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Beijing has formally removed Hong Kong’s housing chief, Winnie Ho Wing-yin, from her post, after she resigned last week to take political responsibility for the deadly Tai Po fire. According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, the State Council removed Ho from office on Tuesday on the recommendation of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. The announcement […]

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China will step up the use of monetary policy tools to support its capital market, strengthen market resilience and boost investor confidence, its central bank announced Monday.The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said that it will conduct the third operation of the Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility (SFISF) on […]

(261103) -- SALY, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lili (front) of China hugs Guilloton Elisa of France after the women's solo last 16 knockout 2 match of the rowing coastal beach sprints between Liu Lili of China and Guilloton Elisa of France at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Saly, south of Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261103) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket carrying a new satellite group blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Nov. 3, 2026. China successfully launched the Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket on Tuesday. Lifting off at 8:15 a.m. (Beijing Time), the rocket sent its payloads, a new […]

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday refuted claims of forced displacement of residents due to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), describing the information as false.'Some people and groups are spreading false information about the SUMP. They claim that a decision regarding […]

Hong Kong’s plan to start an interbank tokenised gold transaction project marks a crucial step in its quest to make itself a key global hub for the precious metal, according to analysts. The city planned to launch a gold token representing a standard 400-ounce gold bar, referencing HAU, Hong Kong’s ticker for gold prices launched earlier this year, said […]

Hong Kong is rewriting its economic playbook amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and is pivoting towards commodity trading, fintech and green finance, the city’s leader has said, while pledging to provide stability for investors. Addressing the annual Global Financial Leaders’ Investment […]

A 61-year-old Hong Kong man has been arrested for allegedly spiking the drink of Japanese disc jockey Mao Hamasaki at a Tsim Sha Tsui nightclub over the weekend, leaving her in intensive care. The police on Tuesday said that after investigations by the Yau Tsim crime squad, officers arrested the suspect in Central on Monday in relation to an alleged […]

(261103) -- STOCKHOLM, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientist Fu Bojie poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the 2026 Volvo Environment Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 2, 2026. Chinese scientist Fu Bojie was awarded the 2026 Volvo Environment Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday for his outstanding contributions to ecological restoration […]

Retail is making a comeback in Hong Kong. Deloitte China reported an encouraging HK$203 billion (US$25.9 billion) in sales volume in the first half of 2026, beating expectations. Accordingly, they forecast the retail market to reach HK$412 billion by the end of this year. A retail revival should directly translate into reduced vacancies for the city’s […]

Water shortages, gruelling course conditions and a lengthy post-race walk marred Hong Kong’s inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday, participants have said, prompting calls for organisers to overhaul arrangements if the event is to return. As the city seeks to establish itself as a premier hub for mega-events, experts warned the problems went […]

(261102) -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the "Chinese Cultural Night * Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese […]

(261102) -- ABU DHABI, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People communicate at the booth of Sinopec Group during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 2, 2026. ADIPEC 2026 opened here on Monday. The four-day event brings together energy companies, government representatives and […]

Justice delayed, it is often said, is justice denied. If that is true, many court users in Hong Kong are being failed by the system. Those involved in criminal cases at the Court of First Instance must wait 358 days on average for the hearing, the judiciary revealed last week. The figure for the District Court is 354 days, way above the court’s 100-day […]

If the two Asian powers cooperate they can create a multipolar world, the US economist has said Renowned US economist Jeffry Sachs has called for cooperation, not competition, between India and China. The two Asian economic powerhouses can help to build a truly multipolar world, the economist argued. He

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) -- DP World's Shipping Solutions AMEA business ("Shipping Solutions") is expanding its China-Africa shipping network with the launch of the China Africa Link, a new weekly service designed to strengthen connectivity between the Far East and Africa, providing customers with greater choice, enhanced market access and more […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi held talks with Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, in Beijing on Monday.Al-Aiban handed over a letter from Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, addressed to Chinese President […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, met with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in Beijing on Monday.Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, said that China will […]

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, and Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko visit an exhibition of masterpieces by Nikolai Fechin at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. Zhao held talks with Valentina […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- As China enters a critical period in its modernization drive, the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) has charted the course for tougher action against corruption and stronger self-governance in the years ahead.Last week, the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee adopted a resolution on persevering with full […]

FUZHOU, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Valuable lessons for global urban development can be drawn from China's people-centered approach to urban renewal, Anaclaudia Rossbach, United Nations under-secretary-general and executive director of UN-Habitat, said during the Global Observance of World Cities Day in China's Fuzhou.Under the theme "Regenerating the City: […]

