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Hong Kong police have arrested 29 people in a crackdown on a loan-sharking and money‑laundering ring that charged victims annual interest rates as high as 3,000 per cent. Police said on Wednesday that the syndicate had set up a secret call centre in Tsuen Wan and posed as licensed finance companies, randomly phoning people in an attempt to lure them into […]

(260624) -- AUCKLAND, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audiences watch the Chinese film "Dear You" during its premiere in Auckland, New Zealand, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

Requiring that only incombustible materials be used for large-scale renovations at housing estates is unrealistic and fails to take into account risks that arise after prolonged use, a public inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades has heard. The use of polyfoam boards to seal windows was among five key factors that led to the death toll of […]

The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the world's first national-level expo dedicated to supply chains, is being convened in Beijing between June 22 and 26.This year's expo has attracted 676 companies and institutions from 85 countries, regions and international organizations, providing an efficient platform that connects companies of all […]

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- At the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo being held in Beijing, a complete aviation industry innovation chain stands out, spanning aviation materials, core forgings and low-altitude economy applications, drawing widespread attention to the participating companies.With global giants like Airbus highlighting their […]

Moscow and New Delhi have set a bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030Russia and India are working on increasing bilateral trade volumes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, as the countries pursue a trade target of $100 billion by 2030.Ties between Russia and India, the world's most populous country and one of the fastest-growing economies in […]

Hong Kong education authorities have revealed that 91 students were suspected to have died by suicide between 2023 and 2025, with most cases involving secondary school students and boys. The Education Bureau told lawmakers on Wednesday that the numbers of suspected fatal cases among primary and secondary students were 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024 and 31 in 2025. […]

From grassroots football leagues and booming running communities to Olympic success and a rapidly expanding sports economy, China is integrating sports into everyday life as part of its drive to become a sporting powerhouse by 2035.by sportswriter He LeijingBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- On a humid summer evening in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, […]

China is "a leading force in the sustainability transition in global supply chains because of its green technology, capacity for advanced manufacturing, and market scale," said Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI).BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China has emerged as a leading force in sustainable development, with its rapid […]

Eight companies and 12 individuals suspected of rigging bids for at least 11 building maintenance projects in Hong Kong, including at Wang Fuk Court where 168 people died in a fire last year, are expected to face a month-long trial no earlier than 2028. The Competition Tribunal held its first hearing on Wednesday for the companies and individuals accused by […]

Hong Kong doctors have performed the world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant as part of a pioneering microsurgery programme, researchers have revealed. Sharing the results of the clinical trial on Wednesday, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) team said surgeons at Queen Mary Hospital had completed 48 procedures since June 2025, with no […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 24 (ANI): China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, in a development that comes as Taiwan conducts a series of military readiness exercises amid heightened cross-strait tensions. As per Focus Taiwan, in a brief statement issued Tuesday night, […]

Beijing’s recent investigation into three brokerages – Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge – was partly driven by concerns over foreign exchange “leakage” and the need to protect mainland China’s vast base of retail investors, Hong Kong’s finance chief has said. At a closed-door C-Suite roundtable organised by the South China […]

by Xinhua writer You HuiyuanNAIROBI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- No longer driven primarily by medals or records, two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge now sees running as a vehicle to promote sportsmanship and inspire future generations to realize their full potential.In a recent interview with Xinhua, Kipchoge said his journey had been shaped by years of […]

(260624) -- CHENGDU, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Red Army martyrs' cemetery is pictured at the pass of Yakexia Snow Mountain at 4,450 meters above sea level in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: The Long March still feels close on 'impassable' SW China mountain" […]

(260624) -- ZANZIBAR, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the opening ceremony of the first specialized training course on acupuncture and cupping therapy at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, June 23, 2026. The 35th Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar on Tuesday launched the first specialized local training course on acupuncture […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and his father in Wan Chai after officers intercepted the teenager behind the wheel at a late-night traffic checkpoint. Officers from the force’s Hong Kong Island traffic section set up a roadblock at the junction of Marsh Road and Hung Hing Road at around 10pm on Tuesday. During the routine traffic […]

(260624) -- DODOMA, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a diversion node of the Kongogo irrigation project implemented by China Railway Jianchang Engineering Company (CRJE) in Dodoma, Tanzania, June 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Tanzanian farmers look to Chinese-built irrigation project to escape drought." (Xinhua/Nurdin […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian women's table tennis star Manika Batra has expressed strong concerns over her exclusion from India's main squad for the upcoming Asian Games, saying she is not seeking selection but demanding transparency and clear reasons behind the decision.The 31-year-old Olympian was named among the reserves when the Table Tennis […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): As India and the United States enter the final stages of the trade agreement talks, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday slammed the Centre for a fall trade surplus with the US and a rise in trade deficit with China.Sharing an X post, Jairam Ramesh termed economics under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a tool […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): India has emerged as one of the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, trailing only the U.S. and China, while remaining one of the world's least concentrated equity markets, according to a recent report by J.P. Morgan.The report, titled 'Semiquincententacles: The U.S. Grip on Global Markets at 250,' […]

