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A sea of 500 tents covered the white sands of remote Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung during a recent holiday, turning one of Hong Kong’s most scenic beaches into a makeshift campsite for crowds of overnight visitors. Some of the campers had joined tours from mainland China for the Labour Day “golden week” holiday, sleeping in rows of identical tents and […]

Prices for some new homes in Hong Kong have rebounded by as much as a third from the housing market’s lowest level a few years ago amid robust demand, according to analysts. Developers have priced new units this year in Tseung Kwan O, Wong Chuk Hang and Tai Wai between 7 and 36 per cent higher than those sold in the same projects or in the same districts […]

(260611) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Erastus Mwencha, former deputy chairperson of the AU Commission and current chairperson of the Board of Equity Bank Kenya, delivers a speech during the 2026 China-Africa Think Tank Energy Forum in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on June 11, 2026. Officials and experts from China and African countries […]

Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): The organisation has welcomed a motion introduced in the Canadian Senate on June 9 by Senator Leo Housakos, urging the Government of Canada to call for the immediate release of Dr Gulshan Abbas, according to a press release issued by Campaign For Uyghurs (CFU).CFU noted that the motion comes just ahead of Dr Abbas's 64th […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 11 (ANI): In a major boost to India's space industry, the Indian Government has granted support to Indian space infrastructure company Astrobase for its rocket engine, as per a statement by the company. As per the release, the company has been selected for support under the 'Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) of the Indian […]

(260611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the World Convergence Summit for Growth via video link at the invitation of the French government, on June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

(260611) -- PURSAT, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A pick-up truck runs on the Techo Santepheap Russei Chrum Bridge in Pursat province, Cambodia on June 9, 2026. Built by a Chinese company here in Cambodia's western Pursat province, the nation's tallest bridge is earning widespread praise for unlocking trade and travel across the Stung Russei Chrum River valley. […]

Hong Kong’s heritage advisers have endorsed designating a nearly 180-year-old temple and the city’s only mosque inside a prison as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed at a meeting on Thursday that Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai and Stanley Mosque in Stanley Prison be elevated by the Antiquities Authority to the city’s highest […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Academy (HKA) has long been recognised as a leading international IB World School. As they wrap up their 25th anniversary celebrations and look forward to the next academic year the school is proud to unveil an exciting addition to its Early Childhood programming: The […]

(260611) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Hai (2nd R), Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia, and Kindeya Gebrehiwot (1st R), state minister at Ethiopia's ministry of education, attend a Chinese cultural experience event after the signing ceremony in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 10, 2026. China and Ethiopia have signed a cooperation agreement to […]

HEFEI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- As dusk settles over Huizhou Ancient City in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, processions carrying fish-shaped lanterns wind their way through stone-paved streets.Vendors at an intangible cultural heritage night market call out to passersby, while visitors sip tea and enjoy the scenery at nearby teahouses. The atmosphere […]

(260611) -- JOHANNESBURG, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the South Africa Infrastructure Expo in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese manufacturers shine at South Africa infrastructure expo" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The First Forum on the Communication Power and Influence of Chinese Civilization is held at the Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Experts highlight AI's role in boosting appeal of Chinese civilization" (Xinhua/Wei Mengjia)

As more and more Central and Eastern European food companies are embracing the Chinese market, some are also seeking deeper cooperation with China.WARSAW, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Speaking about his visit to Ningbo in east China's Zhejiang Province last year, Ritch Doci, administrator of Doci Olive Oil from Albania, was excited to share with Xinhua how he was […]

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): While US inventories and China's lower crude imports have helped ease pressure in the global oil market, falling refinery activity and increasing domestic demand constraints may tighten supplies if China increases imports in the coming months, according to a report by ANZ. China's crude imports have dropped from about 12.5 […]

(260611) -- LINYI, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vladyslav Shchurov (L) of Ukraine spikes during the men's pool 3 match between China and Ukraine at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

A Hong Kong woman who has accused her former school teacher of sexually assaulting her over a period of nearly five years has told the court she initially feared reporting the case because it would cause him serious repercussions. The defendant, Cheng Hon-sze, 32, appeared in court on Thursday where he pleaded not guilty to nine counts of indecent assault […]

Despite warnings from the EU, Serbias government has granted citizenship to four times as many Russian nationals as to all other foreign citizens combined this year -- including individuals under international sanctions, anRFE/RL investigation has found.Serbia grants citizenship through an expedited national interest procedure -- a practice that could […]

About 50,000 regular users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will soon be able to pass through new immigration e-channels without stopping or displaying their identity cards, as facial recognition will be used for clearance. Or Chung-yuk, assistant director of information systems at the Immigration Department, said on Thursday that Hong Kong permanent […]

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Zhongguancun, China's "Silicon Valley," is at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, Beijing has used Zhongguancun as a testing ground for new reforms, rolling out pilot policies, improving the business environment, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging industries.

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.The spokesperson said Gilberto Teodoro Jr. repeatedly made irresponsible remarks on China, which undermines China's legitimate interests and sabotages China-Philippines relations.To […]

(260611) -- VIENNA, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Song (on screen), China's permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), speaks during the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, on June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Political confrontation cannot solve Iranian nuclear issue: Chinese envoy" (Chinese Permanent Mission to UN […]

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Zhongguancun, China's "Silicon Valley," is at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, Beijing has used Zhongguancun as a testing ground for new reforms, rolling out pilot policies, improving the business environment, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging industries.

