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Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

Survey finds nearly 90 per cent of young female smokers opt for flavoured cigarettes, which can lead to higher levels of addiction.

(250122) -- BUCHAREST, Jan. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025 shows a scene of the "2025 Happy Spring Festival" Chinese traditional music concert at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, capital of Romania. The concert, performed by the Wenying Jiangnan Sizhu ensemble from Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, enchanted an audience o

Historical legacy and favorable skiing conditions of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang, and China's rapid growth in winter sports since the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have accelerated the development of the region's snow-and-ice economy. #GLOBALink

DHAKA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The "Happy Chinese New Year" Wu Opera special performance enchanted an audience of around 800 at the National Theater of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy here on Tuesday. During the event, artists from the Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Institute delivered stunning performances of Wu Opera classics such as "The Celestial Maiden […]

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Nov. 27, 2024 shows a sign in front of a duty-free shop in Tokyo, Japan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China aims to achieve substantial progress in all-around rural revitalization and promote the modernization of agriculture and rural areas to a new stage by 2027, according to a plan issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council.

China recorded a total of 5.615 billion domestic travel trips in 2024, marking a 14.8-percent increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday. #XinhuaNews

Watchdog finds Housing Authority had prosecution rate of 4.2 per cent last year for cases of public flats being misused.

BEIJING/BANGKOK - The abduction and cross-border rescue had all the makings of the kind of action script struggling Chinese actor Wang Xing had hoped to land - only not as a reality star.Wang, 22, flew to Bangkok earlier this month after getting an unsolicited offer to join a film that was shooting in Thailand.There was no movie.Instead, like hundreds of […]

DUBAI, 22nd January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai is organising the "Embracing the Chinese New Year 2025" event on 25th January to mark the Chinese New Year.The event aims to strengthen cultural ties between the UAE and China through activities that showcase heritage and support sustainability.The event will […]

The Russian president has reciprocated the move by inviting Xi Jinping to the celebrations in Moscow on May 9Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to celebrations commemorating the defeat of Japan in World War II, the Kremlin has said. The events are scheduled for September 3 in Beijing. During a video call on […]

RFE/RL's Live Briefing gives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to Kyiv, worldwide reaction, and the plight of civilians and refugees. For all of RFE/RL's coverage of the war, click here.Latest Developments At A Glance U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would hit Russia with addition

ZHENGZHOU, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Cotton futures closed lower Wednesday in daytime trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). The most active cotton contract for May 2025 delivery lost 50 yuan (about 6.97 U.S. dollars) to close at 13,610 yuan per tonne. On Wednesday, the total trading volume for six listed cotton futures contracts on the ZCE was […]

CHENGDU, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and another one severely injured in a traffic accident in Bazhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, said local authorities on Wednesday. The accident happened at around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, when a heavy truck collided with other vehicles in Enyang District of Bazhong, resulting in 12 vehicles […]

DALIAN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Iron ore futures closed lower on Wednesday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). The most active iron ore contract for May 2025 delivery dipped 3.5 yuan (about 49 U.S. cents) to close at 800.5 yuan per tonne. On Wednesday, the total trading volume of 12 listed iron ore futures contracts on the exchange was […]

KATHMANDU, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Nepali government has significantly increased climbing permit fees for Mount Qomolangma, an official said on Wednesday. The climbing fee for foreigners was hiked to 15,000 U.S. dollars from 11,000 dollars, an increase of 36 percent. "The new rate will be effective on Sept. 1, 2025," said Madhav Adhikari, an official from […]

The Russian president has reciprocated the move by inviting Xi Jinping to the celebrations in Moscow on May 9 Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to celebrations commemorating the defeat of Japan in World War II, the Kremlin has said. The events are scheduled for […]

Under current system, registration marks are allocated to vehicles using prefixes spanning ‘AA’ to ‘ZZ’ in ascending order.

