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The islands ruling party has pushed military buildup, while the opposition has visited the mainland to offer an olive branchTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday proposed a nearly $40 billion military buildup amid tensions with Beijing. This came just days after the head of the self-governing island's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), […]

The island's ruling party has pushed military buildup, while the opposition has visited the mainland to offer an olive branch Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday proposed a nearly $40 billion military buildup amid tensions with Beijing. This came just days after the head of the self-governing island's […]

(260409) -- PYONGYANG, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Foreign Minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Choe Son Hui in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Chao)

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.The plan grants the new pilot FTZ in north China's Inner […]

Workplace sexual harassment complaints in Hong Kong have jumped by 38 per cent year on year, according to the equality watchdog. The Equal Opportunities Commission recorded 315 such complaints in 2025, up from 228 the previous year, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau said in a written response to legislative inquiries on Thursday. […]

A proposed increase in the Hong Kong government’s borrowing cap for its bond programmes to HK$900 billion (US$115 billion) will be sufficient to finance infrastructure projects over the next three years, officials have said, while leaving the door open to further rises in the long run if needed. Andrew Lai Chi-wah, permanent secretary for financial […]

NANCHANG, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Inside the bustling workshop of Nanchang Spuma Shoe Material Co., Ltd. in east China's Jiangxi Province, General Manager Xiao Junliang gestured toward a large screen displaying real-time production metrics."We used to rely on experience. Now we rely on data," said Xiao, a 17-year industry veteran. His words underscore a […]

Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion (US$144.27 million) on the Legislative Council election last year, or nearly 35 per cent more than on the previous poll, with authorities citing rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for the increased expenditure. In a written response to lawmakers’ inquiries that came to light on Thursday, the […]

SHENYANG, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Raindrops patter and thunder rolls as one feels the rhythmic ebb and flow of sea waves while reclining in the warmth of a pool, and in another room, the ambiance shifts into a lush rainforest with verdant foliage and swirling mist.These captivating scenes come not from a blockbuster or a far-flung Southeast Asian getaway, but […]

(260409) -- AUGUSTA, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Haotong of China reacts during the 2026 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, the United States, on April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Bangkok [Thailand], April 9 (ANI): India's campaign at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 may not be fully reflected in the results column, with defeats to stronger opponents standing out. But beyond the scorelines, the tournament offered a clearer picture of a team committed to development.According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), […]

Washington, DC [US], April 9 (ANI): The East Turkistan National Movement recently marked a solemn milestone in its history, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the East Turkistan National Army Memorial Day. This occasion serves as a powerful reminder of the region's historical efforts toward self-governance and the enduring spirit of its national […]

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.The plan grants the new pilot FTZ in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region greater reform autonomy and encourages pioneering, […]

(260409) -- BEIJING, April 9, 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, meets with Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

SHANGHAI, April 9 (Xinhua) -- China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.This polar expedition has involved 550 researchers, over 3,600 tonnes of routine supplies and 104 […]

(260409) -- TAIYUAN, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Luka Mladenovic of Luxembourg returns to Xiang Peng of China during the men's singles round of 32 match at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Taiyuan 2026 in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

(260409) -- SHANGHAI, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Job seekers talk with recruiters at a job fair on Songjiang campus of Shanghai University of Engineering Science in east China's Shanghai, April 9, 2026. The job fair for the elderly care service was held here on Thursday. Nearly 50 organizations and enterprises offered over a hundred opportunities. […]

ISLAMABAD, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is now a center of global attention. Here, long-awaited negotiations between the United States and Iran are set to take place, raising hopes of defusing the violent confrontations roiling the Middle East and beyond.After more than one month of deadly clashes, the United States and Iran reached a […]

SHANGHAI, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Impressed by the mainland's vitality and creativity during a tour in Shanghai, Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, on Thursday called for building greater goodwill and mutual trust across the Taiwan Strait.Leading a KMT delegation, Cheng arrived in Shanghai from Nanjing by high-speed train on […]

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the International […]

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese military spokesperson said on Thursday that the Philippines' attempts to provoke maritime trouble by banking on external forces would be self-defeating.Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks while responding to a media query about the Philippines' claims regarding […]

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said that Japan has laid bare its ambition for military expansion.Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query regarding Japan's recent announcement of the deployment of long-range missiles with "enemy base strike […]

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Have you ever wondered how your brain manages to switch between remembering a birthday party and focusing on a friend's face right in front of you? Chinese scientists may have found the answer to this question.A research team led by scientists from the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered an […]

New York [US], April 9 (ANI): Tibetan activists affiliated with the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) chapters in New York and New Jersey have begun a 90-hour hunger strike outside the United Nations Headquarters, seeking urgent global attention to the worsening conditions in Tibet. The protest started on April 6 and is set to conclude on April 10, as reported […]

For the first time in decades, American jets, tankers, and AWACS have been damaged at scale. Irans attrition strategy is changing the rules of the air warDuring nearly six weeks of the war on Iran, the US has suffered heavy military aircraft losses, now exceeding those recorded during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Iran's recent downing of an American F-35 jet […]

