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A disciplinary tribunal erred in its decision to clear barrister and former Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee of professional misconduct over her conviction for taking part in an unlawful assembly in 2019, a court was told on Monday. The Hong Kong Bar Association, the professional body for the city’s barristers, sought a court ruling to […]

China’s global policies could offer an alternative to Western approaches to tackling international challenges, speakers at a forum in Macau have said, noting that the nation’s development and achievements are most acutely felt in that city and in Hong Kong. At the second edition of the International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilisations, which […]

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has signed an agreement with the Yacht Club de Monaco to explore an affiliation for its future marina along with other related services as part of its HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) Skytopia megadevelopment. The authority, which manages Hong Kong International Airport, revealed on Monday that the collaboration with the […]

The announcement of stricter rules for migrants wishing to settle in Britain has ended a lamentable period of anxiety and uncertainty for former Hong Kong residents forging a new life in the country. When the plans were first proposed in May last year, Hongkongers living in the United Kingdom under a special visa scheme for British National (Overseas) […]

A bill designed to streamline the development of Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is a step closer to passage, with final discussions set to take place in the Legislative Council on Wednesday before it could be passed as early as this week. Lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-fun said on Monday that the relevant bills committee held 12 meetings and scrutinised […]

by Xinhua writers Zhang Yunlong and Bai YingBEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- A 30-episode mythological drama with a live-action look can now be produced in just months using artificial intelligence (AI), compared with the years conventional production methods would require.Made entirely with AI-generated imagery and performances, the TV series "Beyond Wukong," […]

MOSCOW, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- As delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States prepare to convene Tuesday in Abu Dhabi for another round of talks on the Ukraine conflict, the spotlight has once again fallen on a familiar question: Can this round achieve what previous attempts did not?The lead-up to upcoming two-day talks has been characterized by […]

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended warm greetings to the residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of Uttarakhand Foundation Day, highlighting the state's spiritual legacy, culturally rich history, and the vital role played by its people in serving the country.In a post on X, she urged the state's citizens to […]

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day, commending its rich cultural heritage, rapid progress across various sectors, and spiritual significance, including the Char Dham yatra.In a post on X, PM Modi referred to […]

Washington DC [US], November 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has urged senators to vote in favour of the American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653), describing the proposed legislation as a 'BIG WIN for U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE and DOMINANCE'.In a post on Truth Social, Trump called on lawmakers to support the bipartisan permitting reform […]

Hong Kong, November 9 (ANI): The Ukraine war has underscored the importance of space as a domain for warfighting. When the USA restricted access to Starshield, for example, it immediately curtailed the ability of Ukrainian forces to target their Russian adversary.Indeed, a competition is occurring right now for ascendancy in space, and China represents the […]

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has come out in strong defence of Nvidia founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang amid an escalating controversy regarding his relationship with a woman suspected of operating as a Chinese intelligence asset, describing the tech leader as an 'honourable guy' and affirming that […]

Washington, DC [US], November 9 (ANI): The NVIDIA Board said in a statement that it is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.'A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation.,' […]

Firefighters used ropes and took about two hours to rescue a stranded rider after an observation tower at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park apparently malfunctioned in mid-air on Monday. Another 40 people and a staff member who had been briefly stranded in the Ocean Park Tower about 70 metres above ground made it down on their own. The theme park said the tower – […]

A Hong Kong contractor is under criminal investigation for suspected fraud after authorities found it had failed to install fire-resistant door frames in about 90 per cent of the lifts it installed, with preliminary evidence also pointing to serious negligence and misconduct. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said on Monday that […]

Lawmakers have demanded tighter scrutiny over a government proposal to fund a HK$377.3 million (US$48.4 million) redevelopment project for the scandal-hit Hong Kong Student Aid Society. Residents and former staff of the NGO’s childcare facilities recently alleged severe staffing shortages, high employee turnover and an inadequate food budget that […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- At a booth showcasing chocolate from the Republic of the Congo, samples ran out within just two days of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as curious visitors flocked to taste the African delicacy.For overseas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the annual expo offers opportunities to tap into […]

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove)Bilibili Gaming knocked off three-time reigning champion T1 on Sunday in the semifinals of the League of Legends World Championship in Allen, Texas.Gen.G, after routing Invictus Gaming 3-0 in the other semifinal on Saturday, await Bilibili Gaming in the grand final. The title match will be held at Barclays Center in New York on […]

(Photo credit: Jeff Faughender)MOUZ swept The MongolZ 3-0 in the grand final on Sunday at the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 tournament.Natus Vincere won 2-0 over BetBoom Team in the third-place match at the Counter-Strike 2 tournament that began Monday with 16 teams. All matches were best-of-three until Sunday's best-of-five grand final, […]

(Photo credit: Jeff Faughender)MOUZ swept The MongolZ 3-0 in the grand final on Sunday at the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 tournament.Natus Vincere won 2-0 over BetBoom Team in the third-place match at the Counter-Strike 2 tournament that began Monday with 16 teams. All matches were best-of-three until Sunday's best-of-five grand final, […]

Hong Kong’s legislature will require lawmakers to submit relevant research findings and recommendations when they raise motions that have no legislative effect, a move its president has said is aimed at helping the public follow debates more easily and fostering “evidence-based” discussion. “This will allow the government and the public to better […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Eight years after showcasing Kenyan avocados at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Tiku Shah is back in Shanghai with a bigger ambition: doubling his company's avocado shipments to China next year.For Shah, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Sunripe, China's latest tariff cuts have given his expansion plans a […]

