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Leh (Ladakh) [India], July 2 (ANI): GOC Trishul Division's Galwan Cycling Expedition team covered a distance of 312 km from Nyoma to Galwan in five days on Tuesday as a tribute to the Galwan 'bravehearts'.GOC Trishul Division flagged in the Galwan Cycling Expedition Team on June 30.'The team demonstrated excellent physical endurance and mental stamina while […]

Aluminum, copper and nickel shipments have surged this year, according to trade data Beijing has increased purchases of Russian metals as Moscow pivots toward Asia amid Western sanctions, Bloomberg has reported, citing customs data. The US and its allies have been targeting Russian base metals in an effort […]

Aluminum, copper and nickel shipments have surged this year, according to trade dataBeijing has increased purchases of Russian metals as Moscow pivots toward Asia amid Western sanctions, Bloomberg has reported, citing customs data.The US and its allies have been targeting Russian base metals in an effort to cut the country's revenues amid the Ukraine […]

Washington DC [US], July 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised the need to stabilise India's relationship with China by creating a balanced 'equilibrium' that is fair to New Delhi's interests.During a fireside chat with Newsweek, Jaishankar outlined India's strategic approach to navigating its position in the Indo-Pacific […]

SHANGHAI, July 1 (Xinhua) -- A series of events celebrating the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) were held at the memorial of the First National Congress of the CPC on Tuesday.

(250701) -- BRUSSELS, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Brussels, Belgium, July 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department is assisting the family of a 16-year-old resident who reportedly died while climbing a snow-covered mountain in Sichuan province in mainland China. An image circulating online believed to show an official bulletin from the Mount Siguniang Scenic Area Administration said the victim was a Hong Kong resident living in […]

The war with Israel last month decimated a senior echelon of Irans military leadership, crippled its air defenses, and exposed the vulnerability of its air force. Within days, Israel had established aerial superiority, paving the way for US air strikes on Irans nuclear sites.But the war also tested the limits of Irans alliance with Russia, which offered […]

(250701) -- ZHUJI, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Students from the East China Normal University lead children to classes at the Donghe Township central school in Donghe Township, Zhuji City of east China's Zhejiang Province, July 1, 2025. Summer camps themed on cultural promotion have been launched here, to enrich summer vocation activities for local students. […]

(250701) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A visitor holds a handicraft featuring the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during an exposition of innovation in traditional craftsmanship of the east China's city of Hangzhou at Tiradentes Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 30, 2025. The event showcased a variety of […]

(250701) -- LIUZHOU, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows the construction site of an expressway linking Yufeng and Yizhou in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The expressway linking Yufeng and Yizhou in Guangxi, constructed by China Railway 20th Bureau Group Co., Ltd., is over halfway complete. (Photo by […]

(250701) -- WUHAN, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks the condition of a pet transport case at Wuhan Railway Station in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 1, 2025. On the first day of this year's summer travel rush, some qualified domesticated cats and dogs boarded on bullet trains accompanying their owners in Wuhan on Tuesday, as the […]

(250701) -- SHANGHAI, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A woman poses for a photo at the site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, east China, July 1, 2025. A series of events celebrating the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) were held at the memorial of the First National Congress of the CPC on […]

(250701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Marinko Cavara, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

(250701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Passengers check in at Huzhou Railway Station in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, on July 1, 2025. A new train schedule took effect in China on July 1, 2025, starting this year's 62-day summer travel season, according to the railway operator. (Photo by Yi Fan/Xinhua)

(250701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Passengers check in at Xuzhou East Railway Station in Xuzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on July 1, 2025. A new train schedule took effect in China on July 1, 2025, starting this year's 62-day summer travel season, according to the railway operator. (Xinhua/Mao Jun)

Hong Kong police are searching for the motorist involved in a suspected hit-and-run in Yuen Long that resulted in the death of a cyclist. A private car was travelling on Long Ping Road in the direction of Tin Shui Wai when the vehicle struck the man riding the bicycle near Fung Chi Tsuen at about 6.20pm on Tuesday, police said. The driver allegedly did not […]

DUBAI, 1st July 2025 (WAM) -- Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich; expanding Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires schedules; and upgrading its services to Shanghai and Singapore with A380 deployments.Emirates' latest schedule, capacity enhancements and newly […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 1 (ANI): For the first time, two of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, have simultaneously operated in the Western Pacific, crossing the second island chain in what analysts call a major strategic escalation, according to Taipei Times.Taiwan's National security officials told the […]

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a man after he was allegedly caught with HK$1.5 million (US$191,000) worth of suspected cannabis buds in his luggage at the airport. The Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday the 37-year-old had flown from Bangkok the previous day During customs clearance, officers discovered 7kg (15lbs) of suspected cannabis […]

Moscow has blacklisted Daimler Truck, a key supplier to the German military, banning transactions and contracts with the manufacturerRussia has imposed sanctions on German truck manufacturer Daimler Truck, which is a key supplier to the German military and formerly a strategic partner of Russian vehicle giant KamAZ.The measures were announced in a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 1 (ANI): Three individuals in Taiwan have been sentenced to prison for accepting funds from Beijing to carry out political campaigning and promote pro-China 'united front' activities, in violation of the Anti-Infiltration Act, according to Taipei Times.The Taipei District Court on Sunday found Gong He Party Chairman Chou Ke-chi guilty […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim announced on Saturday that she will not be intimidated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in light of claims that Chinese agents intended to crash into her vehicle during a 2024 visit to the Czech Republic, Focus Taiwan reported.'I had a wonderful time in Prague and appreciate the Czech […]

