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The Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom has warned its citizens in the country to beware of scams involving fraudsters posing as staff from Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog. In a statement on Monday, the embassy said criminals had recently posed as staff of the city’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to carry out telecommunications […]

Authorities are communicating with local oil companies to monitor how the war in the Middle East is affecting Hong Kong’s fuel market, amid a public backlash over what has been called premature price hikes. Responding to a South China Morning Post inquiry on Tuesday, the Environment and Ecology Bureau also said the government had been urging oil companies […]

Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, becoming the first local carrier to do so. The airline announced on its website on Tuesday that fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after March 12 would be increased. Travellers on flights […]

New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): Qatar Airways' scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities.Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade grew 18.3 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.Total goods trade volume reached 7.73 trillion yuan (about 1.12 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, the data showed.Exports rose 19.2 percent from the same period last […]

Mandatory e-payment in Hong Kong taxis could attract more residents and visitors to use the service, as about 90 per cent of drivers are ready to meet the requirement ahead of its implementation next month, an industry representative has said. Ryan Wong Cheuk-pong, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi Council, said on Tuesday that drivers could also benefit from […]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied in sports across China, from AI-assisted school playgrounds and smart fitness facilities to data-driven training for elite athletes. Backed by policy support, the technology is helping improve exercise guidance, expand public fitness access and support scientific training.By sportswriter He […]

After losing her hands in a childhood accident, Chinese para biathlete Zhao Zhiqing has built a career defined by determination, claiming a second successive Paralympic silver medal in the women's individual standing event.TESERO, Italy, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Zhiqing took silver in the para biathlon women's individual standing event at the Milan-Cortina […]

China’s annual parliamentary “two sessions” have been framed as a show of resilience in a turbulent world. That framing is not wrong but it is incomplete. Beijing’s deliberately lower 2026 economic growth target is less an admission of weakness than a signal that the growth playbook is being rewritten. For Hong Kong, this is not background noise. It […]

(260310) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Nana (L) of China celebrates with teammate Zhang Mingliang during the wheelchair curling mixed team round robin session 6 match between China and Norway at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

(260310) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Meng (C) of China reacts during the wheelchair curling mixed doubles round robin session 7 between China and the United States at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

Beijing's latest development strategy envisions accelerated work on a major gas pipeline project with Moscow China has signaled a major push to secure more natural gas from Russia, referencing two new pipelines in the draft of its latest five-year plan. The move comes as conflict in the Middle East th

Beijings latest development strategy envisions accelerated work on a major gas pipeline project with MoscowChina has signaled a major push to secure more natural gas from Russia, referencing two new pipelines in the draft of its latest five-year plan. The move comes as conflict in the Middle East threatens LNG shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a […]

Hong Kong could emerge as the world’s leading financial centre as the central government pushes to internationalise the yuan – a move that will advance the nation’s development under the 15th five-year plan while also driving the city’s own growth, a National People’s Congress (NPC) deputy has said. Li Yinquan said the city stood to benefit from […]

A Singapore-rooted property family has put a rare residential estate in Hong Kong’s Southern district up for tender at about HK$300 million (US$38.4 million), testing demand for trophy homes as the city’s luxury housing market shows early signs of recovery despite soft prices. The tender for Belvedere, a low-density compound in Chung Hom Kok, would […]

Hong Kong’s legislature will consider establishing a dedicated mechanism to scrutinise the implementation of approved bills and funding, drawing inspiration from mainland China’s law enforcement inspection system, according to its president. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king also dismissed concerns that the city’s first five-year plan […]

(Photo credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images)Former Major League Soccer players Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones received lifetime bans for betting on MLS matches -- including their own -- the league announced Monday.Yeboah, 28, most recently played for LAFC in 2025 and is a former teammate of Jones with the Columbus Crew. Both were placed on administrative leave […]

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)Fernando Tatis Jr. clubbed a grand slam and Oneil Cruz also homered as the Dominican Republic sailed to a 10-1 win over Israel in World Baseball Classic Pool D play on Monday in Miami.The Dominicans (3-0) remained on a collision course with Venezuela to decide the Pool D champion. Before they meet on Wednesday, […]

(Photo credit: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters via Imagn Images)LIV Golf's inclusion in the Official World Golf Ranking continues to provide early dividends for its players, with Jon Rahm vaulting 14 spots to No. 36 following his victory in Hong Kong on Sunday.It is the Spaniard's highest ranking in more than a year, as the former world No. 1 has steadily climbed […]

Hong Kong has been urged to extend its stock trading hours to maintain its status as an international financial hub, as competitors move towards near 24-hour operations to capture global liquidity. Speaking at the “Redefining Hong Kong 2026 Budget Edition” forum organised by the South China Morning Post on Monday, Kenny Shui Chi-wai, vice-president of […]

(260309) -- ACCRA, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in 2006 shows Shen Lihong (2nd, L) serving as a peacekeeping police officer in Liberia. TO GO WITH "Feature: Weight of security: Work of a Chinese female UN security advisor" (Xinhua)

Washington thinks it has the right to kill, just as Western colonizers did, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi has told RT IndiaThe US is seeking to control the whole world to prevent the emergence of a multipolar order, the India representative of Iran's supreme leader has told RT India's Runjhun Sharma.The world today is shifting from a US-dominated to a more […]