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, holds talks with Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, […]

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(261102) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Shanghai Ballet take a curtain call at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in New York, the United States, Nov. 1, 2026. The Shanghai Ballet brought the classical ballet Giselle to the New York stage Sunday night, captivating audiences with a performance that showcased the exquisite technique […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Oman to steer their strategic partnership to a higher level, and to help restore peace and realize lasting stability in the Middle East at an early date.Xi made the remarks during talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit […]

(261102) -- NINGBO, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Shunnan of China competes during the snatch of the men's 85kg event at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

(261102) -- LOME, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrives in Lome, Togo, Nov. 1, 2026. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Lome, the capital of Togo, on Sunday to begin a friendly visit and provide medical services, marking the first visit by a […]

(Photo credit: Nick Oza)Action got underway Monday at the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing tournament with 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams battling for a top prize of $360,000.Teams are divided into two groups for the double-elimination group stage that runs through Wednesday, with all matches best-of-three.Group stage winners move directly to the […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)Venus Williams lost her 17th consecutive singles match Monday at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, falling 6-2, 6-3 in the first round to fellow American Mary Stoiana in 77 minutes.The winless run dates back to July 2025 for Williams, 46, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion who said after the match that her future plans are up in […]

On Nov. 2, 20 university students from Oklahoma (USA) visited the unique desert oasis in China's Dunhuang. A flash mob brought the foreign guests and Chinese performers together. The friendship stories along the ancient Silk Road were carried on by music and dance.

Taipei [Taiwan], November 2 (ANI) Taiwan has strongly protested against what it described as China's discriminatory treatment over arrangements for its participation in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, accusing Beijing of attempting to undermine its standing as an equal member of the regional organisation, as […]

Over 40 per cent of stray animals taken in by shelters in Hong Kong in the first half of the year came from the Northern Metropolis development area, a study has found, with volunteers warning that more than 1,000 face abandonment as land resumption accelerates. The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance, which released the findings on Monday, called for a review […]

(261102) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian media professionals attend a China-Africa AI media training program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese experts train Tanzanian media professionals in AI applications" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 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 CPC Central Committee Secretariat, speaks at a mobilization meeting on a lecture program for promoting the guiding principles from the fifth plenary session of the 20th […]

(261102) -- DAKAR, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Peng Songmei (R) of China vies with Shaheen Sada of Kenya during the rugby sevens women's pool A match between China and Kenya at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 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 Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko in Beijing, capital of […]

JAKARTA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo was held in Jakarta on Sunday, bringing together 21 Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, and attracting about 3,000 Indonesian students, Chinese language learners and parents seeking information on study opportunities in China.Among the […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Oman to steer their strategic partnership to a higher level, and to help restore peace and realize lasting stability in the Middle East at an early date.Xi made the remarks during talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit […]

Washington DC [US], November 2 (ANI): A US congresswoman has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to upgrade Washington's travel advisory for China, citing concerns over the alleged use of wrongful detention of American citizens by Chinese authorities, as reported by The Epoch Times.According to The Epoch Times, Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.), chair of the […]

PNNNew Delhi [India], November 2: 21st Century's First Quarticentennial Merited Impacts Gazette highlights contributions across humanitarianism, science, social justice, and other fields, with individuals from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, China, Japan, and Nepal among those recognised.Impact Hallmarks (IH) has named 39 individuals in its Quarticentennial […]

An international legal body’s new regional office in Hong Kong aims to help developing Southeast Asian economies and promote the wider use of uniform commercial law across the Asia-Pacific, its secretary general has said. Ignacio Tirado, secretary general of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit), said its new […]

ISTANBUL, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Turkish companies are heading to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai with tailored natural cosmetics and premium foods, aiming to tap into China's Generation Z consumer market.Spearheading Trkiye's national participation at the 9th CIIE, scheduled for Nov. 5 to 10, the Aegean Exporters' Associations […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to continuously improve protection and coordination to make the Yellow River more beautiful.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction on further […]

ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, once depicted on China's fourth-series 50-yuan banknotes as a torrent of muddy, turbulent water, now presents a markedly different scene, with its cascading waters running clear.Photographer Lyu Guiming, known for documenting the waterfall in Jixian County, Shanxi Province, since 1999, […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank on Monday changed its main policy rate from the seven-day reverse repo rate to the overnight reverse repo rate as it conducted 541 billion yuan (about 80.6 billion U.S. dollars) of overnight reverse repos.The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted this operation at an interest rate of 1.25 percent through […]