(260409) -- NINGBO, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yamaguchi Akane of Japan hits a return during the women's singles round of 16 match against Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

(260409) -- BEIJING, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the smart pharmacy at the Tongzhou branch of Beijing Anzhen Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from global markets amid renewed uncertainty around the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.The BSE Sensex stood at 77,154.49 points at 9:17 am, marking a decline of 408.41 points or 0.53 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 was positioned at 23,839.85 points, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Thursday detected the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 6 PLA aircraft sorties, and 1 official ship operating around its territory. Sharing the details on X, the MND noted that while 5 out of 6 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ, it […]

Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has launched a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) trading platform aimed at connecting mainland Chinese manufacturers with international markets by leveraging the city’s testing and certification systems. Leung, also a vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative […]

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], April 9 (ANI): The Indian women's team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage. According to a release, under the stewardship of head […]

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise, on Thursday said that India has managed the energy disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict relatively well so far, supported by a strong response from the government and concerned agencies, even as he cautioned that the country remains highly sensitive to energy […]

Hong Kong police have launched a search for a man who posed as a customer and snatched two Pokemon trading cards worth HK$250,000 (US$31,917) from a shop in Tsim Sha Tsui. The force said the man entered Light TCG, a ground-floor shop on Granville Road, on Thursday and asked to view two rare Pokemon collector cards, priced at HK$130,000 and HK$120,000 […]

Suspended shipments will resume only if producers meet export, tax, and beneficiation conditions, Zimbabwes Mines Ministry has saidZimbabwe's government has said it will impose export quotas on lithium concentrates and set conditions for the resumption of suspended shipments, tightening state control over a mineral critical to global battery supply […]

Japanese band One OK Rock has abruptly cancelled the Hong Kong leg of its Asian tour in early May due to “unforeseen circumstances”, leaving local fans disappointed. The announcement on Thursday followed a similar move in early March, when the band cancelled its May 9 concert in Shanghai. Led by frontman Taka, the band, which has 3 million Instagram […]

Investment banking fees across Asia-Pacific excluding Japan reached US$5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with China’s Citic Securities ranking as the region’s top earner. The total in the first three months fell 5 per cent from a year earlier, as growth in equity capital markets underwriting was offset by weaker debt capital market and mergers […]

A minibus driver has been killed and 16 others have been injured in two separate crashes involving eight vehicles within two hours on Hong Kong’s San Tin Highway. Police said on Thursday that an accident involving two cars and a taxi occurred on the side of the highway headed to Sheung Shui at 9.51pm the previous day. Eight people suffered minor injuries […]

A Hong Kong man has been jailed for 11 months and fined HK$4,500 (US$574) for selling his digital wallet, which a crime syndicate then used to receive HK$25,500 defrauded from donors who believed the money would be used to help victims of the Tai Po fire. West Kowloon Court heard on Thursday that Cham Shu-shing, a 32-year-old cook, sold his Alipay account […]

Hong Kong customs has seized about 10,000 suspected counterfeit football jerseys and other unlicensed goods worth an estimated HK$64 million (US$8 million) ahead of the World Cup finals in June. Three people aged 25 to 56 were also arrested on suspicion of violating the Trade Descriptions Ordinance during the operation Customs and Excise Department carried […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazil has placed Chinese automaker BYD on a government registry of employers linked to slavery-like labor conditions, escalating scrutiny months after a high-profile worker abuse scandal at one of its projects. The listing, published by Brazil's Labor Ministry, follows a 2024 investigation involving Chinese workers hired to build […]

The Hong Kong government has called in law enforcement to investigate allegations that signatures were forged and personal data used without authorisation in a petition submitted by residents displaced by the deadly blaze in Tai Po. The South China Morning Post earlier learned that property owners of Wang Fuk Court had organised a petition and emailed Hop […]

TAIYUAN, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- China sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.The satellite group, the 21st group of low-orbit internet satellites, was launched at 3:38 am (Beijing time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and has entered its preset orbit.This […]

A technical fault in the interconnection between Hong Kong’s two power providers caused a brief voltage dip on Thursday, affecting hospitals where some equipment had to be reset and resulting in about 90 reports of people trapped in lifts within a 30-minute window. The Hospital Authority said on Thursday that the voltage dip had affected some hospitals on […]

The Hong Kong government has proposed short-term measures including diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre and reduced tunnel tolls to ease pressure on the commercial transport sector, which is grappling with soaring fuel prices. Confirming an earlier South China Morning Post report, the government said on Thursday night that a recently formed task force […]

I’ve yet to meet a parent who wished their child had more screen time. Though just how far the problem can go was laid bare in the recent case of KGM against Meta and Google in a US court. The 20-year-old plaintiff, KGM, sued the owners of Instagram and YouTube, claiming that her extensive use of those platforms was driven by a deliberate use of addictive […]