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The alleged murder and dismemberment of Abby Choi Tin-fung in 2023, which prosecutors say was linked to a dispute over a luxury flat, has once again gripped Hong Kong as the trial over the 28-year-old socialite’s death entered its second week. Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, and his elder brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, have pleaded […]

For the past few months, this newspaper has extensively covered China’s ongoing clampdown on tax avoidance, especially its push to tax the income of super-rich families held in offshore trusts. We never expected to become targets of the campaign ourselves. But there have been signs in recent weeks that officials are starting to take an interest even in […]

ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The National Experts Programme - Artificial Intelligence Track (NEP-AI) has announced a study visit by 16 Emirati artificial intelligence experts to Beijing and Shanghai to engage directly with leading research institutions and technology companies. The visit will examine how China translates advanced research into […]

Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, Hong Kong’s first post-handover Legislative Council president, recently dropped a political bomb. She revealed that one of her friends had been telling her that a legislature with 90 seats costs a lot more than one with 60 and that “I kind of agree with that”. The basic maths behind the statement cannot be refuted: 60 is […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 24-year-old man over an alleged scam operation that made more than 23,000 fraudulent calls in over a week by impersonating e-commerce customer service representatives, with one victim losing more than HK$100,000 (US$12,741). The force said on Sunday that the man was suspected of operating a call centre for a syndicate that […]

Last week, Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that New Delhihad successfully shipped its Akash air-defense system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.While neither country has publicly announced the deals, and details like the number of systems, delivery dates, and prices remain secret, the sale gives the two Central Asian states an alternative to […]

(261011) -- REYKJAVIK, Oct. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying holds a dialogue with former Icelandic President and Arctic Circle Chairman Olafur Ragnar Grimsson during the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, Oct. 9, 2026. Fu Ying called for greater international cooperation on scientific research and […]

by Xinhua writers Wang Yanan, Ma RuxuanGENEVA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) is notable for its emphasis on practical measures to support and advance development, rather than merely serving as a declaration, according to Carlos Correa, executive director of the South Centre.The GDI "is not just a declaration, it […]

On six occasions, Hammoda Abu-Odah, a Gaza nurse-turned Hong Kong scholar was offered an opportunity to study overseas. But each time, border closures and travel restrictions prevented him from taking them up. Abu-Odah had obtained a nursing degree in his native Gaza but set his sights on an academic career abroad. He kept working, teaching and conducting […]

The urn containing the ashes of late Hong Kong Cantopop star Anita Mui Yim-fong went missing from a monastery three months ago, the singer’s family has revealed, saying police had made “no progress” in their investigation, causing them distress. A police spokesman said on Sunday that the force received a report on July 18 that an item stored in a […]

The revamped Huanggang checkpoint is a “critical milestone” for the connectivity of the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong’s leader has said, as the city and Shenzhen count down to its launch on Monday. Speaking at a ceremony on Sunday, Chief Executive John Lee-Ka Chiu said the Huanggang control point was a “landmark project” built and shared through the […]

An Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong this month will focus on policies that support livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance and young talent, underlining the city’s role as an international financial centre, the finance chief has said. “These four priorities are areas of strength for Hong Kong and fields in which we […]

Admission scores for physiotherapy degree programmes at three Hong Kong tertiary institutions fell by as much as 10 per cent this year compared with 2025, amid gloomy career prospects in the sector, the latest data shows. The decline prompted the professional body for physiotherapists to call on the government to halt healthcare funding cuts in the next […]

WASHINGTON -- Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases, challenging President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports as lawmakers warn the move could help finance Moscow's war against Ukraine.Fitzpatrick (Republican-Pennsylvania), co-chair of the […]

(261011) -- SHANGRAO, Oct. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Descendants of the rescued Doolittle Raid participants view a historical exhibition in Shangrao, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 10, 2026. The Doolittle Raid, planned and led by U.S. Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle on April 18, 1942, was an air raid on Japan as a retaliation for the attack on the U.S. […]

