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This article was first published on April 3, 1986. By Jerry Norton Debut-day is full of contradictions Considering the historic nature of yesterday’s share market trading, a strong rally might have seemed appropriate. Instead, the first session in the new unified stock exchange saw prices finish sharply down from Thursday’s close. But most brokers still […]

Hong Kong’s property transactions crossed 7,000 for the sixth consecutive month in March – the first time in four years that monthly volumes stayed above this level – amid rising demand, according to estimates compiled by leading real estate agencies. The value of transactions for offices, shops, new and second-hand homes, industrial spaces and car […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades is expected to conclude its first round of evidential hearings on Thursday, with the role of the property management firm […]

Thousands ran a peach blossom-themed 10K in Yangshan, Wuxi, blending sport with rural tourism. The scenic race drew 5,000 runners and boosted local business, showcasing how events can drive agriculture, culture and economic revitalization.by sportswriter He LeijingNANJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- On a brisk spring morning, thousands of runners in […]

John Hau, a 66-year-old Hongkonger, was frustrated by the government’s decision to revamp the HK$2 (26 US cents) transport subsidy scheme. The discount allowed him to pay just HK$4 to make the round-trip rail commute from his home in Sham Shui Po in Kowloon to Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island, where he works as a security guard at a hotel. From Friday, he […]

(260402) -- HONG KONG, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 4th Women Power Forum in Hong Kong, south China, April 1, 2026. The 4th Women Power Forum held here on Wednesday convened 380 representatives from 27 countries worldwide for dialogues on pushing […]

(260402) -- ROME, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the exhibition "Metamorphosis" in Baths of Diocletian of the National Roman Museum in Rome, Italy, April 1, 2026. The exhibition presents the contemporary Chinese artist Wu Jian'an's reflection on the theme of transformation through a dialogue between Eastern and Western traditions. (Xinhua/Wang […]

A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating to litigation, and can generally only be engaged through a solicitor. Solicitors provide a broader range of legal services, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. Some solicitors […]

Hong Kong is preparing its own medium-term development blueprint alongside China’s coming 15th five-year plan, which officials have described as a “golden strategic period” for the city. This is more than a procedural shift. For the first time, Hong Kong is attempting to align its policy cycle in advance with national planning priorities, yet […]

TAIYUAN, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) -- Four people who had been trapped following a coal mine accident in Shanxi Province in northern China were confirmed dead early Thursday, according to local authorities.The incident occurred in Xingxian County in Shanxi at 21:15 on Wednesday, when a roof collapse in the coal mine trapped four individuals, whose bodies were […]

VIENTIANE, April 2 (Xinhua) -- At 7 a.m., before the morning mist had lifted, villagers of Hatkeep village in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province carried buckets to the local water supply station. As they turned on the taps, clear water gushed out. The buckets were glittering with light, reflecting the villagers' contented smiles."This water is so clean […]

Shortly before the evening rush hour recently, chaos erupted at Hong Kong’s Wu Kai Sha MTR station when a wild boar stormed through the concourse. The animal, about 1.2 metres long and weighing around 40kg, knocked down an elderly man. The charging boar left a trail of blood on the station floor, injuring three other residents in a frenzied dash towards a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 1 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) called on Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun to seriously acknowledge the pressure and coercion exerted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Taiwan, refrain from supporting its political agenda, and avoid its 'united front' strategies designed to create internal […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] April 1 (ANI): Tibetan monk Dargye, who was detained and forcibly taken away by Chinese police from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, on August 5, 2021, was secretly handed a seven-year prison sentence, according to a report by Tibet Times (TT). The Chinese authorities accused Dargye of performing prayers and making […]

By Amrashree MishraNew Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): With Pakistan pushing for a mediation role in the West Asia conflict which has entered the second month, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria has said that Islamabad has been chosen as a messenger for yet another US manoeuvre to keep channels open with Iran and this would not be the […]

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's deployed its first long-range missile at a southwestern army camp, officials said on March 31. With the country pushing to bolster its offensive capabilities, the upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture. Japan's […]

At the Umbeluzi Agricultural Station in Maputo Province, Mozambique, vast rice fields have entered the harvest season. The site is a comprehensive rice production base jointly established by the fourth batch of Chinese agricultural experts assisting Mozambique and the Mozambique Agricultural Research Institute.MAPUTO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At the Umbeluzi […]

(260401) -- BEIJING, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy the spring break at an agricultural expo park in Jurong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 1, 2026. As spring blossoms across China, primary and secondary school students in several regions are set for their first-ever spring break, which will see them heading beyond the classroom to travel and […]

A housewife in Hong Kong has lost nearly HK$2.5 million (US$320,500) in an online shopping scam after she tried to buy collagen drinks for HK$530, according to police. The victim saw a Facebook post advertising collagen drinks and transferred HK$530 via Faster Payment System, police said on their CyberDefender Facebook page. The seller later claimed the […]

HEFEI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- When a newborn stirred in the night, a sensor clipped to the edge of the diaper quietly went to work, sniffing, sensing and logging data.Within minutes, the caregiver's wristband buzzed and received the latest information about the baby, including the need to change the diaper and the infant's upset stomach.This gadget, jointly […]

(260401) -- MAPUTO, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Yuhao (R), a rice and agro-processing expert with the fourth batch of Chinese agricultural experts assisting Mozambique, explains rice cultivation techniques to a local agricultural technician at the Umbeluzi Agricultural Station in Maputo Province, Mozambique, March 19, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese […]

