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Hong Kong authorities have stepped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes in public places, which will take effect before the Labour Day “golden week” holiday. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office had conducted […]

Hong Kong’s sales of luxury homes more than doubled in the first quarter from a year earlier, helped by a buoyant stock market and attractively priced assets that drew the attention of wealthy investors including mainland Chinese buyers, according to analysts. The segment was likely to record another increase in the second quarter, they added. “With the […]

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Josephine Selvina Anasthasya Kaize (R) of Indonesia competes during beach volleyball Women's Round of 16 match between Jiang Kaiyue/Dong Jie of China and Nur Atika Sari/Josephine Selvina Anasthasya Kaize of Indonesia at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. […]

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Peixin (front) of China and Robert Bonsall of Bahrain compete during the open water swimming men's 5km at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market has raised more than HK$140 billion (US$17.87 billion) as of April, maintaining its global lead, the city’s financial chief has said, while indicating a renewed push to develop gold trading amid rising demand for risk diversification. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that Hong Kong […]

(260425) -- NAY PYI TAW, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, holds talks with Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260425) -- NAY PYI TAW, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's new President U Min Aung Hlaing meets with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Guangtao)

"When I arrived in China, I realized China was completely different from what I had imagined," an Egyptian world traveler said.NANCHANG, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian adventurer and world traveler Ahmed Haggagovic has visited 191 countries. One country in particular stands out: China."I can leave my bag at the train station, even though there are half a […]

Student mental health is a matter of great concern. According to the latest data from the Education Bureau, the number of secondary students with mental health issues has doubled over the past five years, from 660 in 2020-21 to 1,330 in 2024-25. In recent years, the government and various stakeholders in society have worked to halt the continued rise in […]

A citywide study should be launched to examine how global warming is affecting plants in Hong Kong and the knock-on effect on the rest of the ecosystem, botanists have urged after witnessing clear changes in leaf-shedding and flowering patterns. Some species, such as the red kapok tree, commonly known as the cotton tree, and the flame tree, which should […]

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po recently said the city could rise to become the world’s No 2 financial centre in 10-15 years. That is the right kind of ambition. In a world being reshaped by geopolitical fragmentation, China’s growing global weight and rapid technological change, Hong Kong must think beyond remaining internationally […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 25 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's repost of hellhole remarks, alleging that PM Modi appears 'completely compromised'. In a post on X, the Karnataka Minister said, 'Modiji's best friend calls India a 'hellhole' and there is […]

Brussels [Belgium], April 25 (ANI): Following Beijing's adoption of a controversial 'ethnic unity' law on 12 March 2026, the Office of Tibet in Brussels has ramped up its outreach to European policymakers, warning of sweeping consequences that extend beyond China's borders. The legislation poses a serious threat to Tibetan identity and could […]

An image of a Hong Kong construction worker smoking a cigarette while on bamboo scaffolding at a residential building has prompted outrage among internet users, who have drawn comparisons with the suspected cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. An image shared on a Facebook page called the Shau Kei Wan Sai Wan Ho Concern Group showed a worker […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 25 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile in Shimla on Saturday celebrated and observed the 37th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, with prayers and offerings, expressing hope of celebrating his next birthday in his presence.The observance was jointly organised by the Jonang Monastery, Shimla chapters of the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 25 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has strongly criticised Beijing after Chinese officials dismissed the existence of the Republic of China (ROC) presidency, escalating tensions following the cancellation of President William Lai's planned trip to Africa, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, […]

CHENGDU, April 25 (Xinhua) -- In a futuristic office resembling a space station, Zhao Hongjie, executive vice president of Adaspace Technology Co., Ltd. (ADAspace), outlined a grand vision: to bring intelligent services to every corner of the Earth.For this commercial aerospace enterprise, based in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, […]

(260425) -- MELBOURNE, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingling (R) competes during a match between Melbourne Tiger and Ringwood Hawks at The Rings indoor stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on April 25, 2026. Chinese basketball talents Yang Shuyu and Chen Mingling made their debuts in Australia's second-tier National Basketball League 1 (NBL1) South league on […]

(260425) -- GUANGZHOU, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Products of Zhejiang RongQe Technology Co., Ltd. are on display during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Canton Fair highlights new momentum in China-Germany intelligent […]

(260425) -- LONDON, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is pictured during a Shanghai city promotion event in London, Britain, on April 24, 2026. An event titled "Amazing Shanghai City Tea Salon" was held at the British Library in London on Friday to promote the image of Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Temirlan Balfanbayev, goalkeeper of Kazakhstan, make a save during the water polo men's round-robin final between Thailand and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

