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Health authorities will provide free measles vaccinations to Hong Kong airport workers from Friday, following the detection of three cases among aircraft maintenance staff. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) warned on Thursday of the “relatively high” risk of measles transmission at the aviation hub, citing the high volume of travellers passing […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is set for intense thundery showers and gusts on Thursday evening, the weather forecaster has warned, with local temperatures expected to dip to as low as 19 degrees Celsius (66.2 Fahrenheit) under a cold […]

A Henderson Land Development joint venture has won a five-year contract to operate the Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong, with a clause that would require the government to be compensated if the number of events falls short of its commitment. The Development Bureau on Thursday announced that Central Grand Limited (CGL), a joint venture between […]

Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” principle can serve as a model around the world and represents the city’s biggest contribution to Beijing’s Global Governance Initiative, political heavyweight Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee has said. Ip, the convenor of the government’s key decision-making Executive Council and a former lawmaker, made the remarks […]

A hotel operator’s planned entry into Xiongan New Area southwest of Beijing highlights a tentative but growing alignment between Hong Kong’s private sector and the state-backed development project, as leaders renew efforts to accelerate the zone’s transformation into a hi-tech growth hub. Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group, a wholly owned […]

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 3.7 per cent in the first quarter, marking a second consecutive decline across rolling three-month periods. The Census and Statistics Department said on Thursday the jobless rate stood at 3.7 per cent for January to March, down from 3.8 per cent in the preceding period from December to […]

Hong Kong’s fire services declined to activate an emergency alert during the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns that it might have caused confusion among trapped residents, a public inquiry has heard. An independent committee investigating last year’s disaster at Wang Fuk Court was also told on Thursday that the system, which would […]

A data breach at Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club has compromised the personal information of more than 9,000 people, Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has found, urging organisations to review security measures and update software to close loopholes. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data on Thursday also released a guide for parents and […]

Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): Strengthening the United States military presence and strategic positioning in Japan is a 'top priority' for the US Department of Defence, as the US moves to reinforce deterrence in the Indo-Pacific in response to China's growing influence, reported Kyodo News.John Noh, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific […]

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guan Chunming (L) competes during the Jiu Jitsu women's 63kg round of 16 match between Guan Chunming of China and Azhar Salykova of Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(260423) -- MOKHOTLONG, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 8, 2026 shows a view of the tunnel lining segment factory for the Polihali Transfer Tunnel project in Mokhotlong District, eastern Lesotho. TO GO WITH "Feature: Beneath Lesotho's highlands, Chinese steel giants drive ambitious cross-border water project" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260423) -- SHENZHEN, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Journalists work at the exhibition hall of UBTECH, one of China's leading robotics companies, in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: International journalists explore economic vitality in coastal China" (Xinhua/Lu Zhiyi)

by Xinhua writers Xue Yanwen, Zhang Shuhui and Ma PingSYDNEY, April 23 (Xinhua) -- From the bustling crowds at Sydney's Circular Quay, the F8 ferry pulls away. Ten minutes later, the noise fades. The boat glides into Thames Street Wharf in the suburb of Balmain, quiet, unhurried, tucked away from the city's rush.Passengers step off. A few look at their […]

Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has amplified a provocative critique of birthright citizenship by sharing a video of prominent conservative author and radio host Michael Savage, who claimed the current legal system allows immigrants to exploit American laws by arriving in the 'ninth month of their pregnancy'.In the footage, […]

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Hiu Lam (R) of China's Hong Kong competes during the beach handball women's preliminary round group A match between China's Hong Kong and the Philippines at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Weiyu (R) of China breaks through during the beach handball women's preliminary round group B match between China and Mongolia at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Hong Kong police have arrested nine people over their alleged involvement in a travel insurance fraud syndicate that staged overseas accidents to claim more than HK$1.7 million (US$217,053). The force said on Thursday it had received a report from the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers in October concerning suspicious travel insurance claims, ranging from […]

WUHAN, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Hu Xuemei, 47, has never been to Taiwan, nor had she ever imagined any connection to the island until Kuo Yang-fu opened a farming complex near her home in a village in central Hubei Province on the Chinese mainland.Having worked at the complex for many years, Hu now hopes to visit the island, the hometown of her friendly boss […]

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang De-Xiang (R, front) of Chinese Taipei competes during the beach kabaddi men's team group A match between Chinese Taipei and India at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Kaiyue (R) of China cheers up for her teammate during the beach volleyball women's preliminary pool A match between Dong Jie/Jiang Kaiyue of China and Shehani Ashanga Wattelage/Ktl Alawaththage of Sri Lanka at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme […]

Washington DC [US], April 23 (ANI): The United States Navy has placed its proposed next-generation battleship programme, the BB(X) or 'Trump-class', at the centre of a USD 377.5 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget request to shore up its intent to 'restore' maritime dominance and accelerate fleet modernisation, as China's PLAN numbers grow rapidly.The budget, […]

(260423) -- SHENYANG, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Honor guards escort caskets containing the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 23, 2026. The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the […]

