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YAN'AN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Air China on Wednesday started using China's domestically-produced C919 jetliner on a new route linking Beijing with Yan'an of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. By far, Air China has opened a dozen air routes from Beijing to old revolutionary base areas such as Jinggangshan, Zunyi and Yan'an, planning to offer 260 flights every […]

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Rising energy security concerns triggered by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions are set to drive a massive USD 5.5 trillion investment cycle across Asia over the next five years, as governments and companies seek to reduce dependence on energy imports and strengthen domestic supply chains, according to a Morgan […]

(260625) -- ALIBUNAR, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Alibunar wind farm project is held in Alibunar, Serbia, June 24, 2026. The project, to be built by China's SANY Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., will be equipped with 40 wind turbines independently developed and manufactured by Chinese enterprises. With a total […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a woman after the discovery of a 1.5-metre-long (4.9 feet) crocodile on her balcony led to authorities finding about 100 more reptiles in her home, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said police officers and staff from the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) returned to the flat at […]

Hong Kong’s leader has announced that a public consultation for the final policy address of the current term will begin on Monday, with the exercise also set to gauge views on the city’s first five-year plan. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday, after meeting tertiary education leaders to discuss the plan, that the consultation would start […]

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Protesters arrested during Hong Kong’s 2019 social unrest will be given priority for case reviews if they demonstrate remorse and a […]

DALIAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The world economy is experiencing an uneven moment. While artificial intelligence (AI) and other frontier technologies are advancing at unprecedented speed, global growth continues to slow amid mounting uncertainties.This disconnection has become one of the defining challenges confronting policymakers and executives who have […]

(260625) -- MOSCOW, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A spectator looks at images displayed at a photo exhibition on the achievements of Chinese modernization in Moscow, Russia, June 23, 2026. The exhibition features 40 selected Xinhua News Agency photographs showcasing landmark and groundbreaking achievements China has made in economy, society, science and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C: The United States has temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil and petroleum products, easing decades-old sanctions as Washington seeks a final peace agreement with Tehran. The Treasury Department announced the 60-day general license on June 22. It allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and […]

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday termed the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, as the 'darkest chapter' in the history of Indian democracy, saying that it dealt a severe blow to democratic institutions and constitutional values.Marking the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, observed by the Centre as […]

With the formal handover of its new Hong Kong premises already complete and plans well under way to start moving all local staff there in the fourth quarter of this year, UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager, is showing long-term confidence in the city’s future as an international financial centre. The new headquarters is located near the West […]

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday described the Emergency imposed in 1975 as a dark chapter in India's democratic history, saying it was imposed by the Congress in the 'arrogance of power' to crush the constitutional soul of the nation.https://x.com/myogiadityanath/status

Hong Kong social welfare authorities have classified baby Danny as a “high-risk” child and recommended he remain in protective care, while Sweden has moved to permanently transfer custody of his elder sister Lily to a foster family, according to the children’s parents. The developments come ahead of a hearing at the West Kowloon Juvenile Court on […]

by Xinhua writer Yang ShilongNEW YORK, June 24 (Xinhua) -- At the age of 21, Jack Goodrich flew the Hump into China, a lifeline through which the Allies supplied China over the Himalayas between 1942 and 1945 in World War II.Goodrich sat down with Xinhua recently in Malvern, Pennsylvania, home for 67 years. He remembers everything: the altitudes he flew at, […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee will wrap up hearing testimony from experts on the factors behind Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, with the legal representatives to make their closing remarks in mid-July. Polytechnic […]

GUIYANG, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Entering 100 meters into the Yanzi Cave in southwest China's Guizhou Province, mobile signals vanish and the outside world is silenced, as a subterranean world of bizarre stalactites and ancient fossils opens up.For a growing number of young Chinese thrill seekers, this sense of disconnection is exactly what they are looking […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 25 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of 14 sorties of Chinese Military aircraft, six naval vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday.Of the 14, ten crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ.In a post […]

Chinese social media jokingly described the move as another example of Cristiano Ronaldo "cheating". In reality, it was a simple set-piece routine that capitalized on the uncertainty created by one of the game's most recognizable free-kick takers.by sportswriters Cao Jianjie and Wang HaomingMEXICO CITY, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo stood over the […]

(260625) -- GENEVA, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo (L) presents the 70th International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize to Chinese meteorologist Xu Jianmin, also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a leading satellite meteorology expert with the China […]

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Resuming extradition agreements with some countries is up to the ones that suspended them, Hong Kong’s security chief has said, calling […]

Southbound Stock Connect flows, through which mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong listed shares, hit a record high in the past year, reflecting strong confidence in the city’s market on the back of a booming pipeline of initial public offerings (IPO). In the 12 months to March this year, mainland investors snapped up HK$1.19 trillion (US$151.8 […]

