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Hong Kong’s Aberdeen marina-residential tourism project has attracted local and overseas interest, with the city’s leading yacht club and a Singapore-based operator seeking partnerships with developers to expand their presence. Experts in the real estate and boating industries said developers would be keen to work with local, mainland Chinese or […]

Hon Wing, 77, and his family climbed 19 floors to their fire-ravaged flat in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing estate on Tuesday but left almost empty-handed after a two-hour search for valuables. Hon, a retired part-time taxi driver, had hoped to find a bag of change he kept during his work shifts, but “nothing much was there” in his charred flat in […]

Washington has accused Chinese AI firms of using model distillation -- a technique widely employed across the industry to make systems smaller and cheaper -- and framed it as a "national security threat," a claim the companies involved have already denied.From economy to technology, U.S. competition with China is frequently cast in security terms -- a […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Caty McNally recorded the first top-10 victory of her career when she scored a 6-4, 6-1 triumph over No. 10 Victoria Mboko on Friday in the second round of the Madrid Open.McNally needed just 79 minutes to land her first win in nine attempts against top-10 opponents.'I feel like I've been knocking on the door for a […]

By Aayush SharmaNew Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd.) has broken his silence on the political controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny', firmly defending his long-held position on the 2020 Indo-China border standoff and calling for the armed forces to be kept […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 24 (ANI): The United States and Japan have raised strong objections after three African nations abruptly withdrew overflight permissions for Taiwanese President William Lai's planned trip to Eswatini, a move widely seen as influenced by China, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, Lai was scheduled to travel […]

(260424) -- BANGKOK, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, held the third meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of […]

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Noting that political leadership doesn't interfere directly into military affairs and decisions concerning national security are taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security, former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that the Armed Forces should be kept as far away from politics as possible.In an interview […]

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): India's 10m air rifle mixed team pairing of Shambhavi Kshirsagar and Divyanshu Dewangan won the competition with a junior world record score of 499.9, as India claimed a fourth gold in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. The pair had earlier […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yan Xintong of China makes a save during the water polo women's round-robin final match between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

(260424) -- BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2026 shows a scene of Juliette Binoche Masterclass held during the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), in Beijing, capital of China. Themed "A Journey Without Borders: Juliette Binoche's Artistic Exploration", the event featured the professional experience and […]

(260424) -- YANGON, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a Chinese calligraphy class at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, April 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese calligraphy courses in Myanmar's Yangon foster cultural exchanges" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260424) -- BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2026 shows people visiting an Imagine Dragons-themed pop-up space in east China's Shanghai. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Global musicians go east as China becomes a major touring destination" (Xinhua)

Hong Kong authorities are planning to launch a public consultation over a raft of new fire safety-related requirements and offences with tough penalties following the city’s deadliest blaze in decades. Confirming an earlier report by the South China Morning Post, the Security Bureau on Friday laid out its planned amendments to the Fire Services Ordinance, […]

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Annalena Baerbock, will be visiting India on April 28, at the invitation of the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement released on Saturday.The statement added, 'During the visit, EAM and PGA […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station recorded a special video message on Friday to mark the 11th Space Day of China, extending their best wishes for the steady progress of the nation's space program."On this occasion, we wish China's space endeavors continued success and encourage all those with a passion […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China's efforts to boost domestic demand appear more sustained and strategic than many global investors had expected, with a widening range of targeted measures and a medium-term planning framework pointing to a deeper shift in the economy, according to economists and policy advisers.That effort is now coming into sharper […]

Hong Kong’s Medical Council resumed a disciplinary inquiry on Friday over a suspected medical blunder that left a boy permanently disabled more than 16 years ago after its decision to terminate the hearing sparked a public outcry. Dr Sit Sou-chi was accused of failing to carry out all necessary and immediate investigations on newborn Li Yuanjian, the son […]

(260424) -- SHANGHAI, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Benot Vermander paints at a studio in Shanghai, east China, April 22, 2026. Benot Vermander, a French scholar born in 1960, is not only a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Philosophy of Fudan University but also a painter, poet, and cultural ambassador whose life has become a dialogue between […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] April 24 (ANI): Amnesty International has issued an urgent appeal to Chinese authorities, demanding answers on the whereabouts of Tibetan spiritual leader Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, who has reportedly been missing since his detention in December 2025, as reported by Phayul.According to Phayul, in a letter addressed […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Ranging from a new Sam's Club store in the eastern Jiangsu Province and two stores set to open in Shandong Province in May to a second outlet under construction in Liaoning Province, Walmart's footprint is steadily expanding across China as the country steps up efforts to boost consumption.Jiangsu's economy is moving toward […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Japanese neo-militarism spreads rapidly and dangerously, which is already a reality and imposes real threats to the world, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked to make comments on Japan's recent dangerous moves in the military and […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ng Hau Laam Fran (R) of China's Hong Kong competes during the water polo women's round-robin final match between China's Hong Kong and Thailand at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

