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BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. On May 15, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi briefed the press on the China-U.S. summit and the common […]

"Today, even during the rainy season, you can clearly see that there is no longer stagnant water nearby and houses are no longer flooded as before," said Bienvenu Yovo, a translator for a Chinese-built drainage project since 2021, who witnessed the transformation in Abobo.ABIDJAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- After a heavy rainfall in early May, streets in the Abobo […]

(260516) -- BANGKOK, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Jiting (L)/Ren Xiangyu of China compete during the men's doubles semifinal match against Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin of Indonesia at the Thailand Open 2026 badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua)

(260516) -- BANGKOK, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Xing (L)/Zhang Chi of China compete during the mixed doubles semifinal match against Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra Boje of Denmark at the Thailand Open 2026 badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua)

(260516) -- BEIJING, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People ride in the rain in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2026. The Beijing meteorological observatory issued a blue alert for rainstorms Saturday afternoon, warning that parts of the capital could see rainfall of more than 50 mm from Sunday daytime through the night, with some areas expected to receive more […]

(260516) -- BEIJING, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2026 shows a sign guiding passengers using bike tickets at Jin'anqiao Station of Beijing Subway in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing launched a pilot service on May 10 that allows passengers to bring their bicycles onto the subway train, as the number of cycling enthusiasts and […]

SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. China announced in September 2025 its approval to establish the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in a necessary measure to protect its coral reef ecosystem. The China Coast Guard has carried out regular patrol and law enforcement to […]

Hong Kong’s chief justice has urged the city’s senior barristers to uphold public confidence in the judicial system through their practice, saying the role requires consistent integrity and judgment. Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung said on Saturday during the senior counsel admission ceremony that public confidence in the city’s courts depended […]

HANGZHOU, May 16 (Xinhua) -- A national pilot base for embodied robot applications was launched on Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, which is home to a growing number of robotics makers, including Unitree.The National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications features more than 130 robots operating in over 30 vocational […]

(260516) -- CAIRO, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes during the final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Cairo, Egypt, May 15, 2026. The final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Egypt was held here on Friday evening, with the […]

Munich [Germany], May 16 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has welcomed the unanimous passage of resolutions in both chambers of the US Congress calling on China to release political prisoners, intensifying pressure on Beijing over its treatment of Uyghurs and other detained activists.In a press release, WUC stated that the resolutions were approved on […]

(260516) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2026 shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Chuanshan patrolling around reefs in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. China announced in […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): The subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) in Kumamoto, Japan, turned a profit in the first quarter of this year, marking the first time the first fab of the unit become profitable since mass production started at the end of 2024, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.According to contract chipmaker TSMC's […]

Road safety has been thrust back into the spotlight after two Hong Kong tourists were killed in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch on Saturday revealed details of the fatal traffic accident that occurred southwest of the city a day earlier. The South China Morning Post outlines what road safety precautions motorists should […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): China is intensifying its presence across contested waters in Asia by deploying large fleets of fishing vessels, coast guard ships and maritime militia units as part of a broader strategy to strengthen control without provoking direct military confrontation, as reported by The Wall Street Journal and cited by Taiwan […]

Why the West still misunderstands the Russia-China relationshipRussia and China are moving, slowly but unmistakably, toward a structural alliance that is reshaping the global balance of power. But the two sides are progressing through this transformation at different speeds. Moscow has largely accepted the logic of deep strategic interdependence. Beijing, […]

(260516) -- COTONOU, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Former Beninese Ambassador to China Simon Pierre Adovelande delivers a speech during a conference organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Benin, in Cotonou, Benin, May 14, 2026. The event, themed "China: A Development Model for Africa? The Case of the Republic of Benin," brought together over 140 […]

(260516) -- JAKARTA, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lai Yanmin (1st R), the chief representative of Topwe Law Firm, poses for a group photo during an on-site research in Surabaya, Indonesia, Nov. 26, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese build careers, connections and hope in Indonesia" (Xinhua)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing has long stood as a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in harmony between heaven and earth.Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex. Trump concluded his state visit to China and departed for […]

WASHINGTON -- The Trump-Xi summit offered fresh clues about how Beijing is positioning itself on Iran amid growing tensions over sanctions, regional security, and the future of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.While US President Donald Trump said both sides agreed Iran should never obtain a nuclear weapon and supported reopening the Strait of […]

SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. Its shape approximates an isosceles right triangle.China announced in September 2025 its approval to establish the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in a necessary measure to protect its coral reef ecosystem.The national nature […]

University student Harry Dong has spent more than two months sending out roughly 30 to 40 job applications across Hong Kong’s event management, technology and education sectors, but has secured only one interview so far. The 23-year-old University of Hong Kong student, who will graduate in December, said he had only applied for internship positions. […]

Many shoppers who queued for days ahead of the launch of a new watch from two Swiss brands have listed the timepieces for sale within hours of buying them, with resale prices nearly seven times their original retail value. A South China Morning Post reporter observed at least 70 people in raincoats and carrying umbrellas queuing in Causeway Bay on Saturday […]

