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The dust has settled on the election of the Legislative Council president, and committees and panels have settled into the new Legco. Most, it seems, are ready to hit the ground running. First on the agenda: dealing with the aftermath of the Tai Po fire. The more immediate matters involve the rebuilding of a community that has lost so much. Equally pressing […]

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled a road map to introduce 20 measures under a five-year initiative aimed at modernising the city’s trade finance landscape and strengthening connectivity with mainland China and Asean trade corridors. Project CargoX, part of HKMA’s Fintech 2030 strategy, would use blockchain and data to help exporters […]

Hong Kong will expand drone patrols to all major police regions from Friday, including The Peak, Cheung Chau and Lamma Island, for crime prevention, crowd control and traffic monitoring. Superintendent Tango Ko Chung-ying of the force’s key points and search division said the second phase of the patrols, which would join existing operations in Heung Yuen […]

Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), the parent of embattled New World Development (NWD), will keep pursuing deals that create “win-win outcomes”, chairman Henry Cheng Kar-shun said as he revealed the private investment holding company’s philosophy for the first time. While all investors love to talk about mutual benefit, Cheng told the Post – in his […]

Washingtons actions undermine transatlantic relations, eightmembers have said, vowing a coordinated responseEuropean NATO members have pushed back against US President Donald Trump in a joint statement on Sunday, accusing Washington of putting "transatlantic relations" at risk with a threat of tariffs over their position on Greenland.Denmark, Norway, […]

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Following her women's singles title win at the India Open, the world number one and Paris Olympic gold medalist An-se Young expressed happiness and pointed to her endurance and ability to attack as the factors contributing to her success.South Korea's An-se continued her success at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) […]

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Canadian journalist Terry Milewski has described Canada's renewed engagement with China as a matter of hard-nosed pragmatism rather than ideological choice, arguing that Ottawa is being forced to recalibrate its foreign policy in an increasingly unstable and autocrat-driven global order.Milewski, in an interview with […]

HAIKOU, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- One month into the island-wide special customs operations, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has made initial achievements in passenger convenience.According to statistics, the island has seen more than 310,000 entries and exits in the first month since special customs operations began. Foreign nationals accounted for […]

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Canadian journalist Terry Milewski has described Canada's renewed engagement with China as a matter of hard-nosed pragmatism rather than ideological choice, arguing that Ottawa is being forced to recalibrate its foreign policy in an increasingly unstable and autocrat-driven global order.Milewski, in an interview with […]

(260118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A mourner arranges a floral wreath outside the venue of the farewell ceremony of late Chinese Go master Nie Weiping in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. Chinese Go master Nie Weiping died at the age of 73 in Beijing on Wednesday night, the Chinese Weiqi (Go) Association announced on Thursday. In 1988, […]

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Defending Champion An Se Young once again underlined her supremacy with a clinical demolition of China's Wang Zhi Yi in the women's singles final.Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei defeated third seed Jonatan Christie in straight games to clinch the men's singles title in the India Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event […]

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 18 (ANI): India stands on the threshold of a historic moment as the Pune Grand Tour 2026 is set to flag off on Monday. The event marks the country's first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for Men and is classified as a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 international competition. With its inclusion under the […]

(260118) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign travelers wait for border inspection procedures at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. One month into the island-wide special customs operations, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has made initial achievements in passenger convenience. […]

Hong Kong will launch an enhanced government-backed tendering platform for private building maintenance projects in the second half of the year to curb bid-rigging while tightening scrutiny of contractors, consultants and their leaders. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho told the media that authorities aimed to launch the upgraded “Smart […]

(260118) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People choose Chinese New Year decorations at a street stall in Glodok Chinatown of Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by Agung Kuncahya B./Xinhua)

The United States has repeatedly been drawn into wars, has consistently sponsored colour revolutions abroad, and has failed to deliver broad-based prosperity for most citizens over recent decades.by Stefan SigfriedIn the West, freedom of expression is widely regarded as essential for revealing mistakes, exposing wrongdoing, and holding leaders accountable. […]

URUMQI, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Huanggong Bazaar in Yining County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region stirs even before dawn on trading days. Shrouded in winter darkness, trucks loaded with cattle, sheep and horses edge toward the gate at this bazaar, arriving in a sequence governed by the market rhythm that has changed little across […]

(260118) -- NEW DELHI, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liang Weikeng (R)/Wang Chang of China celebrate scoring during the men's doubles final match between Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang of China and Midorikawa Hiroki/Yamashita Kyohei of Japan at the India Open 2026 in New Delhi, India, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

Taipei [Taiwan] January 18 (ANI): An incursion by a Chinese military drone near Taiwan-controlled islands has raised renewed concerns over China's expanding pressure campaign in the South China Sea, with Taiwan warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability. According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, a Chinese surveillance drone […]

(260118) -- LANZHOU, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This video grab shows Sevira Putri Purnama Lumarso providing acupuncture treatment to a patient at the Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, Jan. 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Indonesian girl pursues dream of TCM in China" (Xinhua/Liu […]

(260118) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bai Zhuoxuan celebrates scoring during the women's singles 1st round match between Bai Zhuoxuan of China and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