A controversial decision by Hong Kong authorities to award a lifeguard and first aid services contract worth more than HK$122 million (US$15.6 million) to a company previously found to have failed to provide the required staffing at swimming pools has sparked concerns over whether public funds are being used prudently. The Leisure and Cultural Services […]

Hong Kong biotech entrepreneur Ricky Chiu Yin-to is seeking to make cervical cancer screening easier through urine-based HPV testing, using sample-concentration technology developed by his company. His company, Phase Scientific, made its name during the Covid-19 pandemic through its rapid antigen test, Indicaid. The product received US emergency-use […]

A non-profit children’s education organisation in Hong Kong has urged the government to expand support services for preschool-aged ethnic minority children with special needs to more districts, after a pilot project found that 95 per cent of participants showed improvement. Heep Hong Society said on Sunday that many ethnic minority families faced multiple […]

The Hong Kong Bar Association has suggested capping the number of proxies a person can hold at homeowners’ meetings, without restricting who may act as a proxy, stressing that improving transparency and introducing an electronic voting system could help to deter abuse in large-scale maintenance procurement. Speaking to the South China Morning Post, […]

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Indian hockey defender Jugraj Singh said that while the public will miss the flavour and intensity of a match against arch-rivals Pakistan during the Asian Champions Trophy, the focus of the team is solely on the tournament and continuing their fine run with another title win in Punjab. Jugraj, […]

(261010) -- SIOFOK, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man checks a photo exhibition about China during the 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary, Oct. 10, 2026. Sit on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest lake, Siofok is one of the country's leading lakeside holiday destinations. The city's annual fish festival is a major autumn event, […]

Moscow [Russia], October 10 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a 'very substantive' and friendly telephone conversation lasting an hour and a half, during which they discussed economic initiatives, energy supplies and international issues, with both leaders potentially set to meet in person on the sidelines of the […]

The presence of Chinese publishers at the world's largest book fair is driven by the growing interest in learning more about China and its culture.FRANKFURT, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- At the Frankfurt Book Fair, books are more than products on display. For many international readers and publishing professionals, they offer a window into China, its history, […]

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- China has reaffirmed its stance on its foreign exchange policy amid increased discussions over the yuan's valuation, as solid facts and figures support the view that the country's export strength is rooted in its industrial competitiveness rather than currency valuation.China has neither the need nor the intention to gain trade […]

URUMQI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Scientists with China's Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition announced on Saturday that they had found more than 24,000 glaciers in the region and warned of accelerating melt there.Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China ranks first in glacier reserves in the country, followed by Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)Second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz raced into the third round at the Rolex Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo in just 67 minutes on Saturday.Alcaraz struck eight aces, never faced a break point and finished with a 24-8 advantage in winners. He also won 13 of 20 points at the net with an […]

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane)Home favorite Qinwen Zheng and fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva of Russia will be chasing history when they meet Sunday in the final at the China Open in Beijing.Zheng is looking to become the first Chinese player to win the WTA 1000 tournament, and the 19-year-old Andreeva can become the youngest China Open champion since Agnes […]

(261010) -- BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alexis Lebrun (R)/Felix Lebrun react during the men's doubles final match between Lim Jonghoon/Oh Junsung of South Korea and Alexis Lebrun/Felix Lebrun of France at 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

Washington DC [US], October 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday continued to criticise the decision to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay, claiming that he had settled eight wars, is close to ending or settling two more conflicts and deserved the prestigious honour for his efforts.In a post on […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 10 (ANI): The 14th Dalai Lama on Saturday congratulated Indian-origin South African jurist and human rights pioneer Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising her lifelong efforts for people denied their rights and her contribution to promoting peace and international law.In […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 10 (ANI): Tamil film 'Selvi' marked a significant milestone with its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 9, 2026, where it was played to a full house. Produced by National Award-winning actor Anjali Patil, the film marks the directorial debut of Sailesh Rathnakumar. Adding to the […]

