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NANNING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Sun Kai made a surprising discovery in Central Asian supermarkets: small mandarins from China were a hit with local shoppers, who affectionately called them "baby mandarins."During visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Sun, 39, a sales manager at Guilin Jolly Cool Fruit Agricultural Products Co., Ltd., saw the fruit selling for […]

BANGKOK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- From radio telescopes to satellite launches and joint academic programs, China and Thailand have steadily expanded their aerospace partnership in recent years, turning scientific exchanges into practical cooperation that benefits both countries and the wider Southeast Asian region.CHARTING COSMOS, OBSERVING EARTHChina and […]

A popular preschool in Kowloon Tong has rejected a parent’s allegation that his two-year-old son suffered a large bump on his head on campus, saying police had closed their investigation after finding no CCTV evidence that he had been injured on site. Cannan Kindergarten (Waterloo Road) told the South China Morning Post on Saturday that it had not […]

Two Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific flights from the United States have been affected by a nationwide ground stop, with the city’s flag carrier warning of further delays. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had temporarily grounded flights nationwide following a communications breakdown at regional air traffic control centres. “We’re closely […]

Leaders of top British universities have urged the city to look beyond institutional rankings in its “Study in Hong Kong” campaign, warning that attracting and keeping top overseas talent requires government-backed career incentives and clear post-study visa pathways. The university leaders also pushed back against fears that artificial intelligence […]

Hong Kong police have arrested three teenage boys on suspicion of assaulting a 13-year-old fellow pupil on campus, after a social media post criticised the school’s handling of the alleged bullying. Police said they received a report on Wednesday that the boy had allegedly been assaulted at a school in Chai Wan the previous day. “Following preliminary […]

FUZHOU, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- At the command center of the Ningde nuclear power plant in east China, parameters streamed across a giant screen. A technician put on a smart AR helmet and completed a maintenance inspection in minutes, offering a glimpse of how digital tools are reshaping China's nuclear power industry.The helmet integrates voice interaction, […]

BEIJING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- As the city of Shenzhen, located in south China's Guangdong Province, prepares to welcome Asia-Pacific leaders for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next week, China is set to host this gathering for the third time, marking another milestone in its decades-long engagement with regional economic cooperation.Over the past 25 […]

NANJING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Fifth China-Arab States Political Parties Dialogue opened Friday in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, gathering over 100 leaders of political parties and organizations as well as business, think tank and media representatives from 22 Arab countries.Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party […]

(261114) -- DAKAR, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (L) and Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, president of the Dakar 2026 Organizing Committee, attend the closing ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

When Mao Hamasaki, also known as DJ Mao, took to the social media platform X earlier this month to recount the ordeal of consuming a spiked drink in Hong Kong, her comments were accompanied by an apology, leaving many local social media users perplexed. “They said, ‘You are the victim, why do you keep apologising and taking the blame’, making it sound […]

The White House has confirmed plans for talks on nuclear arms control and international security on the sidelines of the APEC summit The leaders of Russia, China and the US plan to meet on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, AP reported on […]

The White House has confirmed plans for talks on nuclear arms control and international security on the sidelines of the APEC summit The leaders of Russia, China, and the US plan to meet on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, AP reported on […]

Washington DC [US], November 14 (ANI): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to voluntarily testify before the Senate Banking Committee over concerns surrounding export controls on Nvidia's advanced semiconductor chips and the handling of an investigation into Megaspeed, a Singapore-based company allegedly linked to China, CNN reported.'Secretary […]

A Bloomberg article notes that the yuan share of Russian exports has dropped but that bilateral trade is surging A recent Bloomberg article with the eye-catching h

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): In a major recognition for Madhya Pradesh's sports infrastructure, the International Sports Complex at Nathu Barkheda in Bhopal has received Category 1 certification from the International Hockey Federation (FIH), ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to be held at the venue from November […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 13 (ANI): Taiwan has accused China of pressuring Papua New Guinea (PNG) to expel Taiwanese diplomats and shut down its representative office in Port Moresby, alleging that Beijing may have used economic incentives to influence the Pacific nation's sudden diplomatic decision, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA).During […]

SANTA CLARA, California: Nvidia has named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO and begun the search for a permanent successor to co-founder Jensen Huang, who stepped down on November 12 after revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one involving a suspected Chinese spy. The company said it is considering both internal and

While German brands remain firmly established in the domestic market, the country's roads are becoming more diverse, with European and Asian manufacturers gaining ground. Chinese EV brands, in particular, are becoming increasingly visible.REGENSBURG, Germany, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- On Oct. 3, Germany's Unity Day, German software engineer Renick Buettner set […]

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 13 (ANI): The official trophy of the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026 was unveiled on Friday by Suryabanshi Suraj, the Sports Minister, Government of Odisha, ahead of the two-day international competition scheduled for 14-15 November at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.The tournament will bring together 17 teams from 10 […]

