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All official exchanges between Hong Kong and Japan should respect the nation’s dignity and align with the benefits of Hongkongers, the city leader has said as he raised doubts over the effectiveness of such interactions amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came on Monday, after it was […]

A Hong Kong father has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder his 11-year-old daughter after allegedly feeding her a poisonous substance and consuming it himself. Police on Monday said they launched an investigation after receiving a report at around 9.19pm the previous day that a 42-year-old man had attempted to kill himself and poison his […]

Hong Kong’s finance chief will lead an 80-strong delegation to Italy this week to showcase the city’s technological breakthroughs and forge closer business ties, with a robotic start-up saying it has already secured orders from European counterparts. The Science Park told the Post it would invite eight of its start-up companies from industries, ranging […]

(251124) -- GDANSK, Nov. 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Michelle Velzeboer (C) of the Netherlands and Gloria Ioriatti (L) of Italy compete during the women's 1500m final B at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

(251124) -- GDANSK, Nov. 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sun Long of team China competes during the men's 500m relay Final A at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Seven runners’ personal belongings are still missing after a chaotic baggage collection process at the Kerry Hong Kong Streetathon, which the organiser blamed on a Wi-fi system failure. Andes Leung Pak-hang, CEO and co-founder of event organiser RunOurCity, apologised on Monday for the chaos, which left runners scavenging through thousands of bags for […]

New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): India's seafood sector is gradually expanding its global market reach beyond its traditional dependence on the United States, as exporters diversify to counter the impact of rising tariffs.Shrimp exports recorded strong growth during the first five months of FY26, supported primarily by demand from non-US markets, […]

(251124) -- STOKE-ON-TRENT, Nov. 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A faculty member from Jingdezhen Ceramic University demonstrates overglaze painting on the sidelines of an international ceramics symposium in Stoke-on-Trent, Britain, Nov. 22, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Shared blue-and-white legacies link Britain, China ceramic hubs" (Xinhua/Zheng Bofei)

Hongkongers are happy with their current weight and want to stay fit, but are dissatisfied with their finances and jobs, according to a Cigna Healthcare International survey released on Monday. Only 36 per cent of respondents in the city aimed to lose weight, below the global average of 46 per cent and 41 per cent in Asia-Pacific, according to the survey of […]

CHANGCHUN, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- As this year's snow season begins, ski resorts across northern China are opening their slopes, reigniting people's passion for winter sports and driving a notable shift toward domestically manufactured, technologically advanced gear.The trend is evident among enthusiasts like Jiang Dechao from Shanghai, who recently embarked […]

Standard X-ray services at Hong Kong’s public hospitals will remain free under a medical fee reform that will introduce charges for radiology procedures from next year, the Hospital Authority has announced. But about 40 per cent of patients using computed tomography (CT) scans will be charged HK$500 (US$64) per examination. Patients using non-urgent […]

(251124) -- GDANSK, Nov. 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jens van't Wout (C) of the Netherlands, silver medalist Pietro Sighel (L) of Italy and bronze medalist Steven Dubois of Canada pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's 1000m at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Prime office rents in Hong Kong and Singapore are expected to reach parity within two years, driven by diverging dynamics in demand and supply for office properties in the rival business hubs, according to CBRE. By the fourth quarter of 2027, tenants in premium office spaces in Hong Kong were set to pay just over US$122 per square foot per year, while those […]

The National Games have been a nice distraction, bringing a reprieve from the daily grind and demands of life. Watching competitive sports and sharing in the anticipation, and the highs and the lows, temporarily transports us to another realm. Whether we’re on the edge of our seats in the stands or in the comfort of our homes, we experience something […]

YANGON, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar is preparing to enter the global durian market, with plans to start exports between 2026 and 2027, Kyaw Min, chairman of the Myanmar Durian Producers and Exporters Association, told Xinhua on Saturday.Preparations are already underway, including the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) registration process […]

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], November 24 (ANI): Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tashkent to discuss regional security concerns, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and bilateral cooperation, The Khama Press news agency reported.The leaders focused on socio-economic coordination and addressing the […]

Hong Kong plays a “pivotal role” in Sino-Egyptian relations, according to top officials from the North African nation, who have expressed high hopes of boosting trade and tourism with the city through cultural exchanges. Baher Sheweikhi, Egypt’s consul general for Hong Kong and Macau, said he was confident that a nine-month exhibition at the Hong Kong […]

Hong Kong’s push to establish a tokenised financial system is poised to attract more companies to set up treasury centres in the city, which would give investors broader options while reducing transaction costs, according to market players. Both corporations and individuals stood to benefit from increased tokenisation of money and assets, which could make […]

(Photo credit: Andrew West/The News-Press/USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul had a pedestrian -- by her standards -- 4-under-par 68 at the CME Group Tour Championship, but it was more than enough for her to set an LPGA record and coast to victory on Sunday in Naples, Fla.Thitikul had built a six-stroke lead on […]

By Diptayan Hazra New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Former Danish shuttler Peter Gade heaped praise on India's Lakshya Sen after the young star clinched the Australia Open men's singles title, defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in a dominant final. The win marked Lakshya's first title of the 2025 BWF World Tour and a significant statement in […]

