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When Uzma Naveed discovered she was a finalist for a global award in Paris, it should have been the proudest moment of her life. Instead, she met the news with what she described as “mixed feelings”. The 37-year-old refugee from Pakistan was chosen from a pool of 1,500 nominees from 97 different jurisdictions for the “national impact” category of […]

Three Hong Kong police officers fired five shots at a man, suspected to be mentally ill, who charged at them with a serrated knife and a metal rod in the early hours of Saturday morning. Senior Superintendent Iu Wing-kan said that police received a report at 12.17am of a man behaving abnormally and carrying weapons as he wandered around Tsuen Wan MTR […]

Washington DC [US], March 21 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (global time) announced a temporary authorisation permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, aimed at stabilising global energy markets amid rising tensions.In a post on X, Bessent said, 'Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, […]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) last week proposed its biggest set of listing reforms since 2018 for Asia’s third-largest stock exchange. Delivered in a consultation paper, the reforms aim to further improve the competitiveness of the exchange that topped the world rankings for initial public offerings (IPOs) last year. The bourse operator will […]

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images)Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to return to international competition after World Boxing completed a review of her sex-eligibility status, opening the door for her to fight at the Asian Boxing Championships later this month in Mongolia.World Boxing confirmed the decision Friday after an appeal […]

Operators of illicit fuel stations can earn as much as HK$10,000 (US$1,280) a day by smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong using vehicles equipped with enlarged tanks and selling it to car club members via coded messages, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said there had been more cases involving illicit fuel or “ghost oil” in the city […]

Washington DC, [US], March 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the United States does not 'need' the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the US and Israel are aligned in seeking 'victory' in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. President Trump said that countries like Korea, Japan, China, and others should get 'involved a […]

Washington, DC [US], March 21 (ANI): In a sharp response to China's growing global footprint, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced fresh legislation aimed at probing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) influence operations worldwide. The move reflects rising concern in Washington over what officials describe as an increasingly coordinated […]

BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday expressed serious concerns over Mexico's possible "economic security review" of Chinese investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce."China consistently opposes all forms of unilateralism and protectionist measures, and it is against the politicization, weaponization, and instrumentalization of economic and […]

SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- With China's new five-year development blueprint approved last week signaling investment stability, Shanghai reinforced the message days later by hosting a global investment summit that highlighted its commitment to a world-class business environment.The 2026 Shanghai Global Investment Promotion Conference that opened on March […]

New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): China on Friday welcomed the appointment of India's new envoy to Beijing, Vikram Doraiswami, expressing its readiness to facilitate his transition as both nations look towards stabilising bilateral relations.In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing, conveyed Beijing's support for the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 20 (ANI): Leaked documents from Chinese tech firm GoLaxy have uncovered an extensive and calculated effort by Beijing to monitor, profile, and influence Taiwan's political environment, raising serious concerns over interference in democratic processes. The operation involved building a massive data-driven system designed to track […]

Hong Kong police have launched a manhunt for three people involved in a suspected deception case in which a shop reportedly lost 73kg of gold bars worth an estimated US$12 million, the South China Morning Post has learned. The force said on Friday that a woman in Hung Hom had made a report around 2.57pm that a nearby shop was suspected to have been […]

The actor died after being hospitalized in Hawaii after suffering a medical emergency, his family has announcedChuck Norris, the martial arts champion and action film star who became a pop culture phenomenon through his roles in numerous Hollywood classics and a wave of internet memes celebrating his legendary toughness, has died at 86.The actor passed away […]

(260320) -- BISSAU, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The patient, who received a surgery, poses for a group photo with a member of the 21st Chinese medical team in Guinea-Bissau and local medical staff at the China-Guinea-Bissau Friendship Hospital in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on March 13, 2026. The 21st Chinese medical team in Guinea-Bissau has successfully […]

HANGZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- On the eastern coast of China, a small town has long been famous for one thing: honey tangerines. But today, Yongquan Township, with fewer than 50,000 permanent residents, tells a different story of economic transformation.Under the administration of the county-level city of Linhai of Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, Yongquan […]

SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Can rice be planted once and harvested for multiple years, just like fruit trees in an orchard? A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientists may turn this vision into reality, offering significant potential to reduce agricultural costs and promote sustainable development.A research team from the Center for Excellence in […]

(260320) -- ZHOUKOU, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, speaks at the meeting on national spring agricultural production held in Zhoukou, central China's Henan Province, on March 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

JIAMUSI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The Tongjiang super major bridge, part of the capacity expansion and renovation project for the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway, resumed beam erection on Friday.The 10,435-meter bridge is expected to triple the line's train handling capacity, boosting cargo transport between China and Europe.

Residents of a housing complex destroyed in one of Hong Kong’s deadliest fires were misled into picking a convicted contractor for the estate’s renovation project amid “widespread” bid-rigging and other corruption in the construction industry, a public hearing has been told. The judge-led independent committee also heard on Friday that an […]

SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- China's second domestically built large cruise ship was undocked in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to sea trials and final delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.The vessel, Adora Flora City, was slowly pulled and guided out of the construction dock by tugboats at Shanghai Waigaoqiao […]

DAEJEON, South Korea, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A large-scale fire broke out Friday at an automotive parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon in South Korea, leaving 55 people injured and 14 others missing, local fire authorities confirmed. Fire officials on site told Xinhua that, at around 10:30 p.m. local time, an initial structural safety diagnosis was […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 20 (ANI): Chinese authorities are facing serious allegations after a young Tibetan Buddhist monk reportedly died in custody under suspicious circumstances, with rights groups pointing to torture and enforced secrecy.The case has raised fresh concerns over China's treatment of Tibetan religious figures, as […]

