhua)

From the China imagined in Azerbaijan's poetry to the China embedded in modern daily life, these cross-temporal echoes resonate throughout Ganja city -- on its streets, in its classrooms, and across its public spaces. For locals and visitors alike, tracing these Chinese imprints reveals a fresh perspective on the poet's city.by Xinhua writers Liu Shuchen […]

A 79-year-old mainland Chinese man who went missing while hiking on Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail over the weekend was found on Monday afternoon. Rescuers found He Chengan conscious near Kwan Tai Temple in Tai Tong along Section 10 of the trail, where he had last been seen, police said. A government helicopter airlifted him to Tuen Mun Hospital, where he […]

Traffic at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the extended holiday, with checkpoint queues sometimes exceeding an hour, raising concerns about whether clearance arrangements can handle surging demand. Passenger flows exceeded 192,000 over Friday and Saturday, while vehicle numbers surpassed 30,000, marking one […]

Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is poised to report a loss of over HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) for March this week, its worst monthly loss in dollar terms since its inception 25 years ago. The sharp fall in global stock markets last month hit the MPF hard, while the uncertainties ahead stemming from the Middle East conflict have led the […]

English-speaking con artists have targeted university students seeking summer internships, using a bogus 40-minute orientation session for one victim to make their dubious job offers appear genuine, Hong Kong police have warned. The force issued the alert after a 19-year-old first-year university student fell for a dubious job offer last month and lost […]

Hong Kong’s housing authorities will expand the use of smart technologies, such as door sensors, in-home fall detectors and stair climbers, to enhance safety and convenience for elderly residents at public estates as the city’s population ages. Michael Hong Wing-kit, deputy director of housing overseeing estate management, said a pilot scheme to install […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 6 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of three sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday.All three sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and eastern part ADIZ.In a post on […]

(260406) -- MANCHESTER, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xintong (C) of China interacts with spectators before the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Judd Trump of England at the 2026 Snooker Tour Championship in Manchester, Britain, April 5, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- As China observed the Qingming Festival, the nation paid tribute to the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to the country. From revolutionary struggles to modern-day frontlines, their sacrifices were remembered in ceremonies across the country.According to official figures, 210 police officers and 142 auxiliary […]

A US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said the impact has been short-lived. One PhD student from the mainland said US President Donald Trump’s actions had led to him giving up an offer to study at the […]