(260424) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Ethiopian university students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 23, 2026. A "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Ethiopian university students was held in the country's capital, Addis Ababa, on Thursday, […]

(260424) -- BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on April 2026 shows Hou Zengqian, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of the State Key Laboratory of Deep Earth and Mineral Exploration at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS), and researchers working at a laboratory in Beijing, capital of China. TO […]

WUHAN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Qinglong Mountain fossil site in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province, is home to over 3,000 dinosaur eggs dating back roughly 86 million years, and ranks among the world's most concentrated and well-preserved dinosaur egg fossil sites.Dinosaur eggshells are composed mainly of calcium carbonate, making them highly […]

(260424) -- CHENGDU, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2026 shows a lunar sample collected by China's Chang'e-5 mission, at an aerospace science exhibition in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. An event marking the 11th Space Day of China kicked off in Chengdu on Friday, under the theme "A Seven-Decade Celestial Path, A […]

HANGZHOU, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese AI firm DeepSeek on Friday released and open-sourced its highly anticipated V4 model, which features good performance in programming, world knowledge and logical reasoning.The new model's Pro edition matches the best open-source models in agentic coding and significantly leads in general knowledge, second only to the […]

TIANJIN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) workshop in north China's Tianjin Municipality, tonnes of beige soybean meal moved along a highly automated production line as it transformed into bags of specialized feed protein after multiple processes.With an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes, this production line, which began operations […]

Hong Kong’s fire services chief has acknowledged that better communication with building authorities is needed after an independent committee earlier revealed that his officers had taken no action against possible safety breaches during renovations at Wang Fuk Court, where 168 people were killed in last year’s inferno. But Director of Fire Services Andy […]

Cathay Pacific Airways has raised HK$2.08 billion (US$265.4 million) by selling Hong Kong dollar-denominated bonds to boost its working capital, tapping the public bond market for the first time. Hong Kong’s flag carrier said on Friday that the bond issuance was the biggest of its kind by a locally based, non-public sector company. The three-year bonds, […]

by Xinhua writers Ji Hang and Yang ShujunBEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- With a virtual reality (VR) headset strapped over her eyes, a nine-year-old girl surnamed Zhao stepped into a shimmering cinematic world, where she moved her small hands with purpose through the air as she learned sign language to help a character in the animated VR film.In similar […]

(260424) -- BANGKOK, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260424) -- HANGZHOU, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A technician tests a humanoid robot at Ningbo Boden Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2026. Driven by the dual engines of technological and industrial innovations, Zhejiang has been effectively turning research outcomes into real productivity. The province […]

CHONGQING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The continuously optimized entry policies in recent years have made it more convenient for overseas tourists to travel in China. Chongqing, a city built on mountains that boasts one-of-a-kind skyline, vibrant street life, and rich local flavors, has drawn many travelers from around the world.While enjoying the delicious food, […]

In a commentary, Japan's daily newspaper Shimbun Akahata said that the Takaichi administration's words and actions lay bare its intention to abandon the pacifist principles enshrined in the Japanese constitution and transform Japan into a "war-capable country."TOKYO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In less than a week, Japan lifted its ban on lethal arms exports, […]

More than 50 restaurants and shops have joined a “tourism everywhere” initiative to promote Hong Kong’s bustling Central district among residents and tourists and boost local spending. The Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association on Friday revealed the programme to promote hidden delicacies and goods in Central, aligning with the […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and entered the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing on Friday to join training alongside their Chinese peers, the China Manned Space Agency announced.Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud were selected as the final candidates following the completion of the first selection of […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cao Haoxiang of China competes during the beach handball men's preliminary round group A match between China and China's Hong Kong at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

LANZHOU, April 24 (Xinhua) -- When spring arrives, plants face a critical challenge in their life cycle via a "wisdom of balance," starting to grow leaves early enough to capture sunlight, while avoiding the risk of deadly frost damage. Chinese scientists have recently cracked the code behind how plants solve this ancient survival puzzle.This study is the […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fu Fengziyi of China competes during the ILCA4 Boys race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xu Youjia of China competes during the Optimist Boys race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260424) -- CHONGQING, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist from Mexico purchases shoes at an international smallware wholesale market in Yuzhong District of Chongqing, southwest China, April 22, 2026. The continuously optimized entry policies in recent years have made it more convenient for overseas tourists to travel in China. Chongqing, a city built on […]

Beijing [China], April 24 (ANI): China on Friday dismissed allegations by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel intercepted by US forces was 'a gift from China', calling the accusation not based on facts. According to Al Jazeera, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the accusation lacked evidence. He also told […]

New Delhi has reacted to the US president reposting an anti-immigrant message by conservative radio host Michael Savage New Delhi has hit back at US President Donald Trump's controversial social media repost of a commentary that called India and China "hellholes."