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The US presidents clash with Seoul is part of a wider effort to reevaluate alliances and test what American protection is worthOnly hours before the annual US-South Korean military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was due to begin, Donald Trump issued a statement that went far beyond another dispute over how much America's allies should pay for their own […]

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A crypto company backed by U.S. President Donald Trump is working with a Hong Kong-based venture that provides access to artificial intelligence models from Chinese technology companies flagged by his administration over national security concerns. WorldClaw, founded earlier this year, offers 90 AI models and accepts tokens from […]

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): A rare Golden Point at 29-29 provided a dramatic highlight on Day 2 of the BWF World Championships 2026, although India's Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh could not convert their opportunities as they suffered an opening-round defeat in mixed doubles at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.The Indian pair, […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 18 (ANI): Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anupam Singh Gehlot on Tuesday addressed a press conference regarding the high-profile 'Boss Scam' cybercrime cases, revealing a massive international network providing infrastructure for cyber frauds to elements in Pakistan and China.Addressing the media, CP Anupam Singh […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.The two countries should deliver on cooperation projects in energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance and other sectors, […]

A former Mos Burger branch manager, his wife and six alleged “phantom workers” have appeared in court after being charged by the city’s corruption buster for allegedly conspiring to defraud the fast-food chain of about HK$680,000 (US$86,670) in wages. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Tuesday that Tsui Hin‑po, former […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a play during the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The festival is held in Beijing from Aug. 18 to Sept. 23. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

(260818) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese volunteer guides a local patient at an ophthalmic medical institution in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 17, 2026. A Chinese volunteer medical team launched a charitable eye care program in the Uzbek cities of Tashkent and Kokand on Monday, offering free cataract surgeries to locals. (Xinhua/Zafar […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- As the buzzer sounded, bench players sprinted onto the court, joining their Chinese and American teammates in a huddle, bumping fists and cheering, as they celebrated a hard-earned victory.On the basketball court, young players from the two countries came together as teammates, rather than competitors.The basketball games, held […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18 (ANI): Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday met Tibetan Parliament member Chopepal Thupten at his Sadashivanagar residence and said the State would continue to uphold values of harmony, inclusivity and mutual respect.In a post on X, Shivakumar said, 'Shri Chophel Thupten, Member of the Tibetan […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and American college students pose for a group photo at Tsinghua University's sports complex in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China-U.S. basketball exchange brings young players together on and off court" (Xinhua)

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin in Beijing on Tuesday.

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows a view of the Jiayu Pass in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Jiayuguan, the westernmost point of China's Ming Dynasty Great Wall, and the ancient city of Petra in Jordan are both landmarks boasting rich cultural heritage. In 2017, they […]

Hong Kong customs has raided a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain linked to UK brand Opatra London, following six complaints alleging high-pressure sales tactics involving sums of up to HK$100,000 (US$12,745). Officers from the Customs and Excise Department seized documents from an office in the […]

Munich [Germany], August 18 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as the interrogation, surveillance and intimidation of Uyghur-Australian citizens and permanent residents by Chinese authorities during their visits to East Turkistan.In a press release, the WUC cited recent research by Human Rights Watch, which […]

Global infertility cases among women aged 35 to 49 will rise by nearly 50 per cent over the next decade, reaching 79.64 million, a study shows, posing a major public health challenge for Hong Kong as delayed childbearing becomes increasingly common. The study, co-led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and shared on Tuesday, said the city’s average […]

The safe handling of dogs has become the subject of intense social media debate in Hong Kong after two small pets were fatally mauled by a large canine on the loose on Monday. The 60kg dog, which was not on a leash, killed a miniature poodle near Yoho Mall in Yuen Long and a bichon frise at nearby Lolli Park within 20 minutes of each other. The licensed […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese court has sentenced two men who had trafficked precursor chemicals abroad, in the latest outcome of strengthened counternarcotics cooperation between China and the United States.A court in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, sentenced a man surnamed Xia to six years in prison and his son five and a half years for […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

More than 80 per cent of surveyed mainland Chinese companies plan to grow their overseas presence, with Hong Kong listed as their top choice for a professional services platform to support expansion, the Trade Development Council (TDC) has found. The council’s survey, published on Tuesday, also showed that about 94 per cent of respondents were eyeing […]

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- French vlogger Yisa recently invited her parents to China for a summer trip, who were duly impressed by the cool and comfortable environment they encountered throughout their journey, even finding modern air-conditioning systems installed inside traditional yurts on the vast grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered the defunct Apple Daily newspaper to pay HK$1.5 million (US$191,200) in damages to a listed company and two senior executives over 10 defamatory articles that accused them of spying on the city’s pro-democracy activists at Beijing’s behest. In a written judgment delivered on Tuesday, the High Court ruled against former […]

(260818) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows an exterior view of Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in Shanghai, east China. The number of visits to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum exceeded 100 million on Tuesday since its opening in 2001. It is a comprehensive science and technology museum complex that […]

Lucky Rawat, 15, was selected from about 5,000 applicants for Rosatoms Icebreaker of Knowledge expeditionA 15-year-old student became India's sole representative on a recent scientific exploration of the North Pole, beating thousands of others to earn a place in one of the world's most exclusive expeditions for school students held in Russia.Lucky Rawat, […]

