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Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says tackling unauthorised additions must be done in stages.

Erik Yip, who found six fossilised dinosaur eggs in Guangdong last month, says he has made similar discoveries in Europe.

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

The Post explores what the city has more to offer beyond wining and dining this festive season.

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers are considering a draft law that is expected to enhance support for the development of national parks. The draft law on national parks has been submitted on Saturday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, for the second reading. It stresses […]

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers are considering a draft law aimed at promoting public education on the rule of law and enhancing law-based social governance. The draft law on the publicity and education regarding the rule of law was submitted Saturday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the […]

The 24 solar terms, consisting of 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms, were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese to guide agricultural production.Today, the culture behind the terms provides useful guidance to people's lives as each term features special food, cultural ceremonies and healthy living tips.Winter Solstice, also known

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.© Provided by Xinhua People pose

STORY: Rare birds at Tiaozini wetland in E ChinaSHOOTING TIME: Recent footageDATELINE: Dec. 21, 2024LENGTH: 00:00:16LOCATION: YANCHENG, ChinaCATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTSHOTLIST:1. various of the flamingos and Dalmatian pelicansSTORYLINE:Enjoy the beauty of rare flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans at the Tiaozini wetland in China's Jiangsu. Lying at the halfway point […]

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- China aims to strengthen resource conservation, enhance the quality and green development of the fishery sector through a draft law revision. The draft revision to the fisheries law has been submitted on Saturday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, for […]

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- As the cultivation of crops capable of adapting to climate change is becoming increasingly important, Chinese scientists have identified, in a breakthrough study, a novel approach that markedly enhances crop productivity in the face of high-temperature adversity. A 2-degree-Celsius increase in global temperatures is projected to […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday praised the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin for its role in bolstering Macao's economic diversification, and urged further efforts to improve connectivity and facilitate market integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The 214 victims, aged between 17 and 78, suffered losses of HK$289 million, police say.

Ever wondered what you'd trade on the Maritime Silk Road? Or why a cake is called "Wife Cake"? This episode dives into ancient trade, cultural fusion, and the secrets behind the number 9 in Chinese wisdom. Don't miss this mix of history, culture, and a little hands-on fun!

Mechanism allowed developers to apply for sites listed by the government and offer a minimum price, triggering a public auction or tender.

HARBIN, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, the 26th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, officially opened at 10 a.m., Saturday in Harbin, the capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia," the park was built using 300,000 cubic meters of ice and snow, incorporating elements […]

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- In a year of heightened challenges, China's property market is showing clearer signs of recovery, bolstered by well-targeted policies that have restored confidence and rekindled demand. In late September, a key meeting convened by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee emphasized the need to […]

WELLINGTON, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese national has been killed in a serious traffic accident in New Zealand's South Island, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch on Friday. Two people died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Greta Valley, Canterbury on Thursday. The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene […]

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Dec. 2, 2023 shows herbal tea drinks at a tea shop in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua)

(241221) -- JAKARTA, Dec. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Minister of Labor Yassierli speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dec. 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Indonesia, China collaborates in cultivating future skilled workers" (Photo by Zulkarnain/Xinhua)

URUMQI, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- With snow-capped mountains rising majestically in the distance, Kulmkhan Bagatur sat with her daughter, their feet basking in the soothing warmth of a natural hot spring and whispered, "It's almost too beautiful to believe," as the serene landscape seemed to belong to another world.Wenquan County, located in the Mongolian […]

DETROIT. Michigan: Prinx Chengshan Tire North America is recalling more than 541,000 replacement winter tires in the U.S. because they fail to meet North American snow traction standards. The recall involves over 100 sizes of Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires, which display the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on their sidewalls. In documents […]

SPCA and Team for Animals in Lantau South say harsher penalties are needed to deter criminals after former Miss Hong Kong loses two of her dogs.

