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Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after a Hung Hom shop cat was found with its tail nearly severed and its lips turning purple before dying at a veterinary clinic on Sunday afternoon. A 39-year-old woman, who operates a funeral services shop on Lo Lung Hang Street, reported to police at 3.30pm that her two-year-old cat appeared to have been […]

(260524) -- JIUQUAN, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (R), Zhang Zhiyuan (C) and Li Jiaying attend the send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, May 24, 2026. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission was held here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

BEIJING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI), as a representative of the new quality productive forces and a standout in China's sci-tech advancements, is now driving upgrading and innovation across industries.This year's government work report calls for faster application of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents, large-scale […]

(260524) -- JIUQUAN, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission is held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, May 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Hong Kong’s education authorities have demanded a written report from a secondary school after a video went viral that apparently shows its principal swearing at security guards during a school trip to Singapore. The Education Bureau expressed its concerns over the case on Sunday, saying it had approached the school and its sponsoring body and would […]

With improving infrastructure, expanding areas of cooperation and growing strategic mutual trust, China-Russia cooperation in regions such as Zabaykalsky is embracing new historic opportunities, which will inject stronger momentum into the development of the border areas of both countries, said Governor Alexandr Osipov of the Zabaykalsky region.MOSCOW, May […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hongkongers are set for a scorching week ahead, with the forecaster predicting temperatures will climb as high as 33 degrees Celsius (91.4 Fahrenheit) on four days in a row, which may trigger the first very hot weather […]

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 24 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he is 'directly responsible' for the fuel crisis in the country.Speaking to reporters in Odisha, Singh also targeted the Centre over its alleged attempt to take over the Gymkhana Club, showing how it is focused on […]

Taipei [Taiwan] May 24 (ANI): Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Taiwan on Saturday ahead of upcoming AI and technology events, saying he plans to meet with clients and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Chairman CC Wei during his visit, according to a report by Focus Taiwan. After landing at Taipei Songshan Airport, Huang posed for photos with fans […]

URUMQI, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Nicolas Cavigliasso has spent much of his life chasing horizons.The Argentine rally champion has crossed Saudi dunes in the Dakar Rally, endured punishing deserts on multiple continents and stood atop podiums after some of motorsport's hardest races. But in China's far west, under the endless skies of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous […]

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): As the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) movement continues to ripple across social media, Students' Federation of India (SFI) All India Secretary Mayukh Biswas Bhattacharya has framed the phenomenon as a visceral manifestation of deepening frustration among India's youth.According to Bhattacharya, the […]

Hong Kong’s finance chief has called for deeper cooperation and greater dialogue with Europe despite disagreements on some issues, saying engagement is crucial amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday after a five-day trip to France, Belgium and Switzerland, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said European political and […]

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of banned Chinese manjha, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested two accused, including a key supplier, during a raid conducted in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi, officials said on Sunday.During the operation, police recovered around 2,040 rolls of prohibited synthetic kite […]

"President Xi was concerned that I might feel cold and specifically asked for a blanket for me," Znamensky told Xinhua in a recent telephone interview, fondly recalling the moment he sat beside Xi during last year's commemorative ceremony at Red Square.MOSCOW, May 24 (Xinhua) -- As Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin strolled […]

The expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open its doors to travellers on Wednesday, offering 25 new shopping and dining options. While travellers must still take an autonomous people mover to Terminal 1 for departures after checking in at Terminal 2, the revamped facility promises a number of conveniences. The […]

Last year, China’s outward direct investment climbed 7 per cent to US$174 billion while overseas mergers and acquisitions rebounded to over US$43 billion, up nearly 40 per cent, according to EY data. Clearly, China’s appetite for global deal-making has returned. But the approach has changed. A decade ago, outbound investment was largely asset-driven, […]

(260524) -- LIUZHOU, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2026 shows a scene of donation by the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, in partnership with a local Chinese company in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Flying Tigers spirit lives on as group donates to quake-hit Chinese city" (Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who sent a condolence message following the mining accident in Shanxi province, which resulted in the death of 82 people and left 9 missing. In a post on X, the Chinese Ambassador thanked India for its support and sympathy […]

Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau Bun Festival had drawn more than 18,000 visitors by 5pm on Sunday, including tourists who had travelled specifically to watch the parade featuring “floating” children dressed this year as Middle Eastern oil moguls and judges. Visitors to the outlying island also splurged on frozen pineapples, watermelon juice and frozen mango […]

(260524) -- VANCOUVER, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man prepares tea for visitors during the 2026 Garden Tea Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 23, 2026. The two-day event highlights the diversity of global tea culture and brings together tea traditions from China and around the world, featuring tea tastings, workshops, and traditional tea […]

HONG KONG/MACAO, May 24 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday unveiled the crew lineup for its Shenzhou-23 manned space mission, with Hong Kong native Li Jiaying, or Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, on the roster. She is the first member of China's fourth batch of astronauts to take on an in-orbit mission, as well as the first female payload specialist from the Hong Kong […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): The Tibetan exile community said that China has failed to fulfil the aspirations of the Tibetan people even after 75 years of what it described as the 'forced annexation' of Tibet, while reiterating demands for freedom, human rights and genuine autonomy.The remarks came on the 75th anniversary of the […]

BEIJING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- China's word-of-mouth hit "Dear You" crossed the 1 billion yuan (about 146 million U.S. dollars) mark at the box office as of Sunday morning, according to ticketing platform Maoyan, reaching a major milestone for the low-budget, Chaoshan-dialect film featuring a largely unknown cast.