(260309) -- MILAN, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhidong (front) celebrates a goal with his teammate during the Para Ice Hockey preliminary round Group A match between China and Italy at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- With China's annual legislative and political consultative sessions, known as the "two sessions," underway in Beijing, foreign envoys and international journalists are closely watching the event for signals on the world's second-largest economy's development trajectory and its global implications.They describe the gathering, […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China maintained a tough stance against various crimes in the past year and pledged to continue that momentum into the new year, according to the country's top judiciary officials.Chief Justice Zhang Jun and Procurator-general Ying Yong on Monday submitted the work reports of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) and the Supreme […]

LIUZHOU, March 9 (Xinhua) -- "Pohui" festival, a local folk event, was held in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County around the Spring Festival this year. People dressed in festive costumes came together to pray for blessings, share joy of life and entertain themselves.In recent years, thanks to the funding support from Guangdong Province under a "pairing-up" […]

(260309) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audrey Pascual Seco of Spain competes during the women's super G sitting final match of para alpine skiing at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 9 (ANI): Tibetan leaders expressed concern about the political situation in Tibet during a meeting with visiting Italian representatives at the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Monday, according to information shared by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).Alice Parma, a member of the Emilia-Romagna Regional […]

As hundreds of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East scramble for air tickets home with the US-Israel war on Iran entering its 10th day, a local couple spent nearly HK$50,000 (US$6,395) on a direct flight back after repeated failed booking attempts and a cancellation blunder caused by mental exhaustion. Yen Kwok, 35, a construction consultant, began a […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China's annual "two sessions" have drawn elevated global attention this year, as lawmakers prepare not only to set the agenda for the coming year but also to approve a plan that could shape the country's trajectory through the end of the decade.The meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body convene […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- With a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan under examination and discussion by China's top legislature and political advisory body at their ongoing annual sessions, the new development roadmap is set to shape the country's pathways toward a modernization that stands out in how it interacts with nature.The 2026-2030 period […]

(260309) -- LIUZHOU, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows Miao people playing Lusheng during the "pohui" festival in a Miao ethnic village of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 7, 2026. "Pohui" festival, a local folk festival, was held in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County […]

Chinese industry leaders, including Zoomlion, XCMG and SANY, are deploying AI-driven systems to improve machine performance, reduce downtime and raise safety standards. The technology enables predictive maintenance, real-time operational analytics and autonomous machinery.by Wen TsuiLAS VEGAS, the United States, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Two joysticks. One small […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, served and supported reform and development through high-quality legislation in the past year, according to a report.The work report of the NPC Standing Committee was submitted on Monday to the ongoing fourth session of the 14th NPC for […]

(260309) -- JINGDEZHEN, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows Jaume Ribalta displaying a porcelain work in Jingdezhen City, east China's Jiangxi Province. Jaume Ribalta, a Spanish porcelain artist, settled in Jingdezhen, dubbed China's "porcelain capital," four years ago. His studio is filled with Chinese elements -- antique furniture, a […]

Proposals by Hong Kong’s pension regulator to increase Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) contributions for higher-paid workers by up to 33 per cent could worsen business challenges and hurt the jobs market, a lawmaker and human resources expert have warned. A labour representative, however, urged the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) to […]

London [UK], March 9 (ANI): London-based political analyst Shabir Choudhry has said that the violent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) in early March exposes deeper political frustrations in the region and highlights the fragile situation under Pakistan's illegal occupation.In a blog post analysing the crisis, Choudhry argued that the […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 9 (ANI): In a sharp assessment of India's macroeconomic vulnerabilities, Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist of Axis Bank and Head of Global Research at Axis Capital, warned that a sustained spike in global energy prices could severely disrupt India's growth trajectory and balance of payments.In an interview with ANI, […]

A protected Hong Kong wetland on southern Lantau Island has recorded a high concentration of petroleum following an oil spill in September, with levels up to 40 times higher than those in unaffected areas, according to an environmental group’s study. Greenpeace in Hong Kong said the high concentration could threaten local ecology. It urged authorities to […]

A Hong Kong Immigration Department senior assistant who repeatedly grabbed his wife and young son by their throats during disputes has been ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, with the magistrate telling the defendant he had already received significant leniency while pleading for probation. Kowloon City Court on Monday sentenced the […]

Leading construction and mining equipment manufacturers from around the world showcased their latest innovations at North America's largest construction trade show, including AI systems and autonomous machinery, while AI-driven technologies attracted thousands of engineers and equipment operators to more than 150 education sessions.LAS VEGAS, the United […]

Beijing [China], March 9 (ANI): China has reacted cautiously to Iran's decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, describing the development as a domestic issue and urging respect for Iran's sovereignty, as reported by China Daily.Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson […]

(260309) -- SYDNEY, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Head coach of China Anthony Milicic is seen during the Group B match of Women's Asian Cup between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Sydney, Australia, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

(260309) -- ANTANANARIVO, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Madagascar's Ministry of Communication and Culture Miary Rasolofoarijaona speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 China Film Festival in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, March 8, 2026. Madagascar launched the 2026 China Film Festival on Sunday in the capital of Antananarivo, […]

China's rise has significantly reshaped the global political economy landscape by broadening development options for countries previously constrained by technological and financial monopolies, said a political economist at Istanbul Aydin University.ISTANBUL, March. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's development opens doors for developing countries' self-determined […]