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BEIJING, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in all respects. The meeting was chaired by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central […]

(251207) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Citizens arrive at a polling station in Tai Po of Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 7, 2025. Voting for the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's HKSAR kicked off Sunday morning. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], December 9 (ANI): A major fire broke out on Tuesday evening at the Shishu Mandir Vidyalaya located in the China Baba area of Nainital, prompting a swift response from district authorities and fire services.Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the scene, and officials confirmed that the blaze was brought under control without […]

Flash: Two Chinese figures named to Nature's 10 list of people shaping science in 2025

ABU DHABI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) -- Chinese creative influence took centre stage at BRIDGE Summit 2025 - the world's largest debut media event - as Yang Lan, one of China's most recognisable broadcast journalists and media entrepreneurs, drew a packed audience eager to hear her vision for the future of art in an AI-driven world.Speaking as Co-Founder and […]

(251208) -- BEIJING, Dec. 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

(251207) -- SIEM REAP, Dec. 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese artist blows the flame during a Cambodia-China music and cultural show in Siem Reap province, Cambodia on Dec. 6, 2025. The show was one of joint activities to promote the Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025. (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua)

In the shadowed streets of Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, Israeli police stormed the UNRWA headquarters on December 8, 2025, lowered the blue United Nations flag, and hoisted the Israeli oneseizing property and cutting off communications. This was no mere raid: it was a symbolic affront to the collective inviolability of 193 nations, a searing reminder that […]

KABUL, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- In a quiet corner of Kabul, where many people rise each day under the suffocating weight of unemployment, the steady hum of Afghanistan's largest garment factory forms a rare symphony of hope, with its relentless needles weaving not just fabric, but dignity, sustenance, and the fragile dreams of families fighting to survive. At the […]

Hong Kong, December 9 (ANI): It seems Japan can do nothing but annoy China at the moment. Whatever the field - whether it is diplomatic, cultural, trade or military - Beijing is finding something to criticise or complain about in connection to Japan.Ironically, for a country that proudly maintains that it never interferes in the internal affairs of others, […]

Hundreds of Hong Kong tourists were in Japan when a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday night, but local authorities said all were reported safe with no requests for help received so far. The Travel Industry Council on Tuesday said that about 20 Hong Kong tour groups – with about 300 people – were in the country when the quake hit […]

BEIJING, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's pilot free trade zones (FTZs) achieved remarkable results in institutional innovation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), data from the commerce ministry shows on Monday. As an important strategy in advancing China's reform and opening up, the country's 22 pilot FTZs achieved nearly 200 institutional […]

BEIJING, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- How to resolve the Taiwan question is solely a matter of the Chinese people, which brooks no external interference, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday. Guo made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a media query about the newly released U.S. national security strategy report. Taiwan […]

The issue of property rights and gaining consensus from more than 2,000 households of Hong Kong’s blaze-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will complicate rebuilding efforts, lawmakers and building experts have warned as new sites for redevelopment are proposed. Legislative Council members said on Tuesday that authorities should listen widely to the views of Wang Fuk […]

BERLIN, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Volkswagen has recently launched a new full-process R&D and testing center in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei. As its first such facility outside Germany, this move represents a major change in the operational approach of German manufacturers in China. It also serves as a vivid illustration of the mutually beneficial […]

Hong Kong, December 9 (ANI): The mixed doubles pair of Diya Chitale and Manush Shah will be India's representatives at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals 2025, which will start from Wednesday at the Hong Kong Coliseum.The WTT Finals 2025 will mark the end of the global WTT series, which will feature top-ranked players from the year. Only the 16 best men's […]

Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung Kwok-king former chairman of supply chain management conglomerate Fung Group, warned on Tuesday that consumers around the world will ultimately bear the cost of a de facto 20 per cent tariff in global trade. Speaking at the Global Supply Chain Business Summit 2025 held by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Li […]

Hong Kong authorities have closed hiking trails on Tsing Yi for large-scale mosquito control after five local cases of chikungunya fever were detected among recent visitors. The Centre for Health Protection said on Tuesday that the fact members of the public continued to be infected after visiting the Tsing Yi Nature Trails – despite a series of mosquito […]

A Hong Kong tram driver faces jail for careless driving that killed a three-year-old girl and injured three others, after a court condemned his actions as having “serious consequences”. Deputy Magistrate Chung Wing-sze on Tuesday found Li Yaodong, 50, guilty of carelessly driving outside Kennedy Town Swimming Pool on the morning of August 15, 2024, when […]

ABU DHABI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) -- Chinese Executive Producer, Director and Screenwriter Stanley Tong said that the BRIDGE Summit 2025 offers a pioneering platform for cross-border cooperation in media, entertainment and sports.In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of BRIDGE Summit, Tong said, "From the first day of the event, […]

New Delhi [India] December 9 (ANI): India has successfully shielded its fertiliser supply chain from the impact of China's export restrictions by diversifying import sources and securing long-term contracts, Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) Chairman S Sankarasubramanian said on Tuesday, adding that the country remains well stocked ahead of the key […]

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation regarding a system for sharing information on crypto assets with other governments in compliance with international standards as the city ramps up initiatives to develop as a digital-asset hub. The government has invited members of the public to share views about the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting […]

Outgoing veteran Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun has called for expanding the number of directly elected seats in the legislature, saying the move will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout. Mark Chong Ho-fung, the sole lawmaker-elect of the Roundtable party founded by Tien, also said on Tuesday that proposing the idea for political […]

