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(260206) -- ANTERSELVA, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Biathlon athlete Chu Yuanmeng of China takes part in a training session ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Anterselva, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Lithuanias decision to allow Taipei to establish a diplomatic presence on its territory led to a years-long rift with BeijingLithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has admitted that allowing a "Taiwanese representative office" to open in Vilnius was a "huge mistake."China downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania after the establishment of a de facto […]

A one-year-old girl may have suffered food poisoning after consuming Nestlé infant milk formula, Hong Kong authorities have said, while revealing they have received about 50 reports of children feeling unwell amid a growing contamination scare. The Centre for Food Safety separately ordered the immediate removal of 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura DUO Advance […]

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- It's glad to see that more and more foreign friends show interest in experiencing today's China and exploring the Chinese people's everyday life, and that they have the opportunity to do so, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday.Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the […]

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): India and Lithuania took a step forward on Friday in strengthening their relations as Secretary (West) Ambassador Sibi George met with Lithuania's Foreign Ministry's Political Director, Laimonas Talat-Kelpsa. Both sides discussed all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues of […]

Qingdao [China], February 6 (ANI): India's challenge in the Badminton Asia Team Championships being played at Qingdao, China, came to an end after the men went down 1-3 against Korea, while the women lost 0-3 against favourites China in the quarterfinals on Friday.Having qualified second in Group C behind Japan, India depended on their singles strength […]

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli)Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu followed with a fearless, free-wheeling skate on Friday, propelling the United States to the top of figure skating's team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.Three-times world champions Chock and Bates set the early […]

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have discovered the core pathological brain network for Parkinson's disease, and direct medical intervention targeting this network in clinical studies has achieved positive outcomes.The findings, made by a research team led by Professor Liu Hesheng from Changping Laboratory in Beijing, were published in the […]

(260206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xintong competes during the quarterfinal between Zhao Xintong of China and Chris Wakelin of England at the Snooker World Grand Prix 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(260206) -- YANGON, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 5, 2026. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar hosted Chinese New Year celebrations at the National Theater in Yangon on Thursday and Friday. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260206) -- MANILA, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman works on a traditional Chinese costume in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Washington DC [US] February 6 (ANI): Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration spoke at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled 'Tibetan Moment.'The session also included longtime advocate for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read out a message from the 14th Dalai Lama and […]

TIANJIN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Tianjin Clay Figurine Zhang Painted Sculpture Working Office has recently designed and created a series of painted sculptures themed on the Year of the Horse to greet the Chinese New Year. These artworks will be part of a Year of the Horse themed exhibition at the Tianjin Museum, which will be open to the public free of […]

SHANGHAI, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai is stepping up efforts to increase spending by international visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and accelerate its transformation into a global consumption center.The city will enhance facilitation for inbound tourism, departure tax refunds and cross-border payments to further boost inbound consumption, according […]

LANZHOU, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- At first glance, this room looks no different from any other white collar office in a high-rise building, with employees busy at their computer screens, accompanied by a steady rhythm of clicks and taps.Working as data annotators, most of the staff at the Xinlianxin social work services center in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest […]

(260206) -- TIANJIN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanaka Nozomi (front) of Japan competes during the women's 1500m final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

(260206) -- YINCHUAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows international students of North Minzu University experiencing dragon dance with local residents in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Feb. 5, 2026. As the Spring Festival approaches, international students from North Minzu University were invited to a […]

TIANJIN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Tianjin Clay Figurine Zhang Painted Sculpture Working Office has recently designed and created a series of painted sculptures themed on the Year of the Horse to greet the Chinese New Year. These artworks will be part of a Year of the Horse themed exhibition at the Tianjin Museum, which will be open to the public free of […]

Hong Kong authorities have proposed requiring the Medical Council to set a time frame for handling complaints, following a public backlash over a 15-year delay to an inquiry into an alleged medical blunder that left a child permanently disabled. The Health Bureau on Friday also proposed reforming the composition of the watchdog, bringing in doctors with […]

(260206) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated video screenshot shows an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developed by the ninth academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It completed its maiden flight in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Feb. 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "China's space […]

Hong Kong’s CLP Power said it was investigating a voltage dip in the New Territories that left dozens of residents trapped in lifts on Friday evening. More than 50 reports of people trapped in lifts were received by the Fire Services Department between 6.30pm and 8pm. Most reports came from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan, although several were from Kwai Tsing and […]

(260206) -- MILAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Ruiyang of China greets spectators after performing during the women single skating short program of the figure skating team event of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(260206) -- GUIGANG, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member promotes down jackets via livestreaming at a store in Guigang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 4, 2026. TO GO WITH: "Economic Watch: Southern Chinese town weaves its path to global down product powerhouse" (Xinhua/Qin Guanghua)

(260206) -- DUNHUANG, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026 shows Przewalski's horses foraging for food at the Dunhuang West Lake National Nature Reserve in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Przewalski's horse, a globally endangered species under first-class national protection in China, was once extinct in the wild within […]

