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NANCHANG, July 1 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, the word kaolin has been closely connected to porcelain worldwide. For Dutch ceramic collector Marc van Hevel, however, it's more than just a term; it serves as his guiding compass.Hevel has spent eight years living in Jingdezhen, China's porcelain capital in Jiangxi Province. Drawn by the name's origins, he […]

NANCHANG, July 1 (Xinhua) -- For many creators, Jingdezhen, China's porcelain capital, serves as a massive and living workshop, with numerous local artisans dedicating themselves to a specific niche within the craft in the eastern Chinese city.Such intricate division of labor is a centuries-old tradition, in which young apprentices spend years perfecting a […]

Taipei [Taiwan] July 1 (ANI): China's emphasis on national security and executive-led governance has severely weakened Hong Kong's legislative and judicial checks and balances, according to a new report released by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) ahead of the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. The assessment warns of growing […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the 105-year history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the "most magnificent epic" of the Chinese nation and urged the Party to press ahead to build China into a modern socialist country on schedule.Addressing a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary in […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the 105-year history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the "most magnificent epic" of the Chinese nation and urged the Party to press ahead to build China into a modern socialist country on schedule. Addressing a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary in […]

PRNewswireSydney [Australia], July 1: The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) has concluded a three-city trade roadshow across Australia and New Zealand, engaging more than 225 travel industry professionals across Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Running from 17 to 25 June, the Taiwan Tourism Roadshows brought together airlines, hotels, travel agencies and […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 1 (ANI): Bangladesh wants to maintain a mutual relationship with India based on trust, equity and respect, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Bangladesh Shafiqur Rahman said on Wednesday, while asserting that Dhaka's domestic projects, including the Teesta Master Plan, should remain its own […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Tibetan activists representing four major non-governmental organisations (NGOs) converged on Wednesday in a coordinated Global Day of Action to voice strong protests against the formal implementation of China's 'new national law', which they say systematically strips Tibetans of their identity.The date […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, China's fundamental law on ethnic affairs, entered into force on Wednesday, strengthening law-based governance in the country's ethnic affairs.Adopted in March by the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, the law is designed to enhance cohesion and common […]

(260701) -- FOSHAN, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on July 1, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Foshan Railway Station in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Foshan Railway Station opened on Wednesday, becoming another pivotal hub of the railway network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. (Xinhua)

(260701) -- SUZHOU, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows Wang Yuchang working at a department store in Xiaoxian County, east China's Anhui Province. Born in 1936 in Xiaoxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Wang Yuchang joined the military in 1954, and became a technician in a surface-to-air missile unit four years later. Responsible […]

HOHHOT, July 1 (Xinhua) -- This summer, the rolling grasslands of Xilin Gol in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region welcomed a group of American horse lovers.Clayson Benally, a 49-year-old horse trainer and artist from Arizona, the United States, traveled thousands of miles with his family to meet Julaa, a 12-year-old ethnic Mongolian girl. The […]

(260701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao […]

Islamabad said its forces intercepted and shot down four drones in the southern resource-rich province of BalochistanAfghanistan has carried out drone strikes inside Pakistan, just days after Islamabad launched border attacks that left 28 dead in the country.The Afghan Defense Ministry claimed to have struck an Islamic State facility in Pakistan's border […]

Hong Kong police have launched a murder investigation and arrested two men after a man died following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat where drugs were also found. A police spokesman said on Wednesday that officers received a call at about 2.50pm on Wednesday from a man who reported that his friend, 45, was attacking another acquaintance, 58, with scissors […]

(260701) -- LHASA, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tatso (1st L) has fun with her three daughters on a pasture in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 21, 2026. Twenty-one years ago, as the construction of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway was in full swing, Xinhua photojournalist Chogo took a vivid photo at the construction site in […]

PNNPune (Maharashtra) [India], July 1: Digikore Studios Limited (NSE: DIGIKORE), a leading technology-driven Visual Effects studio, is pleased to inform stakeholders that its original AI-assisted animated feature film, Kingdom Games, received a fantastic response at MIFA, Annecy, one of the world's most important animation markets. A major highlight was the […]

Hong Kong, July 1 (ANI): The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has no shortage of modern aircraft platforms, but one thing that China's air force lacks is combat experience. Recognising this, the PLA has been deviously recruiting pilots and experts from Western countries to pass along their expertise to Chinese pilots.In the latest bombshell, the Daily Mail […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- China is working on a space-ground integrated monitoring and early-warning network as a core component of a planetary defense system that is under feasibility study, according to a scientist familiar with the plan.Li Mingtao, chief scientist at the asteroid monitoring and early-warning research center under the China National […]

(260701) -- JINGDEZHEN, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on April 9, 2025 shows a sample of kaolin clay (L) at China Ceramics Museum in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Feature: How Chinese clay shapes world's porcelain standards" (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan)

Greater social and political stability in Hong Kong will allow the city to hold high-profile celebratory events for the anniversary of the Communist Party’s establishment, analysts and politicians have said, encouraging residents to learn more about the party. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Wednesday that the government would organise a […]

HONG KONG, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

(260701) -- GUANGZHOU, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student (L) talks with a teacher at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2026. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), which opened in 2022, has adopted an innovative academic structure featuring "Hubs" and […]