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers are deliberating a draft of the country's first basic law specifically focused on the development of the private sector. The law will be conducive to creating a law-based environment that is favorable to the growth of all economic sectors, including the private sector, said He Rong, minister of justice, while […]

LANZHOU, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- One year on, Ma Zhongli still has nightmares about the day his tile-roofed house collapsed. At 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2023, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in northwest China's Gansu Province. The quake flattened Ma's home, taking with it not only his belongings but also […]

China successfully sent a test satellite for communication technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province on Friday. #XinhuaNews

Mercury expected to fall even lower in the New Territories, Observatory says.

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Saturday: Wire Service: -- Xinhua Headlines: One year on, quake-hit Chinese county sees lives, hope restored -- China's top legislature starts standing committee session -- China mulls draft law to promote private sector development -- China mulls draft […]

JEDDAH, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese player Shang Juncheng withdrew from his final group-stage match at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, due to physical discomfort, concluding his run in the tournament. Shang faced No. 2 seed Alex Michelsen of the United States, who had already secured two consecutive wins and advanced to the […]

(241221) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 20, 2024. (Photo by Pei Xin/Xinhua)

Years after its iconic airport closed, the new stadium and community spaces will bring buzz and a renewed sense of purpose to the area.

In 2004, schoolboys and rail buffs flocked to the inauguration of the HK$10 billion Ma On Shan railway.

by sportswriters Dong Yixing and Wang Hengzhi BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- As 2024 comes to a close, Chinese football finds itself at a crucial juncture, marked by both challenges and promising progress. Although some lingering issues remain to be addressed, the sport is gradually stabilizing and showing a range of positive signs as it continues to develop. […]

Local offshoot of Midnight Runners has grown to 1,000 members, reflecting residents’ post-pandemic desire for fitness and connection.

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Eighth-seeded Joao Fonseca of Brazil had 11 aces and saved four of five break points while posting a 3-4 (4), 4-3 (8), 4-3 (5), 3-4 (4), 4-3 (5) victory over third-seeded Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic in the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fonseca went 3-0 in Blue Group play to advance to […]

By Vanshika SaxenaKhyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], December 21 (ANI): The labourers staged a protest rally in Dasu city of Upper Kohistan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after they were denied fair wages and better working conditions during the construction of the Dasu highway project. Skardu TV reported that the protest has resulted in a two-day road […]

Taipei [Taiwan], December 20 (ANI): A former Chinese navy officer, identified as 60-year-old Ruan, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by the Taiwan High Court, who arrived at the mouth of the Tamsui River in a motorboat last June, Taiwan News reported. The suspect, piloted a speedboat from China's province of Fujian to arrive at a ferry pier in […]

Taipei [Taiwan], December 20 (ANI): The US Department of Defence published a report titled "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (PRC) 2024," raising concerns about China's intentions regarding Taiwan, Taiwan News reported. The report said that China is taking steps to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan, adding that […]

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], December 20 (ANI): Malaysia's government has agreed in principle to restart the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, over a decade after its mysterious disappearance in 2014, Al Jazeera reported. Transport Minister Anthony Loke, made the announcement on Friday, stating that the proposal for a new search in the […]

ROME, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Respecting diversity and building bridges between cultures is a crucial legacy of Marco Polo's adventure, an Italian curator of a Marco Polo-themed exhibition said in a recent interview with Xinhua. Chiara Squarcina, director of the Foundation of Civil Museums of Venice, emphasized that Marco Polo's journey to the East reflected a […]

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 20 (ANI): The Tibetan Youth Congress are carrying out a bike rally from the Bum-la Pass at the Indo-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh against the "cultural genocide" being carried out by China in Tibet. This rally started on November 22, and will span 15,000 kilometres across more than 20 states in India. Today, on the […]

HARARE, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Demand for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is growing in Zimbabwe as more people seek to benefit from this medical system. Onias Ndoro, director of traditional medicines in the Ministry of Health and Child Care of Zimbabwe, said more health personnel are expected to be trained in TCM following the establishment of a TCM Center […]

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2024 shows a view of the 12345 citizen hotline service center in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Xiong Lin)

TIANJIN, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djurić in Tianjin on Friday. Noting that China and Serbia are iron-clad friends and the bilateral ties conform to the correct direction of history, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said […]