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Bakker highlighted China's role as a major manufacturing hub, a fast-growing innovation ecosystem, and a leader in scaling clean technologies, noting that "these capabilities are shaping global decarbonization pathways."DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China has emerged as an essential actor in the global sustainability transition and is poised to […]

SHANGHAI, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Scientists in China have created a flexible, thread-like "fiber chip" that can be woven into fabric, opening the door to garments that function as interactive screens, advanced brain implants capable of processing signals internally and hyperrealistic virtual reality touch.Researchers from Fudan University successfully […]

(260122) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Handicrafts are displayed at the China pavilion during the 31st Thai International Travel Fair in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 22, 2026. The fair opened here on Thursday, and will last until Jan. 25. (Xinhua/Liu Yang)

(260122) -- BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 21, 2026 shows an electric vehicle charging station in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. China has built the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which can meet the charging demand of more than 40 million new energy vehicles, the National Energy […]

SHANGHAI, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Scientists in China have created a flexible, thread-like "fiber chip" that can be woven into fabric, opening the door to garments that function as interactive screens, advanced brain implants capable of processing signals internally and hyperrealistic virtual reality touch.Researchers from Fudan University in east China's […]

(260122) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Luo Xumin/Wang Yiduo (L) of China compete during the women's doubles round of 16 match between Luo Xumin/Wang Yiduo of China and Fan Ka Yan/Yau Mau Ying of China's Hong Kong at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

Davos [Switzerland], January 22 (ANI): The overall supply chain in the automotive industry is changing across the world and Minda Corporation Ltd wants to be a very important part of this game, company's Executive Director Aakash Minda has said, noting that they would move to export from different parts of the country as well as the company's plants in […]

(260122) -- BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alisa Efimova (L) and Misha Mitrofanov of the United States perform during the pairs short program at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- 2022 Winter Olympic champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong finished first in the pairs short program at the ISU Figure Skating Four Continents at home on Thursday.China's Sui and Han led the field with 76.02 points, followed by Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan with 71.95 points, just 0.10 points ahead of the third-placed […]

Geneva [Switzerland], January 22 (ANI): United Nations human rights experts have raised a serious alarm over what they describe as the widespread and systematic use of forced labour by the Chinese state, particularly targeting Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz minorities, as well as Tibetans, across Xinjiang and several other regions of China.In a latest press […]

(Photo credit: Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)No changes are expected at the traditional Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest following the sale of the parent company.Smithfield Foods of Virginia, a subsidiary of the WH Group of China, is finalizing a deal to purchase Nathan's Famous in a $450 million transaction.A […]

What looks like chaos in USEurope relations is in fact a coherent attempt to redesign the global order from the top downThe relationship between the EU, NATO, and the Trump administration can be summed up briefly: America is severing its military, economic, and political ties with Europe, while Europe scrambles to maintain those connections. Negotiations, […]

Hong Kong will not pursue carbon-based taxation in its decarbonisation efforts, as maintaining a low and simple tax framework is central to the city’s competitive advantage, the financial chief has told a panel at the World Economic Forum. Speaking at the “How to Finance Decarbonization?” panel in Davos, Switzerland, Financial Secretary Paul Chan […]

Moscow [Russia], January 22 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday underlined the achievements of international diplomacy within the BRICS grouping, praising Brazil's 'productive work' as chair of the bloc in 2025. He was speaking at his annual press conference, moderated by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, which reviewed […]

Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly woman on suspicion of murder after she and her husband were found unconscious in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel room, with the man sustaining a stab wound to the neck and later dying. Cleaners at the Ramada Grand hotel on Austin Avenue discovered the woman, 73, and the man, 77, lying on the bed in their room at about 4.50pm […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China has rolled out a nationwide subsidy program to support elderly people with disabilities who purchase care services, authorities announced Thursday, as part of efforts to ease family burdens and build a more senior-friendly society.The program, starting on Jan. 1, was launched by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the […]

(260122) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alwi Farhan of Indonesia hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match between Wang Zhengxing of China and Alwi Farhan of Indonesia at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

(260122) -- SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2026 shows a "fiber chip" at Fudan University in east China's Shanghai. Scientists in China have created a flexible, thread-like "fiber chip" that can be woven into fabric, opening the door to garments that function as interactive screens, advanced brain implants capable of […]

Hong Kong authorities have condemned a resolution strongly backed by the European Parliament to sanction officials and revoke the city’s special trade status in protest of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s conviction in a national security trial. The city government on Thursday evening also condemned the body for making “groundless […]

The head of the Hong Kong Bar Association has called on the public not to apply “political lenses” to court rulings, following several high-profile national security cases that have put the spotlight on the city’s rule of law. Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet, who was re-elected uncontested for a second term to helm the professional body on […]

Hong Kong could gain about HK$200 million (US$25.6 million) in economic value from K-pop powerhouse Blackpink’s coming concerts at Kai Tak Stadium, with fans of the girl group pouring into the city ahead of the three much-awaited shows. Excited fans splurged on band merchandise on Thursday ahead of the first concert at the weekend, while parts of Kai Tak […]

(260122) -- BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform during the pairs short program at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

