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(260602) -- BARCELONA, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2026, shows two Jaecoo SUVs of Chinese automaker Chery in Barcelona, Spain. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese car brands expand presence in Spanish market" (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 2 (ANI): Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen was knocked out in the first round of the Indonesia Open on Tuesday, while two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu marched into the second round after a tricky clash. Lakshya, ranked 10th in the men's singles competition, could not match the pace of a younger opponent, Indonesia's Alwi […]

Serbia-China cooperation has evolved through several stages over the past decade, from infrastructure and mining to manufacturing and automotive investment and is now moving toward AI, robotics and digital technologies, Cadez told Xinhua.BELGRADE, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Bilateral economic cooperation between Serbia and China is entering a new phase focusing on […]

The quadruped machines are intended for coastal patrols, reconnaissance, and high-risk military missions, according to developersA Taiwanese institute has unveiled a new model of armed "robot dog" designed for coastal patrols, reconnaissance, and high-risk military missions. The machines were presented during an event in Taipei on Tuesday.National […]

The quadruped machines are intended for coastal patrols, reconnaissance, and high-risk military missions, according to developers A Taiwanese institute has unveiled a new model of armed "robot dog" designed for coastal patrols, reconnaissance, and high-risk military missions. The machines were presented durin

Belgrade's relationship with Beijing is becoming a blueprint for strategic autonomy "I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate," Serbian President Aleksandar Vui wrote in an opinion piece for the South China Morning

Belgrades relationship with Beijing is becoming a blueprint for strategic autonomy"I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate," Serbian President Aleksandar Vui wrote in an opinion piece for the South China Morning Post, published on the first day of his late-May […]

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, China's cabinet, has issued a plan to accelerate agricultural and rural modernization during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period.The plan seeks to accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas to drive Chinese modernization, and has identified key tasks and policy measures for this purpose […]

Tech rivalry between the US and China and wars in the Middle East are reshaping New Delhi's foreign policy choices India today operates within one of the most demanding geopolitical environments of the post-Cold War era. Two simultaneous and interconnected pressures are reshaping its foreign policy calculus: […]

Tech rivalry between the US and China and wars in the Middle East are reshaping New Delhis foreign policy choicesIndia today operates within one of the most demanding geopolitical environments of the post-Cold War era. Two simultaneous and interconnected pressures are reshaping its foreign policy calculus: the accelerating economic and technological rivalry […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 2 (ANI): Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane's ongoing five-day visit to India represents a significant diplomatic outreach, a Nepali expert has said.In an interview with ANI, foreign policy expert Chandra D Bhatta said the visit aligns directly with expert recommendations for revitalising […]

(260602) -- KINSHASA, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team arrive in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), June 2, 2026. A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for a three-month mission to support the Central African country's response to the Ebola […]

(260602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qian, programme manager for China at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), speaks during an event themed on World Environment Day in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2026. An event themed on World Environment Day was held here on Tuesday, focusing on policies and practices for addressing […]

NewsVoirHong Kong / Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 2: Students from Galgotias University earned the top spot at EDVentures 2026, a global innovation and entrepreneurship competition hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong, where young innovators from universities across the world presented solutions aligned with the United Nations […]

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Hyping up external threats for military expansion and war preparations are tactics habitually used by Japanese militarism, said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday.Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing, in response to the recent statements by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and […]

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China, and all Chinese people on both sides of the Strait have the shared responsibility to uphold national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press […]

(260602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with members of the ninth board of directors of the Western Returned Scholars […]

(260602) -- ABUJA, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants discuss during a seminar in Abuja, Nigeria, June 1, 2026. Dozens of young Nigerians exchanged ideas with their Chinese peers at a seminar on Monday, which focused on technology, poverty reduction and the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. The […]

When a new Russian-language school opened its doors in Tajikistan's southern city of Bokhtar in 2022, thousands of locals flocked to enroll.Named after the 18th-century Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, it was one of five Russia-funded schools that popped up across the impoverished Central Asia country that year.Part of a $150 million Russian state […]

Protectionism and complacency are undermining the bloc's growth, Serbia's president said after returning from China Protectionism is pushing the EU toward economic decline, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Bloomberg, arguing that barriers to investment between Europe, China and the US are hurting […]

Protectionism and complacency are undermining the blocs growth, Serbias president said after returning from ChinaProtectionism is pushing the EU toward economic decline, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Bloomberg, arguing that barriers to investment between Europe, China and the US are hurting growth.Vucic made the remarks on Tuesday shortly […]

Hong Kong authorities have vowed to develop a long-term road map for the city’s struggling self-financing postal operator and keep an “open-mind” on all options, including privatisation or turning it into a traditional department. Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan Pak-li revealed the move at the Legislative […]

(260602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian tourists interact with a robot at a store of Unitree Robotics in Beijing, capital of China, April 30, 2026. Beijing received a total of 2.667 million inbound tourists in the first five months of this year, up 35.3 percent year-on-year, demonstrating the rising popularity of "China Travel." As of May 11, […]

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued following the 8th round of the European Union-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, asserting that those with no 'locus standi' on the matter should refrain from commenting on India's internal affairs.During the weekly media […]