Festive events and promotions across Hong Kong marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty have drawn large numbers of mainland tourists to major attractions and landmarks in the city. Amid a sea of red national flags and celebratory banners on Wednesday, visitors told the South China Morning Post that they thoroughly enjoyed the perks […]

RIYADH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- China's development, which is based on an integrated approach that combines long-term planning, practical implementation and continuous adaptation to evolving realities, offers valuable inspiration for developing countries, said a Saudi expert.China's development was not "a mere historical coincidence," but rather the result of […]

One of Thailand’s largest energy conglomerates has bought Caltex petrol stations in Hong Kong in a HK$2.1 billion (US$270 million) deal, which the firm will use as a springboard into North Asia. Semi-privatised Bangchak Corporation Public Company on Tuesday completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of Chevron Hong Kong from Chevron Companies […]

SHENZHEN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- An electromyography (EMG) monitor device developed by a Chinese research team recently completed its in-orbit experiment. The device can be used in space for real-time assessment of astronauts' muscle status and human-machine interaction, providing key technical support for astronaut health protection and space-based […]

The remarks follow a Five Eyes spy alliance warning that cyberwarfare could become a critical threat within monthsAI-driven cyberoffensive tools can be compared to "digital nuclear weapons," CIA Director John Ratcliffe has said, warning that they could fuel rivalries among global powers.Ratcliffe made the comparison on Tuesday in a speech at the Amazon Web […]

For years, people in southern Chad's Mandoul and Salamat provinces endured long daily journeys to collect water that was often unsafe to drink, until Chinese engineers began drilling deep beneath the arid land in late October 2024, a project that has delivered more than 500 hand-pump wells, 57 centralized water supply stations and over 100 public […]

(260701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A fishing vessel takes part in a cruise held by the Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2026. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)

Hongkongers poured across the border on Wednesday for a wider range of dining, shopping and family leisure options, seeking a short getaway on the public holiday marking the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. Major border checkpoints, including the West Kowloon rail terminus and Shenzhen Bay, were packed with holidaymakers carrying […]

by Xinhua writer Liu BoweiBEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural freight train of China Railway Express (CR Express), departing from Chongqing in southwest China to Duisburg, Germany, in 2011, established a high-speed logistical link between western China and Europe.Fifteen years later, the railway service has grown into a rail network spanning much of […]

SHENZHEN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Nestled within a 10-kilometer stretch flanked by the Tanglang and Yangtai mountains in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, China's "Robot Valley" has rapidly evolved into a global epicenter for robotics innovation, driven by an unparalleled supply chain and deep industry-academia integration.Home to over 200 robotics firms and nearly a […]

(260701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yu Jin, president of China Institute of America, delivers a speech during an event of the Water Season III: Shanghai-New York City Dialogue series at the China Institute of America in New York City, the United States, June 29, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China-U.S. dialogue in New York draws inspiration from Mei […]

Hongkongers took full advantage of perks and discounts offered at restaurants, shops, transport and museums to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on Wednesday. Long queues formed at local cha chaan teng, cinemas, shopping centres and outside attractions in the West Kowloon Cultural District, as well as for free […]

Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai has apologised for “causing inconvenience” to the public following his arrest for suspected drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident, after a crash involving his car and two parked vehicles. “I sincerely apologise for the traffic incident involving me on the campus of the […]

(260701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government holds a reception to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

(260701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A gala celebrating the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland is held in Hong Kong, south China, June 30, 2026. A launching ceremony of a series of activities celebrating the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland was held in Hong Kong on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

PRNewswireSingapore, July 1: Digital travel platform Agoda today announced a series of new features designed to help travelers plan and manage their trips with greater confidence. The latest updates include real-time flight visibility, an enhanced hotel browser, and AI-powered tools that make choosing the right property faster and more intuitive.Travelers […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Since its founding 105 years ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has kept standing at the forefront of China's transformation, leading the country through construction to become one of the world's foremost economic powers.Now with more than 101 million members, the CPC is steering the country on a new journey toward […]

The leadership of the Communist Party is a “fundamental safeguard” of Hong Kong’s prosperity, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said, pledging to cultivate patriotism among young people and enhance residents’ understanding of China’s achievements as the city mounts citywide celebrations for the party’s 105th anniversary. Wednesday also marked […]

This article was first published on July 1, 1997 Tung and his team sworn in as Patten bids tearful farewell by Chris Yeung Hong Kong entered its new era at the stroke of midnight, launching a historic experiment with the strongest pledge yet of non-interference from President Jiang Zemin. As June 30 moved into July 1, the flags of Britain and Hong Kong were […]

(260701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters carry China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) during a flag-raising ceremony held by the HKSAR government to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

As Europe's climate warms, cooling products are increasingly shifting from seasonal purchases to essential household equipment. For Chinese companies, the challenge is no longer only manufacturing at scale, but integrating production with local logistics, after-sales service and rapid distribution in overseas markets.FRANKFURT, July 1 (Xinhua) -- By Monday […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday, potentially marking the city’s first storm of the year, as a tropical depression approaches. The Hong Kong Observatory said on […]