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This article was first published on April 3, 2011 If the altitude doesn’t give you a nosebleed, the room rates might By John Carney You could say it is the height of luxury. And if putting on the Ritz is your thing, it’s just the place for you. The highest hotel in the world opened in Hong Kong last week, and if the altitude doesn’t give you a […]

More Hongkongers have chosen to head north to mainland China during the Easter holiday amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted air traffic, an industry leader has said. Hong Kong Tourism Association executive director Timothy Chui Ting-pong said the number of outbound tour groups to the mainland during Easter rose 30 per cent year on […]

BEIJING, China: Chinese chipmakers are rapidly gaining ground in the country's artificial intelligence hardware market, capturing a significant share and chipping away at Nvidia's long-held dominance. Domestic GPU and AI chip firms accounted for nearly 41% of China's AI accelerator server market in 2025, according to data from an IDC report, highlighting a […]

(260403) -- YINCHUAN, April 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the China-Malaysia Culture and Tourism Matchmaking Meeting during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, April 2, 2026. A total of 26 cooperation projects worth 495 million yuan (about 72 million U.S. dollars) were […]

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), "One Person Companies" (OPCs) have seen explosive growth across China in early 2026. By leveraging AI tools to handle everything from research and development to marketing, these lean startups are injecting fresh vitality into the digital economy and reshaping the […]

BEIJING, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- China's central bank announced Thursday that it has added 12 banks to its list of authorized institutions for digital yuan operations, Xinhua News Agency reported.The move aims to promote the steady development of the digital currency, improve the inclusiveness of its services, and meet public demand for secure, convenient […]

New York [US], April 3 (ANI): China's permanent representative to the United Nations has voiced Beijing's firm resistance to any measures that would allow member states to engage in military action within the Middle East, Al Jazeera reported. Addressing the international body, Fu Cong stated that such an authorisation 'would amount to legitimising the […]

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has been cited by several Western officials and media outlets as further evidence that Hong Kong’s legal system is in decline. Lai, the founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, faced multiple charges, including two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of conspiracy to publish […]

More Hongkongers are expected to travel elsewhere during the five-day Easter weekend from Friday despite a sharp jump in fuel surcharges, according to industry leaders. They also expect more visitors from mainland China during an overlapping Ching Ming Festival holiday, but doubt the influx will deliver any significant boost to the city’s tourism […]

KAMPOT, Cambodia, April 3 (Xinhua) -- For Phim Sophara, a 43-year-old Cambodian man who did not have any knowledge of a cement plant before, a dramatic change in life came when he was granted a job and trained by Chinese experts on how to manage raw materials for the cement plant.Joining the Chinese-invested Cambodia Cement Chakrey Ting Factory Co., Ltd, a […]

LAO CAI, Vietnam, April 3 (Xinhua) -- At the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant, Tran Xuan Truong, head of the plant's technical, planning and production section, started his working day by arranging equipment maintenance and checking the operating system to help ensure a stable power supply for Vietnam's northern Lao Cai province and the broader northern […]

The mighty Zambezi River has its source in northern Zambia, and flows north, west, south, then east, tracing borders for several countries including Zimbabwe. As the river enters Zimbabwe, the water molecules begin to flow faster, unknowingly energised – developing first into a rush, then eventually a torrent as they plunge down the Victoria Falls. This […]

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Alpine addressed claims of sabotage toward their own driver, Franco Colapinto, in a statement released Thursday.Accusations were rampant on social media following the Chinese Grand Prix last month when Colapinto said he might have been more competitive had he had certain technical additions that were on the car of […]

Washington, DC [US], April 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned China's recent maritime actions, asserting that the interference with commercial shipping is a direct threat to international economic stability. The Secretary highlighted that such disruptions have a cascading effect on global commerce and the security of partner nations.In […]

Pathum Thani [Thailand], April 2 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's national team suffered a 0-6 defeat at the hands of Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Young Nadeshiko led 1-0 at half-time.According to the All India Football Federation […]

Singapore, April 2 (ANI): The Indian women's basketball team fell short of qualifying for the main draw of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026 in Singapore after suffering a crucial defeat against Malaysia in the qualifying round on Thursday.Ranked 88th in the world, India went down 16-13 to 44th-ranked Malaysia in their opening Pool B match, according to […]

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Indian women's tennis team has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as it gears up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the prestigious World Group.The Indian team comprises Ankita Raina, Sahaja […]

Ottawa [Canada], April 2 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's reluctance to explicitly denounce forced labour in China could weaken international pressure on Beijing to halt its repression of ethnic Uyghurs, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report.Responding to remarks by Member of Parliament Michael Ma, who questioned reports of forced […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 2 (ANI): A Chinese-flagged work barge is suspected of having damaged an undersea telecommunications cable near Dongyin, part of Taiwan-administered Matsu Islands, during a salvage mission.Authorities said on Wednesday that the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has questioned the vessel's captain, according to a report by the Central […]

The historic mission took place amid a new space raceNASA launched its first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years on Wednesday, as the Artemis II mission began with liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission comes at the dawning of a new age of competition in space.What is Artemis II?Artemis II is the second mission in NASA's Artemis […]

Washington DC [US], April 2 (ANI): Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) stated on March 31 that he plans to introduce legislation aimed at banning Chinese automobiles and auto components from entering the U.S. market, according to a report by The Epoch Times.Speaking at the Automotive Forum in New York City, Moreno said, 'There will not be a Chinese automobile […]