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has unveiled its first wheelset maintenance centre, set to open in the coming months, cutting the time for the labour-intensive process from more than three days to 10 hours. The rail giant said on Thursday that the new HK$300 million (US$38.3 million) Integrated Wheelset Maintenance Centre, located at the Ho Man Tin siding, […]

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in east China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent […]

Mainland Chinese investors have slowed their purchases of Hong Kong-listed shares this year after last year’s record inflows, as more artificial intelligence investment opportunities have emerged in mainland markets, according to BNP Paribas. Southbound inflows via the Stock Connect cross-border system have reached about US$30 billion so far this year, a […]

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tai Kuan Seng (L) of China's Macao competes during the beach volleyball men's preliminary pool A match between Wang Yanwei/Wu Jiaxi of China and Tam Chit Meng/Tai Kuan Seng of China's Macao at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

"The innovation pace in China is extremely strong. In China, AI is already widely applied across production stages, from workflow design to factory management in collaboration with human teams," said Bosch chairman.by Xinhua writer Li HanlinHANNOVER, Germany, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China is becoming a key global driver of AI-powered smart manufacturing, said […]

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Lin Xinyu of China pose during during the awarding ceremony of the women's individual of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

LONDON, U.K.: Urging ​tech firms to help build defenses powered by artificial intelligence, the head of the country's cybersecurity agency warned on April 22 that Britain should brace for a rise in cyberattacks linked to hostile states. Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Center, said his team still deals with about four major cyber […]

BEIJING, China: Chinese automakers are stepping up their challenge to global luxury carmakers, unveiling a wave of premium vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show that combine advanced technology with significantly lower price tags than established European rivals. After years of competing on affordability and innovation in electric vehicles, companies such as […]

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lan Youzhe (down) competes during the Jiu Jitsu men's 62kg round of 16 match between Lan Youzhe of China and Mohammed Ajaj of Palestine at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lu Yue (R) greets her coach after the Jiu Jitsu women's 52kg round of 32 match between Lu Yue of China and Tran Thi Thanh Ha of Vietnam at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026 (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The role of Hong Kong’s fire service remained under the spotlight on the 18th day of evidential hearings held by an independent committee investigating the catastrophic blaze at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court. Three […]

A Hong Kong film adapted from the 2010 Manila hostage crisis, which led to the deaths of eight Hongkongers, has stirred online debate, with some questioning whether it could cause “secondary trauma” and others saying it offers lessons from the past. Titled Beyond Hostage Crisis, the film was released in Malaysia in April and is set to open in Hong Kong […]

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- From April 23 to 28, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will visit Russia and Kyrgyzstan and attend a meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, China's defense ministry said on Thursday.During the meeting, Dong will deliver a speech and meet with […]

(260423) -- SHENYANG, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A burial ceremony for the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs is held at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

(260423) -- ISTANBUL, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Nanjing University's traditional instrument orchestra from China and students of Bogazici University play during a flash mob performance of Chinese folk music at Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Trkiye, April 22, 2026. Nanjing University's traditional instrument orchestra, in collaboration with […]

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- "I have many hobbies. I love reading most," Chinese President Xi Jinping once said.For Xi, reading is more than a personal hobby -- it is a way of life.As China's top leader, Xi often draws on books that have long enriched his intellectual world, using them as a diplomatic bridge to connect China with the wider world and […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 23 (ANI): The International Crisis Group on Thursday urged the new government of Bangladesh to address the ban on the Awami League.'The BNP government will also have to address the politically sensitive question of the Awami League's future. Given its pivotal role in Bangladesh politics since independence, the party's temporary ban […]

Emotional residents have returned to the most severely damaged block of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, holding back tears as they recount harrowing escapes and call for more time to revisit their homes. Some survivors managed to retrieve precious belongings from the reopened blocks on Thursday, including a framed wedding photo and cats’ ashes, […]

TIANJIN, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A woman from Mongolia recently finished her first round of chemotherapy at Perennial General Hospital Tianjin, China's first wholly foreign-owned tertiary general hospital. Following the treatment, her tumor marker levels dropped significantly."Booking an appointment was easy. The medical team was professional and attentive, […]

The law of tort, from its Latin and Old French origin meaning “wrong”, saw a major development in Hong Kong at the beginning of this year. After years of debate in the lower courts, Hong Kong’s top court has made it clear that, with Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Limited v Samantha Jane Bradley [2026] HKCFA 2, harassment is now a recognised tort under […]

The numbers tell a revealing story. The city’s eight publicly funded universities, once primarily judged by academic output and global rankings, are now generating record income from knowledge transfer. Patents, licensing deals, industry partnerships. These are not side activities. They are becoming core business lines. Universities are no longer just […]

SANYA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The 6th Asian Beach Games opened on Wednesday evening in China's tropical resort city of Sanya, with the opening ceremony held at the seaside Yasha Park.Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin declared the Games open after 45 delegations marched in for the continental event, which had originally been scheduled to take place in […]