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Tour operators have changed itineraries and pulled Hong Kong travellers away from protest hotspots in France, while some school groups have cancelled planned trips to the country following the issuance of an official travel warning. EGL Tours chairman and executive director Steve Huen Kwok-chuen said one of the company’s tour groups had encountered […]

Nominations have closed for Hong Kong’s Election Committee election, setting the stage for the November 22 poll. The poll, the second since Beijing overhauled the city’s electoral system to ensure patriots rule Hong Kong, will return 1,500 members who will nominate and vote in next year’s chief executive election. Here’s all you need to know about […]

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), one of Hong Kong’s largest developers, has sold out the latest batch of flats at its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories, where units were offered at discounted prices ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve interest-rate increase by year-end. By 5.40pm on Wednesday, SHKP had found buyers for all 128 flats offered at […]

Hong Kong has reaped the benefits of the Apec finance ministers’ meeting with foreign political leaders broadly supporting cross-border digital finance development and showing renewed appreciation for the city, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said. Following the conclusion of the two-day milestone meeting on Wednesday, Chan said senior officials […]

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): China's proposed export restrictions on 12 solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing technologies may accelerate India's push to develop domestic capabilities in solar wafers, cells and ingots, according to a report by JM Financial.China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology proposed adding 12 solar […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- At a film and television industry park in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Qin Wenshan sits glued to his computer screen, watching as visuals, sound effects, subtitles and special effects fall into place on a video timeline.With a single press of the Enter key, a team of AI agents springs into action, analyzing the script, […]

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations agreed to boost economic coordination amid mounting challenges after a meeting of finance ministers in Hong Kong. “We note that global imbalances have persisted, creating risks to growth and stability,” the finance ministers said in a joint statement following two days of talks. “We recognise that […]

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 21 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha paid tribute to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty during a solemn observance of Police Commemoration Day at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Stadium in A D Nagar, Agartala, on Wednesday, according to the Tripura Chief Minister's Office. […]

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday attended the Police Commemoration Day program organised at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal and paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, along with hailing their contribution to making the state Naxal-free.CM Yadav said […]

(261021) -- BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan Mountain runs through Guyuan City in Ningxia. In October 1935, Red Army soldiers crossed Liupan Mountain during the Long March, a […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 21 (ANI): Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Police Commemoration Day on Wednesday paid homage, acknowledging the police personnel who fought without caring for their own lives to save the lives of others.He participated in the Police Commemoration Parade at the Police Martyrs Memorial, Goshamahal Police Stadium,According […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday criticized the Taiwan authorities for barring relevant people on the island from attending the commemorative event held on the mainland marking the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen.Sun, a founding figure of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) and a revered revolutionary leader […]

(261021) -- XI'AN, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 China International Friendship Cities Conference in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on Oct. 21, 2026. Themed "Jointly Strengthening Friendship Cities Cooperation for Common Urban Development," the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

(261021) -- XINING, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows David Victor Plymire in his early childhood. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese hometown of dedicated American son" (Xinhua)

The milestone move unlocks a new chapter for China's high-level opening-up.Latest on Hainan FTP after island-wide special customs operations:- 186,000 new enterprises were registered within 9 months, surging 79.7% after the launch of island-wide special customs operations.- 74% of goods enjoy zero-tariff treatment under the Hainan Free Trade Port […]

YANGON, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- For Thida Win, CEO of Plan Bee, a social enterprise in Myanmar's Shan State, promising opportunities for honey sales within China's healthcare and food sectors are materializing. Years of persistent learning and hard work have helped her gain keener market insights, ramp up R&D and build customer partnerships.China's large […]

Work on a controversial lighting project along a walking trail on The Peak has been suspended amid mounting complaints that the installations were damaging the environment, the South China Morning Post has learned. The project’s future remains uncertain after residents accused the Tourism Board of removing trees and flowers to make way for the […]

This article was first published on October 22, 1986. ‘Our thoughts will always be with you’: Queen confident on HK future Hongkong gave Queen Elizabeth a warm and enthusiastic reception yesterday (October 21, 1986) when she arrived for her long-awaited visit. And in return she gave the people a message of confidence in the future. Fresh from her […]

NANNING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The golden-yellow liquid carries a delicate fruity fragrance. A sip brings a tangy-sweet burst to the palate. Yet few would guess the vinegar beverage is made from sugarcane, as some companies in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region find new uses for a crop long associated with sugar production.With a warm, humid […]

RIZHAO, Shandong, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China launched a rocket from the ocean waters near the city of Rizhao in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, placing a new satellite into designated orbit.The CERES-1 Y8 carrier rocket blasted off at 11:39 a.m. (Beijing Time).The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center carried out this offshore launch.This new […]

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung received a cash rebate of nearly HK$7 million (US$891,900) after buying a HK$72 million flat using the model’s money, a court has heard. Property agent Marco Wong Tak-sing told the High Court on Wednesday that Kwong Kau had requested a share of the agency’s profit from the 2019 […]