Hong Kong authorities have arrested the owner of a large, unleashed dog that fatally attacked two smaller pets in Yuen Long, with the incident sparking calls for heavier penalties for irresponsible pet owners. The owner of the 60kg (132lbs) dog was arrested in Yuen Long on Tuesday afternoon in an operation by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation […]

Hong Kong should establish a full-time training pathway for top law graduates to become judges, helping to expand the local judicial talent pool and ease courtroom delays, a think tank founded by Executive Council member Ronny Tong Ka-wah has proposed. POD Research Institute founder Tong also said on Tuesday that reducing waiting times for a court date […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday unveiled a set of measures to unlock the consumption potential of counties and smaller cities, tapping into the vast lower-tier markets as a new source of domestic demand and economic growth.The government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centers, […]

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has urged the government to introduce tax incentives to help develop the Northern Metropolis and to improve the stock exchange’s listing regime to further cement the city’s role in international finance. The organisation’s submission for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan asked the […]

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): East Bengal FC were drawn with Al Hussein SC (Jordan), Al Shorta SC (Iraq), and Al Seeb Club (Oman) in Group D of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two 2026-27, after the draw was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. The Red and Golds, champions of the Indian Super League 2025-26, […]

As dawn breaks over Ol Kinyei Conservancy in Kenya's Maasai Mara ecosystem, rangers are already combing the grasslands for signs of unauthorized entry and poaching while keeping a close watch on wildlife.NAIROBI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- As dawn breaks over Ol Kinyei Conservancy in Kenya's Maasai Mara ecosystem, rangers are already combing the grasslands for […]

Hong Kong recorded fewer than 30,000 births annually for the first time on record – a 15.6 per cent year-on-year decline – even as its population rose by 0.3 per cent to more than 7.5 million by mid-2026, according to the latest official figures. Provisional data from the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday showed that the city recorded 29,700 […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping shakes hands with a family member of Zhu Rongji to express deep condolences in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, […]

Hong Kong customs has arrested 10 people and seized suspected cannabis buds worth an estimated HK$56 million (US$7 million) in a month-long operation targeting a syndicate accused of smuggling the drug from Southeast Asia to Europe and Africa via the city. Code-named Fire Mesh, the operation ran from July 13 to Monday this week and resulted in the seizure […]

When the Hong Kong stock exchange launched five-year China government bond futures on August 3, it did more than simply expand the city’s derivatives product suite. As the only China government bond futures in the offshore market, the contract deserves attention as it finally gives international investors an exchange-traded tool to hedge against yuan […]

This article was first published on August 18, 1961. Hong Kong declared infected area Authorities adopt strict measures against cholera Stringent health measures to protect Hong Kong have been taken following the confirmation yesterday (August 17, 1961) of four cases of cholera and the declaration of the Colony as an infected area. There have been two […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man to 22 years in prison for repeatedly raping his daughter since she was 13, with the judge saying the penalty could not make up for the ordeal the victim suffered and calling it one of the worst sexual assault cases involving a biological father that he had ever seen. High Court judge Eric Kwok Tung-ming on Tuesday […]

PRNewswireSingapore, August 18: Traveloka today released the inaugural edition of the Traveloka SEA Index, a quarterly read on how the region actually travels, built entirely on the platform's own first-party booking and search data across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Q2 2026 debut points to a Southeast Asian traveler

Hong Kong authorities aim to complete a revamp of the city’s heat-stress warning system by the end of this month, the labour minister has said, following criticism that the alert level was not increased during record-breaking temperatures. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Tuesday that changes to the Heat Stress at Work Warning […]

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will postpone submitting its report by a month, to the end of October, attributing the delay to the complexity of issues and the large volume of documents it must review. The committee announced on Tuesday that it had sought approval from Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to […]

PRNewswireTaipei [Taiwan], August 18: Under the theme 'Tune in to Taiwan. Sync with Asia,' TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO (TMEX) will be held from 27 to 30 August 2026 at Taipei Music Center, bringing more than 100 industry professionals from 15 markets and over 60 exhibiting brands across the region, including Goldenvoice, Live Nation, Fuji Rock Festival, Summer Sonic, […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's economy remained broadly stable in July despite external uncertainties and extreme weather, with new growth drivers gaining momentum and economic activity showing signs of continued structural improvement, official data showed on Monday.The country's economy showed "resilience and vitality" as proactive macro policies […]

by Michael MbeweMy recent visit to China, including participation in the African Mainstream Media Workshop in Beijing and a visit to the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, offered me a valuable opportunity to observe firsthand one of the most remarkable development transformations in modern history.Beyond official documents and statistical indicators, the visit […]

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- For nearly half a century, China has carried out one of the world's largest and longest-running ecological restoration programs across its arid and semi-arid northern regions. Now the United Nations top official on desertification says the endeavor offers something increasingly important as land deteriorates worldwide: proof […]

The agency reportedly ignored the Playboy founders warnings, contacting an alleged rape victim only 15 years after his first callPlayboy founder Hugh Hefner repeatedly contacted the FBI on behalf of a model who alleged that Jeffrey Epstein had raped and trafficked her, but the agency did not contact her until 15 years later, the New York Post has […]

The agency reportedly ignored Hugh Hefner and only contacted an alleged rape victim 15 years after his first warning callPlayboy founder Hugh Hefner repeatedly contacted the FBI on behalf of a model who alleged that Jeffrey Epstein had raped and trafficked her, but the agency did not contact her until 15 years later, the New York Post has reported.According […]