Hundreds of mainland Chinese visitors have made the most of Hong Kong’s holiday marking the city’s handover by flocking to popular tourist sites and enjoying discounts, free museum visits, ferry and tram rides, and cheap tickets at several major attractions. Undeterred by the cloudy and rainy weather on Tuesday, they gathered at popular locations across […]

Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security laws, singling out their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of trying to contain China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to […]

The party focuses on improving the well-being of the Chinese people, and has made tremendous achievements.MINSK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The experience and wisdom of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in building a modern socialist country and socialism with Chinese characteristics serve as a beacon for many other countries, head of the Communist Party of […]

The continent could become one of the top three destinations for the resources, a Russian Energy Ministry official has said Africa has the potential to become a major market for Russian coal exports and could rank third after China and India in terms of supply volumes, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry […]

HANGZHOU, July 1 (Xinhua) -- In a landmark development for medical technology, Chinese researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting early-stage stomach cancer through standard CT scans, a breakthrough that could transform cancer detection worldwide.The breakthrough comes as Chinese scientists and tech firms push to […]

(250701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Fishing vessels cruise at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2025. Fishing vessels take part in a cruise held by the Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland at Victoria Harbour on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after brandishing a knife while looking for her husband at City University of Hong Kong in Kowloon Tong. Police said a security guard reported that the wife of a colleague was seen holding a knife on a campus bridge at around 9.53am on Tuesday. A spokesman for the force said the […]

BEIJING, China: China's national soccer team may struggle to stir excitement, but its humanoid robots are drawing cheers — and not for their athletic prowess. In Beijing, four university teams sent AI-powered robots onto the soccer pitch over the weekend in a fast-paced 3-on-3 tournament that delighted crowds and marked a first in China. The fully […]

TAIYUAN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- From AI-powered data platforms to drones flying across the skies, Generation Z farmers in China are embracing a modern approach to agriculture and redefining what it means to be a farmer.Wang Huan, 21 years old, was born and raised in a farming family in Yicheng County, north China's Shanxi Province. He can still recall the […]

Hundreds of Hongkongers have crossed the border for the July 1 holiday, with many favouring the Heung Yuen Wai checkpoint due to its convenient transport links and easy access to shopping centres in Shenzhen’s Liantang district. Residents streamed into Shenzhen via the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point on the 28th anniversary of the city’s return to […]

Hong Kong, July 1 (ANI): China's harsh treatment of ethnic minorities, such as Muslim Uyghurs in the northwest province of Xinjiang, has not garnered as much international attention in recent times. This must delight the government in Beijing, especially given its earlier notoriety for a sophisticated network of concentration camps it set up in Xinjiang. […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Until this year, few could have anticipated that a quirky, toothy plush doll would capture the hearts of social media users worldwide and ignite a global shopping frenzy. Labubu, created by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, is becoming a new icon in the "intellectual property (IP) economy," a thriving sector within China's dynamic […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- China's film market maintained strong growth in the first half of 2025, with total box office revenue exceeding 29.23 billion yuan (about 4.09 billion U.S. dollars), a 22.91 percent year-on-year increase, official data shows.During the same period, the number of moviegoers increased to 641 million, a 16.89 percent rise from the […]

(250701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters carry China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) during a flag-raising ceremony held by the HKSAR government to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

(250701) -- HEFEI, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a view of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. China will officially launch the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA) next Monday, with a particular aim of empowering other developing countries in developing deep-space […]

A video clip in which a Hong Kong train driver can be heard imitating a recorded passenger announcement in an MTR carriage has gone viral online, along with two others involving the rail giant’s staff, with internet users applauding the workers’ creative and personal approaches. In one video, the East Rail line driver can be heard mimicking the standard […]

From free museum visits and tram rides to discounted meals and fun runs, residents and tourists took full advantage of offers by thousands of businesses, braving the frequent showers to revel in the celebrations to mark the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty. Rows of bright red national and Hong Kong flags adorned the streets […]

Hong Kong’s restaurant industry is anticipating a 10 per cent boost in business on Tuesday compared with last year, with an industry leader saying the increased number of more than 3,800 eateries offering discounts to celebrate the city’s handover to Beijing will spur local consumption and help ease the sector’s woes. Simon Wong Ka-wo, president of […]

Two men issued with two-way exit permits have been arrested for allegedly stealing 32 bags of copper wire and tools worth HK$30,000 (US$3,820) from a construction site in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Police said on Tuesday that a security guard at a construction site located at 11-15 On Yu Road in Sau Mau Ping discovered the men, aged 47 and 49, at around […]

TIANJIN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- As a barometer of global economic shifts and industrial transformation, the 2025 Summer Davos Forum held in north China's harbor city of Tianjin has drawn renewed attention to the country's evolving role in the world economy.Fueled by its comprehensive industrial chain, vast market potential, skilled talent pool and thriving […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- China decided to impose sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino for his egregious conduct on China-related issues and prohibit him from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.For quite some time, driven by selfish interests, a handful of anti-China […]

Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary in which luxury goods and cash worth about HK$2.14 million (US$272,610) in total, including 10 Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe watches, were stolen from a flat in Tuen Mun. Police said that they received a report at around 1.30am on Tuesday from a man, 28, who discovered the living room window in his flat at […]