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Headlines about the Russian presidents looks and erratic behavior are a symptom of terminal RussophreniaYou can't argue with a man observing the obvious: We are living in unusually perilous times. In the Middle East, for instance, the Israeli-American infernal duo have been on a rampage of war, state terror, all-purpose devastation, and genocide that, as a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has strongly criticised Beijing after two Chinese vessels briefly entered restricted waters near Taiwan-controlled Itu Aba Island in the South China Sea, marking the first such incident recorded in the area, according to Taipei Times.As reported by Taipei Times, the CGA stated that […]

(260613) -- SANTIAGO, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists from Guizhou Provincial Song and Dance Theatre perform during a cultural exchange event in Santiago, Chile, June 12, 2026. A cultural exchange event was held in Santiago on Friday to celebrate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations and mark the inauguration of the China Cultural Center […]

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- June marks harvest time in Baling Village of Gongyi, located in central China's Henan Province. Golden wheat carpets the fields, where towering stone statues stand silently and harvesters rumble back and forth.Carved during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), these statues line the approach to imperial mausoleums near the […]

(260613) -- CAIRO, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Sinologist Mohsen Fergani, also a professor of Chinese language at Ain Shams University, is pictured during an interview with Xinhua in Cairo, Egypt, March 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Egyptian Sinologist envisions deeper cultural exchange as Egypt, China mark 70 yrs of ties" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

XIAMEN, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The main conference of the 18th Straits Forum took place on Saturday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, where representatives and guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait called for peaceful development and closer exchange while opposing separatism.An annual platform for cross-Strait exchange since 2009, the Straits […]

(260613) -- ULAN BATOR, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh meets with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Bolortsetseg)

Seoul [South Korea], June 13 (ANI): The artificial intelligence-led semiconductor boom has yet to show a strong spillover into South Korea's broader economy, even as currency and financial stability concerns make a Bank of Korea rate hike in July increasingly likely, Nomura's senior economist said Friday.According to a report by The Korea Herald, Park […]

HAIKOU, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The first aircraft dismantling project in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) was launched on Friday at the Hainan FTP One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base. The project, undertaken by Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. under HNA Technic, marks the completion of Hainan's aviation maintenance value chain loop.Aircraft […]

(260613) -- LINYI, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Takahashi Ran (R) of Japan saves the ball during the men's pool 3 match between China and Japan at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(260613) -- ANSHUN, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dixi opera artists participate in an intangible cultural heritage parade in Wujiatun of Zhangzhuang Village, Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2026. To mark the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls annually on the second Saturday of June, an intangible cultural heritage parade […]

HEFEI, June 13 (Xinhua) -- As evening fell over Xiatang Township in eastern China, a local night market was bustling with activity. Restaurants and open-air food stalls were filled with diners, a majority of them from the nearby factory of China's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) giant BYD.A popular local saying captures the transformation of this small […]

(260613) -- XIAMEN, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists stage a Beijing Opera performance during the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 13, 2026. The 18th Straits Forum was held in Xiamen on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

(260613) -- XIAMEN, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 13, 2026. […]

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 13 (ANI): Indian athlete Tejas Shirse has rewritten the national record in the 110m hurdles, clocking an outstanding 13.27 seconds at the Indian Athletics Series 9. Tejas, representing the Reliance Foundation, surpassed the previous mark of 13.41 seconds, that he had clocked in 2024. After overcoming injury, Tejas staged a […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 13 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has drawn attention to the case of Ngawang Yignyen, also known as Passang, a Tibetan Buddhist monk serving a life sentence after being convicted by Chinese authorities in connection with the 2008 Tibetan protests in Lhasa.In a statement posted on X by its Tibet […]

PNNAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 13: Acclaimed documentary Songs They Buried has earned a place on the prestigious BAFTA Longlist, marking a significant milestone for the film and its creative team.Produced by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Shreya Jha and directed by Kiki Kuhakan, the documentary has been praised for its emotional depth and powerful […]

(260613) -- BEIJING, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An expert of the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography examines a halophyte sample in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 7, 2026. The Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest inland lake, spans Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Since the 1960s, excessive water use and climate change […]

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Data has become a core factor determining the commercial rollout and deployment of embodied intelligence. Located in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics features an embodied intelligence robot data and training base, where more than 120 mainstream robot models […]

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Data has become a core factor determining the commercial rollout and deployment of embodied intelligence. Located in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics features an embodied intelligence robot data and training base, where more than 120 mainstream robot models […]

Fluency in Cantonese has captured public attention after a mainland Chinese contestant in a celebrated Hong Kong beauty queen contest spoke about her difficulties learning the language, prompting a talent group to call for inclusion as the city seeks to preserve its culture. A political observer also said it was unnecessary to focus solely on contestants’ […]

China has once again swept the Nature Index Research Leaders rankings, claiming top spots across multiple fields and solidifying its position as the world's leading contributor to scientific research output. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

(260613) -- ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dinara Razakberlina of Kazakhstan competes during the semifinal between Kazakhstan and Chinese Taipei at the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, on June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

China has once again swept the Nature Index Research Leaders rankings, claiming top spots across multiple fields and solidifying its position as the world's leading contributor to scientific research output. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, warning that a prolonged disruption to energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East could trigger a much sharper slowdown and increased financial market stress. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report released June 11, the World Bank forecast global growth of […]