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India on Tuesday said that there is no role for any third parties in a bilateral matter between India and Nepal and the two countries have established bilateral mechanisms to deal with all aspects of boundary matters.Responding to queries during the regular media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir […]

(260602) -- OSLO, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows Chinese porcelain in a shipwreck in the Skagerrak Strait off southern Norway. An 18th-century shipwreck carrying the best-preserved cargo of Chinese porcelain ever found in Northern Europe has been discovered in Norwegian waters, the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural […]

The Hong Kong Tourism Board will launch a summer campaign featuring citywide discounts and events to mark the 50th anniversary of the international dragon boat races at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, in a bid to attract more overnight visitors. To welcome the summer travel season, the board announced on Tuesday that its “Hong Kong Summer Fun” campaign […]

Tiger Brokers reported a 17.5 per cent year-on-year jump in first-quarter operating profit in an announcement on Tuesday, without any mention of the looming punishment from China’s securities regulator over alleged unlicensed cross-border trading services. Tiger Brokers said its operating profit rose to US$47.6 million in the three months ended March 31, […]

The Lands Tribunal has dismissed a government-appointed administrator’s request to postpone an extraordinary general meeting of owners at Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, ruling it lacks the authority to do so. Presiding officer Gary Lam Chin-ching on Tuesday urged Hop On Management Company to convene the meeting immediately so it could be held […]

(260602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds the 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies intensified following reports that Iran and its allies were considering actions that could threaten key shipping routes in the Middle East. Brent crude rose $4.80, or 5.2%, to $95.92 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], June 2: There are novels that entertain, and then there are novels that excavate. 'Tokyo Spies', the latest literary fiction from acclaimed Nigerian writer Onyeka Nwelue, belongs firmly in the latter category. Releasing in June 2026 and already the subject of a landmark Y=85 million ($600,000 USD) publishing deal in Japan, the novel […]

The Marshall plant proves that the U.S.-China economic ties are not a zero-sum game. China possesses a low-cost, fastest-iterating supply chain, while the United States has innovative firms, deep capital markets, and a massive consumer base.by Xin PingMarshall is a small city in Michigan, the United States. If you leave downtown and follow West Michigan […]

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, Laos and China have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation. by Chanthaphaphone MixaybouaVIENTIANE, June 2 (Xinhua) -- 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and China and the […]

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- China has managed to stabilize domestic energy markets and protect its high-tech emerging industries, forging a distinct path of green energy transition amid rising geopolitical conflict and sharp swings in global markets, figures show.Chinese leaders have consistently stressed that the country must have control over its own […]

SUSONG, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Nestled at the junction of Anhui, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces, Huikou Town in Susong County of Anqing, east China's Anhui Province, is the first riverside town greeted by the Yangtze River as it flows into Anhui. Stretching alongside the town is the Tongma dike, a flood barrier that shields the riverside land. Right beside the […]

CHONGQING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection.To conserve the species, the research team at the Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve has spent many years conducting field investigations, studying wild Thuja sutchuenensis populations. Working in […]

Kakamigahara [Japan], June 2 (ANI): The Indian U-18 Men's Hockey Team produced a dominant 4-1 victory against Korea in their third U-18 Asia Cup 2026 Pool A match held in Kakamigahara, Japan.Captain Ketan Kushwaha (3', 36'), Varinder Singh (5') and Shahrukh Ali (54') scored for India while Korean captain Yun Jaehyeok (21') scored his team's lone goal in the […]

New York [US], June 2 (ANI): As the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Chinese government of intensifying efforts to erase public memory of the massacre while further tightening restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.According to Human Rights Watch, the Tiananmen Massacre […]

Two Hong Kong media organisations have joined forces with one of Kazakhstan’s largest state-owned conglomerates to strengthen collaboration in journalism and information exchange. The South China Morning Post also signed a partnership with Kazakhstan’s special financial zone to boost ties between Central Asia, Hong Kong and mainland China. The […]

HEFEI, June 2 (Xinhua) -- When some mayors and city representatives from around the world visited Yixian County for an international event, 8-year-old Alina, who received these foreign guests with her parents, quickly caught people's attention. Fluent in both Chinese and English, she welcomed the guests with a lively performance of Chinese martial arts and […]

Two Hongkongers have been found guilty of murdering a man after a financial dispute and then blackmailing his wife for a HK$3.6 million (US$459,331) ransom for his “release” even though he was already dead. A High Court jury on Tuesday also found that the defendants – Chan Wah-hing, 67, and Chan Yiu-lung, 33 – disposed of the victim’s body in […]

Sydney [Australia], June 2 (ANI): Tibet advocacy, cultural preservation and calls for greater international awareness of the Tibetan cause were at the forefront of commemorative events held in Sydney over the weekend to mark the 68th anniversary of the founding of Chushi Gangdruk and the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre, according to the Tibet […]

AJMAN, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Ajman Chamber participated in the China Franchise Expo and the World Franchise Council Annual Meeting 2026, held in Beijing, China, from 27th to 31st May.The chamber was represented by Maher Tarish Al Alili, Board Member of Ajman Chamber and Vice President of the Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD).The global […]

(260602) -- CHONGQING, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 1, 2026 shows seedlings of Thuja sutchuenensis at the research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. To […]