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Hong Kong’s catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a business boost during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, with industry leaders hoping the growing trend of mainland Chinese visitors hiking and sailing yachts will bring a windfall to seafood restaurants in Sai Kung and the outlying islands. The industry leaders also said on […]

Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at all rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours a day by the end of July, with those in central Kowloon and New Territories West expected to roll out the arrangement this month. Danny Tong Wah-kun, the Hospital Authority’s chief manager of nursing, said the authority would also […]

(260430) -- NAIROBI, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student competes in the national finals of the 25th Chinese Bridge-Chinese proficiency competition in Nairobi, Kenya, April 30, 2026. Kenya on Thursday hosted the national finals of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition, featuring 20 university students who competed in both speech and […]

(260430) -- NIAMEY, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctors conduct tympanoplasty operation in Niamey General Reference Hospital in Niamey, Niger, April 27, 2026. Chinese doctors have recently conducted a successful tympanoplasty operation in Niger, believed to be the first time that the eardrum repair procedure was done in the West African country.TO GO […]

(260430) -- NAIROBI, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan university students, who were shortlisted for an international youth talent exchange program in China, share experiences with teachers and students at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, on April 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Kenyan students hail China exchange program for enhancing […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 30 (ANI): Building on the momentum of a successful inaugural Rugby Premier League season in 2025, along with Rugby India, has concluded the Season 2 Player Auction and Draft in Hyderabad on Thursday. All franchises have assembled strong, competitive squads for the upcoming Rugby Premier League season.In a landmark moment […]

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): AI-led discovery of long-standing vulnerabilities in banking systems is a 'wake-up call' not only for US banks, but also India and rest of the world, said Sheetal Chopra, Director at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology […]

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- As global geopolitical uncertainties rise and the world accelerates toward multipolarity, neighboring countries increasingly view closer cooperation with China not merely as a strategic choice, but as a vital pathway to shared prosperity, high-level officials and scholars from across Asia said at a forum in Beijing.Against a […]

GUANGZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- In a bustling booth at the Canton Fair, Nour Arfa works the camera, her voice switching fluidly between Arabic, French and Chinese.The Tunisian livestreamer is on a mission: helping her online viewers in the Middle East and North Africa navigate one of China's largest trade fairs without ever leaving their homes.At the 139th […]

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt the revision to the Prison Law, sharpening the focus on fair and law-based execution of imprisonment penalties for more effective punishment and rehabilitation of the offenders, a move marking the country's further efforts to balance strict enforcement of justice and human […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses a meeting that sees the launch of a democratic oversight campaign for […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, attends and addresses a reception marking the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations and the Year of China-Laos Friendship, in […]

(260430) -- SHENZHEN, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lei Xiaoli works with a robot to hang clothes in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on March 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese companies roll out human-robot home cleaning services " (Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at strengthening basic living support and providing a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.The law was passed after its third reading at a legislative session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, which runs from […]

(260430) -- SHENZHEN, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Patrik Imre (R) of Romania competes during the division I group B match between China and Romania at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

(260430) -- FUZHOU, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Greater crested terns are pictured at the Minjiang River estuary wetland, Changle District of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2026. The wetland serves as an important stopover for birds migrating between East Asia and Australia. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Global oil markets are likely to rebalance through demand destruction triggered by high crude prices amid ongoing supply disruptions, a trend that could improve margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs), according to a report by PL Capital.The report, titled 'Oil & Gas Sector Update,' highlighted that the ongoing West […]

Leh (Ladakh) [India], April 30 (ANI): In a landmark triumph of medical logistics and humanitarian grit, the Indian Army successfully concluded a four-day Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at 153 General Hospital in Leh, Ladakh.This mission stands as a premier example of civil-military liaison, showcasing a seamless collaboration between top-tier government […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2026 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port due to an upcoming fishing ban in Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province. An annual summer fishing ban will take effect as of midday May 1 across the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the waters […]

SANYA, China, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE maintained its impressive continental form as it concluded its participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games, held in Sanya, China, from 22nd to 30th April 2026, with a major achievement after topping the standings among participating Arab nations and finishing seventh in the overall medal table.The Games brought […]

FUZHOU, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to the ongoing 9th Digital China Summit are able to interact with more than 100 cutting-edge technologies at the event's on-site experience zone at the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center. Public access to the zone remains open until May 4.