As the relationship between the world's two largest economies, China-U.S. ties impact not only bilateral trade and economic exchanges, but also global market confidence and the stability of industrial and supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region, said Bruce McLaughlin, CEO of Sinogie Consulting Group, Australia.BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The high-profile […]

Health authorities are investigating a human case of rat hepatitis E – the first recorded in Hong Kong this year – and have urged the public to observe good hygiene practices and use effective rodent control measures. A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Saturday that the case involved a 42-year-old man with chronic liver […]

Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential shift in Washington's approach towards Taiwan following his two-day 'high-stakes' visit to China, stating that the United States is not looking to 'travel 9,500 miles to fight a war' over Taiwan's independence, raising questions about the future of America's long-standing […]

The international community has spoken positively of the new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability between China and the U.S., saying it's not only important for the development of China-U.S. relations, but also valuable for promoting peace, stability and prosperity of the entire world.Produced by Xinhua Global […]

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 will reopen later this month, with several airlines to relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 as part of expansion plans linked to the three-runway system. The phased move, starting on May 27, will mainly involve regional and low-cost carriers, including HK Express and AirAsia group airlines. Terminal 2 was […]

The German luxury carmaker once manufactured military trucks and airplane engines for the NazisMercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make "business sense," its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal.The Munich-based company once manufactured military hardware on a large scale, before and during World War II. It […]

(260516) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 7, 2026 shows underwater scenery in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. Its shape approximates an isosceles right triangle. China announced in September 2025 […]

(260516) -- BANGKOK, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China competes during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Yufei of China and Akechi Hina of Japan at the Thailand Open 2026 badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua)

Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said that the announced ceasefire agreed with Iran in order to open diplomatic engagements to achieve a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia was done 'as a favour to Pakistan', which has been acting as a mediator in the talks between Washinagton and Tehran, while also claiming that other […]

What was once an instrument of discipline is worsening into something much more damaging for the European economyThe European Union has taken yet another step in its long-running confrontation with Russia. But what now stands out is not only the scale - it is the restless, almost reflexive expansion of sanctions as a default instrument of policy.In April, […]

Hundreds of prospective buyers gravitated to a Sun Hung Kai Properties’ (SHKP’s) project in the New Territories on Saturday, keen to view the 121 flats on offer in a fresh sign that Hong Kong’s home market is on a sustained upwards cycle despite risk caution. By 5.30pm, all of the homes at Lime Spark in Tsuen Wan had found buyers, while some bullish […]

TAIYUAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Strolling through centuries-old streets, dressing in traditional Hanfu attire, and crafting personalized handicrafts via intangible cultural heritage techniques -- these are activities being enjoyed by an increasing number of people as the summer tourism peak approaches, with immersive cultural travel projects gaining steam among […]

Hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the event took place on Thursday at the UWC Main Hall. This year's competition, themed "One World, One Family," included a China-related knowledge quiz, a Chinese language proficiency test, and cultural performance segments.CAPE TOWN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The South Africa final of […]

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday.

A Hong Kong police officer accidentally fired a single round from her service firearm on Saturday morning, with no injuries reported. The force said the incident occurred at the Kai Tak police headquarters at around 7.10am, when the officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol in a designated loading area on Concorde Road. The officer is attached to the […]

JIUQUAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Saturday.The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.All facilities and equipment at the launch site […]

HANGZHOU, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Unitree Robotics said it had received orders immediately upon the release of the world's first production-ready manned mecha, whose debut went viral on the internet earlier this week.In science fiction, mecha is depicted as a giant robot or machine, either piloted or sentient, and is typically a humanoid walking vehicle, […]

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images)Team Falcons and Team Spirit each won twice via sweeps on Friday to remain unbeaten and share first place in Group A at the DreamLeague Season 29 event.Team Falcons and Team Spirit both improved to 5-0. Aurora Gaming also swept both of their matches for their first two victories after an 0-3 start, while Team Liquid […]

The Russian president's trip will come just days after Trump's meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issues Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said. The Russian president has been invited to the country by his Chinese counterpart, Xi […]

The Russian presidents trip will come just days after Trumps meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issuesRussian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said.The Russian president has been invited to the country by his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, it said in a statement on Saturday.During the […]

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): US officials suspect Iranian hackers may be behind a series of cyber intrusions targeting systems that monitor fuel levels at gas stations across multiple US states, as reported by CNN, citing multiple sources briefed on the matter.According to CNN, compromised systems, known as automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems, were […]

New posts09:34Trump Says Iran Has Been Close To A Deal '4 Or 5 Times'US President Donald Trump said that Iran has come close to reaching a full agreement with the United States "four or five times" but repeatedly reversed course at the last minute."Every time they agree, the next day it's like we didn't even talk," Trump told Fox News on May 15. "And this […]