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SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI is set to release GPT-5.6, its most advanced artificial intelligence model, on July 9 after delaying the launch last month at the request of the U.S. government over national security concerns. The ChatGPT maker said it will launch GPT-5.6 Sol alongside the lower-cost Terra and Luna models, according to a post on X. The […]

SHANGHAI, July 9 (Xinhua) -- To a rhythmic beat, a humanoid robot flawlessly executes backflips and splits. Moments later, it shifts to a security patrol, accurately identifying unauthorized personnel.This demonstration at Shanghai-based AgiBot, a pioneering humanoid robot startup, offers a glimpse into a rapidly maturing industry, proving that its latest […]

TIANJIN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese folk music concert was staged here on Wednesday evening as part of exchange programs during the 17th Tianjin-Taiwan trade fair.

TIANJIN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese folk music concert was staged here on Wednesday evening as part of exchange programs during the 17th Tianjin-Taiwan trade fair.

(260709) -- ABOARD DESTROYER KAIFENG, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Russian personnel participating in the "Joint Sea-2026" exercise attend a seminar on submarine rescue on July 7, 2026. Chinese and Russian naval vessels on Thursday started to carry out live-force, live-fire maritime drills in designated areas near the city of Qingdao, east China's […]

Hong Kong authorities have recorded 176 reports of suspected child abuse involving 188 children in just over five months of the city’s new mandatory reporting regime, with sexual abuse accounting for the largest share of total victims. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han revealed on Thursday the number of reports logged by the end of last […]

Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan originally scheduled for later this week have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some local carriers offering special arrangements for affected passengers. A South China Morning Post check found that more than 40 flights – operated by Cathay Pacific Airways, HK […]

(260709) -- DELINGHA, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members inspect power storage facilities at the joint complex for the Huadian Delingha 1-gigawatt solar energy storage project and 3-megawatt photovoltaic hydrogen production project in Delingha, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 8, 2026. The two projects have generated more than 4 billion […]

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Music from the internationally acclaimed Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" filled the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday night, drawing thousands of fans to experience the unique fusion of Chinese mythology and Eastern aesthetics.Produced by Chinese game developer Game Science, the theatrical orchestral […]

Fewer Hong Kong university entrance exam candidates reported high stress levels compared with last year, but nearly 40 per cent cited artificial intelligence (AI) and the economic outlook as their top sources of stress, a survey has found. Releasing the findings of its “Further Education Planning Survey” on Thursday, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth […]

By Shailesh YadavNew Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): India has formally asked the United States to reconsider its proposal to impose a 12.5 per cent tariff on Indian goods, rejecting allegations that it has failed to prohibit the import of products made with forced labour. New Delhi has also offered to engage in dialogue with the US Trade Representative (USTR) […]

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged three people, including two private care home operators, over an alleged HK$1.3 million fraud involving an elderly care voucher scheme. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Thursday that the trio allegedly inflated service records under the Social Welfare Department’s Community […]

(260709) -- SHANGHAI, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a joint laboratory for AI-powered protein manufacturing under the National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, in Pudong, east China's Shanghai, July 7, 2026. All the ten national key scientific and technological infrastructures that have been built and put into operation in […]

(260709) -- TIANJIN, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Youth musicians from both sides of the Taiwan Strait perform traditional Chinese pieces during a Chinese folk music concert at Tianjin Conservatory of Music, in north China's Tianjin, July 8, 2026. The concert was staged here on Wednesday evening as part of exchange programs during the 17th Tianjin-Taiwan trade […]

by Bahtier HamdamovAs the Communist Party of China (CPC) marks its 105th anniversary, I often find myself reflecting on a question: How did a political party founded at a time of national crisis, with only a few dozen members at its inception, lead a once impoverished nation to prosperity while revitalizing a civilization with more than 5,000 years of […]

A Hong Kong man has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion under the national security law for promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist messages in 2024 and last year. The District Court heard on Thursday that Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old waiter, had proclaimed that the Taiwanese government was the only legitimate regime in the country, […]

More than 900 restaurants and eateries in Hong Kong opened their doors to customers with dogs on the first day of a scheme allowing canines into restaurants, marking the end of a 30-year ban enacted to protect against rabies. Chinese restaurants, fast food chains and coffee shops on Thursday welcomed their first groups of customers with dogs, who flocked to […]

(260709) -- LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The "Black Myth: Wukong" concert is held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, California, the United States on July 7, 2026. Music from the internationally acclaimed Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" filled the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday night, drawing thousands of […]

PRNewswireSingapore, July 9: NCS today announced an expanded Sunshine.AI suite of sovereign, enterprise-grade AI platforms and products, formed new sector-specific partnerships, and committed to training next-generation AI talent. Together, these enable organisations to move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale transformation with the speed, […]

Mumbai [Maharashtra] (India), July 9 (ANI): The Indian equity markets kicked off on a positive note on Thursday with both benchmark indices starting the session with a gap-up opening. Sensex opened higher at 76,576.14 as against the previous close of 76,503.60, while Nifty opened at 23,928.95 as against the previous close of 23,882.05, recovering from […]

Mildenhall [UK], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) explicitly suggested that American military presence in Europe will depend entirely on whether allies cooperate on his ambitions for Greenland and support Washington's operations against Tehran.Speaking with the media aboard Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall, Trump openly […]