(260122) -- BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Holly Harris (R)/Jason Chan of Australia perform during the ice dance rhythm dance at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(260122) -- CIXI, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Villagers experience making mung bean cakes during a folk customs event to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival in Wan'anzhuang Village, Zhuoxiang Town of Cixi City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Any potential Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle will take place only after the investigation into the deadly Tai Po blaze wraps up, sources have told the Post, following a media report suggesting two ministers were set to step down. A government spokesman on Thursday did not deny the report suggesting that Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin and Secretary […]

Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to expedite the growth of innovation and technology (I&T) across the product development cycle by streamlining the path from lab to market, including using a “dual-engine” strategy that partners with the finance industry. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge at a ceremony on Thursday that marked the 10th […]

Having children is a “good investment” in one’s happiness, Elon Musk’s mother has said at a Hong Kong event on fertility, encouraging more women to start families and saying they do not have to sacrifice their careers. Dietitian and model Maye Musk also said one of her greatest fears was that her 18 grandchildren would not have friends if people […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC) will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026, and will utilize tools such as reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts and interest rate reductions to ensure liquidity remains sufficient, according to central bank governor Pan Gongsheng.Monetary policy will focus on promoting […]

(260122) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hu Keyuan (Front)/Lin Xiangyi of China compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against Choi Sol Gyu of South Korea/Goh V Shem of Malaysia at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

Relatives of the 39 victims in one of Hong Kong’s deadliest maritime disasters expressed anger after the coroner overseeing an inquest said it was “impractical and unrealistic” for them to expect inspectors could have spotted a missing watertight door if they had examined the ship’s structural drawings. Coroner Monica Chow Wai-choo said on Thursday, […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 22 (ANI): The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is returning for its fifth edition, with qualifying draw kicking off on January 30 and the main draw taking from February 2 at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai.Establishing itself as one of the premier women's tennis events in India, the […]

(260122) -- DONGGUAN, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2026 shows the construction site of two main towers of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a critical part of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province. The height of the two main towers of the Shiziyang grand bridge has exceeded 300 meters on Thursday. The […]

(260122) -- BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Yi of China performs during the women's short program at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A business claiming to offer fetal gender testing is advertising for delivering blood samples from mainland China to Hong Kong as of Thursday, despite city health authorities warning that such services require prior approval, the Post has learned. According to its website, HK LongKang DNA can provide testing services from as early as four weeks of pregnancy […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will pay an official visit to China from Jan. 25 to 28 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.During the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with the Finnish prime minister, while Chinese Premier Li and Chairman of China's […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Universal Music Group is expanding access to its global artist catalogue in China after signing a new licensing agreement with a major local streaming platform, reinforcing ties first forged several years ago. U.S.-based Universal Music Group said on January 19 it had struck a multi-year deal with NetEase Cloud Music, allowing artists […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- One winter day, as writer Xu Kun raced to meet a deadline, she received a neighborhood notice announcing a temporary power outage. She turned to her residents' chat group to ask if anyone could recommend a nearby place with heating and internet access where she could read and write.At her neighbors' suggestion, Xu made her way […]

Complaints against Hong Kong property agents jumped 56 per cent in 2025, outpacing the rise in property transactions, as a reviving housing market exposed pressure points in industry practices, according to the Estate Agents Authority (EAA). The EAA said it opened 253 complaint cases in 2025, up from 162 in 2024, even as overall residential transactions […]

A wild boar carcass found outside the luxury Deep Water Bay residence of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing triggered a brief scare over possible human remains before authorities confirmed on Thursday that it was an animal. A 61‑year‑old security guard at Li’s home at 79 Deep Water Bay Road called police shortly before noon on Thursday after […]

Hong Kong labour authorities are investigating an accident at a government site involving a construction worker who lost his footing and fell onto steel rebar, piercing his buttock. Police received a report at around 10.30am on Thursday that a worker at a Tung Chung construction site under the Housing Department had been injured after a misstep. “The […]

(260122) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin (R) of China compete during the mixed doubles round of 16 match against Chen Cheng Kuan/Hsu Yin-Hui of Chinese Taipei at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

About 40 per cent of Hongkongers struggle to distinguish between proprietary Chinese medicines and health supplements, according to a survey by a think tank that has developed a tool to assess public literacy in the traditional discipline. Our Hong Kong Foundation on Thursday released the findings of a survey conducted last August, using the tool to poll […]

Beijing [China], January 22 (ANI): China has said no to the invitation by the United States to join the Board of Peace, underlining that Beijing stands firmly committed to the international system with the United Nations at the core. The remarks were shared by Yu Jing, Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India in a post on X on Thursday. Attributing it […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- As some technology pioneers sound alarms about artificial intelligence replacing human jobs, China is racing to train its massive workforce to stay competitive in a technology-driven future.Part of that response took shape last month with the opening of the country's first "rider academy" in south China's Guangdong Province.The […]

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- As the first sunrise of 2026 touched the peak of Mount Tai, Geng Yan, a sports enthusiast from Lanzhou City, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, celebrated with a cup of mulled wine and a social media post that resonated with millions, writing, "A packed holiday. Love you, Laoji!""Laoji," literally "Old Self," has […]