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Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 31 (ANI): Gujarat's rising sprint star Kajal Vaja has once again demonstrated that determination, discipline, and relentless hard work can propel athletes from humble beginnings to the international podium. The 19-year-old sprinter from Chorwad village in Junagadh district played a pivotal role in India's silver […]

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The women's 4x100 m relay team of Kajal, Bhavana, Aarti and Nipam secured the silver medal at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday and also registered a new junior national record. The women's relay team produced the junior national record with timings of 45.05 seconds. https://x.com/afiind

TIANJIN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- At the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, a smart mirror provides an instant snapshot of a person's health status, a robotic arm deftly prepares a savory Chinese crepe, and a robot plays Go and tells stories to children, as what once seemed like science fiction increasingly becomes part of […]

The bloc seeks to keep the threshold which Moscow has dismissed as illegal at below $60 per barrel, the report claimsThe EU is mulling a temporary freeze on its price cap on Russian oil as the US-Israeli war against Iran led to soaring energy prices and global economic shock, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing sources.The proposed measure is part of the […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 31 (ANI): Nepal on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment to resolving border-related issues with India through diplomatic negotiations, following remarks by Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah in the country's Parliament earlier today.In a statement, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the governments of Nepal and India have […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Through its commitment to creating a green campus by cutting carbon emissions through System Optimization and producing renewable energy, Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is also giving students an in-depth understanding of real-world approaches that turn ideas into action and […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Faculty of Business at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted a grand dinner on 14 May to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme. The event was attended by Mr Paul CHAN, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special […]

Kutch (Gujarat) [India], May 31 (ANI): The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, on Sunday received the Sagar Aankalan Award from Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, as the best-performing port under the category 'Handling of Container Cargo - Less than 0.5 Million TEUs' in Financial Year 2024-25. The award was received by […]

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on proactively planning and developing future industries is set to be published on Monday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 11th issue of […]

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images)Marta Kostyuk advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open for the first time and spoiled four-time champion Iga Swiatek's birthday with a 7-5, 6-1 victory on Sunday in Paris.The 15th-seeded Ukrainian recorded five aces and took advantage of five double faults by the third-seeded Polish player to extend her […]

"Cooperation between Tajikistan and China in the fields of ecology and water resources continues to deepen, creating new opportunities for joint research and practical projects," said Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin.DUSHANBE, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Tajikistan and China are steadily expanding cooperation in ecology and water resources through joint […]

(260531) -- ZANZIBAR, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor provides health education sessions to a local child in Zanzibar, Tanzania, May 30, 2026. The Chinese medical team in collaboration with Zanzibar's Ministry of Health provided free medical services to local residents during a one-day outreach clinic on Saturday at Sinai Polyclinic in Zanzibar. […]

Beijing (China)/Manila (Philippines), May 31 (ANI): Chinese state media on Sunday reported that its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, even as Philippine authorities dismissed Beijing's claims of active tactical exercises in the region as 'completely unfounded'.The People's Liberation Army […]

Chandigarh [India], May 31 (ANI): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has said that Chandigarh hosting the Asian Relay Race Championship will help put the city on the global sports map and bring more opportunities to host national and international events.Kataria said it is a matter of great pride for Chandigarh that it will host the Asian Championship.'I […]

Shanghai [China], May 31 (ANI): As part of the build-up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations, Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated two well-attended curtain raiser events in Shanghai on Sunday, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for Yoga and Indian wellness traditions across Eastern China.The first event was a […]

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Thailand and Malaysia, who faced off in the final of the women's cricket qualifying tournament for the 2026 Asian Games, have secured their spots in the main event, along with China, which finished third on Sunday.The Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, in September and October.The […]

Munich [Germany], May 31 (ANI): Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and world champion Samrat Rana finished second to take home silver after they were pipped by the Chinese pair of World No 1 and defending World Champions Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai in the 10m air pistol mixed event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich.The Indians were defeated by just 0.3 points at the […]

A university student in Hong Kong who recently received a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that an ocean voyage, a food delivery app and having a curious mind helped break stereotypes and bridge gaps between Chinese and American young people. Liu Runjie, a fourth-year electronic engineering student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 31 (ANI): Nepal's newly appointed Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, has sought to expand the ambit of talks about the country's border issues with neighbouring countries, saying that the United Kingdom will also be involved to resolve the issues through dialogueAddressing the House of Representatives for the first time since assuming […]

Hongkong Post’s worsening financial situation may require not only an injection of funds but also a return to being a government-funded department providing basic public services, observers have said. The analysts’ views follow the authorities’ plan to inject HK$4.6 billion (US$587 million) as a lifeline to support Hongkong Post’s operations over […]

(260531) -- PARIS, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiyu celebrates during the women's singles 4th round match between Wang Xiyu of China and Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Munich [Germany], May 31 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan.A coalition of 20 Uyghur organisations and Turkish solidarity […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 31 (ANI): Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has warned that the growing influence of Chinese social media platforms among young people could evolve into a serious national security challenge.Speaking at a youth forum in Taipei, Lai emphasised the need for stronger historical education and critical thinking to counter narratives […]