China currently leads the global energy storage sector, accounting for over half of installed capacity and hosting a majority of leading battery manufacturers, while continuing to expand its technological and production advantages.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Texas [US], June 24 (ANI): Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has said he intends to continue playing for as long as he remains physically fit and able to contribute to his team, while remaining non-committal about his participation in the 2030 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to reporters during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi said he is focused on the […]

PRNewswireTokyo [Japan], June 24: BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Takeshi Torii) has been ranked No. 10 among Japan's Best City Hotels in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, which recognize the finest travel experiences in the Asia-Pacific region. Organized by Travel + Leisure South East Asia, […]

Hong Kong will allow elderly welfare recipients retiring in Guangdong and Fujian provinces to have cash assistance directly sent to their mainland Chinese bank accounts from July as part of a much-awaited arrangement, the city’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the scheme in a social media post on Wednesday during a visit to […]

New Delhi, [India] June 24 (ANI): The United States continues to dominate the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, but China is emerging as a formidable challenger through cost-efficient AI models that are increasingly attracting enterprise adoption, according to a report by financial services major J.P. Morgan.In its report, […]

Buenos Aires [Argentina], June 24 (ANI): The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has extended its warm wishes to legendary forward and captain Lionel Messi on his 39th birthday, as he continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.Born on June 24, 1987, at the Italian Hospital Garibaldi in Rosario, Santa Fe, Messi marks another year at […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian markets opened in the green on Wednesday as the domestic indices started the trading session with marginal gains despite mixed signals from international peers. The BSE SENSEX stood at 76,331.97 pts, up by 131.29 pts or 0.17 per cent. Similarly, the NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 23,828.05 pts, tracking a minor increase of […]

A Hong Kong primary school that earlier suggested hosting an overnight World Cup viewing event has instead opted to hold the gathering on a weekend morning in response to feedback from parents. Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O clarified on Wednesday that its initial circular slating the event for the very early hours of July 15 sought only […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man on suspicion of impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working in breach of his visa conditions. Officers from the force’s traffic New Territories North headquarters carried out the undercover operation on Tuesday afternoon, disguising themselves as passengers in Yuen Long […]

Panaji (Goa) [India], June 24 (ANI): India established a powerful competitive foothold in the seniors category while remaining firmly in contention across all premier divisions at the conclusion of Day 2 of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026 at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.Recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and […]

JINAN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Rooftop photovoltaic panels generate clean power, new energy vehicles (NEVs) roll off production lines, and kitchen waste is transformed into resources.Across factories, communities, transport systems and energy networks, China's accelerating green transition is opening up exciting new growth opportunities for multinational […]

(260624) -- BOSTON, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Antoine Semenyo (L) of Ghana talks with referee Said Martinez (C) during the group L match between England and Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium in Boston, the United States, June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. As a judge-led panel continues its public inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, experts are set to give evidence on factors that contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Richard Yuen Kwok-kit, […]

Washington DC [US], June 24 (ANI): The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a ruling making it easier for border authorities to deport lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, accused of crimes involving 'moral turpitude'.In a 6-3 ruling authored by US Justice Clarence Thomas in Blanche v. Lau, the court held that immigration officials do […]

HARBIN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese museum on Tuesday released details of shocking live experiments conducted by the Imperial Japanese Army during its invasion of China, which included appalling accounts of animal blood being transfused into human beings.A report archived at the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Imperial […]

(260624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2026 shows a model of CR450 bullet train during the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. The fourth CISCE is held in Beijing from June 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Wu Qinghao)

“Hong Kong is the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100.” This talking point has become one of the Hong Kong government’s favourite slogans. It has appeared in government press releases and official speeches, including Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address last year. Though pleasing to the ear, […]

(260623) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits Henan Guangyuan New Material Co., Ltd. in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, June 22, 2026. He made an inspection tour in Henan Province from June 21 to 23. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. A new piece of subsidiary legislation that allows Hong Kong’s leader to certify a case as involving national security is unlikely to […]

Receivers and agents of the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and the Four Points by Sheraton have expressed confidence in finally finding a buyer for the dual-branded complex – which together make up Hong Kong’s third-largest hotel by room count – as creditors move to dispose of the asset. Sole agent Savills is holding a formal tender that is […]

(260623) -- NAIROBI, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children read books inside the Amani Kibera Book House in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on June 23, 2026. A completion ceremony for the Amani Kibera Book House, a public welfare library designed by an architectural research team from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, was held in Nairobi […]

Bankers working for JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong must have been miffed when they were shut off from using artificial intelligence (AI) models from Anthropic, a pioneering American firm in the field. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase pulled the plug in April and last week respectively, based on a strict interpretation of Anthropic’s terms […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, highlighted the importance of stable and constructive bilateral relations so as to bring about deeper trust and understanding between India and China.The details were shared by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on […]