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The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with hotel prices rising by as much as 8 per cent, an industry representative has said. Lawmaker Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, expressed optimism on […]

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): In a continued diplomatic push to navigate the regional crisis, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for high-level discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster IRNA, the visit follows a series of shuttle diplomacy missions in Oman […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven sorties of Chinese military aircraft and nine vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday.Of the seven, six entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ.In a post on X, the MND said, '7 sorties of PLA aircraft […]

Economists say a one-two punch of new U.S. tariffs and a war-driven spike in global energy prices are pushing up everyday expenses and threatening to slow growth.by Julia Pierrepont IIILOS ANGELES, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Americans are feeling the strain as the cost of groceries, gasoline, and utilities continues to rise. Economists say a one-two punch of new […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire will scrutinise the roles of building and home affairs authorities on the 20th day of evidential hearings. Four witnesses from the […]

BEIJING, China: China has sharply criticized the European Union's decision to include Chinese companies in its latest sanctions against Russia, warning of retaliatory steps and calling for their removal. The country's commerce ministry said it "firmly opposes" the move and urged the EU to immediately take Chinese entities off its sanctions list. The EU's […]

KATHMANDU, Nepal: A crevasse strewn with chunks of ice, including one towering block, has stranded hundreds of mountaineers at the Himalayan base camp for Mount Everest, before they start their climb to the world's tallest peak, officials and climbers said. The climbing season for Mount Everest, which stands at 8,849 meters (29,031.7 feet), runs from April […]

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)All Gamers totaled 22 points in the 18th and final game of the grand finals to edge Weibo Gaming by a single point and win the Peacekeeper Elite League Spring 2026 title on Sunday in Changsha, China.All Gamers, a Chinese esports organization, took home the largest slice of the prize pool worth 16,400,000 Chinese yuan […]

(260427) -- HARARE, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a reading event organized by the Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA) in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Shared stories bolster people-to-people exchanges between China, Zimbabwe" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

Kudos to the Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan for introducing a two-tier civil service accountability system. This will include giving an independent statutory body, the Public Service Commission, powers to investigate “widespread, repetitive and systemic” management problems, while department heads can investigate problems […]

The reserves of Hong Kong’s largest international school group have more than tripled to HK$3.75 billion (US$480.8 million) in over a decade, even as it taps different income sources to offset shrinking government subsidies, the South China Morning Post has found by reviewing the organisation’s annual reports. The English Schools Foundation (ESF) also […]

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed disappointment with NATO, accusing the alliance of not showing support over the White House Correspondents' Dinner despite significant American financial support. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said, 'I am very, very disappointed in NATO because they weren't there. You know, we […]

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): What was supposed to be a night of satire and celebration of the First Amendment turned into a scene of tactical urgency and fear on Friday night, as gunfire erupted inside the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner.The security breach, occurring in a room filled with the […]

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang issued a statement on Saturday following the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, describing the episode as a 'harrowing moment' while praising the swift response of security agencies. In her statement posted on X, Jiang said, […]

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images)Nelly Korda returned to the mountaintop Sunday in Houston by going wire to wire for her second Chevron Championship title in three years and regaining the World No. 1 ranking in the process.Korda shot a tidy 2-under-par 70 in the final round at Memorial Park Golf Course and won the season's first major by a […]

China has emerged as both a key market and a growing source of global industrial innovation, a senior executive of Schneider Electric has said.HANNOVER, Germany, April 26 (Xinhua) -- China has emerged as both a key market and a growing source of global industrial innovation, a senior executive of Schneider Electric has said. China is emerging as a major […]

SHARJAH, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation with Hong Kong, exploring prospects for new investment partnerships. Discussions included strengthening collaboration through reciprocal participation in key economic events and specialised exhibitions, particularly within […]

From craftsmanship to smart materials, Chinese designers are redefining how we experience space at Milan Design Week. It's not just design, it's a vision of future living.MILAN, Italy, April 24 (Xinhua) -- During the ongoing 2026 Milan Design Week, Chinese designs are making frequent appearances across the streets of Milan. Some integrate into local […]

SANYA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- "Is this a 'boat that treats illnesses,' just like yours?" This question was asked by a four-year-old patient from Barbados, sitting in a pediatric consultation room, after receiving a paper boat as a gift from her Chinese doctor.When she was told yes, she leaned in and gave the paper boat a kiss.The consultation room where the […]

HANGZHOU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- In a reading corner at Qixi Township Central School in Kaihua County, a mountainous area in east China's Zhejiang Province, students sit with tablet computers, absorbed in stories as soft notification chimes mix with the sound of reading aloud.Through smart devices and mobile networks, these children interact with an […]

(260426) -- LONDON, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Jiantang, a member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), also deputy director of the Committee on Economic Affairs of the CPPCC National Committee, delivers a keynote speech at a policy briefing jointly held by the […]

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, is docked at a military port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission" (Photo by Cui Xiaoyang/Xinhua)

Munich [Germany], April 26 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan.The Uyghur community is mourning the death of prominent […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 26 (ANI): Several European lawmakers have sharply criticised China after Taiwan President William Lai was forced to cancel a planned diplomatic trip to Eswatini, allegedly due to China's pressure on countries along his flight route, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, the visit was abruptly called off just a […]

