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(261003) -- ACCRA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the National Theater of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, Oct. 1, 2026. On Thursday night, the performance of Ghana's National Symphony Orchestra wowed audience who converged at the forecourt of the National Theater, built for the West African nation from 1990 to 1992 under a China Aid project. TO GO WITH […]

Authorities have launched a probe into the building quality of a luxury residential development in one of Hong Kong’s most expensive neighbourhoods in the Southern district after receiving a complaint from an owner that insufficient steel bars were used during construction. The Buildings Department said on Saturday it was “highly concerned about the […]

by Xinhua writer Yuan QuanBEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Although called Tiangong, or "Heavenly Palace," China's space station is becoming less distant and more like home, as astronauts bring the comforting tastes into orbit.The Chinese space kitchen now serves nearly 200 food items. Alongside dumplings and mooncakes, home-style dishes such as Kung Pao […]

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Records have tumbled and new stars have emerged at the 2026 Asian Games, where a generation of young athletes has made its mark across sports ranging from swimming and athletics to skateboarding and esports.Of China's 815 athletes, 548 are making their Asian Games debuts, while nearly a third were born in 2005 or later. The […]

(261003) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of "Auntie Basketball" pose for a group photo with an American student at Crimson Cliffs High School in Washington, Utah, the United States, Oct. 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'Auntie Basketball' brings Chinese culture to Utah high school" (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

(261003) -- TOYOTA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Zhang Yuning of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for men's football at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyota of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kexin (L) of China competes against Son Il Sim of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during the women's wrestling 57kg final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jin (R) of China competes against Shugyla Omirbek of Kazakhstan during the women's 53kg bronze medal match of wrestling at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of team China compete during the Group All-Around of Rhythmic Gymnastics at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 3 (ANI): Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey hailed Team India for their double medal in the men's and women's hockey tournament, saying that for the men's team to defend their gold successfully for the first time is a fantastic achievement and announced a cash award of Rs 11 lakh for the team. Indian men's hockey team […]

Hong Kong, October 3 (ANI): The Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament is coming back from October 30 to November 2 2026 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. This year's event features 12 international teams, a strong connection to Indian cricket, and a huge community carnival.The tournament has once again received the official 'M' Mark Status from Hong […]

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday affirmed that India possesses the necessary capabilities to counter the threat posed by fifth-generation aircraft being developed by China, while emphasising the urgent need to accelerate the induction of India's own next-generation combat jets.Addressing the […]

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 3 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Saturday hailed the Indian men's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan, praising the side's performance and ability to handle high-pressure situations.Team India […]

Taipei [Taiwan], October 3 (ANI) Taiwan has accused China of potentially using a new form of transnational repression after unidentified individuals allegedly impersonated a Taiwanese distributor of a documentary critical of China and used his identity to issue threats, as reported by Focus Taiwan.According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Following India's Asian Games men's cricket gold medal win, stand-in coach VVS Laxman expressed that it was special to secure the back-to-back gold medal after the 2022 Hangzhou triumph and credited his players for their preparation and staying switched on despite the weather and limited facilities. Team India made […]

SHANGHAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) -- Rashed Al Mulla, Team Abu Dhabi star, has taken the overall lead in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship Freestyle category with 50 points following an outstanding performance at the Shanghai Grand Prix in China, the opening round of the 2026 World Championship.Al Mulla completed his Shanghai campaign with maximum […]

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China achieves best performance at overseas Asian GamesChina swept the men's and women's golf team titles on October 3 at the 2026 Asian Games, securing its first gold medals in the sport.Yin Ruoning, Liu Yan and Zhang Weiwei won the women's team title with a […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalists team China pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's water polo at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

(261003) -- WUQI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Sept. 1, 2026 shows a former residence of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong in Tiebiancheng Town of Wuqi County in Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The year 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March. Wuqi is the county where the Long […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Max Denmark (C) of Hong Kong of China breaks through during the men's gold medal match of rugby sevens between China and Hong Kong of China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haobo)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Suzuku Neo of Japan celebrates after winning the men's lead final of sport climbing at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

The sale of the newly built fighter jets has drawn repeated rebukes from BeijingThe US has delivered Taiwan's first two newly built F-16 fighter jets, part of an $8 billion order that has repeatedly drawn condemnation from Beijing.The two aircraft, the modern F-16V Block 70 variant, arrived in Taiwan on Friday. They are the first of 66 new fighters approved […]

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's cultural and tourism market is thriving during this year's National Day holiday, with a wide range of options including scenic getaways, autumn outings, tourism with revolutionary topics, nighttime entertainment, and cultural tours featuring the country's intangible cultural heritage.

