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DALIAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Young entrepreneurs who see themselves as a generational bridge between emerging technologies and real-world applications are making their voices heard at Summer Davos, a gathering where seasoned policymakers, scholars and business leaders typically take center stage.For many digital natives attending this year's annual meeting, […]

(260625) -- URUMQI, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the opening ceremony of the 9th China-Eurasia Expo and delivers a speech in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 25, 2026. […]

(260625) -- LAIBIN, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 25, 2026 shows workers from the China Railway 20th Bureau Group working at the construction site of an overpass of a highway connecting Liuzhou and Tantang in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Connecting Liuzhou and Tantang in Guangxi, the highway will further improve […]

(260625) -- SHANGHAI, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit an exhibition titled "The Bridgeman Artventure: A Playful Journey Through the World's Greatest Art" at the Shanghai Art Museum in Shanghai, east China, June 25, 2026. The exhibition will open to the public on Friday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

(260625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman also held bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his first official trip to BeijingBangladesh and China have signed more than a dozen pacts to deepen cooperation between the two countries during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's state visit to Beijing.Thirteen memoranda of understanding (MoUs), spanning various […]

(260625) -- URUMQI, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People purchase cultural and creative products during the 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 25, 2026. Themed on "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo is held here from June 25 to 29. (Xinhua/Shi Feng)

For researchers, the finding is not only a spectacular deep-sea archaeological discovery, but also a time capsule that may help explain how goods from China, northern Europe and possibly the Baltic region converged in one maritime trade system.OSLO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- About 600 meters below the surface of the Skagerrak Strait off southern Norway, large […]

BusinessWire IndiaMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: India's textile sector is entering a favourable phase, driven by global supply chain diversification, improving demand visibility and stronger sourcing activity. As global retailers look to reduce dependence on China and increasingly consolidate sourcing with large, compliant and scaled partners, […]

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China, brought together leaders from over 90 countries and regions, including 90 government leaders, 1,000 senior business executives and 200 leaders of unicorns and Technology Pioneers. The high-level gathering focused on the trends shaping Asian economies and […]

(260625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a pavilion at the exhibition area of Digital Technology during the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2026. An AI zone is set up at the exhibition area of Digital Technology for the first time during the event, showcasing AI ecosystem from […]

(260625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 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 China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Beijing, capital […]

(260625) -- AUCKLAND, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers a speech during the China Business Summit 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, June 25, 2026. Luxon on Thursday stressed the importance of stronger trade ties with China, which "remains one of the biggest opportunities," as the world enters "an era of ongoing […]

(260625) -- AUCKLAND, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong delivers a speech during the China Business Summit 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, June 25, 2026. The summit was held here on Thursday. On the occasion, business leaders and government ministers shared their ideas and thoughts about navigating the fuel crisis […]

"When we first visited the community in 2022, we saw children running through the narrow alleyways and sensed their eagerness to learn," said Liu Ziwei, a member of the Condition_Lab team. "We knew almost immediately that we wanted to build a library here."NAIROBI, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Amid rows of iron shacks and narrow winding alleys in Kibera, one of […]

Hong Kong police have arrested model and porn actress Erena So Hoi‑lam on suspicion of promoting or facilitating bookmaking after she appeared in advertising videos for an overseas gambling website. Officers from the force’s West Kowloon regional crime unit detained So in Sham Shui Po on Thursday, saying they had uncovered an illegal betting website […]

URUMQI, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Record rainfall that hit the desert city of Hotan in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last weekend has raised concerns among experts that extreme weather is on the rise in the arid region, with potentially lasting effects on fragile desert ecosystems.The deluge sent floodwaters rushing into the dry riverbeds on […]

ERENHOT, June 25 (Xinhua) -- As the sole transit port for the "middle corridor" of the China-Europe freight train network, Erenhot currently operates 75 routes connecting over 70 stations across more than 10 countries, including Germany and Poland.Since the launch of China-Europe freight train services through the port in 2013, Erenhot has handled over […]

Hong Kong has become the world’s most unequal society in terms of wealth distribution, a study has found, as the core drivers of income inequality in the city have shifted from wage disparities to capital concentration, reducing social mobility. The findings of the study, which analysed the evolution of income and wealth inequality in the city between […]

Hong Kong police’s bomb squad has been called in to investigate a suspicious object discovered in Quarry Bay, with a source saying it was likely to be “mud, a rock or concrete”. The force was alerted at 4.52pm on Thursday to a suspicious object discovered on Pan Hoi Street in Quarry Bay. “The explosive ordnance disposal bureau has been summoned to […]

HK Electric has announced a nearly 34 per cent rise in its fuel charge, after a double-digit increase last month, as the war in the Middle East contributed to a “significant rise” in global fuel prices. The utility, which mainly serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, also warned on Thursday that the charge was expected to continue rising. HK Electric […]

PRNewswireShanghai [China], June 25: ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced that Cui Li, the company's Chief Development Officer, delivered a keynote speech titled 'Unlocking Value and Embracing Uncertainty in the AI Era' at MWC Shanghai 2026.- In the AI […]

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that the Emergency imposed in 1975 was aimed solely at protecting then former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's position, as the country marked 50 years since one of the most controversial periods in India's democratic history.Addressing the media in the national capital, Prasad said […]

Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades was a result of a “systemic failure” in public policy, two fire engineering experts have said, citing the lack of strategies to fight flames on the facades of high-rise buildings and the prolonged use of combustible materials in “temporary” works. An independent committee inquiry heard on Thursday that last […]

(260625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen arrives in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2026. At the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), CPP President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen arrived in Beijing on Thursday for an official goodwill visit […]

Late Hong Kong actress Barbara Chan Man-yee embodied “unconditional love”, her son said at her memorial service on Thursday, attended by leading figures from the city’s entertainment industry, including director Johnnie To Kei-fung and actress Ada Choi Siu-fun. A private service for the veteran actress was held at St Andrew’s Church in Tsim Sha […]

Geneva [Switzerland], June 25 (ANI): Dolkun Isa, President of the Uyghur Centre for Democracy, has called on the international community to take stronger action against China over its treatment of Uyghurs, warning that Beijing is using legislation and diplomatic influence to suppress ethnic identity and evade accountability.Speaking on the sidelines of the […]

DALIAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, drew to a close on Thursday in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, highlighting that innovation matters more than ever in an age of accelerating technological change and rising uncertainty, with China playing a pivotal role.

Over the past six decades and more, deep historical roots have laid a solid foundation for today's rock-solid ties between Cambodia and China across all fields of cooperation.by Eng Kok ThayAs Cambodia and China commemorate the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the two countries stand at the new height of a friendship forged through history, […]

Hong Kong’s equality watchdog is seeking about HK$250,000 (US$31,900) in compensation for the family of a domestic helper who was sacked by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and later died. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance in 2020 […]

(260625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of BGI Group at the exhibition area of Healthy Life during the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2026. The fourth CISCE is held in Beijing from June 22 to 26. The exhibition area of Healthy Life showcases the full-chain integration […]

The recent bumper growth in Hong Kong exports spilled into May as they expanded by 40.8 per cent year on year, with artificial intelligence-related products continuing to fuel already robust overseas demand. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed that the total value of exports rose to HK$611.2 billion […]

(260625) -- DALIAN, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member assists a participant during the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 25, 2026. The 2026 Summer Davos forum drew to a close on Thursday in the northeastern […]

YAN'AN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Air China on Wednesday started using China's domestically-produced C919 jetliner on a new route linking Beijing with Yan'an of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. By far, Air China has opened a dozen air routes from Beijing to old revolutionary base areas such as Jinggangshan, Zunyi and Yan'an, planning to offer 260 flights every […]

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Rising energy security concerns triggered by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions are set to drive a massive USD 5.5 trillion investment cycle across Asia over the next five years, as governments and companies seek to reduce dependence on energy imports and strengthen domestic supply chains, according to a Morgan […]

(260625) -- ALIBUNAR, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Alibunar wind farm project is held in Alibunar, Serbia, June 24, 2026. The project, to be built by China's SANY Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., will be equipped with 40 wind turbines independently developed and manufactured by Chinese enterprises. With a total […]

A lawmaker and an expert have called for stronger monitoring of wildlife trafficking in Hong Kong after police arrested a woman upon discovering a crocodile on the balcony of her flat and another 63 animals inside. Kenis Yang, chief operating officer of the non-governmental organisation Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation, said on Thursday that […]

Hong Kong’s leader has announced that a public consultation for the final policy address of his current term will begin on Monday, with the exercise also set to gauge views on the city’s first five-year plan. After meeting tertiary education leaders to discuss the plan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday that the consultation would start […]

New posts12:53Oil Prices Fall To Pre-War Levels For First TimeThe price of Brent crude, the global benchmark oil, has fallen to below the level it was at before US and Israeli air strikes started the war with Iran on February 28.The decline comes as increasing numbers of ships have been clearing the Strait of Hormuz, the key global artery for some 20 […]

New posts09:15Iran Demands Accountability For NATO's 'Complicity' With US In WarIran's Foreign Ministry called the statements by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte saying the United States used some of the military alliance's bases in Europe in the war with Iran "an admission" of its "complicity" in the conflict and demanded accountability.Rutte's comments, […]

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Protesters arrested during Hong Kong’s 2019 social unrest will be given priority for case reviews if they demonstrate remorse and a […]

DALIAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The world economy is experiencing an uneven moment. While artificial intelligence (AI) and other frontier technologies are advancing at unprecedented speed, global growth continues to slow amid mounting uncertainties.This disconnection has become one of the defining challenges confronting policymakers and executives who have […]

(260625) -- MOSCOW, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A spectator looks at images displayed at a photo exhibition on the achievements of Chinese modernization in Moscow, Russia, June 23, 2026. The exhibition features 40 selected Xinhua News Agency photographs showcasing landmark and groundbreaking achievements China has made in economy, society, science and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C: The United States has temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil and petroleum products, easing decades-old sanctions as Washington seeks a final peace agreement with Tehran. The Treasury Department announced the 60-day general license on June 22. It allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and […]

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday termed the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, as the 'darkest chapter' in the history of Indian democracy, saying that it dealt a severe blow to democratic institutions and constitutional values.Marking the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, observed by the Centre as […]