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(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2026 shows an exterior view of the display and control center on "Rocket Street" in Beijing E-Town of Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and […]

The owner of a large dog that mauled two smaller pets to death in Yuen Long earlier this week has expressed “regret” over signing the animal to authorities and hopes to withdraw the surrender, according to the founder of a local animal rescue group. The new development followed a remark made by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department […]

The Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) and TGX Technology have launched a joint venture to build a “secure, stable and internationally competitive” gold trading and clearing platform, as the city pushes to become a gold trading hub. Hong Kong Gold Exchange Trading System (HKGXTS) would draw on technology partners, including Alibaba Cloud – which backs TGX […]

(260819) -- AMSTELVEEN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Chencheng of China (2nd L) competes during the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 women's Pool D match between China and England in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, Aug. 18, 2026. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

XI'AN, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A drone sweeps above the pine forest, sending images of the woods to a screen below. Under the trees stands Shi Jianyang whose grandfather and hundreds of villagers came 40 years ago with shovels and saplings to stop advancing sand.At 29, Shi belongs to a new generation of desert-control workers equipped with drones, machines and […]

Hong Kong is formulating its first five-year plan for economic and social development. Such plans are likely to become a regular feature of governance, and will shape how the city allocates land, builds housing and infrastructure, develops industries, trains talent and improves public services. They can also give government departments a common frame for […]

HANGZHOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jie from the Chinese mainland could never have imagined taking a photo for a stranger would lead him to a long-lost relative in Taiwan, someone he had only heard about from his elders.The encounter began in a July sunrise by the Lugu Lake in southwest China's Yunnan Province, when Chen, a Shanghai-based content creator on […]

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- From drones scanning river embankments to fiber-optic sensors detecting hidden leaks, China is expanding its arsenal of high-tech equipment to bolster disaster management, enhancing capabilities that span early detection, monitoring and on-the-ground emergency response.During this year's flood season, drones, fiber-optic sensors […]

(260819) -- JIUQUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasts off at the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Aug. 19, 2026. China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land. The land-based recovery of the rocket's first stage was […]

As Hong Kong customs expands its investigation into Opatra London following complaints of high-pressure sales tactics involving purchases of up to HK$100,000 (US$12,800), former employees and customers of similar beauty chains say the aggressive sales playbook feels all too familiar. Although the UK-based luxury beauty chain – originally incorporated as […]

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- By early morning, Lutai Fair in north China's Tianjin Municipality is already alive with activity. Stalls overflow with fresh produce, local specialties, and daily necessities, while folk performances and local foods add fresh appeal to this centuries-old rural market.Since 2025, the fair has drawn more than 5.5 million visits […]

JIUQUAN, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.The Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasted off at 7:35 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.The land-based recovery of the rocket's first stage was […]

A North Point redevelopment site is being put on the market for HK$1.2 billion (US$153 million) after its owner, which spent years assembling the ageing property, warned that overhauling the site could result in losses of as much as 30 per cent. The sale offers a rare glimpse into the difficulties facing private developers in Hong Kong’s urban-renewal […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations of law at eateries operating near educational institutions and said that the intensified enforcement drive would have a 'major impact' in the next 8-10 days.Speaking with […]

The US presidents clash with Seoul is part of a wider effort to reevaluate alliances and test what American protection is worthOnly hours before the annual US-South Korean military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was due to begin, Donald Trump issued a statement that went far beyond another dispute over how much America's allies should pay for their own […]

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A crypto company backed by U.S. President Donald Trump is working with a Hong Kong-based venture that provides access to artificial intelligence models from Chinese technology companies flagged by his administration over national security concerns. WorldClaw, founded earlier this year, offers 90 AI models and accepts tokens from […]

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): A rare Golden Point at 29-29 provided a dramatic highlight on Day 2 of the BWF World Championships 2026, although India's Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh could not convert their opportunities as they suffered an opening-round defeat in mixed doubles at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.The Indian pair, […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 18 (ANI): Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anupam Singh Gehlot on Tuesday addressed a press conference regarding the high-profile 'Boss Scam' cybercrime cases, revealing a massive international network providing infrastructure for cyber frauds to elements in Pakistan and China.Addressing the media, CP Anupam Singh […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.The two countries should deliver on cooperation projects in energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance and other sectors, […]

A former Mos Burger branch manager, his wife and six alleged “phantom workers” have appeared in court after being charged by the city’s corruption buster for allegedly conspiring to defraud the fast-food chain of about HK$680,000 (US$86,670) in wages. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Tuesday that Tsui Hin‑po, former […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a play during the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The festival is held in Beijing from Aug. 18 to Sept. 23. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

(260818) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese volunteer guides a local patient at an ophthalmic medical institution in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 17, 2026. A Chinese volunteer medical team launched a charitable eye care program in the Uzbek cities of Tashkent and Kokand on Monday, offering free cataract surgeries to locals. (Xinhua/Zafar […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- As the buzzer sounded, bench players sprinted onto the court, joining their Chinese and American teammates in a huddle, bumping fists and cheering, as they celebrated a hard-earned victory.On the basketball court, young players from the two countries came together as teammates, rather than competitors.The basketball games, held […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18 (ANI): Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday met Tibetan Parliament member Chopepal Thupten at his Sadashivanagar residence and said the State would continue to uphold values of harmony, inclusivity and mutual respect.In a post on X, Shivakumar said, 'Shri Chophel Thupten, Member of the Tibetan […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and American college students pose for a group photo at Tsinghua University's sports complex in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China-U.S. basketball exchange brings young players together on and off court" (Xinhua)

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin in Beijing on Tuesday.

