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Xenophobia and financial woes in the West have created tremendous opportunities for higher education institutions in Hong Kong and the broader Eurasian region, the head of a leading university in Kazakhstan has said. Professor Waqar Ahmad, the president of Nazarbayev University, also revealed on Wednesday that the institution would soon launch another joint […]

Authorities are considering a pilot booking system for one of Hong Kong’s most popular hiking routes and creating a new marine park at Sharp Island in Sai Kung, following bigger-than-expected crowds during mainland Chinese holidays. The proposals were outlined in a paper submitted to a Legislative Council ecology and tourism subcommittee ahead of a […]

Hong Kong is an international economic powerhouse brimming with talent and capital, but how much of that has trickled down to local communities? This was the question that weighed on Daniella Lopez’s mind when she acquired the licence for TEDxHongKong – which had been inactive since 2017 – in late 2025. There have been more focused TEDx events in Hong […]

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced that diplomatic negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, though he cautioned that a final agreement remains uncertain, while concurrently declaring Washington's intention to take possession of Iran's enriched uranium.Speaking at the White House, the US President described […]

(260603) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past screens displaying information of the launch ceremony of the Russian edition of the first volume of "China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership" at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 3, 2026. The Russian edition of the first volume […]

(260603) -- AMMAN, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student competes in the 2026 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition in Amman, Jordan, June 3, 2026. The Jordanian finals of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were held on Wednesday in Amman. A total of 10 students participated in the event. The […]

With new model launches continuing to drive consumer interest and the dealership networks still expanding, Chinese car brands are expected to become an increasingly familiar presence in Spain's automotive market.BARCELONA, Spain, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese car brands expanded their presence in Spain's automotive market in the first four months of 2026, […]

(260603) -- LJUBLJANA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An intelligent delivery robot developed by a Chinese company is seen in front of the City Hall in Ljubljana, Slovenia, June 3, 2026. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

Washington DC [US], June 3 (ANI): In a move aimed at countering China's growing influence in the global biotechnology industry, senior US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would subject American investments in Chinese biotech companies to stricter national security scrutiny.In a press release, Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, John […]

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 3 (ANI): Former world junior bronze medallist Ayush Shetty and mixed doubles combination of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani registered hard-fought wins to advance to the second round of the Indonesia Open badminton tournament here on Wednesday.Shetty defeated China's Weng Hong Yang 8-21, 22-20, 21-15, while Rohan and Ruthvika […]

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Former IMF Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said India's policy focus should shift toward improving ease of doing business and building a positive AI narrative to attract capital flows and take pressure off the rupee amid West Asia-related macro risks.In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gopinath […]

NANJING, China, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Czechia defeated China for the first time in international competitions with a 25-20, 25-20, 26-24 victory over a youthful Chinese side, while Belgium and Serbia also opened their Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Nanjing campaign with wins here on Wednesday.(SP)CHINA-NANJING-VOLLEYBALL-VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE-CHN VS CZE […]

The non-executive chairman of Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has been elected as the new head of the city’s largest business chamber for a one-year term. Jacob Kam Chak-pui, 64, took over as chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday following an election among members, expressing “strong confidence” in the city’s […]

PRNewswireSanand (Gujarat) [India], June 3: Gantois Industries, a leading French industrial company specializing in high-performance woven and perforated metal solutions, officially inaugurated its first weaving manufacturing facility on June 3 in Sanand, near Ahmedabad (Gujarat). This milestone marks a decisive step in the company's international expansion […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], June 3 (ANI): In a bid to deepen bilateral economic cooperation, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, held high-level discussions with the Kyrgyz Republic's Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sidikov, in Bishkek on Wednesday.The meeting focused heavily on expanding mutual market opportunities, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 3 (ANI): Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil strongly pushed back against Beijing's attempts to influence Prague's foreign relations during a visit to Taiwan, declaring that China has no authority to dictate whom the Czech Republic chooses as its partners.Vystrcil also formally invited Taiwan's Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu to visit […]

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Playing on words will by no means whitewash Japan's moves of rearmament, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, after a spokesperson for Japan's Defense Ministry recently made relevant erroneous remarks.In response to a query at a daily press briefing, Mao said Japan packages overseas military […]

(260603) -- CHANGSHA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dusan Radosavljevic (R) of KK FMP dunks during a men's basketball friendly match between China and KK FMP of Serbia in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

(260603) -- NANJING, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Helena Grozer (R) and Magdalena Jehlarova of the Czech Republic compete during the women's pool 3 match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(260603) -- DUNHUANG, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actresses perform during the third World Conference of Sinologists in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 3, 2026. The third World Conference of Sinologists opened on Wednesday in Dunhuang, a key hub on the ancient Silk Road in northwest China's Gansu Province. The event has seen scholars and […]

Masud has been forced to sell off his household appliances in order to survive Iran's deepening economic crisis.The United States and Israel's bombing campaign has left much of Iran's infrastructure and industries in tatters, fueling runaway inflation and joblessness."We have sold our furniture just to get by," Masud, a resident of the capital Tehran, told […]

Swedish authorities who have taken over the care of the daughter of a Hong Kong couple with a troubled parenting history have said that whether a child faces risks at home is one of the key factors when deciding if intervention is needed. But the social services department of Sweden’s Linkoping municipality declined to comment on the legal status of the […]

