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The Hong Kong Bar Association has called on the government to clearly define criminal thresholds and resolve whistle-blower immunity rules under its plan to outlaw bid-rigging following the deadly Tai Po inferno. A task force formed by the association, which represents the city’s barristers, spent 10 months reviewing four key areas of law and released a […]

The Hong Kong Bar Association has warned that a proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court, which could span more than a decade, is “not workable” and risks deterring legal practitioners from joining the bench. The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the […]

BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Four new or revised mandatory national standards and regulations to better protect children's health and safety took effect in China on Sunday, covering classroom lighting, youth sports training, and children's products and toys.The rules aim to reduce health and safety risks in children's daily learning, physical activities and […]

Wudang martial arts, which originated from Wudang Mountain, are mainly based on Tai Chi, Xingyiquan, and Baguazhang. Wudang martial arts incorporate Taoist ideas, making them highly valuable for fitness. The wushu culture and beautiful scenery of Wudang Mountain attract enthusiasts from home and abroad. Jake Pinnick, an American who traveled to the Wudang […]

(261101) -- MEXICO CITY, Nov. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese float takes part in the Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Yan)

In the third of a four-part Health Matters wellness series on frontier medicine in Hong Kong, Fiona Sun examines how a local start-up is testing a gene-editing therapy that could tackle a group of inherited eye diseases at their genetic source and what it will take to turn it into a treatment patients can access. For 15 years, Professor Zheng Zongli has […]

New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): Millennials are leading the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for shopping in India, with 84 per cent using AI-powered tools to search for products, compare options or make purchase decisions, ahead of 74 per cent of Gen Z consumers, according to a report by McKinsey & Company.The McKinsey Agentic Commerce […]

Ankara [Turkey] November 1 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) has held consultations with several Turkish political parties and Turkic institutions ahead of the upcoming Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) summit in Ankara, seeking diplomatic, parliamentary and legal support for East Turkistan's decolonisation, self-determination and […]

Munich [Germany] November 1 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in its latest weekly brief, has highlighted four significant developments concerning Uyghur representation in democratic politics, international advocacy against forced labour, and growing efforts to hold China accountable for alleged human rights abuses in East Turkistan.The weekly brief […]

Hong Kong sweltered through its warmest October on record, as an extremely strong El Nino, a weak northeast monsoon and a persistent anticyclone aloft over southern China combined to drive temperatures to unprecedented levels, the weather forecaster has said. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Sunday that the mean maximum temperature for October was 30.5 […]

Wang Wei, leader of the 36th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar and a urological specialist, reviewed the case and developed a surgical plan for the complex reconstruction. Using laparoscopic equipment donated by China, he performed a minimally invasive procedure known as laparoscopic Boari flap ureteroneocystostomy, which involves using tissue from the […]

KIGALI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan entrepreneur Grace Mbabazi has spent years producing and selling honey in the domestic market. Now, she is setting her sights on a market that once seemed beyond reach: China.Her ambitions are gaining momentum thanks to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, […]

The recent meeting of the Chinese and Russian heads of government held in St. Petersburg was notable for its focus on cooperation in the Arctic, where Beijing and Moscow are increasingly challenging the United States and its allies.China and Russia released a joint communique after the regular meeting, held on October 21, that emphasized their intention to […]

The recent meeting of the Chinese and Russian heads of government held in St. Petersburg was notable for its focus on cooperation in the Arctic, where Beijing and Moscow are increasingly challenging the United States and its allies.China and Russia released a joint communique after the regular meeting, held on October 21, that emphasized their intention to […]

(261101) -- NEW DELHI, Nov. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests watch a Chinese movie during a Chinese film festival held in New Delhi, India, Oct. 30, 2026. A Chinese film festival kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, marking the first such event in more than a decade. Under the theme of "Two Nations, One Screen," the two-day event features the screening of around 10 […]

As China and Pakistan deploy advanced aircraft, critics say New Delhi remains stuck with costly choices that do little to close the gap Despite India's increased defense spending, robust government support for domestic arms and military technology manufacturers, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's […]

YEREVAN, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) concluded in Yerevan on Saturday after negotiators secured agreement on the conference's main decisions, including the Yerevan Pathway aimed at accelerating global biodiversity action.This encouraging outcome came at a critical […]

(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd)Karmine Corp, LYON and Bilibili Gaming locked up the final three spots in the knockout stage of the League of Legends World Championship with Round 5 victories on Saturday in Allen, Texas.In matches of 2-2 teams all facing elimination and the chance to advance on the final day of the Swiss stage, Karmine Corp beat Movistar KOI 2-0, […]

DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) -- Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of DEWA International, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between DEWA International, the global arm of DEWA, and Shanghai Electric to explore opportunities to develop and invest in energy, water and […]

Hong Kong’s security chief has conceded that keeping pre-qualified lists of building repair contractors completely free of criminal elements will be challenging, even with a new government measure to combat bid-rigging through background vetting by enforcement agencies. Discussing the administration’s response to a report on the deadly Wang Fuk Court […]

(261101) -- DAKAR, Nov. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of the government of the Republic of Senegal, Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and Director of China's General Administration of Sport Gao Zhidan, attends the opening ceremony of the fourth Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