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows a view of the Jiayu Pass in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Jiayuguan, the westernmost point of China's Ming Dynasty Great Wall, and the ancient city of Petra in Jordan are both landmarks boasting rich cultural heritage. In 2017, they […]

Hong Kong customs has raided a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain linked to UK brand Opatra London, following six complaints alleging high-pressure sales tactics involving sums of up to HK$100,000 (US$12,745). Officers from the Customs and Excise Department seized documents from an office in the […]

Munich [Germany], August 18 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as the interrogation, surveillance and intimidation of Uyghur-Australian citizens and permanent residents by Chinese authorities during their visits to East Turkistan.In a press release, the WUC cited recent research by Human Rights Watch, which […]

Global infertility cases among women aged 35 to 49 will rise by nearly 50 per cent over the next decade, reaching 79.64 million, a study shows, posing a major public health challenge for Hong Kong as delayed childbearing becomes increasingly common. The study, co-led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and shared on Tuesday, said the city’s average […]

The safe handling of dogs has become the subject of intense social media debate in Hong Kong after two small pets were fatally mauled by a large canine on the loose on Monday. The 60kg dog, which was not on a leash, killed a miniature poodle near Yoho Mall in Yuen Long and a bichon frise at nearby Lolli Park within 20 minutes of each other. The licensed […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese court has sentenced two men who had trafficked precursor chemicals abroad, in the latest outcome of strengthened counternarcotics cooperation between China and the United States.A court in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, sentenced a man surnamed Xia to six years in prison and his son five and a half years for […]

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

More than 80 per cent of surveyed mainland Chinese companies plan to grow their overseas presence, with Hong Kong listed as their top choice for a professional services platform to support expansion, the Trade Development Council (TDC) has found. The council’s survey, published on Tuesday, also showed that about 94 per cent of respondents were eyeing […]

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- French vlogger Yisa recently invited her parents to China for a summer trip, who were duly impressed by the cool and comfortable environment they encountered throughout their journey, even finding modern air-conditioning systems installed inside traditional yurts on the vast grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered the defunct Apple Daily newspaper to pay HK$1.5 million (US$191,200) in damages to a listed company and two senior executives over 10 defamatory articles that accused them of spying on the city’s pro-democracy activists at Beijing’s behest. In a written judgment delivered on Tuesday, the High Court ruled against former […]

(260818) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows an exterior view of Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in Shanghai, east China. The number of visits to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum exceeded 100 million on Tuesday since its opening in 2001. It is a comprehensive science and technology museum complex that […]

Lucky Rawat, 15, was selected from about 5,000 applicants for Rosatoms Icebreaker of Knowledge expeditionA 15-year-old student became India's sole representative on a recent scientific exploration of the North Pole, beating thousands of others to earn a place in one of the world's most exclusive expeditions for school students held in Russia.Lucky Rawat, […]

Hong Kong authorities have arrested the owner of a large, unleashed dog that fatally attacked two smaller pets in Yuen Long, with the incident sparking calls for heavier penalties for irresponsible pet owners. The owner of the 60kg (132lbs) dog was arrested in Yuen Long on Tuesday afternoon in an operation by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation […]

Hong Kong should establish a full-time training pathway for top law graduates to become judges, helping to expand the local judicial talent pool and ease courtroom delays, a think tank founded by Executive Council member Ronny Tong Ka-wah has proposed. POD Research Institute founder Tong also said on Tuesday that reducing waiting times for a court date […]

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday unveiled a set of measures to unlock the consumption potential of counties and smaller cities, tapping into the vast lower-tier markets as a new source of domestic demand and economic growth.The government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centers, […]

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has urged the government to introduce tax incentives to help develop the Northern Metropolis and to improve the stock exchange’s listing regime to further cement the city’s role in international finance. The organisation’s submission for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan asked the […]

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): East Bengal FC were drawn with Al Hussein SC (Jordan), Al Shorta SC (Iraq), and Al Seeb Club (Oman) in Group D of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two 2026-27, after the draw was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. The Red and Golds, champions of the Indian Super League 2025-26, […]

As dawn breaks over Ol Kinyei Conservancy in Kenya's Maasai Mara ecosystem, rangers are already combing the grasslands for signs of unauthorized entry and poaching while keeping a close watch on wildlife.NAIROBI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- As dawn breaks over Ol Kinyei Conservancy in Kenya's Maasai Mara ecosystem, rangers are already combing the grasslands for […]

Hong Kong recorded fewer than 30,000 births annually for the first time on record – a 15.6 per cent year-on-year decline – even as its population rose by 0.3 per cent to more than 7.5 million by mid-2026, according to the latest official figures. Provisional data from the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday showed that the city recorded 29,700 […]