BEIJING, China: China's economy expanded faster than expected in the third quarter as booming exports helped counter weak consumer spending and a prolonged property downturn, keeping Beijing on track to meet its 2026 growth target. Gross domestic product grew 4.5 percent, beating economists' forecast of 4.4 percent and rebounding from three-year lows. […]

A high-profile disciplinary hearing for a doctor accused of leaving a girl in a vegetative state six years ago has been adjourned pending a coroner’s inquest, a decision the girl’s father learned of just a week before proceedings were due to begin. The Medical Council informed Eddie Chau, father of Chau Tin-yu, on Tuesday night that the hearing, […]

China is transforming underused urban spaces beneath bridges, on rooftops and in abandoned factories into accessible sports hubs, bringing fitness, recreation and community life closer to residents while promoting sustainable urban renewal.by sportswriter He LeijingNANJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Beneath the soaring overpasses that crisscross China's cities, […]

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], October 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday departed for New Delhi after concluding his visit to Tajikistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting.Tajikistan Defence Minister Emomali Sobirzoda was present at the airport to see him off.During his visit, Singh represented […]

DIGILIVENew Delhi [India], October 21: From tutoring classmates as a teenager to developing structured learning and assessment systems, the Hong Kong educator's journey will be explored in the special edition.Hong Kong: Hong Kong mathematics educator Dr Matthew Yip is featured in a special edition of TIME magazine, with an article examining his journey from […]

(261021) -- RIZHAO, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The CERES-1 Y8 carrier rocket carrying a new satellite blasts off from the waters near the city of Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 21, 2026. China launched a rocket from the ocean waters near the city of Rizhao in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, placing a new satellite into planned […]

Hong Kong police have arrested four boys on suspicion of inciting another person to become a member of an unlawful society and assault causing bodily harm, after a clip of a back-alley dispute in the early hours on Monday went viral. A police spokesman said on Wednesday that officers arrested four local boys aged 13 to 17 the day before, following an […]

DUSHANBE, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- During his just-concluded official visits to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and attendance at the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for closer cooperation with the two Central Asian countries and […]

YEREVAN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's experience in biodiversity conservation offers valuable lessons for the world, particularly in combining ambitious commitments with sound science, effective institutions and long-term investment, the UN biodiversity chief said on Monday.Astrid Schomaker, executive secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Police observed Police Commemoration Day with solemnity and deep respect at Police Ground in Shimla on Wednesday, remembering the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the lives, dignity and security of fellow citizens, according to an official press […]

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 21 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday attended the Police Commemoration Day programme at the Police Memorial in Guwahati and paid tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said the nation was remembering the sacrifices made by police […]

Hong Kong’s exceptionally warm October weather is being driven by a combination of a super typhoon, El Nino and global warming, a climate expert has said, warning that higher-than-usual temperatures are likely to persist through the winter. The warning came as autumn temperatures across the city topped 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) over the past few […]

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday recalled the October 21, 1959, incident in Ladakh's Hot Springs region, where 10 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel laid down their lives while resisting an attack by Chinese troops, marking the historical significance behind the annual observance of Police […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday laid a wreath and paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Police Commemoration Day programme on Mysuru Road in Bengaluru.Addressing senior government officials and police officers at the event, Shivakumar remembered […]

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced to make drug-free India by December 31, 2029, calling for a united fight against narcotics over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years.Shah made the announcement while addressing the Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial here in the […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Police Commemoration Day ceremony in Mumbai on Wednesday and paid floral tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also attended the ceremony and paid tribute to the fallen personnel.Addressing the […]

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said India's decades-long fight against Naxalism reached a significant milestone on March 31, 2026, when the country attained freedom from the insurgency.He paid tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation, saying that their sacrifices had […]

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], October 21 (ANI): Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda said that member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) reviewed economic cooperation, investment projects and a proposed digital transport platform during the 25th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe.Speaking after the meeting on […]

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Marking Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Dr Mahesh Dixit on Wednesday paid rich tributes to police personnel across the country who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, revealing that 154 police personnel died serving the nation over the past year and […]

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally from the National Police Memorial in the national capital to mark the  National Police Commemoration Day.The bike rally, organised under the theme 'Fight Against Drugs', comprises around 90 riders representing nine States and Union […]

Only 3 per cent of Hong Kong companies have fully integrated AI into their workflows, with many facing hurdles including resistance to organisational change and outdated digital infrastructure, a survey has found. Consultancy Accenture, which polled 150 companies and released the results on Wednesday, said the survey suggested businesses had a strong desire […]

(261021) -- ROTTERDAM, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zou Jingyuan of team China competes during the men's team final at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherland, Oct. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 21 (ANI): Indian para-athlete Ayush Verma clinched the gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Wednesday, taking India's gold medal count to 10 and overall tally to 38.Ayush recorded a best effort of 8.16 metres with his fifth attempt in the seated throwing event to secure the top spot on the […]

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- A wheeled humanoid robot picked its way through tightly stacked bins mimicking real factory conditions at an exhibition booth in Shanghai last week, identifying targets, choosing gripping points, and placing items without human intervention.At the 26th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, where more than 3,200 […]