Rabat [Morocco], June 13 (ANI): Ajeetesh Sandhu with a bogey-free 3-under 70 became the top Indian at the halfway stage of the US$2 million International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco.Sandhu, who shot 1-under 72 in the first round, is now 4-under and Tied-25th, as four-time Am Green IGPL winner, Gaganjeet Bhullar (74) slipped down to T-47 […]

By Himank TripathiFaridabad (Haryana) [India], June 13 (ANI): I am not sure if you all agree with this thought, but there is a greater sense of comfort I get whenever I step out and visit a place that carries decades of culinary history. Maybe it's my inner foodie who gets excited every time I hear something unique. This means that I like the idea of […]

(260613) -- DATONG, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 10, 2026 shows a view of the ancient city of Datong in north China's Shanxi Province. Datong, home to the Yungang Grottoes and dubbed a living history of Chinese architecture, has in recent years pivoted to leveraging its rich cultural heritage with content innovations and digital […]

Hong Kong police have arrested four men and seized 9.5kg (20.9lbs) of suspected drugs worth about HK$7.2 million (US$918,850) in a case involving two mainland Chinese men allegedly recruited by a syndicate through online gaming platforms. Police said on Saturday that the operation began on Thursday, when officers intercepted a suspicious 21-year-old man […]

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): The World Bank has warned that the 2020s risk becoming a 'lost decade' for many developing economies, as weak growth, rising debt, slowing investment and repeated global shocks leave countries struggling to narrow the income gap with richer nations.In its June 2026 edition of the 'Global Economic Prospects' report, the […]

Two rare brown wood owls have been bred at a botanic garden in Hong Kong, with the two chicks growing their flight feathers last month. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Tai Po kept the breeding programme under wraps for weeks, allowing the chicks to grow undisturbed before announcing it. The chicks, still downy white, were seen peering curiously from […]

The administrator of the Hong Kong estate devastated by a deadly fire last November has missed the deadline to hold a much-anticipated meeting with flat owners, but has promised to resolve various challenges and make new arrangements soon. Hop On Management Company issued a notice about the delay to Wang Fuk Court residents on Saturday, the day the meeting […]

(260613) -- TAIYUAN, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Puzhou Opera artists perform on the ancient stage in Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province, June 3, 2026. Shanxi Province is exploring innovative ways to preserve and revitalize its rich cultural heritages. Cultural and creative products inspired by the Yungang Grottoes and other historic sites have […]

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Gold prices could climb to fresh record highs by the end of 2026 despite recent weakness in investor interest and a period of sideways trading, according to a latest commodities research report by JP Morgan Global Research.The report said gold is expected to average USD 6,000 per ounce in the final quarter of 2026, with […]

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- China is building a mega waterway project to expand shipping capacity along the Yangtze River, betting that a smoother "golden waterway" will keep goods flowing along one of the world's busiest inland shipping routes and shore up the country's internal connectivity.The Yangtze is China's longest river and a vital artery for […]

(260613) -- HEFEI, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An undated aerial file photo shows a view of Xiatang Township, Changfeng County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: NEV boom transforms east China county" (Xinhua)

(260613) -- BEIJING, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member collects data through motion capture technology at the embodied intelligence robot data and training base of the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics in Beijing, capital of China, June 12, 2026. Data has become a core factor determining the commercial rollout and deployment of embodied […]

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- During U.S. President Donald Trump's China trip last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping invited him to visit the Temple of Heaven, and shared with him how this ancient architecture embodies the Chinese understanding of the universe and approach to life.The more than 600-year-old architectural complex is one of many cultural […]

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): India's labour productivity gap with China has widened by more than USD 30,000 per worker since 2000, despite decades of strong economic growth, with the country yet to achieve the industry-led productivity transformation seen in economies such as China, South Korea and Vietnam, according to an Equirus Securities research […]

(260613) -- SYDNEY, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guo Xinwa (R)/Chen Fanghui compete during the mixed doubles semifinal match between Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui of China and Ruttanapak Oupthong/Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat of Thailand at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

A Hong Kong intern doctor arrested on suspicion of unauthorised access to patient data has been released on bail after about 21 hours in custody and has reportedly been escorted back to her former workplace for evidence collection. A source told the South China Morning Post that the 24-year-old woman, surnamed Lai, was released from Cheung Sha Wan Police […]

With more than 20 years of experience as a light goods van driver, Hongkonger Fung Fu only started considering switching to becoming a private driving instructor when he noticed the economic outlook was getting gloomier. “Many restaurants have closed down, and companies are making fewer orders of goods. Besides, more drivers are joining the logistics […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Saturday recorded the presence of 6 PLA aircraft sorties, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships around its territory.As per the MND, four out of six sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part of the ADIZ.'6 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating […]

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. Chinese pop-culture icon Labubu features at World Cup opening ceremonyAmid the music, celebration and football fever that marked the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11, a familiar face from China attracted attention from fans around the world.Labubu, […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled the amber rainstorm warning for a second time on Saturday, after the city was hit by heavy showers and thunderstorms under the combined influence of a southwest monsoon trough and a […]