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ANKARA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- A new visa-free regime for Chinese citizens is fueling expectations for a tourism boom in Trkiye, as industry operators predict the easier entry will lead to longer stays and deeper cultural ties.Under the policy launched on Jan. 2, Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports can enter Trkiye visa-free for tourism or transit for […]

Meteorologists have attributed the plunging temperatures to a southward surge of polar air, driven by large-scale circulation shifts, setting the stage for repeated wintry outbreaks across Europe.BERLIN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- An Arctic blast has brought heavy snow and widespread ice across Europe, disrupting travel and public services across large parts of the […]

Denmark could count on the solidarity of the whole of Europe in the standoff with the US, Polish PM Donald Tusk has claimedNATO would end up losing its "meaning" if conflicts break out within the bloc, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, condemning Washington's renewed interest in taking Greenland from Denmark.Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Tusk […]

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)The United Cup quarterfinals in the Perth bracket are set, while host Australia, Belgium and Czechia clinched quarterfinal berths in the Sydney bracket on Tuesday, with one spot still to be determined.In Perth on Wednesday, the United States (Group A winner) will face Greece (Group E winner) followed by Switzerland […]

(260106) -- CAPPADOCIA, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A hot air balloon flies over Cappadocia region in Trkiye on Jan. 4, 2026. A new visa-free regime for Chinese citizens is fueling expectations for a tourism boom in Trkiye, as industry operators predict the easier entry will lead to longer stays and deeper cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Turkish tourism […]

(260106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

(260106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung, who is on a state visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Nestle Hong Kong has recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula in the city amid a global scare over potential contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The Centre for Food Safety said on Tuesday evening that the discovery was made after it followed up on a voluntary precautionary recall by Nestle of certain batches of infant formula in […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Although her academic journey began at two of the world’s most prestigious institutions – first as an undergraduate at Peking University, then as a doctoral researcher at Stanford University – Professor Willow Wu has never allowed herself to be confined by the proverbial ivory […]

Jerseys signed by football star Cristiano Ronaldo, limited editions of Star Wars trading cards, Transformers figurines and other proprietary collectibles will be up for grabs at an annual toy fair next week in Hong Kong. They are among 150 local and international intellectual property (IP) collectibles to be showcased at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, […]

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- China believes that all countries should respect the development paths chosen by the people of other countries, and abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday, adding that major countries, in particular, should set a good example, and no country […]

by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongBEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- "Zootopia 2" has become the highest-grossing imported film in Chinese box office history, exceeding the previous record held by "Avengers: Endgame," industry data showed on Tuesday.The milestone, confirmed by data platform Maoyan, represents a rare instance of one Disney franchise overtaking another […]

A 33-year-old Hong Kong man fell victim to theft when a prospective buyer he met online snatched 19 valuable Pokemon trading cards worth HK$200,000 (US$26,000) and fled without payment at a railway station. The case unfolded at about 3pm on Tuesday at Lam Tin station, where the seller arranged the deal with the suspect he met online interested in his […]

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Japan's intention of revising its three national security documents reflects its dangerous moves to speed up "remilitarization," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, urging high vigilance from the international community.Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to recent remarks by Japanese Prime […]

(260106) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kim Won Ho (L)/Seo Seung Jae of South Korea compete during the men's doubles round of 32 match against Chen Boyang/Liu Yi of China at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in Beijing on Tuesday.Noting the bilateral relations have taken on a new look under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Li said that China has always placed its relations with the ROK at an important position in its neighborhood […]

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- An industrial demonstration project which passed an acceptance review in Beijing on Tuesday can decompose hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic industrial waste gas, into high-purity hydrogen and sulfur, offering an innovative pathway for green transformation in traditional industries such as natural gas, petrochemicals and coal […]

(260106) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kim Ga Eun competes during the women's singles round of 32 match between Han Yue of China and Kim Ga Eun of South Korea at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

(260106) -- HOHHOT, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a fiber quality monitoring center in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Jan. 5, 2026. Zhang made a research trip to Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Jan. 4 to 6. […]

New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Stating that the US action to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is matter of grave concern, Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said United States has no right to kidnap an elected leader and noted that it can happen to any other country tomorrow including India.Chavan told […]

(260106) -- GUIYANG, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers stitch footballs at Daping Industrial Park in Wuchuan Gelao and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 11, 2025. TO GO WITH "Across China: How SW China mountain county stitches its way into global game" (Xinhua)

The U.S. raid that captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has sparked widespread international condemnation, with many countries and the UN Security Council denouncing it as a violation of international law and state sovereignty.by Xinhua writers Shang Xuqian, Yang DingduNEW YORK, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Washington has been facing sharp criticism […]

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The emotional experience and the sought-after "sense of ritual" -- a mindful effort to imbue activities with symbolic meaning -- best capture how Chinese people ushered in 2026, as vibrant celebrations across the country reflected robust domestic consumption at the start of the new year.For Ms. Li, a resident in Beijing, […]