Dushanbe [Kyrgyzstan], November 23 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes as soon as possible, rather than stubbornly clinging to the wrong path, Xinhua reported.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a media interview after […]

By Diptayan Hazra New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Former India shuttler Parupalli Kashyap lauded Lakshya Sen after the young Indian star clinched the Australia Open men's singles title, defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in a dominant final. The victory marked Lakshya's first title on the 2025 BWF World Tour.Reacting to the triumph, Kashyap […]

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that the governments of China and Germany should make joint efforts to strengthen dialogue and communication, and properly handle their respective concerns.Li made the remarks when meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz here on the sidelines of the 20th Group of 20 (G20) […]

(251123) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

(251123) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

(251123) -- GDANSK, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xinran (R) of team China competes during the Mixed Team relay Final A at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

(251123) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang addresses the third session of the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 23, 2025. Li appealed for efforts of the G20 to strive for broader global cooperation to jointly cope with challenges and promote development. Li made the remarks when attending the second and […]

(251123) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), visits a memorial museum dedicated to a CPC-led guerrilla force against […]

(251123) -- DALI, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025 shows a promotion week for intangible cultural heritage brands held in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province. More than 120 brands of intangible cultural heritage took part in the brand promotion week which opened here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang appealed for efforts of the Group of 20 (G20) to strive for broader global cooperation to jointly cope with challenges and promote development.Li made the remarks when attending the second and third sessions of the 20th G20 Summit scheduled here for Saturday and Sunday.As multiple challenges such as […]

Global governance is at a new historic turning point, and the need for multilateral cooperation and shared development has never been greater. As major forces of the Global South, China, Africa, and other developing countries should continue working together, uphold fairness and justice, and advance practical cooperation to help steer global governance […]

Two bodies were recovered from Hong Kong waters in two separate incidents on Sunday, with police working to uncover their identities. Police received a report at 2.20pm that a woman was seen drifting in the waters about 2km (1.2 miles) off isolated Shek Kwu Chau, an island located 3km west of Cheung Chau. She was confirmed dead at the scene. No […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 23 (ANI): India's AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers campaign began with a 1-1 draw against Palestine in Group D at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).Shubham Poonia handed the Blue Colts the lead with a 44th-minute header before Palestine […]

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 23 (ANI): Uzbekistan's GM Javokhir Sindarov and GM Wei Yi of China will be facing off in the finals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after they won their respective semifinals via the tiebreak and also confirmed their Candidates Spot here on Sunday, as per a release from FIDE.Both the classical games in the two semifinals had ended […]

A Hong Kong woman who defied the odds to give birth to a second child at age 58 has celebrated the newborn’s 100-day milestone, as the parents reflected on their physical challenges as well as how their oldest daughter was adapting. Lilian Chan Lai-lai and her husband, actor Brian Wong Chak-fung, hosted the celebration for Gia Wong Hay-kiu at a restaurant […]

Hong Kong has recorded two more imported cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya involving a man and a woman who had both recently travelled to mainland China. The latest cases pushed the total number of confirmed infections in the city to 70 so far this year, of which four were locally acquired, the Centre for Health Protection said on […]

Washington, DC [US], November 23 (ANI): Celebrated former CIA officer James Lawler, widely credited for bringing down A Q Khan's nuclear smuggling network, recounted the early experiences that shaped his intelligence career, describing how he earned the nickname 'Mad Dog' and why he came to call Khan the 'Merchant of Death'.The former head of the CIA's […]

Taipei [Taiwan] November 23 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is expected to focus on security reforms and deterrence due to recent 'hybrid' threats posed by China, as reported by the National Security Bureau (NSB) in a statement cited by the Taipei Times.The bureau provided a written assessment to the Legislative Yuan before an […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 23 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected eight Chinese sorties, six naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday.As per the MND, of the eight sorties, six crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.In a post on X, the MND said, '8 sorties […]

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. This is the first meeting between the two leaders after Takaichi was elected as the new Prime Minister of Japan. Earlier on October 29, PM Modi had spoken to PM Takaichi and congratulated her on assuming office. He […]

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Italy and forge a more stable and fruitful comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.Li made the remarks when meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the […]

Manila [Philippines], November 23 [ANI]: Navies of the Philippines and Japan are accelerating security cooperation amid Beijing's growing assertiveness in the West Philippine Sea and wider Indo-Pacific, according to Manila's state media.Commander of the Philippine Fleet, Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe led a delegation to Japan this week for a string of […]

Paris [France], November 23 (ANI): The French Navy has sharply criticised a Pakistan-based media outlet for publishing 'misinformation and disinformation' about India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistan-sponsored terrorist sites in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu Kashmir in April this year, which killed 26 civilians. The clarification came after […]

This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Throughout the years, China has enthusiastically embraced the main idea of the convention, said Irina Bokova, former UNESCO director-general.BEIJING, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- While advancing its modernization, China […]

As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit made its debut on the African continent in Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels and summit venues, adding a distinctive Chinese touch to the event.JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit made its […]