Arunachal Pradesh [India], November 13 (ANI): As anticipation mounts across the global adventure racing community, final preparations are underway for Adventure@Mechukha 2026, taking place from November 14 to 23, 2026.Staged in Arunachal Pradesh, this landmark event is Asia's sole ARWS Qualifier for the 2027 AR World Championship in Croatia, according to a […]

Washington, DC [US], November 13 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday faulted the Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for stalling the designation of Nvidia client Megaspeed as a potential national security risk, bringing internal Trump administration friction into the open in the wake of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's departure.Notably, Megaspeed […]

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Nvidia is likely to retain its dominant position in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry despite CEO Jensen Huang's resignation, while his departure is expected to have little impact on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and other suppliers, Focus Taiwan reported, citing a US AI policy […]

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 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 South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Chinese Language Conference and delivers a speech in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Jensen Huang's exit removes a powerful opponent of US chip restrictions, exposing divisions in Washington over how to preserve America's technological dominance The downfall of Nvidia founder Jensen Huang in a scandal involving a suspected Chinese spy has raised a politically explosive question: who benefits […]

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's abrupt resignation could give South Korean memory chipmakers greater leverage in future supply negotiations while raising uncertainty over AI ventures spearheaded by him, The Korea Herald reported, citing industry sources and analysts.Huang, who co-founded Nvidia in 1993, resigned on Thursday […]

Beijing [China], November 13 (ANI): China has expanded its overseas surveillance and policing network through more than 1,247 global liaison points, including over 40 alleged monitoring outposts in the United States, which are reportedly being used to monitor Chinese diaspora communities, collect intelligence and suppress dissent, according to a report by […]

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's yuan-denominated loans rose by 11.42 trillion yuan (about 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first 10 months of 2026, central bank data showed on Friday.At the end of October, outstanding yuan loans stood at 283.33 trillion yuan, up 4.7 percent year on year, according to the People's Bank of China (PBOC).China's […]

BANGKOK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Friday that China is willing to work with Thailand to further consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust, support each other's core interests and major concerns, tap cooperation potential in various fields and deliver more tangible results to better benefit the peoples of both […]

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- For generations, Beijing families have bought Liubiju's sweet pickled garlic to go with hotpot and sweet bean sauce to accompany roast duck. These days, customers at the company's historic Qianmen store can also find peanut-sesame-paste ice cream, vinegar slushies and freshly baked pastries flavored with traditional Chinese […]

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with U.S. representatives attending the U.S.-China Political Dialogue 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Tian Yu)

(261113) -- DAKAR, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Holy Rain of China reacts during the men's gold medal battle of breaking at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lian Ziwen of China competes during the men's 1000m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(261113) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

(261113) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 13, 2026. Li arrived in Bangkok for an official visit to Thailand at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Charnvirakul welcomed Li at Suvarnabhumi Airport. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ragne Wiklund of Norway reacts after the women's 3000m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

HAIKOU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The 11th Chinese Museums and Relevant Products and Technologies Exposition, with the participation of over 600 museums and some 200 cultural and museum-related enterprises, opened in Haikou on Friday.

The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has asked all of the city’s parishes to hold special masses and prayers to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Tai Po fire later this month. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan invited parishes to offer mass for the deceased on November 26, one year after the blaze broke out, according to a notice issued by the […]

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses a national video conference focusing on high-standard farmland and farmland water conservancy construction over the winter-spring period, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, […]

(261113) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese medical team members pose for a group photo with a Tanzanian child and a local medical worker inside a mobile surgical vehicle during a free medical outreach in Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania, on Nov. 7, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team's outreach serves over 2,400 in Tanzania" (The […]

(261113) -- HAIKOU, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man walks at the 11th Chinese Museums and Relevant Products and Technologies Exposition in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 13, 2026. The expo, with the participation of over 600 museums and some 200 cultural and museum-related enterprises, opened here on Friday. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A baby wearing a Tehuana dress is pictured at the Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca City, Mexico, July 27, 2026. Centuries ago, Chinese silk and porcelain products were shipped to the Americas via the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade route. Cantonese embroidered shawls made in China's Pearl River Delta were […]

ANSHAN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Pingshu is a traditional Chinese art in which a solo performer brings stories to life through voice and gesture. Anshan's Pingshu is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.Around 2010, Anshan began setting up centers to preserve Pingshu and training new performers through programs at local colleges. Today, audience can […]

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has mapped out institutional arrangements to keep the power of officials in check and advance its fight against graft and misuse of power in a systematic manner.The CPC, founded in 1921, has clearly defined in national laws the legal boundaries of what officials can and cannot do. In addition, […]