SHANGHAI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Shoppers crowded into stores across China to try the latest artificial intelligence (AI) gadgets during the week-long National Day holiday, as smart devices continue to transition from the showroom to the mass market.At Z*Pilot, an AI experience store in Shanghai, China's financial hub, a furry AI pet robot drew a steady stream […]

GUIYANG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of visitors flocked to the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge during China's recent week-long National Day holiday, not simply to cross the world's highest bridge in southwestern Guizhou Province, but to stop and explore the surrounding area.Built to cut a two-hour journey across the canyon to about two minutes, the bridge […]

*The Long March spirit highlights the firm faith, strong will, and never-give-up attitude of the whole Party and all Chinese people to overcome major challenges during the revolutionary years.*In today's environment, people need to hold fast to the same values that made the Long March an epic undertaking in modern Chinese history, said Khairy Tourk, […]

New York [US], October 10 (ANI): Overseas Chinese pro-democracy organisations, scholars and activists have condemned China's newly implemented Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, alleging that it strengthens Beijing's assimilation policies and threatens the cultural, religious and political rights of ethnic minorities.According to the Central […]

Munich [Germany], October 10 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress has highlighted continuing concerns over the detention of Uyghur intellectuals and the protection of Uyghur cultural identity, while welcoming the European Parliament's tougher stance on China.In its weekly brief, the organisation reported on a decade of imprisonment for Uyghur writer Yalqun […]

Hong Kong police have arrested 127 people in a six-month undercover operation against a Vietnamese-led crime syndicate accused of running loan-sharking rackets charging interest rates of up to 3,700 per cent, as well as illegal gambling and unlicensed bars in West Kowloon. The syndicate is also alleged to have helped illegal immigrants find shelter and […]

Senior public servants found accountable for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire could face disciplinary action if named in an investigation report that a government-appointed panel is expected to submit this month, Hong Kong’s civil service chief has said. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan also said on Saturday that a support unit was […]

(261010) -- BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 10, 2026 shows farm machinery working in the fields ahead of wheat sowing at Santun Village in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province. As autumn sets in, farmers across China make the most of the farming season to work to ensure stable grain production. (Photo by Kang […]

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- In the morning, after being dressed in a white shroud, Lu Guijun was laid gently in a coffin surrounded by lilies and chrysanthemums. Relatives and friends came to say their goodbyes, one by one.When the ritual ended, he sat up, climbed out, and hugged his wife and two children, unable to hold back his tears. It was a rehearsal […]

BUKHARA, Uzbekistan, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- As the setting sun cast a golden glow over the ancient streets of Bukhara, the historic city bustled with tourists, while local vendors called out to passersby.Holding a hand-painted ceramic bowl, Yan Hong, a tourist from northeast China's Harbin, marveled at the intricate floral patterns adorning the craft at a […]

Ultimately, a stable and more balanced China-EU economic relationship will be built not by narrowing the space for trade, but by expanding the opportunities it creates.BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The second meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism has offered fresh momentum for stabilizing bilateral economic and trade ties, with […]

Hong Kong has recorded 21 cases of mpox since August, accounting for 70 per cent of this year’s total, prompting health authorities to urge people who engage in high-risk sexual contact to take protective measures and get vaccinated to reduce their risk of infection. The latest case, involving a 29-year-old man, brought the total number recorded in Hong […]

Taipei [Taiwan], October 10 (ANI): Taiwanese authorities are examining allegations that a China-trained doctor practising in southern Taiwan used a suspected forged United States medical diploma to obtain a licence and practise medicine under a different name. The case has renewed attention on Taiwan's restrictions on medical qualifications obtained in […]

Hong Kong police have dismantled a local syndicate allegedly running a vice ring involving Thai women, seizing HK$13 million in cash (US$1.66 million) and freezing HK$5 million in suspected crime proceeds. The force said on Saturday that it arrested five local men and two foreign men, aged between 44 and 54, for allegedly running a prostitution ring in the […]