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New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Afghanistan on Monday highlighted that the country's geographical position should not be a field for negative competition but rather a bridge for connectivity, cooperation and shared prosperity.During the fifth anniversary of the 'Victory' Day reception at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, Charge […]

The USS Benfold is the latest US Navy vessel to leave its crew deprived of basic necessities A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month, depriving its crew of hot meals, flushing toilets, and air conditioning, CNN has reported. The report comes as US sailors in the […]

The USS Benfold is the latest US Navy vessel to leave its crew deprived of basic necessitiesA US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month, depriving its crew of hot meals, flushing toilets, and air conditioning, CNN has reported. The report comes as US sailors in the Persian Gulf are facing similar conditions.The USS […]

Bern [Switzerland], August 17 (ANI): More than 200 Tibetans and supporters gathered near the Swiss Parliament in Bern to protest what the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) described as China's intensifying assimilation policies in Tibet. The peaceful demonstration also marked the 44th day since the self-immolation of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 17 (ANI): Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Monday that the proposed 2027 central government budget will include NT$235.7 billion (USD 7.401 billion) to fund a universal NT$10,000 (USD 314.15) cash handout, citing strong economic growth fueled by booming AI-related industries, Focus Taiwan CNA English News reported.In a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 17 (ANI): Beijing is using AI to interfere in Taiwan's elections by spreading targeted disinformation, impersonating people and creating convincing fake content, according to a claim by the Democratic Progressive Party's China Affairs Department, as reported by the Taipei Times.The department said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) […]

(260817) -- COLOMBO, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sanjeewa Wimalagunarathna, president of CATA Sri Lanka, speaks during the first targeted experience-sharing workshop organized by China Aid Training Alumni (CATA) Sri Lanka held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 17, 2026. The first targeted experience-sharing workshop organized by China Aid Training Alumni (CATA) Sri […]

(260817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the 30-gram round silver coin issued by China's central bank to mark the 100th birth anniversary of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. China's central bank announced on Friday that it will issue four commemorative coins starting Aug. 17 to mark the 100th birth anniversary of late Chinese leader […]

(260817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of a symposium on the life and thoughts of late leader Jiang Zemin in Beijing, capital of China. […]

UK-based beauty chain Opatra London has distanced itself from a Hong Kong distributor accused of using “deceptive sales practices”, even after the local branch said it offered to refund about a quarter of a HK$60,000 (US$7,650) shopping bill on skincare products. The company said on Monday night that it deeply regretted if any customers had a […]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has extended the tenure of CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting for another three years amid the bourse’s aggressive push to enhance its international competitiveness. The tenure of the 57-year-old Chan, the first woman to serve as CEO of the city’s exchange operator, will be renewed from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2030, […]

AMMAN, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Jordan looks forward to expanding cooperation with China into areas such as green energy, scientific innovation, tourism and civil aviation, said King Abdullah II of Jordan.China is a major global economic and political force and has become a global model for development and economic progress, and Jordan expects to further deepen […]

Leaders from the mineral-rich region have met for a summit on industrialization and trade and discussed cooperation with RussiaSouthern African countries should process their critical minerals domestically instead of exporting raw materials that create wealth and manufacturing jobs elsewhere, the region's top official has said.Southern Africa is regarded as […]

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- In her speech, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shunned reflection on historical lessons and blurred Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression, taking a major backward step on historical issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.This once again laid bare the sinister attempt of the […]

A large unleashed dog has fatally mauled two smaller pets in separate attacks within 20 minutes in Hong Kong, with authorities investigating the incident with a view to bringing a prosecution if there is sufficient evidence. Police said the first attack occurred at 3pm on Monday near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where a man, 58, was […]

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): While India's photovoltaic (PV) module and cell manufacturing capacity has grown significantly in recent years, the industry still faces a shortage of upstream manufacturing capacity, leaving it dependent on imports for key components, NITI Aayog said, highlighting the need to expand capacity from polysilicon to cells.The […]

Sydney [Australia], August 17 (ANI): The Chinese government is allegedly targeting Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang, questioning them about members of the Uyghur community in Australia and pressuring them to gather information on activists, organisations and Uyghur-language schools, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).In a report, HRW said such […]

Beijing [China], August 17 (ANI): China's economy slowed in July, with retail sales remaining subdued and the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index falling below the crucial 50-mark. Meanwhile, unemployment rose, dampening consumer spending, according to government data released on Monday.China's retail sales rose 0.6 per cent year-on-year, according to […]

Hong Kong’s hygiene authorities are investigating two officers caught smoking in public while in uniform, an act that is prohibited, stressing that such behaviour will result in disciplinary action. A viral clip circulating on social media platform Threads shows two men in uniform smoking cigarettes in what appears to be a back alley in the daytime. The […]

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 17 (ANI): Ahead of their second FIH Women's Hockey World Cup match, Indian head coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the team is not looking at the calculations after failing to secure full points against China, and their focus is on their strengths as a team. The Indian Women's Hockey Team will look to turn their spirited opening […]