The event underscored the enduring global appeal of Wuxia, a genre of Chinese fiction or cinema featuring the adventures of martial artists in ancient China.by Xinhua writers Zhao Jiasong, Guo ShuangLONDON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- On a lively Tuesday night in Leicester Square, one moviegoer stood out from the crowd. Dressed in flowing dark robes, he evoked the […]

by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongBEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Hollywood films performing strongly in North America are attracting considerably smaller audiences in China, highlighting a marked shift in viewing preferences in the world's second-largest film market.A total of 11 foreign films opened in Chinese cinemas in March, a traditionally slow period […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] April 2 (ANI): Chinese authorities have enforced extensive restrictions and heightened security around Lungngn Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the ongoing memorial prayer ceremonies for the late Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, according to Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.As per the report, […]

An employee of the property management firm at Hong Kong’s inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate has admitted the company failed in its contractual obligations to identify and follow up on fire hazards, while none of its top management testified at an evidential hearing into the disaster. The eighth day of the hearing by the independent committee […]

(260402) -- KUALA LUMPUR, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Han Ning, director of the China Cultural Center in Kuala Lumpur, addresses a cultural and tourism promotion event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2, 2026. A cultural and tourism promotion event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, showcasing the breathtaking natural scenery and unique ethnic […]

(260402) -- HANGZHOU, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 2, 2026. Recently, West Lake in Hangzhou has been adorned with blooming peach trees and verdant willows, showing bright spring colors that attract crowds of visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(260402) -- BEIJING, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces a product during the 14th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE) at the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, April 2, 2026. The 14th ESIE, featuring six themed exhibition pavilions, opens from March 31 to April 3. […]

NANCHANG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- At the foot of a picturesque mountain in east China's Jiangxi Province, an international tennis competition brought an influx of players and spectators to a small county -- the latest testament to the power of sports events in driving the country's county-level development.The 2026 Shanshui Wuning International Tennis Open, […]

(260402) -- SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits an exhibition of Maison Margiela during the 2026 Autumn/Winter Shanghai Fashion Week in east China's Shanghai, April 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

The government has filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in accordance with Hong Kong’s national security laws. A government spokesman on Thursday also said the application filed with the Court of First Instance aimed to achieve the “important objectives of preventing and […]

Allada, a small town famed as the cradle of Benin's pineapple production, recently hosted a ceremony marking the launch of exports of this premium fruit, with the pineapples primed for a long journey to the promising Chinese market.COTONOU, April 2 (Xinhua) -- In Allada, a small town famed as the cradle of Benin's pineapple production, local workers bustle […]

Hong Kong begins a five-day long weekend break for the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays on Friday, with authorities expecting busy inbound and outbound travel during the period. Mainland China marks the festival, also known as tomb-sweeping day, between Friday and Sunday. For Hongkongers remaining in the city and visitors from the mainland and […]

More than 30 groups and individuals have collectively called on the government to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill and provide greater protection to survivors. In a paper released on Thursday, the non-profit organisations and professionals also urged the judiciary to review its practice directions to safeguard child abuse victims […]

(260402) -- LIUZHOU, April 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker works at a board production factory in Rong'an County of Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 1, 2026. In recent years, Rong'an County has leveraged its high-quality resources of Chinese fir to drive rural revitalization. Through integrating seedling cultivation, […]

Beijing [China], April 2 (ANI): China on Thursday responded to the recent 'bring them back to the stone ages' remarks made by US President Donald Trump against Iran, stressing that escalation will not resolve the conflict, China Daily reported. 'Military means cannot fundamentally solve any issue, and escalation of the conflict does not serve any party's […]

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to foster an inclusive society for people with autism, with a Unesco official saying the city has the potential to become a global hub for support services. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Thursday highlighted the importance of a better understanding and acceptance of autistic people at an event marking the United […]

Hong Kong’s New World Development (NWD) has shelved plans to acquire the remaining stakes in three commercial sites in Causeway Bay, signalling continued caution among developers despite signs of improving demand in the core office market. The company, which has been selling assets to reduce debt, said it would “exercise prudence as appropriate, having […]

More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have adopted major electronic payment platforms AlipayHK and WeChat Pay HK, easing a protracted pain point for mainland Chinese visitors who are expected to arrive in droves during the coming Ching Ming Festival break. AlipayHK, a subsidiary of Ant International, an affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the […]

DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with Li Xiangying, Chairperson of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-council (CCPIT Beijing), to explore ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen the flow of bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and China.The meeting, attended by […]

Anyone in Hong Kong found carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public will face a maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail from April 30, while those with smaller quantities will receive a fixed penalty of HK$3,000. The amended tobacco control law also provides for a future territory-wide ban on such products although no […]

LANZHOU, April 2 (Xinhua) -- A new study by Chinese researchers has helped people better understand how microplastics "move" on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and has sustained plastic pollution prevention and control efforts, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.Through in situ sampling […]

by Xinhua writers Gui Tao and Huang HaoranNANCHANG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- My encounter with Jingdezhen, an eastern Chinese city with over 1,700 years of ceramic-making history, began, improbably, with a lump of clay.In a modest workshop, tourists gathered to experience the ancient pleasure of shaping earth by hand. The clay spun obediently at first, then […]

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): IndiGo has revised its fuel charges for both domestic and international routes, effective for all new bookings made after 0001 hours on April 2, 2026. The airline confirmed this adjustment, citing a sharp increase in Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices as the primary driver behind the decision. According to the company, the move […]

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- As soaring fuel prices accelerate consumer shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automaker BYD has vowed to prioritize win-win cooperation and technological innovation as it deepens its global footprint.Overseas demand for Chinese new energy vehicles is rising amid the latest oil shock, reflecting market-driven choices […]