DUSHANBE, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building provides important guidance for political parties in different countries to strengthen their organizational foundations and enhance their governance capacity, a Tajik expert has said."Political parties in various countries are facing new risks and challenges in today's world," said Suhrob […]

Former Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki has regained consciousness after being admitted to intensive care at a Hong Kong hospital following an alleged drugging while she was working at a club in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hamasaki’s manager published a post on her Facebook page at 5.40am on Sunday, with two photos showing her in a wheelchair being taken to an […]

New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): India's financial markets may continue to face pressure from elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty even after the US midterm elections, as a possible Democratic victory is unlikely to significantly constrain President Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, according to a research report by Emkay Global […]

HARBIN, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- In late autumn, members of a Japanese delegation stood with solemn expressions in extended silence at an exhibition hall presenting evidence of crimes committed by the notorious biological warfare division Unit 731 of invading Japanese troops during World War II.In recent days, the Japanese civil-society delegation visited the […]

Celebrating one’s 18th birthday is not typically a poignant occasion, but for Hongkonger Chen Tsz-kin, adulthood began with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. At 18 months old, Chen was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that causes muscles to weaken over time. Doctors told his mother, Michelle Li Yuan-feng, that people with […]

Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have raised their retail prices by HK$3 (40 US cents) this month, marking the first sector-wide adjustment in two years. Ming Pao’s increase took effect on Sunday, raising its single-copy price from HK$12 to HK$15, up 25 per cent. Two financial broadsheets will follow suit on Monday. The Hong Kong Economic […]

CHANGSHU, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Changshu in east China's Jiangsu Province has focused on high-quality development in recent years, intensifying efforts to improve the comprehensive strength in both traditional and emerging fields of its manufacturing sector.

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-made heat pump that could save European households hundreds of euros a year. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teaching tools reaching classrooms in Vietnam. Industrial machinery helping developing countries expand production.The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is offering a […]

CHANGSHU, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Changshu in east China's Jiangsu Province has focused on high-quality development in recent years, intensifying efforts to improve the comprehensive strength in both traditional and emerging fields of its manufacturing sector.

(261101) -- HARBIN, Nov. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member of a Japanese delegation from the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement visits the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Face up to […]

(261101) -- KUNMING, Nov. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2026 shows a rose named "Jiaolong" cultivated at a smart greenhouse in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Roses honoring two late women who served rural China go on sale" (Xinhua)

A Vincent van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years recently drew hundreds of people to Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Painted in May 1890, Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Trees in Flower) is a major work from his Auvers-sur-Oise period and could set an auction record. For three days, Sotheby’s opened the private collection to public viewing […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States is planning new restrictions on Chinese telecommunications companies to prevent scam calls and protect its phone networks from potential security threats. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on October 29 that it would vote on November 19 on a proposal to block China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom […]

Van driver Wong Siu-po, 48, feels life is becoming more difficult than ever as rising fuel prices cost him an additional HK$5,000 (US$640) a month, about a third of his monthly income. With an 11-year-old daughter and an unemployed wife to support, he feels the pressure mounting. “I need to work three hours longer per day to make up for the loss of […]

(261031) -- ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The billboard of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting is seen in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States, Oct. 31, 2026. A two-day meeting of Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers ended here Saturday without a joint communique, as participants failed to reach consensus on major global geopolitical and economic security […]

What kind of living space can truly be called a “home”? That was the question on my mind when I visited United Court, a transitional housing estate in Tung Tau, Yuen Long, run by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council. While there, I shared my thoughts on building a mental health-friendly community. Nine years ago, I took part in a community-based […]

(261031) -- DAKAR, Oct. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The delegation of China parades into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

Atlanta [US], November 1 (ANI): India and its Quad partners on Saturday outlined plans for more than USD 85 million in assistance to expand access to trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the Indo-Pacific, alongside a US commitment of USD 10 million for critical minerals recycling facilities in India and Southeast Asia.The four nations further […]

ISTANBUL, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A surge of visa-free, independent Chinese travelers is reshaping Trkiye's tourism sector, boosting off-season travel and benefiting local economies, according to sector insiders.The visa-free policy for Chinese citizens, which took effect on Jan. 2, positioned China as Trkiye's fastest-growing tourism market in the first half […]

Washington DC [US], October 31 (ANI): As United States President Donald Trump stated that Washington is in no hurry to end its war with Iran, characterising the ongoing hostilities as 'not a typical war,' Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered senior commanders to confront all the threats "with an immediate, effective, and unrestricted […]

Tehran [Iran], October 31 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday welcomed the peace talks with the United States as he received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, while noting that Iran has not ruled out the possibility of an "outbreak of war."In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi said, "The American side's attempt to open the […]

(261031) -- FUZHOU, Oct. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the opening ceremony of the global observance of 2026 World Cities Day, which also featured the award ceremony of the fourth-cycle Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, […]

(261031) -- DIAMNIADIO, Oct. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hechen/Yao Ruixuan (R) of China compete during the mixed doubles round of 16 match of table tennis against August Xiao/Han Anzhuo of New Zealand at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee concluded Thursday in Beijing after adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered an important address at the session.The plenum made […]