NANNING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Rhododendron in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and named it Rhododendron yuanbaoshanense. The findings have been published in a recent edition of the journal Phytotaxa, according to the forestry and landscaping bureau of Guangxi's city of Liuzhou. Rhododendron […]

NANJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) on Wednesday announced the country's top 10 sci-tech achievements of 2024, with the list including a lunar exploration mission, a brain-inspired chip and a super microscope. CAS vice president Wu Zhaohui unveiled the list of top 10 achievements […]

URUMQI, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- A new ski-themed museum has opened to the public in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently. It is located in Altay Prefecture, which boasts modern ski resorts and an ancient rock painting depicting skiing hunters. Altay's historical legacy and favorable skiing conditions, and China's rapid growth in winter […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China has not participated in the management and operation of the Panama Canal and has never intervened in the Canal affairs. China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognizes the Canal as a permanently neutral international waterway, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. […]

HARBIN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Organizers of the 9th Asian Winter Games will provide safe, convenient, high-quality, and efficient financial support services for both domestic and international visitors, Zhang Haihua, deputy secretary-general of the organizing committee, announced on Wednesday. Zhang explained that the organizers have developed a "2+4+3" […]

(250122) -- SHANTOU, Jan. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Members of an Yingge dance troupe perform during a rehearsal in Chaoyang District of Shantou City, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 20, 2025. Local Yingge dance troupes have been busy in rehearsing for performances to greet the upcoming Chinese New Year. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's

Li Chun-kit faces count of ‘knowingly publishing publications that had seditious intention’ under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

HONG KONG, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Wednesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.63 percent to close at 19,778.77 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.96 percent to end at 7,177.14 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 2.4 percent to end at 4,581.09 points.

KABUL, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- As China and Afghanistan mark the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties this year, the bond between the people of China and Afghanistan is not only linked by a shared borderline but also rooted in mutual respect and sustained partnership. As a neighboring country, China remains steadfast in supporting Afghanistan's […]

Beijing [China], January 22 (ANI): Beijing has pledged to elevate the relationship with Moscow to new heights this year, hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President. The Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, "shared his hope for a flourishing China-Russia relationship in […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China always believes that there is no winner in a trade war or tariff war, and remains steadfast in safeguarding its national interests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- "Summer rain on the wall traces of torn poem cards" -- When Chinese traveler "Hikari" visited the Rakushisha in Kyoto, Japan, she could not help thinking of the poem written by Basho, a 17th-century Japanese haiku master, during his stay there. Located in western Kyoto, the thatched retreat is not on any typical must-visit lists […]

NANJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Bundled in thick coats and clutching heavy suitcases, 65-year-old Wang Chunxi and his wife stepped out of the bustling Suzhou Railway Station, unmistakable excitement on their faces. It is the peak of China's Spring Festival travel rush, but their journey hasn't been the same as most others. "We've never done a 'reverse' Spring […]

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows a show combined fireworks and drone performance in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua

NANJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) on Wednesday announced the world's top 10 sci-tech achievements in 2024, highlights included the 3D-printing of functional human brain tissue, a bilingual brain-reading device, and stem cell therapy aimed at restoring human vision. CAE vice […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China has not participated in the management and operation of the Panama Canal and has never intervened in the Canal affairs. China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognizes the Canal as a permanently neutral international waterway, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. […]

LHASA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The per capita disposable income of rural residents in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region saw the fastest growth in the country in 2024, nearing the national average, a remarkable accomplishment considering the region's challenging plateau conditions. During the year, the per capita disposable income of rural residents in […]

Editor's Note: The era of drones is on the horizon. Some say it is already becoming a reality in China, thanks to the rapid rise of the low-altitude economy and high affordability of Chinese-made drones. In this three-part series, Xinhua sheds light on the drone revolution in China and considers how it will redefine everything from disaster response to […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Wednesday urged senior political advisors to conscientiously prepare for and organize the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which has been suggested to start on March 4. Wang, a member of the Standing […]

(250122) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Presley Smith (L)/Jennie Gai compete during the mixed doubles first round match between Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi of China and Presley Smith/Jennie Gai of the United States at the 2025 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

(250122) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctors led by Professor Pan Xiangbin (2nd R) of China's Fuwai Hospital, together with their Tanzanian colleagues, perform a cardiovascular surgery on a child at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Jan. 18, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Tanzanian children undergo

ABIDJAN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Yang Wanming, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, called for promoting bilateral ties with Algeria, Tunisia and Cote d'Ivoire during his visit to these African countries. Yang, who led a delegation to visit these African countries from Jan. 13 to 22, met and exchanged views with […]

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Zhang Luyi, a master of the Fengxian Rolling Lamp! Watch the lamp spin and leap, staying brilliantly lit through a perfect blend of strength, grace, and celebration. Discover the magic of this unique art form.