(260118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026 shows a view of a gate tower along the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall after a snowfall in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing witnessed a snowfall this weekend. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Europe is caught in a dilemma. On paper, it is a partner. In reality, it is often treated as a pressure point. On trade, sanctions and security, European governments are repeatedly asked to fall in line, even when their own interests are at stake.BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Henry Kissinger once said that being America's friend can be more dangerous than […]

A Hong Kong travel blogger whose brief disappearance during a solo trip to protest-hit Iran has triggered a heated online debate over the safety of women travelling alone to politically volatile nations. More female solo travellers took to the internet on Sunday to share their experiences and feelings on visiting Iran for leisure, as the country became […]

(260118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People take photos near a turret of the Palace Museum after a snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. Beijing witnessed a snowfall this weekend. (Photo by Wang Yuewu/Xinhua)

(260118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People take selfies with a mini snowman after a snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. Beijing witnessed a snowfall this weekend. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

Hong Kong police arrested two drivers and found that motorists had committed about 220 traffic violations in a two-day crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications, speeding and other offences. Police said on Sunday the arrests were made during the force’s two-day operation called ‘Fossington’ over the weekend, targeting traffic violations across New […]

(260118) -- NEW DELHI, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu (L)/Tan Ning of China celebrate after winning the women's doubles final between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at India Open 2026 in New Delhi, India, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

(260118) -- NEW DELHI, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhiyi of China returns the shuttlecock to An Se Young of South Korea during the women's singles final at India Open 2026 in New Delhi, India, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 18 (ANI): Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who is currently visiting India on Sunday, urged the people of Ukraine to 'remain strong' and 'keep protecting their culture and freedom.' Addressing a session titled 'A Continent in Crisis: Russia, Ukraine and Europe' at the Jaipur […]

Jaipur [India], January 18 (ANI): On the fourth day of the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 on Sunday a session titled 'A Continent in Crisis: Russia, Ukraine and the European Story' was held during which Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski spoke candidly on the Russia - Ukraine war, Europe's security, the Russia-China […]

A Hong Kong dancer paralysed from the neck down in an accident during a concert by popular local boy band Mirror is set to undergo a more intense rehabilitation programme, his father has revealed, calling for more financial support. Mo Li Ka-yin, 31, would embark on a three-year rehabilitation journey powered by advanced technologies, including regenerative […]

HAIKOU, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- At the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in south China's island province of Hainan, customers stood in a long line behind a checkout counter. Anton, a tourist from Belarus, was shopping with his family and soon picked out the iPhone 17 he wanted."This phone is much cheaper here than in Belarus," Anton said. It was […]

HAIKOU, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- One month into the island-wide special customs operations, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has maintained smooth and orderly functioning, with initial achievements in logistics efficiency, passenger convenience, and economic aggregation, highlighting the country's commitment to high-level opening up.Hainan Heren […]

HEFEI, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- "For your safety, please ride bicycles in the non-motorized lane," a voice called out to a cyclist veering into the motor vehicle lane at a busy intersection in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province.The warning, however, came not from a human traffic officer, but from a humanoid robot standing upright on a safety island.Donning a […]

When David Dennis first noticed hair scattered in his high school barber shop, he had no idea that those discarded strands would one day place him at the forefront of a booming green innovation movement.DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- When David Dennis first noticed hair scattered in his high school barber shop, he had no idea that those discarded […]

Hong Kong police are investigating after a drone fell out of the sky and damaged a car in Jordan. The force said it received a report from the owner of the Tesla at around 11.52am on Sunday. The driver said he was waiting at traffic lights along Cox’s Road in Jordan when the drone suddenly struck the roof of his car. The drone, measuring around 20cm (8 […]

BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Under the brilliance of arena stage lights, a vast circular screen tracks every move of a match in real time. Thousands of spectators lean forward in unison, erupting into cheers as players pull off decisive maneuvers. This intensity is familiar to any sports fan -- but the arena is a digital display, and the players wield […]

(260118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026 shows a sun-shaped bronzeware on display during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the […]

European Union ambassadors are preparing to hold an emergency meeting after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on several European countries over their opposition to US efforts to acquire Greenland. The meeting of representatives from all 27 EU member states was called by Cyprus, which currently holds the rotating EU presidency, […]

(260118) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Costumers shop at the Sanya International Duty Free City in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, on Jan. 10, 2026. On Dec. 18 last year, China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanding zero-tariff coverage, and […]

(260118) -- DOHA, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jang Woojin (R)/Cho Daeseong of South Korea react during the men's doubles final match against Huang Youzheng/Wen Ruibo of China at WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(260118) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Adisu Tesfahun Tafere of Ethiopia crosses the finishing line and crowns the men's title during the Chongqing Marathon 2026 in Nan'an District of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, Jan. 18, 2026. Some 25 thousand runners took part in this sport event here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Under the vision of a Health Silk Road, China is emerging as a global health leader, supporting other developing nations through equal partnerships -- in contrasts with the traditional U.S.-dominated frameworks, said a recent article carried by Think Global Health, an online bulletin initiated by the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations. Produced by Xinhua […]

A 63-year-old Hong Kong man has died after collapsing during a hike on Robin’s Nest Country Trail near the border with mainland China. Police received a call at 12.42pm on Sunday from a female hiker who said her male friend had collapsed and lost consciousness. He was hiking with two men and two women at Robin’s Nest Country Park in Sha Tau Kok, […]