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], March 20 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met footballer Sanfida Nongrum on Friday and hailed her historic achievement of scoring India's first goal in 23 years at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.Sanfida Nongrum scored the country's first goal at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 when she found the net in the 52nd minute […]

(260320) -- HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student draws flowers during a painting competition at the Hong Kong Flower Show in south China's Hong Kong, on March 20, 2026. The Hong Kong Flower Show kicked off on Friday, showcasing a dazzling array of blossoms, artistic floral displays, and landscaped gardens. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

Swire Coca-Cola has won a HK$31.9 million (US$4 million) contract to supply Bonaqua water to some Hong Kong government offices, following a HK$52.9 million procurement scandal last year. According to a Government Logistics Department notice, Swire Coca-Cola was awarded the 27-month contract on Tuesday to supply more than 1.46 million bottles of drinking […]

Hong Kong should leverage its position as a “safe haven for investment” to attract foreign capital amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the head of InvestHK has said, noting that more companies using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk. The call came as finance chief Paul Chan Mo-po ­on Friday continued his six-day visit […]

SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Can rice be planted once and harvested for multiple years, just like fruit trees in an orchard? A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientists may turn this vision into reality, offering significant potential to reduce agricultural costs and promote sustainable development.A research team from the Center for Excellence in […]

HANGZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- At a rubber company in Hangzhou, a tech hub in east China's Zhejiang Province, a virtual car raced across the screen at 120 km/h, while the intelligent agent driving the vehicle ran an astounding 300 durability tests per second."With the intelligent agent, we can get results that satisfy automakers in just a few days," said […]

(260320) -- KUNMING, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists go through border inspection at Hekou Port in Hekou Yao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Feb. 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Border hospital serves as healthcare bridge between China and Southeast Asia" (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

As Chinese thinker Liang Qichao wrote in his famous work The Young China, "As the youth are strong, so will China be." China's future lies not in economic indicators, but in the quiet confidence and determination shining on the faces of these young dreamers and doers.by Xin PingBeyond the headlines of tech giants and megacities, a quieter, more personal […]

(260320) -- SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Han Bin, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and one of the leading scientists on a research team from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) of CAS, presents research findings at a press conference held by CEMPS in east China's Shanghai, March 18, 2026. Can rice be […]

(260320) -- HANGZHOU, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a senior artisan making qipao accessories in Yongquan Town, Linhai City, east China's Zhejiang Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese town breathes new life into traditional qipao industry" (Xinhua)

LANZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A new study by Chinese researchers has summarized the generation mechanisms and key influencing factors of abiotic geological hydrogen, a well-concerned clean energy source amidst the global energy transition, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.The […]

Hong Kong police have arrested 13 people on suspicion of laundering more than HK$113 million (US$14.4 million) using the government’s “iAM Smart” app in scams run by a syndicate. The force said on Friday that nine men and four women, aged between 38 and 75, were suspected of using victims’ “iAM Smart” accounts to launder money through “mule” […]

Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has apologised for an advertising blunder in its anti-drug campaign, after a banner in a railway station appeared to encourage the use of illegal substances when viewed from certain angles. The bureau addressed the issue in a social media post on Friday, a day after an internet user circulated a photo of the poorly placed […]

BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- As China's annual "two sessions" wrapped up, a people-centered vision has taken center stage, aiming to tap domestic demand and guide the economy toward a more sustainable trajectory.In the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the country's policymakers have set a dual strategy focusing on investment in "both […]

by Xinhua writers Huang Yuzhang and Wang XiaopengBEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- As Catherine and Heathcliff once again roam the Yorkshire moors on screens around the world, the tragic lovers are finding a chillier reception than expected from audiences in China."Wuthering Heights," the latest adaptation of Emily Bronte's 1847 classic, is directed by Emerald […]

As Hainan pushes ahead with its free-trade port, the tropical island is emerging as a potential rival to Hong Kong’s long-standing role as a regional shopping and low-tax hub – even as both sides signal interest in closer cooperation. Since launching a separate customs regime three months ago, Hainan – now a gateway to the Chinese market – has […]

Although humanoid robots are yet to be mature enough to be fully autonomous robotic pacers in a marathon, runners and experts say the blend of robot and human pacers could boost the sport's development.By sportswriters Liu Yang and Du YaningFUZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- They don't sweat, cramp, or drift into a bad mood. As humanoid robots begin lining up […]

New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Patiala House Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Manish Sharma in the AI summit protest case. He is directed to join the investigation tomorrow. In case of his arrest, Delhi police will give him a 7-day notice, the court said.He sought anticipatory bail in the AI Summit protest case. He is alleged key conspirator […]

SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- China's second domestically built large cruise ship was undocked in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to trial voyages and final delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.The vessel, Adora Flora City, was slowly pulled and guided out of the construction dock by powerful tugboats at Shanghai […]

Bangkok [Thailand], March 20 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's team, with 24 players, arrived in Thailand on Friday morning for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).The Young Tigresses, who qualified for the Asian Cup after 20 years, will have 13 days to acclimatise to the local conditions in Bangkok before their […]

(260320) -- SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2026 shows China's second domestically built large cruise ship "Adora Flora City" in Shanghai, east China. China's second domestically built large cruise ship was undocked in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to trial voyages and final delivery as the country expands its […]

Five people have been jailed in Hong Kong after an Immigration Department crackdown on illegal employment. The department said on Friday that it had raided 23 locations, including restaurants, cleaning companies and commercial buildings, during an operation carried out from Monday to Thursday. Officers arrested six men and 13 women, aged 22 to 62, found or […]