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Paul Chan Mo-po will seek to explain Hong Kong’s efforts to combat terrorism financing and work to attract more funds and business to the city during a five-day Europe trip, noting that stabilising geopolitics will strengthen foreign ties and the economic environment. The finance chief’s coming trip was announced on Sunday, and follows the easing of […]

More than 310 enterprises from mainland China and abroad have established or expanded operations in Hong Kong by early May, bringing in more than HK$26 billion (US$3.3 billion) in capital in the first year of operation, according to the government agency tasked with attracting foreign investment. Casting a positive light on stabilising Sino-US relations […]

Tung vows to make library a world-class cultural centre By Shirley Lau This article was first published on May 17, 2001 After years of controversy and months of delay, the $690 million Central Library opened yesterday (May 16, 2001) with a commitment from Tung Chee-hwa to make it a world-class cultural centre. The 12-storey building in Moreton Terrace, […]

Hong Kong police will prosecute the seventh suspect and are seeking another over the murder of a newspaper vendor in 1999, a day after the former was handed over by Shenzhen authorities. The force said on Sunday that it would charge a 57-year-old man surnamed Lin with murder for his alleged role in the killing of Ho Wai-ha in Sham Shui Po more than 25 years […]

BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- In the eyes of Chinese President Xi Jinping, "all living things may grow side by side without harming one another, and different roads may run in parallel without interfering with one another."The Chinese leader once cited this ancient Chinese saying to illustrate that lasting prosperity and security can only be achieved when […]

Hong Kong’s food hygiene authorities are training 90 officers to assist and inspect restaurants applying for a new dog licence, while a cafe owner expects the framework to reduce legal grey areas when it goes into effect. Applications for the licence will open on Monday, with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department expecting the scheme to launch in […]

Moscow [Russia], May 17 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China from May 19 to 20 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the official Telegram channel of Russia's Foreign Ministry. The ministry said the visit is 'timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 'Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, […]

A 38-year-old motorcyclist has died after his vehicle crashed into a fallen tree by a road in Hong Kong’s New Territories. Police said on Sunday that they received a report at 10.32pm the day before that an accident involving a motorcycle had taken place in Tai Po. The force said the rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin […]

BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing has long stood as a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in harmony between heaven and earth.Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex. Trump concluded his state visit to China and departed for […]

ClearVue Technologies, an Australian solar technology company, will set up a joint venture with a Chinese partner in Hong Kong to produce power-generating glass for building facades, a concept seen as timely given rising energy prices amid geopolitical tensions. The Australian Securities Exchange-listed firm aims to take advantage of the manufacturing […]

Acrimony set aside at Tower festivities By Goeffrey Crothall This article was first published on May 18, 1990 Leaders of politics, finance and commerce from Hongkong and China converged on No 1 Garden Road last night to celebrate the official opening of the territory’s tallest building, the Bank of China Tower. The acrimony and terse exchanges of recent […]

Hong Kong’s retail property market is gradually building momentum as spending and confidence of consumers and tourists return, according to analysts. Unlike the city’s past peak rental levels, however, this time the tenant mix was more diversified, with retailers offering unique experiences and products that enhanced their appeal to shoppers, they […]

Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday said that Iran has prepared a 'professional mechanism' to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the […]

Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday said that Iran has prepared a 'professional mechanism' to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the […]

LANZHOU, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Overlooking the majestic Yellow River from atop a 60-story skyscraper, 26-year-old Liu Jiajia and her friends eagerly relished Lanzhou beef noodles at a stylish restaurant in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, pairing the time-honored local delicacy with a distinctly modern experience.Tracing back to the "hot […]

Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is stepping up efforts to detect fraudulent certificates used for early withdrawal of pension contributions after two medical groups reported suspected cases to police in recent weeks. Responding to an inquiry from the South China Morning Post, an authority spokesman said its online platform […]

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Iran Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali hailed the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting as an opportunity to highlight that a security model has failed in today's complexity.In a post on X, he said, 'The BRICS Summit in India is an opportunity to highlight a key reality: a security model based on guarantees of security and […]

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 16 (ANI): India extended their impressive medal run at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 as Sanjana secured three bronze medals in the women's 77kg category in Gandhinagar on Saturday.Sanjana lifted a combined total of 220kg (96kg snatch + 124kg clean and jerk) to finish third overall. Her efforts also earned her […]

(260516) -- XI'AN, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Zhou (C) of Xi'an breaks through during a Pool B match between Xi'an of China and Bordeaux of France at FIBA 3X3 Challenger 2026 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. On May 15, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi briefed the press on the China-U.S. summit and the common […]

"Today, even during the rainy season, you can clearly see that there is no longer stagnant water nearby and houses are no longer flooded as before," said Bienvenu Yovo, a translator for a Chinese-built drainage project since 2021, who witnessed the transformation in Abobo.ABIDJAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- After a heavy rainfall in early May, streets in the Abobo […]

(260516) -- BANGKOK, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Jiting (L)/Ren Xiangyu of China compete during the men's doubles semifinal match against Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin of Indonesia at the Thailand Open 2026 badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua)