Adidas has apologised and said it will conduct a comprehensive review of its fitting rooms to better protect customer privacy, after a woman complained that a staff member and other patrons opened the curtain while she was inside one at a store in Hong Kong. The sportswear giant said on Friday in a social media statement that the company’s management had […]

(260206) -- MILAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (R) and Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey relay the torch during the torch relay for 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday began soliciting public feedback on draft national food safety standards for pre-cooked meals.Several central government departments, including the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Health Commission, have issued three draft documents on pre-cooked meals.Pre-cooked meals refer to […]

(260206) -- MILAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform during the figure skating team event pair skating short program of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

LANZHOU, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have newly presented key evidence demonstrating that spatial pattern formation drives the ecological resilience of alpine marsh on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, according to the Lanzhou University."This new study provides real-world evidence that spatial self-organizing pattern enhances the resilience of marsh […]

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Each morning at a ZTO Express sorting center in Dengkou County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the hum of electric engines from driverless delivery vans signals a new working day.Sacks of parcels are loaded neatly onto these self-driving vehicles. After courier Yang Yelong taps a few commands into a mobile app, […]

(260206) -- TIANJIN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An artist paints a clay figurine at the Tianjin Clay Figurine Zhang Painted Sculpture Working Office in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 5, 2026. The Tianjin Clay Figurine Zhang Painted Sculpture Working Office has recently designed and created a series of painted sculptures themed on the Year of the Horse to greet […]

Patients with advanced lung cancer who receive a certain therapy earlier in the day survive longer, a study has found, with a Hong Kong medical expert saying the discovery opens possibilities for optimal treatment times, although more research is needed. The study was led by academics from Hunan Cancer Hospital in mainland China and supported by the Chinese […]

Internet fraudsters cheated Hong Kong consumers out of about HK$350 million (US$44.8 million) through online shopping scams between January and November 2025, while the number of such cases grew by 8 per cent year on year. Police also said that about 63 per cent of cases over the period involved bogus concert ticket sales, while another 9 per cent were […]

Washington DC [US], February 6 (ANI): The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) on February 5, 2026, commemorated the 29th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, recalling what it described as a brutal crackdown by Chinese security forces on peaceful Uyghur protesters in East Turkistan.According to the CFU release, the incident is remembered as a defining moment that […]

Spain [Madrid], February 6 (ANI): The Indian contingent is assured of bringing home 19 medals at the prestigious BOXAM Elite International 2026, extending its impressive run on Day 3 as Nitu (51kg) and Preeti (54kg) powered into the semifinals on Friday, while Jadumani Singh (55kg) delivered yet another dominant performance in the men's draw.The Indian […]

(260206) -- MILAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shiyue (L)/Liu Xinyu of China perform during the figure skating team event ice dance rhythm dance of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Bitcoin’s collapse has prompted some retail investors in Hong Kong to snap up the world’s largest cryptocurrency after its value fell by more than half from its peak. According to crypto asset data tracker CoinGecko, the price of bitcoin slumped to almost US$60,000 on Friday morning, Hong Kong time, less than half its historical high of US$124,000 in […]

Hong Kong authorities will form a new working group focused on the development of autonomous vehicles, as the government unveiled a raft of innovation and technology-led initiatives in its latest transport strategy blueprint. Other measures announced in the Transport Department’s plan released on Friday include the implementation of real-time adaptive […]

Hong Kong’s tender for a 3,132 square metre (33,712 sq ft) residential plot in Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon East, has drawn nine bids, according to the Development Bureau. The site was estimated to be worth as much as HK$1.55 billion (US$198 million), according to real estate services provider CBRE. Sun Hung Kai Properties, Henderson Land Development and CK […]

Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show launched in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, in November 2025.NAIROBI, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show […]

TIANJIN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- At the dispatch and command center of Tianjin Rail Transit Group, Chinese instructor Cui He is training a group of light rail dispatchers from Kazakhstan on operating procedures of the light rail transit (LRT) system in their capital, Astana.Twenty trainees are taking part in a three-month program in north China's Tianjin […]

JINAN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- At a shopping mall in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, several unusual dancers have recently drawn crowds of curious onlookers. With smooth, powerful leaps and spins, they have sparked bursts of astonishment among shoppers -- until many realize that the dancers are, in fact, humanoid robots!The robots were created by a […]

(260206) -- AMMAN, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese artist performs at the Chinese-Jordanian Youth Singing Concert for "Happy Chinese New Year" in Jordan celebrations at the Jordan National Center for Culture and Arts in Amman, Jordan, on Feb. 5, 2026. The 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" in Jordan celebrations for the Year of the Horse launched on Thursday […]

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted by strong protests from Opposition MPs upon the commencement of the general discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Friday, leading to an adjournment until 11 AM on Monday (February 9).At the beginning of proceedings in the Lower House of Parliament at 11 AM, the Opposition MPs […]

Teachers in Hong Kong will be given a year to fulfil a proposed government requirement to obtain a practising certificate, in light of the large number of applications expected in the first 12 months of its implementation, the education minister has said. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin on Friday also warned schools not to help teachers […]