Artists perform during a concert celebrating the 70th anniversary of friendship between China and Serbia at Kolarac Concert Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, Oct. 21, 2025. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)People visit an exhibition themed "A Shared Aspiration Beyond Mountains and Seas" in Belgrade, Serbia, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)Serbian audience pose […]

Wuhan [China], May 24 (ANI): Indian urologist Dr Syed Mohammed Ghouse successfully conducted a robot-assisted bladder reconnection surgery on a patient in Hyderbad while operating remotely from Wuhan, showcasing a major advancement in cross-border telemedicine and robotic healthcare cooperation between India and China, according to a news report by China […]

The leader of Hong Kong offered his praise and blessings to the first local astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, in a video call ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, calling her participation a reflection of the country’s support for the city. In response, payload specialist Lai recalled her rigorous and demanding training in Beijing, which she […]

Ken Mak’s greatest wish before leaving his village in Hong Kong this month is to save the fruit trees planted by his grandfather before the bulldozers arrive. To give the trees in Yick Yuen Tsuen in Tuen Mun a second chance, he hit on an idea: tree adoption. Within a week, Mak had recorded the species, height and girth of 53 fruit trees at his family-run […]

Hong Kong is likely to attract more mainland Chinese retail brands, but unlike the previous wave, non food and beverage (F&B) retailers are the ones ramping up their presence, according to analysts. The change in profile of mainland brands coming to Hong Kong is helping the city’s landlords fill vacant spaces amid an uneven recovery in the retail […]

(260524) -- TASHKENT, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child learns traditional Chinese paper-cutting during a cultural traditions and national dishes festival in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 23, 2026. The event kicked off at Tashkent Central Park on Saturday, featuring traditional foods, handicrafts, and cultural performances by foreign embassies, international […]

Hong Kong’s technology infrastructure is undergoing a major transformation as local government and businesses replace Western products with domestic alternatives, driven by closer integration with mainland China and rising geopolitical risks, according to tech experts. US tech giants like Microsoft have long “served as the bedrock of Hong Kong’s […]

TAIYUAN, May 24 (Xinhua) -- All-out rescues are still underway to reach the two people who remained unaccounted for following a deadly coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province.A gas explosion hit the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County of Changzhi City at 7:29 p.m. on Friday. A total of 82 people were confirmed dead and two remained missing, […]

HEFEI, May 24 (Xinhua) -- A group of international journalists have just visited east China's Anhui Province, where they got a close-up look at the booming production lines of local new energy vehicles (NEVs), next-generation display technology and low-altitude industries, and witnessed firsthand the province's vibrant innovation vitality.The three-day […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 24 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of four sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday.Of the four, three sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern part […]

For the first time in a decade, a Hong Kong government task force did not conduct any publicity campaign covering gender identity and sexual orientation in the latest financial year, triggering concerns that authorities are taking a lukewarm attitude towards the local LGBTQ community. Figures from the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit (GISOU), […]

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, lauded the Chinese speeches and cultural performances at the 2026 'Chinese Bridge' Competition - India Regional Finals.Xu on Friday noted the passion Indian students have for Chinese language and culture.In a post on X, he said, 'Fluent Chinese speeches, vibrant cultural performances, […]

More than a decade ago, I argued that Hung Shui Kiu should be conceived as the “northwest stronghold” of Hong Kong, a geographic centre of the New Territories and a hinge point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Today, that vision is beginning to materialise. Hung Shui Kiu is no longer just a dot on the planning map; it is emerging as a core node of the […]

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives caused by a deadly coal mine explosion in China's Shanxi Province. In a post on X, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to President Xi Jinping and prayed for the recovery of missing people. https://x.com/narendram

Taipei [Taiwan] May 23 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng has accused China of attempting to erase the Republic of China and forcibly annex Taiwan, stressing that Beijing, not Taipei, is responsible for destabilising the Taiwan Strait and altering the regional 'status quo', as reported by The Taipei Times.According to […]

Washington, DC [US] May 23 (ANI): Two senior Republican lawmakers in the United States have introduced new legislation aimed at blocking American investment in companies tied to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials and entities accused of supporting Beijing's military ambitions, as reported by The Epoch Times.According to The Epoch Times, the proposed […]

LHASA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The pairing-up educational aid program enables schools from Xizang and Beijing to share advanced educational resources. Access to courses concerning ethnic unity, traditional culture, and ecological popularization has also been realized through the program.

(260523) -- BAZHONG, May 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Roman Erlinekov of AIN (Individual Neutral Athlete) competes during the C1 men seniors 3.4km final at the 2026 Canoe Marathon World Cup in Bazhong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2026. (Photo by Zhou Min/Xinhua)

(260523) -- HONG KONG, May 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nicholas Muk Ka-chun, a history teacher at Pui Kiu Middle School, receives an interview in Hong Kong, south China, May 21, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Hong Kong, Macao SARs cheer historic Shenzhou-23 crew milestone" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Lai Ka-ying suffers from motion sickness, cannot stand hot weather, was not a top student and did not speak Mandarin – all of which made the 43-year-old mother of three an unlikely pick as Hong Kong’s first astronaut. But the Hong Kong-born payload specialist on China’s Shenzhou-23 mission, which is expected to blast off on Sunday night and head to […]

(260523) -- NANJING, May 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun during the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, on May […]

(260523) -- NANJING, May 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, on May […]