(260401) -- JOHANNESBURG, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- South African Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau speaks to the media during the sixth South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, March 31, 2026. TO GO WITH "South Africa welcomes Chinese investment to boost economic development, says minister" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260401) -- CHENGDU, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, learns about the development of the hydro-wind-photovoltaic multi-energy power base at Yalong River Hydropower Development Company, Ltd. in southwest China's Sichuan […]

Staff at the property management company at Hong Kong’s inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate acted with disregard for legal requirements, taking such actions as deactivating the fire safety system despite knowing they needed a registered contractor to do so, an evidential hearing has been told. Victor Dawes, lead counsel for an independent […]

Beijing [China] April 1 (ANI): After the adoption of China's 'Ethnic Unity Law' by the National People's Congress on March 12, authorities have reportedly begun a fresh wave of actions aimed at erasing Uyghur cultural identity, according to a report by Uyghur Times (UT). Over the past decade, extensive evidence has shown that the Chinese government has […]

Four of 15 Hong Kong public primary schools at risk of closure due to insufficient enrolment plan to shut down, while nine are seeking to merge with other institutions, the Education Bureau has said. One intended to run Primary One classes privately from the coming school year, it said. The bureau said four schools would gradually wind down operations or at […]

SHENZHEN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Five medical research projects aimed at establishing the world's first space hospital, proposed by a university in south China's innovation hub Shenzhen, were transported to space aboard a test spacecraft on Monday. These projects will complete in-orbit experiments and tests over the next three years.China launched a Lijian-2 […]

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], April 1 (ANI): India's Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin registered impressive wins on Day 3 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 here in Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday.In the men's 50kg category, Vishvanath Suresh produced a dominant display to claim a 5-0 unanimous decision win over Bekzat Ergeshov (Kyrgyzstan), showcasing sharp technique […]

HANGZHOU, April 1 (Xinhua) -- By day, Pan Chengkai sells homeware online; by night, he trains hard for his basketball dreams.Pan, 25, spent last season as one of ZheBA's standout players, earning MVP honours in seven games for a provincial basketball league in east China's Zhejiang Province.Now back in the gym, Pan is preparing for the new season, lacing up […]

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Wednesday underscored the importance of stable and cooperative relations between Beijing and New Delhi as the two countries marked the 76th anniversary of diplomatic ties. In a post on X, Xu said, 'China and India are neighbours that cannot be moved apart,' emphasising that it is in […]

A US church that co-founded a prestigious Hong Kong international school has said it will take the lead in searching for a new head as the operator had failed to nominate candidates since 2022, accusing it of creating the “risk of leadership interruption” in the latest salvo in a war of words. The move by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) was […]

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the mainland will make proper preparations for the upcoming visit of the chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, Cheng Li-wun, in April.Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a press conference.This will mark the […]

(260401) -- JINAN, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member tends to vegetables for the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. […]

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China expresses serious concerns over Japan's deployment of long-range missiles in Kumamoto and Shizuoka prefectures, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.According to reports, long-range missiles with counterstrike capabilities have been brought into service for the first time at two Ground […]

YINCHUAN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Under the spring sun in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China, a once-barren stretch of saline-alkali land now shimmers with rows of greenhouses -- over 250 structures stretching like azure waves across the landscape.Inside one of them, Tian Tao, 43, checked a pond of water slowly turning green. "In a few days, it'll […]

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the United States' manipulation of the so-called "general licenses" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation, and China's lawful rights and interests in Venezuela must be safeguarded, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when […]

The head of Hong Kong’s government investment agency has been appointed as a director of a global organisation that brings together leading firms and investors, marking the first time a Chinese sovereign wealth fund has held a seat on the board. FCLTGlobal announced on Wednesday that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), […]

Hong Kong’s security minister has revealed that authorities are reviewing fire safety laws to expand enforcement powers and toughen penalties as part of a broader crackdown on illegal fuel sales in the city amid surging global oil prices. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Wednesday the government’s review included possible penalty […]

Pathum Thani [Thailand], April 1 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's national team are set to kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 campaign against Japan on Thursday, April 2, as the Young Tigresses end their 20-year wait to play in the tournament.The match will kick off at 18:30 IST at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, and will be streamed […]

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Though it was winter vacation, 17-year-old Yangyang started his day early, walked to the supermarket on his own and returned home to whip up a bowl of seafood noodles for his younger sister.To outsiders, he seemed like a caring and responsible older brother with a passion for cooking, yet only his parents truly understood the […]

A Shenzhen-based tech firm taking part in Hong Kong trade fairs is leveraging the city as a springboard for global expansion, with plans to list locally this year while using its computing power to help enter the North American market. Robert Chan Kwok-cheung, global strategy officer at EngineAI, said on Wednesday the company’s presence in the city was a […]

TAIYUAN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- In Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province, newly launched travel routes along blooming flower fields are gaining steam among tourists, energizing its historical attractions as spring fragrances fill the air."My family and I followed the route to visit the cherry blossom garden and the Guanque Tower in Yongji County, as it […]

NANCHANG, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A modern domestic waste incineration power plant in Yongfeng County in east China's Jiangxi Province is running smoothly, turning household trash into electricity. In the central control room, an operator maneuvers a lever to feed seven tonnes of waste into the high-temperature furnace in a single operation.The plant, designed […]

A permanent exhibition showcasing Hong Kong’s history reopened on Wednesday after a major revamp that emphasised the city’s roots in Chinese culture, with visitors expressing mixed reactions to the changes. The “Hong Kong Story” exhibition – which opened in 2001 and closed for renovation in late 2020 – has been reduced from two storeys to a […]

(260401) -- YANGXIAN, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A couple of crested ibises are seen on a branch in Caoba Village, Yangxian County of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, March 30, 2026. Crested ibises have recently entered their breeding season in Yangxian County of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The crested ibis, with its iconic red crest and long […]