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Beijing [China], November 3 (ANI): Chinese authorities heightened security across Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou on October 31 as large crowds of young people gathered for Halloween celebrations, with some using costumes and satirical messages to express frustration over China's economic difficulties, unemployment and government policies, according to a […]

Doha [Qatar], November 3 (ANI): India's trio of Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh secured the team gold in the men's 50m pistol event at the ongoing ISSF World Championships on Tuesday.India clinched the team gold in the men's 50m pistol event at the World Championships with a combined score of 1,659-24x. Ravinder Singh topped the Indian […]

By Amrashree Mishra New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): With China pressing from the north, supplying weapons to Pakistan and expanding its footprint in the Indian Ocean, India is 'surrounded by China in many ways', observed Hideshi Tokuchi, Japan's former Vice-Minister of Defence for International Affairs, calling for New Delhi and Tokyo to 'do a lot […]

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], November 3: The fourth edition of International Hardware Fair India 2026, powered by EISENWARENMESSE, concluded successfully today at Hall 2 & 3, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. Organised by Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd., the three-day exhibition provided a meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, dealers, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 3 (ANI): Taiwan has accused the China Coast Guard of harassing ships off its eastern coast and attempting to assert what it described as fictional jurisdiction over the surrounding waters, as Beijing continues to increase its maritime patrols around the island, according to a report by Taipei Times.The report said Taiwan's Coast […]

(Photo credit: Nick Oza)Four teams were eliminated on the second day of the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 tournament on Tuesday as Legacy, FaZe Clan, 9z Team and G2 Esports headed home.The MongolZ and FURIA advanced to the Group A upper-bracket final and MOUZ and PARIVISION did the same in Group B. Eight other teams are still alive in the […]

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- In the laboratory of the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology (DIMST), under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have developed a remarkable metal: a material so thin and lightweight that it can be torn by hand, much like a sheet of paper.Researchers have called it "hand-tearable steel."The material […]

HANGZHOU, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.Please see the attachment for the translation of the full text of the address.

DAKAR, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese swimmer Chang Mohan missed out on gold by just 0.71 seconds at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, but the 15-year-old found plenty to celebrate beyond her silver medal.From encouragement offered by teammates at the pool to friendships forged with athletes from other sports and countries, Chang's Olympic debut has become an […]

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Natnael Hagos of Ethiopia competes during the Men's Changquan Combined final Changquan match of Wushu Taolu event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

(261103) -- NEWCASTLE, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of both sides compete during the AFC Champions League Elite football match between Australia's Newcastle Jets FC and China's Shanghai Port FC in Newcastle, Australia, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presides over the opening meeting of the 19th session of the Standing Committee […]

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sophia Loudrup hits a return during the women's singles group stage match of badminton between Zhang Yixin of China and Sophia Loudrup of Denmark at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs, holds talks with Nguyen Thanh Nghi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, […]

PRNewswireLondon [UK], November 3: International higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Asia.The University of Hong Kong stays first, ahead of Peking University. Tsinghua University rises to third. National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technologic

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India would develop its own tunnel boring machines if foreign suppliers refused to provide them, emphasising the country's approach towards strengthening indigenous manufacturing capabilities and reducing dependence on other countries.Addressing the Young Leaders Discourse […]

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India will become the world's largest economy in the coming decades if it continues to invest in education, infrastructure and climate safety, renowned economist Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs said, expressing confidence in the country's long-term growth prospects.In an interaction, Sachs said India's share of global […]

LIMA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) will give Peruvian superfood producers, such as Amazon Andes, another opportunity to further expand into China's vast market.John Echenique, commercial manager of Amazon Andes, believes that participating in the event, set for Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai, is key to strengthening the […]

Hongkongers moving to the United Kingdom under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme will be exempt from plans to double the qualifying period for settlement to 10 years, according to an official announcement. But they will still face stricter English-language requirements and tighter rules on criminal records, alongside existing conditions such as […]

Hong Kong could be in store for its first real taste of autumn early next week, with temperatures forecast to dip below 20 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit) as a strong northeast monsoon approaches the Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong Observatory said the monsoon would bring windy conditions to the region over the weekend, with offshore areas and high ground […]

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The body of Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and state councilor, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. She died of illness in Beijing on Oct. 28 at the age of 81.President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, including Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li […]

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China will strengthen support for its emerging pillar industries to promote high-quality development, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday.The output value of emerging pillar industries is projected to exceed 10 trillion yuan (about 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan […]

(261103) -- DAKAER, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China and Senegal react at the player's tunnel ahead of the rugby sevens women's pool A match between China and Senegal at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

(261103) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Kuan is seen wearing his product in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 20, 2026. In Shenzhen, the futuristic vision of wearing an exoskeleton to walk with superhuman speed has become a reality. Hypershell, a tech company founded in 2021 by its CEO Sun Kuan, is transforming the once-bulky and […]