(261003) -- TOYOHASHI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mu Wenzhe (R) of China competes with Song Dabin of South Korea during the women's taekwondo +67kg final match at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyohashi of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's cultural and tourism market is thriving during this year's National Day holiday, with a wide range of options including scenic getaways, autumn outings, tourism with revolutionary topics, nighttime entertainment, and cultural tours featuring the country's intangible cultural heritage.

Taipei [Taiwan], October 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said it expelled two Chinese fishing boats after they entered Taiwan-controlled waters near the Pratas Islands, according to the Taipei Times.The Taipei Times reported that the incident began around 11am on Thursday, when an unidentified boat was detected about 15.5 nautical miles […]

Munich [Germany], October 3 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in its latest weekly brief, highlighted growing international concerns over China's surveillance systems, alleged human rights violations in East Turkistan and the activities of Chinese state-linked institutions abroad.According to the WUC weekly brief, a new report by the Center for […]

Hong Kong public universities will raise undergraduate tuition fees for non-local students studying general courses by up to 26 per cent in the 2027-28 academic year, marking the sharpest increase in recent years as institutions adjust to an expanded quota. Non-local students admitted to the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medicine and dentistry […]

HAIKOU, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- With a gentle pull of a lever, an operator sends a giant claw plunging into a mountain of waste at a waste-to-energy plant. It scoops up more than five tonnes at a time -- enough to generate the electricity a typical household uses in a year.The waste is then fed into incinerators burning at over 850 degrees Celsius. The plant in […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Zou Wanhao of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's freestyle 57kg final of Wrestling at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(261003) -- TOYOHASHI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Zhang Chuling of China poses during the awarding ceremony for the women -57kg of taekwondo at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyohashi of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

(261003) -- KASUGAI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Men's team gold medalists Ding Wenyi (3rd L), Zheng Yunhe (2nd L), Jin Zihao (1st L) of China and women's team gold medalists Liu Yan (3rd R), Yin Ruoning (2nd R) and Zhang Weiwei of China pose after the awarding ceremony for the men's team of golf at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Kasugai of Aichi […]

Hong Kong police have busted a burglary syndicate that recruited illegal immigrants and is believed to be behind at least 25 break-ins across the city in recent weeks, with stolen cash and valuables exceeding HK$3.6 million (US$458,773). Six people aged 31 to 45 – five mainlanders and a local resident – were arrested in a Friday operation following a […]

TAIYUAN, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- From intelligent coal mines to digital power-grid management, north China's Shanxi Province is accelerating its energy transition and maintaining stable coal supplies.As one of China's major coal-producing provinces and a key national energy base, Shanxi is seeking to make its energy system smarter, more diversified and more […]

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's National Day travel market kicked off on a strong note, as many travelers linked the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day breaks with their annual leave. This trend has led to longer trips and a surge in bookings for long-haul journeys, multi-city itineraries and experience-based travel products.LONGER BREAKS, FARTHER […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Xingmeng of China competes during the men's water polo bronze medal match between China and Iran at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mori Ai of Japan competes during the women's lead final of sport climbing at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xiaodan (R) of team China competes during the women's gold medal match of rugby sevens between China and Japan at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haobo)

(261003) -- OKAZAKI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Lei (R) of China spikes the ball during the men's volleyball bronze medal match between China and Pakistan at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Okazaki of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Yuchen)

(261003) -- BEIJING, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A nurse performs moxibustion therapy to a patient at a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospital in Hai'an, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 3, 2026. Many medical workers remain at their posts during the National Day holiday to provide healthcare services and safeguard public health. (Photo by Gu […]

SHANGHAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) -- Victory Team will aim to secure pole position for the Shanghai Grand Prix, part of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, when it takes to the water on Sunday for the official qualifying session and the Sprint races, which offer additional championship points.Strong competition is expected, particularly among the UAE teams, […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zou Wanhao (R) of China competes against Bekzat Almaz Uulu of Kyrgyzstan during the men's freestyle 57kg bronze medal match of Wrestling at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

Imphal (Manipur) [India], October 3 (ANI): Indian women's hockey player Bichu Devi Kharibam said her team's hard work had finally paid off after India ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal with a historic 1-0 victory over China in the final at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.'We are overjoyed; we played as a team, and all the hard work we put in has […]

(261003) -- KASUGAI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Team China (L), silver medalists Team India (L) and bronze medalists team Chinese Taipei pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's team of golf at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Kasugai of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(261003) -- KASUGAI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Pranavi Sharath Urs of India, silver medalist Yin Ruoning of China and bronze medalist Tan Shannon Xuan Yin of Singapore pose during the awarding ceremony for the Women's Individual Stroke Play of Golf at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Kasugai of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. […]