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Copper, long viewed as a cornerstone of conventional manufacturing, is playing a more prominent part in China's shift to an innovation-led economy, as booming demand and industrial upgrading are being pushed by rising sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and electric cars.At a copper processing enterprise in Ningbo, east […]

(260603) -- LHASA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Robots are pictured during an offline contest of the Xizang division of the 28th China Robot and Artificial Intelligence Competition (CRAIC) at Xizang University in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 3, 2026. A total of 81 teams took part in the Xizang division of the 28th CRAIC, including 19 […]

(260603) -- BEIJING, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Michelle Bachelet, candidate for the next United Nations (UN) secretary-general, in Beijing, capital of China, June 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

YANGON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The China Cultural Center in Yangon came alive with energy, movement, and cultural exchange on Tuesday as students, martial arts practitioners, and families gathered for a China-Myanmar wushu exchange event.Organized by the center with support from several educational and sports organizations, the event featured Chinese martial […]

(260603) -- WUHAN, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gu Yasha (R) of China is seen during her retirement ceremony before the match between China and Russia at the CFA Team China International Women's Football Competition Wuhan 2026 in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(260603) -- KUNMING, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a subsidiary of Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. in southwest China's Yunnan Province, on June 2, 2026. Ding made an inspection […]

TIANJIN, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Robotic arms swing rapidly as auto parts are precisely grabbed, flipped and welded. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) shuttle across the workshop, delivering materials to designated stations. On giant digital screens, real-time data on equipment operation, energy consumption and quality control keep flashing.Inside […]

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) researchers have released an open-source framework and a real-world scenario competition platform that significantly improves AI industrial application.As AI computing power grows stronger and large language models become increasingly sophisticated, Chinese researchers have been focused on how […]

Beijing [China], June 3, (ANI): Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is seeking $7 billion in what is the AI firm's maiden fundraising, according to a Reuters report. The Chinese AI player is raising the money from Tencent and battery giant CATL and is likely to be valued at between $52 billion and $59 billion, the report cited sources familiar with details. […]

A Hong Kong school principal has been fired after he swore at security guards during a student trip to Singapore last month, the institution has announced. The management committee of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun announced on Wednesday the immediate dismissal of principal Lee Cheuk-hing and its refusal to accept his resignation, […]

The United States and Iran exchanged missile and drone attacks early on June 3 as their fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance amid uncertainty over peace talks.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East on June 3.CENTCOM reported that […]

The United States and Iran exchanged missile and drone attacks early on June 3 as their fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance amid uncertainty over peace talks.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East on June 3.CENTCOM reported that […]

Many Hong Kong parents still sought places at popular primary schools for their children despite a record high of 86 per cent of pupils being allocated to institutions they preferred. A day after the Education Bureau sent premature SMS notifications about the allocations – which listed the correct school choices but the wrong calendar year – some […]

Two universities in Hong Kong have signed partnership agreements with a leading varsity in Kazakhstan, with the city leader saying the moves will help deepen academic collaboration and strengthen social bonds. The Education University of Hong Kong and Polytechnic University signed separate memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Nazarbayev University on […]

Hong Kong, June 3 (ANI): China has gone all-out to develop and expand the missile inventory of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF). Unfortunately, the opaqueness of China's intentions - and its refusal to discuss why it is so dramatically increasing the number of missiles - is causing consternation in both Asia and around the world.The […]

(260603) -- BEIJING, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A guest experiences the technology of replicated digital avatar at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center on the sidelines of The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2026. The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue - Beijing opened here on Tuesday, during which representatives from 56 […]

(260603) -- LUSAKA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doctors from the 26th Chinese medical team to Zambia conduct medical check for refugees at the Makeni Refugee Transit Center in Lusaka, Zambia, June 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team donates supplies, offers free care to refugees in Zambia" (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

A Hong Kong couple has drawn public scrutiny after refusing a DNA test for their baby’s registration following his birth at home, raising potential gaps in the city’s legal and child welfare system. The infant’s father, Tsang Wai-bong, and mother, Kwan Pui-sin, subsequently underwent a DNA test, according to the police on Wednesday, a day after their […]

(260603) -- TIANJIN, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view a model of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container ship at the 4th Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo in north China's Tianjin, June 3, 2026. The 4th Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday, showcasing growing […]

(260603) -- YANGON, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos during a China-Myanmar wushu exchange event at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, June 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Myanmar wushu exchange strengthens friendship" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

More Hong Kong carriers including Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan on Wednesday as Typhoon Jangmi headed towards Tokyo. Cathay, the city’s flag carrier, cancelled six scheduled flights between Hong Kong and Japan, affecting routes to and from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya on Wednesday. The airline said it […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday reported 18 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 6 official ships operating around its territory.In a post on X, the MND said that 14 of the 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ.'Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. […]

Unassisted home births and vaccine refusal put mothers and newborns at life-threatening risk, a Hong Kong doctor and a children’s rights group have said, stressing that parental choice must not come at the expense of an infant’s well-being. Their warnings followed the arrest of a Hong Kong couple on suspicion of child neglect. The pair claimed to have […]