In the first of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Emily Hung looks into how the city takes on its leading cause of death while maintaining one of the lowest mortality rates in the developed world and what more it must do to excel as a hub for cancer research. When Hong Kong began modern cancer tracking in 1983, it recorded […]

The hard-won postwar peace in Asia was built on tragic historical lessons. Diluting those lessons risks putting humanity in harm's way again.by Shao XiaEighty years after the Tokyo Trial began, debates over its legitimacy are again intensifying in Japan. A growing current of right-wing historical revisionism seeks not only to reinterpret wartime history, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 31 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday recorded 1 sortie of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 4 official ships around its territory.Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said that it had monitored the situation and responded.'1 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 4 official ships operating around […]

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Indian athletes added three more gold medals to their tally on the penultimate day of the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Saturday.Nikhil Chandrashekar (3000m steeplechase), Basant (high jump) and Shahnavaz Khan (long jump) took the Indian gold medal tally to seven. India won four gold medals on […]

Berlin [Germany], May 31 (ANI): The United States is planning to reduce its military engagement in Europe, far quicker than what was previously thought of--with the Pentagon about to present concrete plans soon, as reported by German media outlet Welt.Citing a high-ranking representative of the Department of Defence, Welt reported that the representative […]

A combination of sky-high rents, career anxiety and social isolation is placing a mental and financial strain on mainland Chinese students living in Hong Kong, even as more than 40 per cent of them plan to remain in the city, a survey has revealed. The study released by the Youth Expats Association on Sunday also found that developing a sense of belonging […]

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for inheriting revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to student docents at the memorials of the birthplaces of the CPC in east China's Shanghai and Zhejiang Province.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central […]

(260531) -- BEIJING, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourist boats sail on the Grand Canal in the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 5, 2026. From 2016 to 2026, the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center marks a decade of planning and development. Over the past ten years, it has undergone a remarkable transformation into a […]

A 30-year-old woman has died and two other people remain in a critical condition following a suspicious fire at a flat in Hong Kong’s affluent Mid-Levels district, with police later uncovering drug-taking apparatus in a bedroom. The Hospital Authority confirmed on Sunday that the woman, who had been rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, was pronounced […]

Budget carrier HK Express has cancelled six flights that were scheduled to operate between Hong Kong and Okinawa on Monday and Tuesday as Typhoon Jangmi approaches Japan’s southernmost islands. The airline said in an updated announcement on Saturday afternoon that special ticket arrangements for typhoon-affected flights were in place. “We have notified […]

(260531) -- SINGAPORE, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian (L) celebrate scoring a point during the women's doubles final match between Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian of China and Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China at the Singapore Badminton Open 2026 in Singapore on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

Hong Kong could welcome the astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city’s history-making payload specialist, as early as the first half of next year, the technology chief has said. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong also said on Sunday that the government would establish a new space manufacturing research centre under […]

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 50.1 in May, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from the previous month, official data revealed on Sunday.In May, the sub-index for business activity in the service sector stood at 50.3 percent, rising into the expansion zone, up 0.7 percentage […]

Hong Kong’s largest non-profit organisation, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, will give HK$30,000 (US$3,827) to each household displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire that agrees to transfer ownership of its flat to the government, its chief executive has said. Albert Su Yau-on also revealed on Sunday that more than 1,000 inquiries had been received regarding […]

Hong Kong is considering launching a new offshore renminbi venture fund to channel capital into cutting-edge technology and emerging industries while supporting the internationalisation of the yuan, the finance chief has said. The initiative would align with the nation’s latest five-year plan, which calls on Hong Kong to enhance its role as an […]

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 50 in May 2026, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, official data showed on Sunday.A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 reflects contraction.This sector saw sustained expansion in manufacturing output and a […]

When Scottish doctor Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered the first antibiotic in 1928, he changed the course of history, extending global life expectancy by decades and saving millions of lives on the battlefield and beyond. But humanity’s dependence on his discovery has fuelled a modern crisis: antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. Decades of overuse […]

Hong Kong’s student housing sector is entering a new phase as larger institutional-style deals emerge from the city’s distressed commercial property market, signalling that professional investors are cautiously returning after years of falling asset values. Investors and analysts said the market was moving beyond the smaller hotel conversions that […]

(260531) -- HANNOVER, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo after the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for secondary school students and the 6th "Chinese Bridge" Show for primary school students in Hannover, Germany, on May 30, 2026. The German finals of the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition […]

Alexei Besprozvannykh, governor of Russia's Kaliningrad region, said Russia-China cooperation has developed rapidly across various sectors in recent years, marked by growing bilateral trade, deepening technological exchanges, and strengthening investment ties, adding that this positive trend is especially evident in the region.KALININGRAD, Russia, May 31 […]