(260106) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 5, 2026 shows a park in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. Changchun has set up a variety of distinctive ice and snow landscapes throughout urban areas this winter to lure tourists and encourage consumption. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Hong Kong should make bid-rigging a crime in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, a local think tank has urged, echoing a similar call from the city’s barristers. The proposal by the POD Research Institute came after the Hong Kong Bar Association formed a task force to review existing legislation following the deadly fire in Tai Po’s Wang […]

London [UK], January 6 (ANI): The US operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, has sent shockwaves through global markets, but oil prices remain relatively stable. Experts argue that markets have adapted to uncertainty and that, although Venezuela's oil reserves are vast, they are constrained by […]

ZHUHAI, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has handled over 100 million inbound and outbound passenger trips as of Tuesday, since the mega project opened to traffic in October 2018 -- a milestone that mirrors the advancement of regional connectivity and integration.The 55-kilometer bridge links the Hong Kong Special […]

SHENYANG, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- As the new year begins, Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company's fine chemicals and raw materials project site in Panjin, northeast China's Liaoning Province, is buzzing with activity.This project, with a total investment of 83.7 billion yuan (about 11.9 billion U.S. dollars), stands as Saudi Arabia's largest investment in China […]

(260106) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rasmus Gemke of Denmark hits a return during the men's singles round of 32 match against Shi Yuqi of China at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

ZHUHAI, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has handled over 100 million inbound and outbound passenger trips as of Tuesday, since the mega project opened to traffic in October 2018 -- a milestone that mirrors the advancement of regional connectivity and integration.The 55-kilometer bridge links the Hong Kong Special […]

The essence of China's security vision is simple yet profound: no country can or should ensure its own security at the expense of others. This principle, echoed in President Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative (GSI), calls for moving beyond the outdated Cold War mentality that pits blocs and alliances against each other.by Serik KorzhumbayevIn an era of […]

Hong Kong immigration authorities have broken up an operation in which two local restaurant owners hired illegal foreign workers at their food factory to supply products to their eatery and culinary fairs in the city. Pau Hiu-fung from the Immigration Department’s foreign domestic helpers investigation section said on Tuesday that two owners of a local […]

New Delhi/Jaipur [India], January 6 (ANI): A mega skilling programme aimed at imparting knowledge of Artificial Intelligence to as many as 10 lakh individuals across the country has been kicked off on Tuesday, from Rajasthan, during the regional AI summit that was held in the run-up to the AI summit to be held next month in India.'The aim is to equip young […]

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.5 percent to 4,083.67 points, marking its highest level in over a decade.The Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.4 percent higher at 14,022.55 points.The combined turnover of these two indices totaled 2.83 trillion yuan (about 403.29 billion […]

QINGDAO, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- A wave of tourists from the Republic of Korea (ROK) chose to ring in 2026 in China's eastern coastal province of Shandong, enjoying cultural familiarity and the region's iconic beer culture.On Dec. 31, 2025, the New Golden Bridge V ferry arrived in the coastal city of Qingdao from Incheon, carrying over 230 travelers from the […]

TIANJIN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- As dusk settled in, the ancient town of Yangliuqing in north China's Tianjin lit up with festive lights along the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.Even before reaching the main street, visitors were greeted by a joyful New Year's atmosphere -- colorful lanterns and red banners adorned the traditional town, while cheerful […]

A site on northwest Lantau Island is likely to be chosen for a French aeronautical services company to build a factory that will house Hong Kong’s first aircraft dismantling business, the Post has learned. Sources said on Tuesday that the site at To Kau Wan was deemed suitable because of its proximity to Hong Kong International Airport and convenient […]

Morgan Stanley upgraded Hong Kong’s property sector to “attractive”, noting that an all-round improvement in the city’s economy and a policy-driven recovery will continue to push prices higher this year. The US investment bank forecast home prices to rise around 10 per cent in 2026, with further gains expected in 2027, pointing out that the ongoing […]

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- China has decided to strengthen export control on dual-use items to Japan, effective Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced.The country prohibits the export of all dual-use items to Japanese military users, for Japan's military use, and for any other end-users and end-use purposes that help enhance Japan's military […]

Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) minister has cancelled a trip to the United States following a “dynamic assessment” by the government, just four hours after it announced his three-day itinerary for the visit. In a statement issued at 4.20pm on Tuesday, the government said that Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong […]

(260106) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (L) of China compete during the women's doubles round of 32 match against Francesca Corbett/Jennie Gai of the United States at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

(260106) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guo Xinwa (top)/Cheng Fanghui of China compete during the mixed doubles round of 32 match against Alexander Dunn/Julie Macpherson of Scotland at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

(260106) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liang Weikeng (front)/Wang Chang of China compete during the men's doubles round of 32 match against Hoki Takuro/Kobayashi Yugo of Japan at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Hong Kong police are searching for two suspects who allegedly assaulted a homeless man with a free-standing floor sign and set fire to objects at a public stairwell in the early hours of Tuesday. A security guard alerted police about a stairwell fire under a footbridge in Tsz Wan Shan at 3.49am. Arriving officers found an injured 74-year-old man at the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to stop a small but sensitive semiconductor-related acquisition, ordering a U.S. photonics firm to unwind a deal involving aerospace and defense assets after determining it posed national security risks tied to China. In an order released by the White House, Trump blocked HieFo Corp's US$3 million […]