After two silvers, illness and a week of mounting pressure, China's 15-year-old Chang Mohan saved her best for last at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Facing three races in one day, she swept the women's 200m freestyle and 200m butterfly titles within an hour, turning a difficult campaign into a double-gold finish and setting her sights on LA28.by […]

The former brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has said he treated her like a biological sibling and that she had maintained a “very close” relationship with her ex-husband after he absconded ahead of a trial for his alleged role in a HK$6.3 million theft case. Testifying in the High Court for the first time on Monday, Anthony […]

TAIYUAN, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a fire at a building in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, has risen to 14, local authorities said on Monday.The fire broke out at the building in the city's Yingze District at 4:59 p.m. on Sunday.

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- In 2026, the intensifying fallout of global climate change -- manifesting in catastrophic flooding, rampant wildfires, and record heatwaves -- reaffirms the imperative for immediate, coordinated global action.With global climate tipping points looming, the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), set to kick off on […]

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese engineers reduce cargo ship fuel use by 5% with high-speed torpedo tech 2. India questions US ‘double standards’ as Pakistan secures F-16 upgrade […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a Citybus driver after he struck and killed an elderly man in North Point. The fatal incident happened at the junction of King’s Road and Tin Chong Street at around 8am, with police and ambulance personnel arriving at the scene after a report made by the bus driver. The victim, a man in his sixties, suffered severe head and […]

Hong Kong recorded its coolest morning so far this autumn on Monday, with temperatures falling to 23.2 degrees Celsius (73.76 Fahrenheit) and forecast to reach as low as 16 degrees the next day. The Hong Kong Observatory said a cold front and a strong northeast monsoon kept Guangdong’s coastal areas cool, adding that temperatures across the city were […]

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- A small drone flew low over a sugarcane field in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, collecting crop data that artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze to identify potential disease risks.Wang Xiaoding, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, said AI can help detect signs of sugarcane diseases […]

(261109) -- BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the snowy scenery. (Photo by Liu Huanyu/Xinhua)

(261109) -- DAKAR, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Zhang Hangyu of China celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the Men's 100m event of Athletics at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Hong Kong’s railway operator can use high-strength concrete to rectify the structure of dozens of defective columns at a station under construction, an engineer and an industry leader have said, describing the shoddy work as a “basic mistake”. Their remarks came after the Buildings Department revealed on Saturday that about 30 columns at Tung Chung […]

(261109) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ke Chuandeng, president of Jetour International, speaks at the Africa Forward Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese automakers in Africa: shaping future of automotive industry" (Xinhua/Jiang Guopeng)

(261109) -- DAKAR, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Zhang Keyi of China poses during the victory ceremony for the Women's 100m Hurdles event of Athletics at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(261109) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's Xie Guying competes during Floor Exercise rotation of Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games at Dakar Expo Center in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

(261109) -- DAKAR, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Games volunteers remove hurdles from the track after Women's 100m Hurdles Semifinals of Athletics at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games at Complexe Iba Mar Diop in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

Washington DC [US], November 8 (ANI): East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) President Dr Mamtimin Ala has raised serious concerns over China's treatment of Uyghurs following confirmation of the death of Rahile Omer, who is believed to have been the youngest known Uyghur detainee in China's concentration camps.In a post on X, Ala said Rahile was taken […]

Doha [Qatar], November 8 (ANI): Niveditha Veloor Nair clinched the individual bronze medal in the women's 25m standard pistol event at the ISSF World Championship 2026 in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday, according to Olympics.com.Tamil Nadu's  Niveditha Veloor Nair finished third with a score of 567-13x. China's Xiao Jiaruixuan claimed gold with 569-10x, while […]

Frankfurt [Germany], November 8 (ANI): Political leaders, activists and representatives of various national movements gathered in Frankfurt, Germany, for the Sindhudesh Global Conference, where they adopted a strategic framework for a joint international campaign against what they described as Punjabi imperialism and colonial exploitation in Pakistan.Hosted […]

Munich [Germany], November 8 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in its latest weekly brief, has highlighted growing international concerns over the treatment of Uyghur refugees in Thailand, a European parliamentary resolution condemning China's persecution of Uyghurs, the extended imprisonment of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, and […]

Unsatisfactory employment conditions in Hong Kong’s aviation industry are threatening the sector’s ability to attract and retain talent, potentially undermining the city’s competitive edge as a global aviation hub, unions and a lawmaker have warned. Hong Kong International Airport retained its title as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2025, the […]

Hong Kong has set its sights on becoming Asia’s events capital. China’s five-year plans support the city’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The chief executive’s latest policy address commits the Tourism Board to strengthening Hong Kong’s reputation as the “events capital of Asia”. The economic benefits […]

NANCHANG, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Markets have served local people in China for thousands of years. Now they are enjoying a revival among young people, offering far more than commodities.As dusk fell, the Taoxichuan art district in Jingdezhen, China's porcelain capital in Jiangxi Province in the east of the country, lit up as more than 1,000 stalls began […]

Agencies are promoting Vocational Training Council (VTC) courses to pregnant women in mainland China, touting packages cheaper than HK$100,000 (US$12,600) including commission as the lowest-cost route for the women to secure Hong Kong passports for their newborns, the South China Morning Post has found. The path would enable their children to get into […]