(260425) -- MILAN, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a floor lamp at the booth of Chinese company X-ZOO during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, April 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Blending, reinterpreting and innovating: Chinese designs in Milan" (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Including clear, comprehensive definitions of consent in Hong Kong’s reform of sexual offence laws will provide greater clarity for all parties and better protect victims, experts and a survivor have said. Barrister Stephen Keung Pit-chun said on Saturday current interpretations of consent relied on “common sense”, creating legal loopholes. […]

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yimin of China competes during the Foil Windsurfing Girls race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Naing Naing Win/Hsu Mon Aung (R) of Myanmar celebrate after the women's doubles group B match between Shi Huhong/Cui Yazhen of China and Naing Naing Win/Hsu Mon Aung of Myanmar at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kadeliye Halaiti of China reacts after the beach volleyball women's preliminary pool C match between Kadeliye Halaiti/Zhou Mingli of China and Shin Jieun/Kim Jeonga of South Korea at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Athletes compete during the Foil Windsurfing Boys race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players compete during the beach soccer men's group A match between Palestine and China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts targeting homeless people in Yau Tsim Mong district that involved about HK$142,000 (US$18,100) worth of stolen property. Inspector Frankie Chiu of the district said on Saturday that police had begun to notice a rise in such thefts from early April and had launched an […]

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Md Mijanur Rahman (L) of Bangladesh competes during the beach kabaddi men's team group A match between Iran and Bangladesh at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Xinnuo of China competes during the Formula Kite Men race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Zilin of China reacts after during the Formula Kite Women race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260425) -- WUHAN, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 1, 2025 shows vehicles passing across the Second Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section. Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for […]

(260425) --NAIROBI, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2026 shows a view of the Hell's Gate National Park in the Great Rift Valley, Nakuru County, Kenya. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cooperation with China drives Kenya's green growth journey" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- As dusk fell over a stadium in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, the soaring vocals of Imagine Dragons electrified tens of thousands of fans, turning a two-hour concert into a high-energy spectacle.The American rock band staged eight shows across Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu from mid- to late-March as part of its […]

(260425) -- LUSAKA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (L) and Zambian Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane shake hands during a signing ceremony of a development cooperation agreement in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 24, 2026. China and Zambia on Friday signed an agreement under which China will provide Zambia a grant to jointly […]

As China and Laos mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties, they will continue to move forward under high-level strategic guidance, deepen connectivity, expand economic and trade cooperation, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges.by Liu TingThe year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos as well as the Year of […]

Hong Kong’s new ban on possessing e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, and related products in public places will take effect on April 30. Residents and visitors caught violating the rule could face a fine of up to HK$50,000 (US$6,380) and a maximum of six months in jail. The South China Morning Post looks into the details of the ban, its penalties and […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 25 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile in Shimla on Saturday celebrated and observed the 37th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, with prayers and offerings, expressing hope of celebrating his next birthday in his presence.The observance was jointly organised by the Jonang Monastery, Shimla chapters of the […]

Tehran [Iran], April 25 (ANI): Citizens in Iran have been subjected to a continuous internet blackout for 57 days, marking exactly eight weeks since the Iranian regime severed the country's digital access, according to the internet monitoring watchdog NetBlocks.Reporting on the situation this Saturday, the watchdog highlighted the severe impact of the […]

Thousands of people across Taiwan are celebrating the birthday of sea goddess Mazu with annual pilgrimages held in the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar, an event widely dubbed "March Madness for Mazu."Among the most famous is the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, in which a statue of the deity from Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung is carried in a multi-day […]

At Kenya's Great Rift Valley, Zebras, antelopes and giraffes graze freely, unfazed by the wisps of steam that periodically vent into the air. Here, heat drawn from the earth's interior is converted into electricity and fed directly into the national grid.NAIROBI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Hell's Gate National Park, about 100 kilometers northwest of Kenya's […]

The father of Mo Li Kai-yin, the dancer paralysed by a falling giant screen during a 2022 concert by popular Hong Kong boy band Mirror, has died. The Christian Ministry Institute on Saturday announced the death of Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, who spent years advocating for his 31-year-old son after the accident shocked the city. “Reverend Li devoted his […]

For Ian Chu, capturing one last image of the sea from his home before it was gone forever was deeply important to him as he returned on Saturday to the scene of the deadly blaze at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court to collect his belongings. Chu lived in Wang Cheong House, where 81 people died – nearly half of the 168 in total. “Since the renovations I have […]

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team China (C), silver medalists team China's Hong Kong (L) and bronze medalists team Japan react during the awarding ceremony for the 4x mixed relay of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)