(260516) -- BANGKOK, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Xing (L)/Zhang Chi of China compete during the mixed doubles semifinal match against Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra Boje of Denmark at the Thailand Open 2026 badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua)

(260516) -- BEIJING, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People ride in the rain in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2026. The Beijing meteorological observatory issued a blue alert for rainstorms Saturday afternoon, warning that parts of the capital could see rainfall of more than 50 mm from Sunday daytime through the night, with some areas expected to receive more […]

(260516) -- BEIJING, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2026 shows a sign guiding passengers using bike tickets at Jin'anqiao Station of Beijing Subway in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing launched a pilot service on May 10 that allows passengers to bring their bicycles onto the subway train, as the number of cycling enthusiasts and […]

SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. China announced in September 2025 its approval to establish the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in a necessary measure to protect its coral reef ecosystem. The China Coast Guard has carried out regular patrol and law enforcement to […]

Hong Kong’s chief justice has urged the city’s senior barristers to uphold public confidence in the judicial system through their practice, saying the role requires consistent integrity and judgment. Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung said on Saturday during the senior counsel admission ceremony that public confidence in the city’s courts depended […]

HANGZHOU, May 16 (Xinhua) -- A national pilot base for embodied robot applications was launched on Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, which is home to a growing number of robotics makers, including Unitree.The National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications features more than 130 robots operating in over 30 vocational […]

(260516) -- CAIRO, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes during the final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Cairo, Egypt, May 15, 2026. The final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Egypt was held here on Friday evening, with the […]

Munich [Germany], May 16 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has welcomed the unanimous passage of resolutions in both chambers of the US Congress calling on China to release political prisoners, intensifying pressure on Beijing over its treatment of Uyghurs and other detained activists.In a press release, WUC stated that the resolutions were approved on […]

(260516) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2026 shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Chuanshan patrolling around reefs in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. China announced in […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): The subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) in Kumamoto, Japan, turned a profit in the first quarter of this year, marking the first time the first fab of the unit become profitable since mass production started at the end of 2024, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.According to contract chipmaker TSMC's […]

Road safety has been thrust back into the spotlight after two Hong Kong tourists were killed in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch on Saturday revealed details of the fatal traffic accident that occurred southwest of the city a day earlier. The South China Morning Post outlines what road safety precautions motorists should […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): China is intensifying its presence across contested waters in Asia by deploying large fleets of fishing vessels, coast guard ships and maritime militia units as part of a broader strategy to strengthen control without provoking direct military confrontation, as reported by The Wall Street Journal and cited by Taiwan […]

Why the West still misunderstands the Russia-China relationshipRussia and China are moving, slowly but unmistakably, toward a structural alliance that is reshaping the global balance of power. But the two sides are progressing through this transformation at different speeds. Moscow has largely accepted the logic of deep strategic interdependence. Beijing, […]

(260516) -- COTONOU, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Former Beninese Ambassador to China Simon Pierre Adovelande delivers a speech during a conference organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Benin, in Cotonou, Benin, May 14, 2026. The event, themed "China: A Development Model for Africa? The Case of the Republic of Benin," brought together over 140 […]

(260516) -- JAKARTA, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lai Yanmin (1st R), the chief representative of Topwe Law Firm, poses for a group photo during an on-site research in Surabaya, Indonesia, Nov. 26, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese build careers, connections and hope in Indonesia" (Xinhua)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing has long stood as a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in harmony between heaven and earth.Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex. Trump concluded his state visit to China and departed for […]

WASHINGTON -- The Trump-Xi summit offered fresh clues about how Beijing is positioning itself on Iran amid growing tensions over sanctions, regional security, and the future of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.While US President Donald Trump said both sides agreed Iran should never obtain a nuclear weapon and supported reopening the Strait of […]

SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. Its shape approximates an isosceles right triangle.China announced in September 2025 its approval to establish the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in a necessary measure to protect its coral reef ecosystem.The national nature […]

University student Harry Dong has spent more than two months sending out roughly 30 to 40 job applications across Hong Kong’s event management, technology and education sectors, but has secured only one interview so far. The 23-year-old University of Hong Kong student, who will graduate in December, said he had only applied for internship positions. […]

Many shoppers who queued for days ahead of the launch of a new watch from two Swiss brands have listed the timepieces for sale within hours of buying them, with resale prices nearly seven times their original retail value. A South China Morning Post reporter observed at least 70 people in raincoats and carrying umbrellas queuing in Causeway Bay on Saturday […]

As the relationship between the world's two largest economies, China-U.S. ties impact not only bilateral trade and economic exchanges, but also global market confidence and the stability of industrial and supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region, said Bruce McLaughlin, CEO of Sinogie Consulting Group, Australia.BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The high-profile […]

Health authorities are investigating a human case of rat hepatitis E – the first recorded in Hong Kong this year – and have urged the public to observe good hygiene practices and use effective rodent control measures. A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Saturday that the case involved a 42-year-old man with chronic liver […]

Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential shift in Washington's approach towards Taiwan following his two-day 'high-stakes' visit to China, stating that the United States is not looking to 'travel 9,500 miles to fight a war' over Taiwan's independence, raising questions about the future of America's long-standing […]