(Photo credit: Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)The Vancouver Goldeneyes have secured the first pick in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, with Olympic gold medal-winning defenseman Caroline Harvey expected to be their selection.The PWHL awards its No. 1 draft choice in a manner that differs from […]

(260426) -- LALITPUR, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Nepalese performers stage Taichi at a celebration for the 2026 International Chinese Language Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Nepal's Tribhuvan University (TU) hosted a celebration on Sunday for the 2026 International Chinese Language Day. (Photo by Hari […]

(260426) -- YANGON, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student competes during a Chinese language recitation competition at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, April 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children shine at Chinese language recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon" (Photo by Soe Pyae Tun/Xinhua)

YANGON, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Children gathered at the China Cultural Center in Yangon on Sunday for the final round of the 9th Chinese Language recitation competition, showcasing their language skills and confidence on stage.U Aung Kyaw Koe, Vice Chairman of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), delivered remarks during the ceremony, noting […]

A Hong Kong doctor accused of a blunder that left a boy permanently disabled 16 years ago said he did not return to the hospital to examine the infant immediately as he initially diagnosed the emergency as a choking case, the Medical Council heard on Sunday. Testifying for the first time at the hearing, Dr Sit Sou-chi contested an allegation that he had […]

(260426) -- BEIJING, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a park in Jianxi District of Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, April 25, 2026. (Photo by Huang Zhengwei/Xinhua)

HANGZHOU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Currently, Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province has developed a series of rural cultural tourism projects, attracting tourists for sightseeing and consumption, and infusing new vitality into the local "spring economy."

HAIKOU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Fifteen years after China launched the offshore duty-free shopping policy in Hainan, its southernmost island province, customs authorities have supervised a cumulative 286.4 billion yuan (about 41.76 billion U.S. dollars) in offshore duty-free sales, involving 347 million items, according to local customs authorities.Since its […]

(260426) -- KUNMING, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese American Sherry Zhu (L) and her friends taste modern tea drinks by Cuihu Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 24, 2026. Chinese American Sherry Zhu, also a social media influencer who expected to explore China's Yunnan, had arrived Friday in Kunming for her TikTok series "Becoming […]

(260426) -- NEW YORK, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An event organizer (L) introduces a rare print of a work created by Raphael during an exhibition in New York, the United States, April 25, 2026. New York-based Murray Hill Art Museum on Saturday unveiled an exhibition of rare prints of works by Italian Renaissance master Raphael. Raffaello di Giovanni Santi […]

(260426) -- HANGZHOU, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students interact with an AI-powered assistant known as "Qian Xiaowa" during a Chinese class at Qixi Township Central School in Kaihua County, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 17, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Digital tools help bridge reading gap for rural Chinese children" (Xinhua)

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 26 (ANI): A recent report highlights growing concerns over Chinese government campaigns in Tibetan regions that allegedly pressure nomadic communities to sell livestock to slaughterhouses, a move critics say threatens traditional livelihoods and cultural practices, as reported by Tibet Times.According to Tibet […]

BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- The first trade day of the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition drew crowds on Sunday, as visitors queued to peer into a minus-30-degree cold chamber at BYD's fast-charging booth, where a new energy vehicle charged from 20 to 97 percent in just 12 minutes.At the Nio stand, meanwhile, an ES9 swayed and tilted in […]

(260426) -- BEIJING, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about the full active suspension system of the NIO ET9 during the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, April 26, 2026. The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which kicked off here on Friday, opens for professional visitors from April 26 to […]

A Hong Kong survey has found a 20 percentage point gap in relationship scores between parents and children who play video games together and those who do not. The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong on Sunday urged parents to adopt a new approach to supervising their children’s gaming habits, encouraging families to take part in such activities together rather than […]

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Wenyu of China competes during the Optimist Girls race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260426) -- HAIKOU, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customers shop at a duty-free shop in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. Fifteen years after China launched the offshore duty-free shopping policy in Hainan, its southernmost island province, customs authorities have supervised a cumulative 286.4 billion yuan (about 41.76 billion U.S. […]

(260426) -- HANGZHOU, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 26, 2026 shows a tourist enjoying a slide in Xiaogucheng Village of Jingshan Town in Yuhang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Currently, Hangzhou has developed a series of rural cultural tourism projects, attracting tourists for sightseeing and […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 26 (ANI): Over 91,000 registered Tibetan voters from 27 countries across the world are casting their votes on Sunday to elect members of the Tibetan Parliament in-exile. Out of a total 93 candidates contesting, in the final round of elections, a total of 45 members of the exile parliament will be elected.40 per […]

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tzou Tzu-Hsi (R) of Chinese Taipei competes during the 3x3 basketball men's group D match between Singapore and Chinese Taipei at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

(260426) -- PURWOKERTO, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students learn to play Chinese chess at the Confucius Classroom of Puhua Trilingual School in Purwokerto, Central Java Province, Indonesia, April 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Where three languages meet in Indonesia, a school builds bridges beyond classroom" (Xinhua/Li Fuyu)