(260611) -- HEFEI, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a night market at Huizhou Ancient City in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2025. TO GO WITH "Across China: Cultural heritage fuels tourism boom in east China county" (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup is provisionally scheduled to be held from October 4 to November 21, across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, ESPNcricinfo reported.The dates were agreed upon during the ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad in May, with final confirmation expected at the ICC Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh […]

SHANGHAI, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is leading a private sector delegation from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, People's Republic of China, from 11-12 June 2026, reflecting its continued commitment to expanding the global presence of Abu Dhabi-based businesses and strengthening their connections with […]

DUBAI, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is set to participate within the UAE pavilion at the 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), which will take place from 17th to 21st July 2026 at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing.MBRF's participation reflects its continued […]

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 11 (ANI): Principal Secretary to Uttarakhand Chief Minister, R.K. Sudhanshu, held a courtesy meeting with Olympic medalist, world-renowned boxer, and former Rajya Sabha member Mary Kom on Thursday in Dehradun. During the meeting, meaningful discussions were held on various possibilities for encouraging youth […]

Sydney [Australia], June 11 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and teenage sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals of the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney on Thursday, overcoming fellow Indians in contrasting styles.World No. 10 PV Sindhu defeated compatriot Isharani Baruah 22-20, 21-12 in 42 minutes. The third […]

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Indian contract research, development and manufacturing organisations (CRDMOs) could gain about USD 700 million in annual revenue from the ongoing China+1 supply-chain shift, with the US BIOSECURE Act emerging as a key catalyst, according to a Jefferies report.'We believe China+1 is a ~USD700m/yr incremental revenue […]

(260611) -- GUANGZHOU, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xin, the founder and chairwoman of Guangdong Dtech Technology Co., Ltd., works at the company's lab in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, on March 19, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: From south China 'factory girl' to micro-drill champion" (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(260611) -- SYDNEY, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jia Yifan (L)/Zhang Shuxian compete during the women's doubles round of 16 match between Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian of China and Francesca Corbett/Jennie Gai of the United States at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(260611) -- NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and American young musicians perform during a joint concert in New York, the United States, on June 10, 2026. Young musicians from China and the United States jointly gave a concert here on Wednesday, helping foster ties and exchanges. The concert featured performances by young Chinese musicians as […]

Sixteen people have been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly using falsified medical certificates claiming loss of working ability or terminal illness to fraudulently withdraw HK$4.3 million (US$548,680) in Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) savings. Police said on Thursday that the suspects comprised nine men and seven women, aged 29 to 63, who reported their […]

(260611) -- ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alyssa Valdez (R) of the Philippines competes during the pool A match between Chinese Taipei and the Philippines at the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, on June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

The People’s Bank of China, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank Indonesia signed an agreement on Thursday to create a framework for bilateral transactions between Indonesia and Hong Kong. The parties aimed to implement a currency transaction framework for the direct exchange and settlement of Indonesian rupiah and Chinese yuan in cross-border […]

Hong Kong’s new legislation allowing certain criminal cases to be handled under national security procedures is expected to be used only rarely, with the city leader typically issuing such certification before trial, security and justice officials have said. A Legislative Council subcommittee completed its scrutiny of the Safeguarding National Security […]

(260611) -- KATHMANDU, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past posters of Chinese martial arts films during the "2026 (2nd) Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition" in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 10, 2026. The "2026 (2nd) Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition" kicked off here on Wednesday, featuring several popular Chinese martial arts films for Nepali audiences. Under the […]

"The world today more than ever needs peace, solidarity, justice and social equity," said former Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, adding that sustained dialogue between Greece and China, two of the world's oldest civilizations, could help bridge divides, reduce misunderstandings and expand common ground.ATHENS, June 10 (Xinhua) -- In the shadow of the […]

The blocs foreign service is reportedly seen as dysfunctional under its current chiefEU member states could curtail the powers of the bloc's diplomatic service, headed by Kaja Kallas, amid concerns among officials that the body is "dysfunctional," the Financial Times has reported.The European External Action Service (EEAS) was launched in 2010 as a kind of […]

The blocs foreign service is reportedly seen as dysfunctional under its current chiefEU member states could seek to curtail the powers of the bloc's diplomatic service, headed by Kaja Kallas, amid concerns among officials that the body is "dysfunctional," the Financial Times has reported.The European External Action Service (EEAS) was launched in 2010 as a […]

MTR services along Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O line have gradually resumed, about an hour after a signalling equipment failure caused travel delays of 10 to 15 minutes during the Thursday evening rush hour. “The signalling equipment fault near Po Lam station on the Tseung Kwan O line has been fixed. Normal train service is gradually resuming,” the MTR […]

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday broke ground on a mega waterway project along the Yangtze River, the world's third-longest river and busiest inland waterway.With a total investment of nearly 77.21 billion yuan (about 11.33 billion U.S. dollars), the project is expected to almost double the annual throughput capacity of the existing Three Gorges […]

by Xinhua writers Tian Ying, Zhang Yunlong and Xu XiaoqingSHANGHAI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Amid Shanghai's vibrant downtown district stands a modest stone-doorframe house, the birthplace of the Communist Party of China (CPC).Drawing millions of visitors annually, the site, preserved as part of the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the CPC, […]

(260611) -- LUSAKA, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs singing during the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition in Lusaka, Zambia, June 10, 2026. Zambian students on Wednesday competed during the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition in Lusaka, the country's capital, showcasing their Chinese language […]