Tokyo [Japan] December 9 (ANI): The Tibetan community in Japan, alongside representatives from 11 other countries, commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a significant public gathering and peace march at the Shibuya Women's Plaza Hall in Tokyo, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration […]

The death toll from Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades has risen to 160 after another resident of the inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po was confirmed as a fatality, the city’s police chief has said, with six people still missing. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming also said on Tuesday that the next stage of recovery work would […]

Hong Kong boasts the strongest institutional environment of any major financial hub but lags in growth and future readiness, according to a new index launched by New York University Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The inaugural Financial Centres Competitiveness Index (FFCI), unveiled at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, ranked Hong Kong fourth overall, behind New York, London […]

To Take On Chinese Electric Cars and VansIn a rather interesting turn of events, Ford Motor andRenaultGroup today announced a strategic partnership to launch an offensive against the increasing influx of Chinese electric cars and vans in Europe. The outcome of this strategic partnership will yield Ford with two new small electric cars and then a few vans […]

Eighty-four pets remain missing after a deadly blaze in Hong Kong’s Tai Po neighbourhood that claimed 160 lives, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which has called on authorities to place food, water and traps inside the charred ruins to help rescue any surviving animals. SPCA head of inspectorate Marsha Chun said […]

A paraglider has died after crashing into a hillside in southern Hong Kong, with strong winds sweeping him into the air ahead of take-off. Police said they received a report at about 2.20pm on Tuesday that a man had been involved in an accident while paragliding at Dragon’s Back in Shek O. The 68‑year‑old was reported to have embarked on a solo […]

A dedicated “Study in Hong Kong” week will be held in February to showcase the city’s strengths as an international education hub, a minister has said. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin was speaking on Tuesday at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum, organised by the South China Morning Post under the theme “Reimagining Tomorrow’s […]

An Indonesian foreign ministry delegation in Hong Kong is hoping to expedite the repatriation of the bodies of nine helpers who died in the devastating Tai Po fire two weeks ago, with the country’s consulate also praising its nationals’ resilience in the face of tragedy. The Indonesian team joined the Philippines’ top diplomat in Hong Kong and three […]

Munich [Germany], December 9 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on 9 and 10 December marked four years since the establishment of Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day and the final judgment of the Uyghur Tribunal, remembering the victims of what it described as the ongoing Uyghur genocide, according to a WUC press release.The WUC stated that the Uyghur […]

A seamless airspace is essential for developing Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy and will depend on a collaborative ecosystem, the transport chief has said, citing the city’s strengths in high-value-added services and regulatory expertise, alongside the Greater Bay Area’s industrial and research capabilities. Secretary for Transport and Logistics […]

Hong Kong has signed aviation agreements with seven countries – mostly in Latin America – to expand its global reach and make better use of the airport’s three-runway system, according to a senior official. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Tuesday revealed that the government had signed deals with the Latin American countries of […]

New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, said on Truth Social that he informed Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China under conditions meant to keep national security strong.Trump said on his social media platform that President Xi […]

A Hong Kong court has remanded a news commentator in custody for allegedly violating the domestic national security law over seditious content posted on social media, including remarks about last month’s deadly Tai Po fire. Wong Kwok-ngon, better known by his pen name Wong On-yin, is the first person to be prosecuted over inappropriate comments made after […]

Two key documents released in Washington in recent days present differing foreign policy paths, giving US allies and adversaries alike plenty to chew over as they consider major strategic issues.The White Houses 33-pageNational Security Strategy(NSS), released last week, grabbed headlines with an America First approach in which the days of the United States […]

Newly elected and outgoing Hong Kong lawmakers have met the media jointly for the first time, pledging to work closely with the government in the aftermath of the deadly Tai Po fire, with the Legislative Council president urging them to communicate and serve the city. “Lawmakers should leverage their professional expertise, networks and resources to work […]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has launched its first equity index tracking Hong Kong-listed technology companies, underscoring the city’s ongoing shift from a market long dominated by property and finance towards innovation-driven growth. Unveiled on Tuesday, the HKEX Tech 100 Index tracks 100 large-cap and mid-cap companies spanning artificial […]

New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): India has emerged as the global leader in IPO issuance as the top five global IPOs in October collectively mobilized over USD 10 billion, of which two were from India, highlighted a report by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).According to the report, the global IPO market saw significant fundraising […]

Hong Kong police have expanded their investigation into allegedly fake scaffolding net safety certificates to four more estates, following the earlier discovery of such documents at two housing sites that prompted a citywide removal of mesh netting. The force said on Monday evening that it had received reports of the allegedly fraudulent certificates at the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], December 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday recorded the presence of 6 PLAN vessels and 8 sorties of PLA aircraft around its territory.Sharing the details, MND said, 2 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.In a post on X, it said, '8 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN […]

Imagine waking up one day and suddenly being unable to use your legs. That was what happened to Rain Shiu Tin-yung in Hong Kong when he was six. “He got up that morning, but his knees hurt so much that he couldn’t walk. He was in so much pain,” Shiu’s mother, Apple Kwok Siu-ping, recalled. The pain only worsened. “All his joints were inflamed. It […]

The Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) turns 25 years old this month, with most of its pension funds delivering solid returns that have enabled all but the most conservative members to outpace both inflation and bank deposits, according to data from the pension regulator. The year-to-date net investment return of the MPF stood at 15 per cent, putting the […]

For decades, New York and London have defined the flow of global capital. But while markets still chase short-term returns in US equities, the next great wave of productive investment is taking shape in East Asia, led by China’s financing, manufacturing and export of the clean technologies that are remaking the global economy. That contrast has only […]