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Hong Kong’s housing market may be on the verge of a sharp rebound and a new upcycle after four years of decline, according to Praveen Choudhary, head of Asia gaming, Hong Kong and India property research at Morgan Stanley. Choudhary expects home prices to rise about 10 per cent in 2026 – among the most bullish forecasts for a market that has fallen […]

Mainland China’s and Hong Kong’s birth rates fell to record lows last year, despite extensive government incentives to encourage larger families. In Hong Kong, registered births fell 14 per cent to a historic low of 31,714 in 2025. Notably, the increase in births in 2024 may have been due to the auspicious Year of the Dragon. It is believed that babies […]

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers are bypassing new rules that limit the number of mobile devices mounted at the front of vehicles to two by installing large monitors – a move that an industry leader has warned endangers road safety. The amended Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, which took effect on Sunday, allows a maximum of two mobile devices to be […]

K-pop girl band Blackpink’s Hong Kong concert turned chaotic at one point as thousands of fans who queued overnight started pushing their way into Kai Tak Stadium to get to its standing area. Clips posted on social media show the crowd jostling with one another to get into the stadium on the first night of the band’s three shows in the city, with people […]

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): On the occasion of India's Republic Day and the 16th EU-India Summit, European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa will be visiting New Delhi in order to enhance strategic and economic relationships between the two regions.In a post on X, the EU in India said that ties between India and the European Union are […]

WASHINGTON, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose immediate 100% tariffs on all Canadian imports if Ottawa proceeds with a trade agreement with China, warning that such a move could undermine longstanding economic ties between the two neighbours.In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump […]

Washington, DC [US], January 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a sharp warning to Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney against pursuing economic agreements with China, threatening steep trade penalties if Ottawa moves ahead with such deals.Referring to the Canadian Prime Minister as 'Governor,' Trump said the United States would impose […]

(260124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, talks with local farmers in Changling Village of Maoping Town, Zigui County, Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. […]

(260124) -- JEDDAH, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yudong (front R) and Wumitijiang Yusupu (front 2nd R) of China warm up before the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup final match between China and Japan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

The flightless bird which was used to promote the claim to the island lives in Antarctica, not the far north The Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua has ridiculed the administration of US President Donald Trump for using the popular 'Nihilist penguin' meme to promote its campaign to gain control of […]

A Hong Kong travel agency has withdrawn from its role in a trip to Taiwan that centred on a private screening of a movie banned in the city on national security grounds. Jetport Travel on Saturday also distanced itself from promotion of the tour, which was organised by e-commerce platform As One and advertised as a HK$7,199 (US$923) four-trip to the […]

(260124) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026 shows Year of the Horse themed alcohol at Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. With the Year of the Horse approaching, many international brands have incorporated Chinese zodiac culture and traditional Chinese design elements […]

(260124) -- BEIJING, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ryom Tae Ok (L)/Han Kum Chol of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) perform during the pairs free skating at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

In China, the world's largest electricity consumer, one in every three kilowatt-hours of electricity comes from green energy sources, powering daily life, while reshaping the national and global energy and industrial landscapes, according to the National Energy Administration.BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- After withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 24 (ANI): More than 10,000 Tibetan students were admitted to the so-called 'Tibet Classes' in major Chinese cities in 2025, marking the highest annual intake since the programme began, according to Chinese government figures released in a report by the Education Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), as […]

Online retailers and a Hong Kong pharmacy are offering slimming injections without prescriptions despite local authorities requiring a doctor’s approval before purchase, a Post investigation has found, with an expert warning it could lead to misuse. Weight-loss injections, which have been approved by Hong Kong authorities for use, have become increasingly […]

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in the national capital on Saturday on a state visit and was received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.Von der Leyen, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will serve as chief guests at India's 77th […]

Beijing [China], January 24 (ANI): Chinese state-run Catholic bodies have introduced new internal regulations compelling Catholic clergy across China to hand over their passports and other travel documents, placing overseas travel under tight approval procedures and mandatory post-trip reporting, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).The measures […]

by Xinhua writers Tan Jingjing, Gao ShanLOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese music brands emerged as a highlight at one of North America's most influential music industry trade shows held this week in Southern California, showcasing innovation, craftsmanship and growing global competitiveness.The 2026 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, […]

Fans flocked to catch the final leg of Blackpink’s world tour in Hong Kong, with shops reporting a boost of around 30 per cent in business from concertgoers. Kai Tak Sports Park turned into a pink-dotted sea of fans on Saturday, as attendees in matching outfits or waving the band’s signature light sticks filled the venue and nearby shopping centres. […]

Washington DC [US], January 24 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the British government to use the upcoming official visit to China in the first week of January 2026 to directly raise the issue of the Uyghur genocide and press Beijing on accountability for human rights violations, as stated in a WUC press […]

The American military has carried out first known attack on an alleged drug vessel since Nicolas Maduro's capture The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two people, according to US Southern Command. The attack marks the […]

(260124) -- ANAHEIM, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A calligrapher shows a Chinese character to visitors during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, the United States, Jan. 23, 2026. Disneyland Resort kicked off its annual Lunar New Year celebrations on Friday, transforming the park into a vibrant showcase […]

(260124) -- ANAHEIM, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor plays a piano at the booth of Pearl River Piano during the 2026 National Association of Music Merchants Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California, the United States, Jan. 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese innovation stands out at leading North American music industry show" […]