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The elderly learn the use of drones at a university for the elderly in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Silver-haired Chinese take up AI, video editing and drones" (Xinhua/Li Aoqiu)

(261103) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Ruirui of China competes during the equestrian jumping individual qualifier round A match at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

(261103) -- WUZHEN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 3, 2026 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit is held from Nov. 2 to 5 in Wuzhen, bringing together Chinese and international participants for discussions on […]

Hong Kong, November 3 (ANI): There has been no slackening in Chairman Xi Jinping's fixation on cleaning up the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from threats within and without. At the latest Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, held in Beijing from 26-29 October 2026, a record number of officials were expelled from China's all-powerful […]

by Shao XiaIn September, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for deleting the "Enemy State Clauses" from the UN Charter at the UN General Assembly, drawing criticism from the international community. In fact, this is not Japan's first such attempt. Since joining the United Nations in the 1950s, Japan, a defeated country in World War II, has been […]

Five Hong Kong universities have been ranked among Asia’s top 10, with three of them in the top five for the first time in more than a decade and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) retaining its No 1 spot, according to an annual UK survey. Meanwhile, three universities in mainland China were ranked in the top 10. Peking University held on to second place, […]

by Xinhua writer Liu HongxiaBEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China is both a major source of products and innovation and a highly significant market for international companies, Peter Ottmann, CEO of Germany's NuernbergMesse Group, said in a recent interview with Xinhua, adding that "these two roles belong together."Ottmann is leading a business delegation from […]

(261103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping shakes hands with a family member of Liu Yandong to express deep condolences in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. The body of Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and state councilor, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party […]

Beijing [China], November 3 (ANI): China's rapid expansion of its chemical manufacturing industry is putting increasing pressure on foreign producers, squeezing them out of the domestic Chinese market while intensifying competition in international markets, according to a report by the Rhodium Group cited by The Epoch Times (TET).In a report released on […]

Think you can steer a drone using nothing more than your own concentrated thoughts? It may sound like science fiction, but mind-controlled drone-flying is one of the free activities the public can take part in at the upcoming Being Human Festival in Hong Kong. Running from November 5 to 15, the festival is the first Hong Kong edition of the UK’s national […]

Hong Kong journalists may have to rely on judicial reviews if the government refuses to provide land records under a proposed new system, although authorities have vowed to simplify applications and deliver records in as little as one to two working days. Officials made the pledge on Tuesday as lawmakers raised concerns over possible restrictions on media […]

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will launch its first free, district-based dementia screening programme next year, using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retinal imaging to detect early signs of cognitive decline in 2,700 older residents within two years. The programme will be implemented in Wong Tai Sin, which has one of the highest […]

From the ancient oar strokes that helped shape Chinese maritime civilization to toda's world-leading port, Ningbo has long connected China with the world.From Nov. 2 to 5, the city hosts the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue (GMD) under the theme "Openness and Connectivity, Shared Opportunities," bringing cities together to exchange ideas, deepen cooperation and […]

Hong Kong homeowners’ pushback against proposals to limit proxy votes and restrict meeting attendance to relatives has prompted authorities to study alternatives to resolve estate management issues behind the deadly Tai Po fire. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau revealed the findings of its […]

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Apple recorded an all-time high revenue in India during the September quarter, driven by strong consumer demand, an expanding base of iPhone upgraders, and double-digit growth across its MacBook portfolio.For the quarter ended September 26, 2026, the company posted overall revenue of USD 114.5 billion, marking a 12 per […]

by Xinhua writer Jiang JiangTIANJIN, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- "One! Two! Three!" The crowd counted along with the referee as Chinese wrestler Junjie pinned his opponent's shoulders to the mat."The winner is Junjie!" As the announcer declared, cheers burst out at the pro-wrestling event in north China's Tianjin, organized by Middle Kingdom Wrestling (MKW), a […]

JIUQUAN, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China successfully launched a Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China on Tuesday.Lifting off at 8:15 a.m. (Beijing Time), the rocket sent 18 satellites of the Spacesail Constellation into planned orbit, with these forming part of China's commercial low-orbit satellite […]

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Cuijing, Tong Keran, Guo Xinlei (from L to R) of China defend Grace Buchanan (1st R) of Australia during the rugby sevens women's pool A match between China and Australia at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng said that building Hong Kong “remains a key strategy for China” as he outlined four ways for the city to boost its long-term prospects and support the country’s development. The city should strengthen its role as a centre for international finance and the offshore yuan market, promote high-quality economic and social […]

Hong Kong’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent year on year in the third quarter, marking its 15th consecutive quarter of expansion, while retail sales rose by 6.4 per cent in September. For the first three quarters combined, the economy expanded by 5.1 per cent, its fastest growth for the period in five years, advance estimates released by the Census and […]

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India has the potential to emerge as a global aviation hub with multiple international gateways, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said, outlining the country's geographical advantages and growing market opportunities.Speaking at Delhi Aviation India 2026, Gebremariam […]