KUNMING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and 12 others injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Thursday in southwest China's Yunnan Province, local public security bureau said.The accident happened on Thursday morning in Yuanyang County, when a vehicle carrying 19 people overturned. The number of people on board matched the vehicle's […]

FUZHOU, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to the ongoing 9th Digital China Summit are able to interact with more than 100 cutting-edge technologies at the event's on-site experience zone at the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center. Public access to the zone remains open until May 4.

(260430) -- HANGZHOU, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles run on an elevated road decorated with blooming Chinese roses in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

SHANGHAI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China […]

(260430) -- HORSENS, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Karupathevan Letshanaa of Malaysia competes against Wang Zhiyi of China in the singles match during the quarterfinal badminton match at the BWF Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

(260430) -- HONG KONG, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office of the Department of Health presents smoking control promotional materials in Hong Kong, south China, April 30, 2026. Visitors and residents alike will be fined up to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars and face a maximum 6 months in jail for carrying or using […]

An official tendering system designed to curb anti-competitive conduct is powerless to combat engineering firms colluding to manipulate Hong Kong’s lucrative building maintenance market, a public inquiry into the city’s deadliest fire in decades has heard. Testifying on the 21st day of an independent committee’s hearing, three Urban Renewal Authority […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot in Beijing, capital of China, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

(260430) -- FUZHOU, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Tesla at the on-site experience zone of the 9th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 30, 2026. Visitors to the ongoing 9th Digital China Summit are able to interact with more than 100 cutting-edge technologies at the event's on-site experience zone […]

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Indian benchmark indices concluded Thursday's session with significant losses following a volatile day of trading dominated by global pressures. The BSE Sensex shed 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. Simultaneously, the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 180.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to end the day at […]

Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up most of the new flats released on Thursday, with developers beginning to ramp up new construction amid sustained housing demand. All 120 units at the One Victoria Cove I in Hung Hom, jointly developed by Henderson Land Development, Hysan Development and Empire Group, were sold by 5.20pm, according to agents. Meanwhile, New […]

The international order is under mounting strain. In recent years, unilateralism, protectionism and the selective application of international law have eroded confidence in the rules-based frameworks that once underpinned global cooperation. The return of Donald Trump to the centre of American politics, along with the policy instincts the US president […]

(260430) -- SANYA, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A light show is seen before the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Beijing, capital of China, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

From oilfields in Iraq to archaeological sites in Egypt, Chinese and Arab workers collaborate across projects.A snapshot of the ordinary yet remarkable individuals behind those projects ahead of International Workers Day.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

A former executive director of Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority has been acquitted of misconduct after she was alleged to have coerced insurer Prudential into hiring her daughter-in-law, as the magistrate ruled that her actions did not cause “actual damage” to public trust in the regulator. Magistrate Minnie Wat Lai-man on Thursday found Carol Hui […]

(260430) -- SIEM REAP, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Kung Fu artists perform at the Cambodia-China martial arts performance held in the complex of the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, April 30, 2026. The Cambodia-China martial arts performance was held at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park here in northwest Cambodia […]

Hong Kong’s education authorities will relax rules for under-enrolled public secondary schools that merge with others in a bid to encourage consolidation amid declining student numbers. In a circular sent to all public secondary schools on Wednesday, the Education Bureau said merged schools would be exempt from submitting survival plans in the first three […]

Two victims of the Wang Fuk Court inferno dug through the ashes of their homes, only to each discover about HK$100,000 (US$12,800) in charred banknotes, just two of many such finds as residents returned to the fire-damaged Hong Kong estate on Thursday. On the same day, several local storage companies offered free services to affected residents as a show of […]

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's manufacturing sector remained in expansion for the second consecutive month in April, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) returning to growth territory, signaling that policy support is gradually taking effect.The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 50.3 this month, down […]

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent the greetings on […]

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- At the ongoing 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, German automotive giants Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, joining forces with their Chinese partners like FAW Group and SAIC Motor, unveiled a slew of new electrified products, technologies, and experiences, signaling a concerted push to capture the immense […]

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's electricity consumption registered solid growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, accompanied by an accelerated transition toward green and low-carbon power supply, industry data showed.The country's total electricity use reached 2.51 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in Q1, up 5.2 percent year on year, according to a […]

Sir Mark Young returns This article was first published on May 1, 1946 Sir Mark Young, Governor of Hongkong, returned to the Colony yesterday (April 30, 1946). Sir Mark was Governor when the Japanese attacked on December 8, 1941 and was a prisoner of war until the capitulation. An official welcome took place when Sir Mark stepped ashore from Queen’s […]