The recent enactment of the Safeguarding National Security (Procedural Matters) Regulation has generated significant interest and commentary on Hong Kong’s legal landscape. It is recognised that maintaining national security is of paramount importance and that there is a constitutional responsibility on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to do […]

The market realignment over the past week starkly captures the self-defeating logic of America’s technology containment strategy. The momentum began on June 15, when the shares of Chinese artificial intelligence pioneer Zhipu AI, which trade in Hong Kong under Knowledge Atlas Technology, surged by 48 per cent intraday after it announced the open-source […]

MACAO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Standing inside Macao's Mandarin's House, American tourist Shawn listened carefully as a guide recounted the history of the city's largest traditional residential compound.During his week-long stay, he found a city that offered more than he expected. "It's clean, safe, beautiful and unique. You can see the combination of Eastern […]

BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- At the ongoing Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, an electric vehicle is not merely a finished product on display.Instead, it offers a window with a view of a longer industrial chain, which begins with iron ore, runs through braking systems and software, and ends with vehicles and energy products […]

Florida [US], June 25 (ANI): Brazil forward Vinicius Junior etched his name into the country's football history by becoming the first Brazilian player in 24 years to score in each of his nation's first three FIFA World Cup matches, matching a feat last achieved by Ronaldo Nazario and Rivaldo in 2002, as per ESPN FC's X handle. The 25-year-old's achievement […]

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Authorities will arrest and prosecute anyone if there is evidence of their wrongdoing in the Tai Po fire tragedy to ensure justice is […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For five years in a row the Hong Kong Science Fair has worked to build up the talent pipeline that will support scientific discovery and innovation in Hong Kong and across the country.  By sparking ideas in children and instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in their formative years, […]

Hong Kong’s overall prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central, where premium offices were close to full occupancy, according to JLL. With Central’s grade A office vacancy rate holding steady at 9.2 per cent, tenants appeared to have found their way to neighbouring Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. […]

Hong Kong authorities intend to reform the city’s medical watchdog by raising the proportion of lay members to more than a third and requiring the time frames set for handling complaints to be made public, the South China Morning Post has learned. The proposed amendments to the Medical Registration Ordinance follow a 15-year delay in the Medical […]

Tens of millions of euros disappeared in German aid programs in YemenTens of millions of euros in taxpayer money may have been embezzled in Yemen by Germany's international aid agency, with some cash likely flowing to the same Houthi rebels condemned by Berlin on the international stage.According to a new report by Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper, "tens […]

Hong Kong national security police have arrested the owners of an independent bookshop for alleged sedition and money laundering. Officers searched Hunter Bookstore in Sham Shui Po on Wednesday and arrested the owners, former district councillor of the now-disbanded Civic Party Leticia Wong Man‑huen, 33, and a 32-year-old local man. They were detained on […]

Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi explains in an interview why Iran feels stronger, but trusts neither the US nor Israel to keep a dealIran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran […]

(260624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, speaks at a meeting with NPC deputies who are sitting in on the 23rd session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee […]

(260624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor records a video of a robot at the pavilion of China's Anhui Province at the exhibition area of Clean Energy during the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, June 24, 2026. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the fourth CISCE is held in […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Former diplomat Amarendra Khatua on Wednesday highlighted that India must transition from a passive trade partner to an active economic stakeholder in Latin America to secure its long-term food and energy security.Speaking to ANI, the veteran diplomat called for a radical shift toward establishing processing hubs, localised […]

DEZHOU, Shandong, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to the city of […]

LineShine has been declared the worlds fastest supercomputer, overtaking American rival El CapitanChina's LineShine has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg, Germany, surpassing the US-built El Capitan. It marks the first time since 2017 that a Chinese machine has topped the TOP500 ranking of […]

(260624) -- GITEGA, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The current Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye receives an interview with Xinhua in Gitega, Burundi's political capital, on June 5, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Africa-China relations model for South-South cooperation, says AU chairperson" (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe)

(260624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 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 Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the 17th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th […]

(260624) -- DALIAN, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends a symposium for international business representatives at the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(260624) -- DALIAN, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A performance is staged at a cultural event held during the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. At the event, attendees enjoyed cultural shows, tried a variety of local delicacies, and swapped ideas about […]

DEZHOU, Shandong, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to the city of […]

(260624) -- ALTAY, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows a painted plane at an airport in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China Southern Airlines held a launching ceremony for a painted plane on Wednesday, following which the plane will operate the flight from Altay to Beijing Daxing International […]

(260624) -- JINZHONG, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing of China (below) falls during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)