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Chinese authorities are considering restricting overseas access to the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models, including those still under development, as Beijing moves to tighten control over strategic AI technology, according to three people familiar with the discussions. Officials have held meetings over the past month […]

A former Hong Kong Polytechnic University student has been arrested for allegedly using forged academic documents at his alma mater, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said a university staff member filed a police report on Wednesday afternoon, alleging that the 22-year-old man had submitted one bogus certificate and two fake transcripts. […]

(260709) -- MOMBASA, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of the Port of Mombasa in Mombasa, Kenya. The Port of Mombasa, located on Kenya's southeastern coast along the Indian Ocean, is the largest port in East Africa. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(260709) -- NAIROBI, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor from the United States displays products fabricated with a Chinese-made 3D printer at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, July 8, 2026. Dozens of Chinese companies are showcasing their innovations at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya, which opened on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. TO GO […]

(260709) -- WUHAN, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows water overflowing the guardrail of a waterside tourist platform at a levee along the Yangtze River in Wuchang District of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Affected by heavy rainfall, the water level in Wuhan section of the Yangtze River rose obviously on Wednesday. […]

Hong Kong police have charged a 50-year-old woman with murder after a scuffle with another female passenger on board a minibus escalated into a fatal brawl when they alighted. Officers received a report at 10.30pm on Tuesday that two women were fighting at the minibus stop outside Wah Chui House at Wah Fu (II) Estate in Aberdeen, Senior Superintendent Hui […]

WUHAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- At a ceremony held in central China's Hubei Province, Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, presented commemorative flight jackets to the representatives of six newly named Flying Tigers friendship schools in the province, marking a new chapter in an 85-year friendship between the two […]

When a tourist tried to pay for a burger in cash at a Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant in 2023, staff refused. The outlet accepted only cards and electronic wallets. The episode went viral, with debate raging over whether or not this is legal. After all, Hong Kong bank notes and coins constitute legal tender in Hong Kong under the Legal Tender Notes Issue Ordinance […]

In recent years, Hong Kong society has repeatedly confronted the realities of sexual violence, sexual harassment and online sexual exploitation. Survivors’ experiences have made it clear that our sexual offences law is no longer adequate for the world we live in today. Against this backdrop, the government has issued a consultation paper on improving the […]

A Saudi Arabian tech giant has made Hong Kong its first stop on its maiden visit to Asia, expressing strong interest in partnering with local authorities to co-develop a smart city and establish a strategic gateway to the broader regional market. The remarks on Wednesday followed the opening of LEAP East 2026, the inaugural Hong Kong edition of the global […]

By Shailesh YadavMonaco [Europe], July 9 (ANI): Hundreds of young engineers have taken over Quai Louis II in the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) Marina, unveiling their prototypes ahead of the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The programme opened with the Job Forum, held July 7-8, connecting students, recent graduates and major maritime industry players -- […]

Hong Kong’s retail leasing market remained under pressure with rental rates far below the pre-pandemic levels, while Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight and a potential rate hike in the second half of the year by the US Federal Reserve would add to sector uncertainties, according to analysts. The food and beverage sector has seen numerous closures of […]

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): India remains among the fastest-growing major economies, with growth projected at 6.4 per cent, supported by strong momentum in private consumption and services activity. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its July 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update report that India maintains this leading position even as […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 8 (ANI): Democracies need to broaden their approach to deterrence by strengthening resilience across political, economic, technological and social sectors rather than relying solely on military power to counter China's expanding global influence, American foreign policy expert Bonnie Glaser said at the opening of the China In The World […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], July 8: Speciality Restaurants Limited, one of India's most established hospitality groups and the company behind iconic brands such as Mainland China, Oh! Calcutta and Asia Kitchen by Mainland China, announces the launch of Gong in Bandra, its latest premium dining destination in Mumbai.The launch of Gong marks a strategic new […]

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Former Envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni on Wednesday lauded the outcomes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, highlighting how the visit reinforces India's engagements with ASEAN member states and forges stronger ties across areas such as defence amid a backdrop of growing Chinese hostilities in […]

New Delhi, [India] July 8 (ANI): A comprehensive India-US trade agreement can transform India's growth trajectory, unleash competition and help the country realise its Viksit Bharat ambitions, economist and author Surjit Bhalla has said, cautioning that continued delays in clinching such a pact would ultimately benefit China.In an interview with ANI, Bhalla […]

(260708) -- HONG KONG, July 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Yetong (R) of China competes during the Pool 8 match between China and Canada at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(260708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, addresses the second plenary session of the 11th national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology at the […]

(260708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 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, meets with and presents medals to foreign experts who won the China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award for the year 2025 at the Great Hall of […]

BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping presented the country's top sci-tech award and delivered an important speech at a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.The meeting brings together the national science and technology award conference, the general assemblies of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of […]

(260708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia arrives in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2026. Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived here on Wednesday during a state visit to China from July 5 to 11. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

(260708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The second plenary session of the 11th national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

YINCHUAN, July 8 (Xinhua) -- At the entrance to the Red Army's western expedition memorial hall in Tongxin County, in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, a bronze sculpture of a young bugler stands with his face upturned to the sky. The figure evokes a pivotal moment in Chinese history, first captured 90 years ago by American journalist Edgar […]