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.3 percent year on year in the first seven months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.In terms of sectors, the value-added output of the mining sector increased by 2.5 percent, while that of the manufacturing sector grew by 5.6 percent. The value-added output of the […]

(260817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows commemorative stamps issued by China Post to mark the centenary of the birth of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. China Post on Monday issued a set of commemorative stamps to mark the centenary of the birth of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. The set consists of two regular stamps and one […]

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged the whole Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to continuously advance the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics as the country marked the birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin.Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee […]

(260817) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's Li Shifeng competes during the men's singles round of 64 match against Dmitriy Panarin of Kazakhstan at BWF World Championships in New Delhi, Aug. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

Hong Kong authorities have slashed the time required for environmental impact assessments by up to half using artificial intelligence, with an official saying that AI adoption reduced wait times for some public services by up to 90 per cent. The first batch of 30 projects aimed at enhancing efficiency was announced on Monday. It involves 13 government […]

(260817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A grand gathering is held to commemorate the birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment.The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI […]

HEFEI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have unveiled an upgraded version of "Fengshu" 2.0, a vertical large model tailored for soybean science, at a national symposium on soybean research, according to Anhui Agricultural University in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province.The model is expected to facilitate data-assisted breeding of […]

A Hong Kong court has dismissed an appeal by a senior police officer against his 6½-year jail sentence for fraudulently securing more than HK$26 million (US$3.3 million) in mortgages by concealing his affiliation with the force. In a written judgment delivered on Monday, the Court of Appeal upheld Superintendent Harbour Chan Hoi-kong’s conviction on two […]

Hong Kong’s sports sector helped to generate an extra HK$46 billion (US$5.9 billion) in value for the economy in 2024, the year local athletes clinched two gold and two bronze Olympic medals, with a lawmaker calling for targeted policies to build on that success. The Census and Statistics Department on Monday released an analysis of contributions to Hong […]

(260817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a scenic spot for summer retreat in Lichuan City, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, July 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths" (Photo by Zheng Gaofeng/Xinhua)

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's fixed-asset investment dropped 6.7 percent year on year in the first seven months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.Investment totaled around 26 trillion yuan (about 3.84 trillion U.S. dollars) during this period, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in a statement.Excluding the property sector, the […]

China's decades-long efforts to curb desertification have paid off, with wind erosion across the country's eight major deserts and four major sandy lands declining by about 40 percent since 2000. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

After decades of sustained efforts, China has made concrete progress in combating desertification.During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China rehabilitated 10.1 million hectares of sandy land.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Hong Kong recorded about 4.5 million visitor arrivals in July, up 3 per cent from a year earlier, as major international conventions boosted business travel while bad weather weighed on growth from mainland China, according to the Tourism Board. The board said on Monday that a series of major international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions […]

(260817) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhiyi of China celebrates after winning the women's singles round of 64 match against Beiwen Zhang of the United States at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India, Aug. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

This article was first published on August 18, 1971. Ferry disaster: no hope for missing crew by T. S. Koo A large but undetermined number of the crew of the Hongkong-Macao ferry Fatshan, including her master and senior British officers, were feared drowned when she capsized off Lantao during the typhoon early yesterday (August 17, 1971). So far four […]

A Taiwan-based streaming platform has removed Japanese anime series Chainsmoker Cat for Hong Kong audiences because the programme is in breach of the city’s ban on online smoking advertisements. Animation Crazy, a streaming platform launched by Bahamut, a Taiwanese internet forum and news website, said on Monday that it recently received a letter from […]

(260817) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 16, 2026. The concert was held here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

(260817) -- ULAN BATOR, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 17, 2026 shows the China pavilion at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia. The UNCCD COP17 officially opened here on Monday.   Held under the theme "Restoring […]

(260817) -- SANTIAGO, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yijia (front) of China cries after the bronze final match between China and Chinese Taipei at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

PRNewswireSingapore, August 17: DayOne Data Centers Limited ('DayOne'), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today launched Singapore's first Biological Data Center Prototype in collaboration with Cortical Labs and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore ('NUS Medicine'). The milestone advances the […]

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday questioned the Centre over the situation along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, asking whether the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had recently obstructed Indian Army patrols and established a presence in an area where Indian forces had earlier been […]

Hong Kong innovators have won the top prize, eight special awards and 35 medals at a major international invention competition in Silicon Valley, with a solar-powered fertiliser production system claiming the event’s highest honour. The city’s delegation secured 22 gold and 13 silver medals at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF), […]

Five people have been injured after a taxi and three private cars collided on Tsing Kwai Highway in Hong Kong. Police said the four vehicles crashed on the Kowloon-bound carriageway near Lai King MTR station at 8.40am on Monday, leaving four men and one woman with minor injuries. The Fire Services Department said all five injured people were taken to […]