(260124) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy a shadow puppet show during a temple fair for children in north China's Tianjin, on Jan. 24, 2026. A special temple fair tailored for children kicked off in north China's Tianjin on Saturday. Crowds of parents and kids gathered at the fair to experience the festive atmosphere ahead of the Spring […]

Cheap and reliable power may sound mundane compared to algorithmic breakthroughs, but behind the scenes, it influences every important decision a frontier model company makes. Costs compound over time, and China is deliberately positioning its ecosystem to carry those costs with far more ease.by Steven HoffmanAs the Chairman and CEO of Founders Space, I […]

An elderly woman has been charged with murder two days after she and her husband were found unconscious in a hotel room in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, with the man sustaining a potentially fatal stab wound to the neck. “Police today laid a holding charge against a 73-year-old woman with one count of murder,” the force said on Saturday. The woman was […]

Deans from several of Canada’s top engineering programmes are exploring new academic exchange opportunities in Hong Kong, as relations between Ottawa and Beijing warm, with a forum organiser highlighting the city’s “pivotal role” in rebuilding ties. Speaking at the Canadian Engineering Asia-Pacific Conference, academics expressed hope that their […]

BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- In a novel fusion of spaceflight and agriculture, a batch of precious rose seeds from Henan Province in central China has returned from a journey to the edge of space, marking a fresh advance in the country's space breeding program.The seeds, from the famed rose-growing region of Nanyang, were transported on the return capsule […]

Hong Kong homebuyers continued to show strong demand for new residential launches over the weekend, potentially pushing primary market transactions to a five-month high, according to agents. By 3.30pm on Saturday, about two-thirds of the 108 units released at Park Seasons – a Lohas Park project in Tseung Kwan O developed by Wheelock Properties and the […]

HOHHOT, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- On the prairie of Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the wind that has swept the grasslands for millennia now turns massive turbines to generate green electricity that powers thousands of servers in the Horinger New Area, where data centers process information at millisecond speeds.Inner Mongolia […]

(260124) -- TOKYO, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the vicinity of the Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 20, 2026. The number of visitors from the Chinese mainland to Japan plunged 45.3 percent from a year earlier in December 2025, official data showed. Tourists from the Chinese mainland fell to about 330,400 people in December 2025, the Japan […]

Hong Kong authorities will extend the deadline for mandatory building inspection orders to let homeowners vet contractors’ conviction records on a new platform launching later this year, the city’s development chief has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho also said on Saturday that the prequalification list on the Urban Renewal […]

(260124) -- BEIJING, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Boyang of China competes during the men's short program at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

(260124) -- HANGZHOU, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs "Xiao Re Hun", a traditional form of stand-up comedy in Hangzhou dialect, during a fair featuring intangible cultural heritage and Chinese New Year goods in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Jan. 24, 2026. Kicking off in Hangzhou on Saturday, the event blends traditional […]

(260124) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member of the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar provides hands-on guidance on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnostics for local medical technicians on Pemba Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Jan. 23, 2026. The 35th Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar and Abdulla Mzee Hospital on Friday […]

(260124) -- ERDOS, Jan. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2025 shows a photovoltaic base with a capacity of one million kilowatts in Dalad Banner of Erdos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Prairie wind propels green computing power development in north China" (Photo by Yang Yaozhong/Xinhua)

by Xinhua writers Shen Anni and Jiang ShengxiongBEIJING/HAIKOU, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- For five years, chronic arthritis placed a burden on the life of Nicholas from Russia, leaving him in constant pain. He sought treatment in Russia and across Europe, but relief never lasted.A chance discovery online led him to Hainan, China's southern island province, known […]

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui has apologised again for driving along a road in the wrong direction, saying that she will accept any legal consequences and refrain from getting behind the wheel for the time being. “I made a rash decision in haste at the time. I am willing to bear any legal consequences. I will also reach out to police to provide […]

The US president said Ottawa opposes his plans to set up a missile defense system in GreenlandChina will "eat up" Canada if Ottawa refuses to cooperate with Washington, US President Donald Trump said on Friday.Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Canada opposes his planned Golden Dome missile defense system, which is inspired by Israel's Iron […]

The US president said Ottowa opposes his plans to set up a missile defense system in Greenland China will "eat up" Canada if Ottawa refuses to cooperate with Washington, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Canada opposes his planned Golden Dome mis

The US president said Ottawa opposes his plans to set up a missile defense system in Greenland China will "eat up" Canada if Ottawa refuses to cooperate with Washington, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Canada opposes his planned Golden Dome mis

In a printing factory, an elderly man points out numerous errors he has circled in a book on the history of movable type, his voice edged with indignation. “Many historical accounts about the industry are wrong,” the 76-year-old says. “I want to tell the true story.” Leung Kwok-hung owns Sing Hung Printer, a movable type factory that has operated […]

Hong Kong’s flu vaccination rates among most age groups are below the 70 per cent threshold needed for herd immunity even as the winter influenza season approaches, a leading government medical adviser has warned. Professor David Hui Shu-cheong, chairman of the government’s Scientific Committee on Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases, on Saturday reminded the […]

The really important question for long-term growth is how to apply the AI capabilities deeply across different sectors in the economy, to realize productivity gains that are possible in theory but hard to translate into the organizational workflows in companies, said the World Economic Forum managing director.DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Broad […]