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Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and woman from a clinic on suspicion of selling a laboratory reagent as a bogus vaccine against more than 20 types of cancer. The arrests followed a joint operation by the Department of Health and police, during which investigators raided 13 premises linked to the company, said Frank Chan Ling-fung, an assistant […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing nearly HK$6,000 (US$765) in foreign currency while flying to the city from Thailand, with a passenger allegedly capturing the incident on camera and reporting it to cabin crew. The force said the 57-year-old man was arrested for the alleged theft after the HK Express flight landed in the city […]

(260902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers make preparation for the upcoming China International Fair for Trade in Services at the Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China on Sept. 2, 2026. This year's China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), set to be held from Sept. 9 to 13 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, will bring together […]

Hong Kong education authorities have reminded a school to consider the needs of students when enforcing rules after many were forced to wait in a long line outside the campus in the rain to have their uniforms and hair checked on the first day of the new academic year. The Education Bureau also made a similar call to another school, where students deemed to […]

BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Since a canteen opened in her community, 85-year-old Bi Wangdi has an easy solution to one of the challenges of growing old: what to eat every day.At lunchtime, Bi and her husband ordered sweet-and-sour pork ribs, stir-fried pumpkin and bok choy, along with a bowl of rice, for only 30 yuan (about 4.4 U.S. dollars) at this […]

Hong Kong customs has arrested a man and seized HK$42 million (US$5.3 million) worth of the illegal narcotic “space oil” from a workshop fitted with a semi-automated production line capable of churning out as many as 160,000 cartridges in a short span. Senior Investigator Chan Kit-lun of the Customs and Excise Department’s drug investigation bureau […]

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at a local beauty chain formerly operating under the Opatra London brand, bringing the number of arrests in the case to three. The Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that the beauty consultant, 22, allegedly pressured a customer […]

BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- China is preparing a third batch of emergency relief supplies for Nepal based on the country's needs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.Guo said that the second batch of emergency relief supplies provided by China arrived in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, on Tuesday afternoon, with five DNA […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Road access to the core area of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was basically restored at 10 a.m. on Wednesday after days of round-the-clock repair work on the damaged G216 national highway.Rescue teams, relief supplies and some rescue equipment have entered the core rescue […]

Hong Kong will stage a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on National Day on October 1 under the theme “Eternal Radiance”. The HK$18 million (US$2.3 million) extravaganza, exclusively sponsored by insurance provider Sun Life Hong Kong, will mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Coordinated by the […]

(260902) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nakade Sumire (L)/Takahashi Miyu pose after the women's doubles round of 32 match between Li Yijing/Luo Xumin of China and Nakade Sumire/Takahashi Miyu of Japan at China Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 2 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned airlines, insurers and other operators using Russian airspace that the skies over Russia are becoming increasingly 'unsafe', saying Ukraine will continue striking Russian military targets in response to Moscow's strikes on Ukraine.According to the official website of the […]

(260902) -- RENHUA, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students visit a Long March-themed memorial hall in Renhua County, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. In 1934, the Red Army marched and fought in Renhua during the Long March. Renhua County has built several sites in […]

BISHKEK, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- As Kazakhstan's relations with China have reached an unprecedentedly high level, his country stands ready to further consolidate the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership with China, enrich the relationship and open up new prospects for cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.In a written interview with Xinhua, […]

Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has unveiled standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to ensure compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation had found […]

India PR DistributionVladivostok [Russia], September 2: 'Russia - India: Developing Technological Partnerships to Enhance Business Sustainability' - this was the name of the expert dialogue held by Sber at the XI Eastern Economic Forum. The discussion was moderated by Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of […]

Raipur (Chhattisgarh)[India], September 2 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong message against terrorism at the SCO Summit, saying that since PM Modi assumed office in 2014, terrorist activities in India's interior regions have been brought to the verge of elimination due to his […]

HANGZHOU, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- From startup struggles to cross-cultural community building, Indian entrepreneur Tanmay Gokani and his compatriots have carved out a unique life path for themselves in east China's economic powerhouse Zhejiang Province.A WHOLESALE MARKET TRANSFORMED BY AIComing to China in 2002, Gokani worked at a Hong Kong firm's Shenzhen […]

A Hong Kong advocacy group has urged the government to let residents use a portion of their mandatory pension savings for home purchases, one of several proposals submitted ahead of the policy address later this month. The Federation of Public Housing Estates noted on Wednesday that recent cuts to administration fees for the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) […]

The Bishkek summit has revealed how the SCO is turning demographic and economic power into a working political system The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek will be remembered less for its formal group photo than for the leaders in attendance - and the political significance of […]

A former assistant warden at a care home run by Hong Kong’s largest NGO for people with intellectual disabilities has been convicted of raping a female resident five times two years ago. Wednesday’s High Court verdict against Chung Pui-kei moves a high-profile case towards its resolution after it sparked intense public anger and government warnings, […]

(260902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mukadaisi Mainike of China competes during the Women Elite 400m qualification at UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

NANNING/BISHKEK, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- In the Tianshan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan, construction is in full swing in August from north to south. At the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway project site, excavators dig through rock and earth while loaders shuttle materials back and forth.Deep in the Tianshan Mountains, heavy-duty mining equipment operates at […]

PRNewswireBeijing [China], September 2: Production has just wrapped in Beijing, China on KC Global Media Asia's new drama series 'VIII: Awakening.' The fantasy adventure S grade drama completed 24 fifteen-minute episodes for its first season.'VIII: Awakening' is a contemporary reimagining of a classic legend of Chinese Mythology, set in modern times. […]

Washington DC [US], September 2 (ANI): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will travel to Venezuela tonight for an expected announcement tomorrow on Chevron's plans to expand its operations in the country, according to a US official.The senior official's travel comes in the wake of a historic oil agreement recently announced between the governments of […]

PRNewswireKuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 2: Global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip, has enabled the world's largest hot pot chain, Haidilao, to more than double key engagement metrics across its vast loyalty scheme.Haidilao has grown from a single restaurant into a global dining powerhouse, operating more than 1,000 restaurants across […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 2 (ANI): The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), in its 'Bishkek Declaration', condemned military strikes on Iran, backed a 'comprehensive and just settlement' of the Palestinian question, called for an inclusive government in Afghanistan and opposed unilateral coercive economic measures, as the grouping reaffirmed its […]

BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- An artificial intelligence (AI) model in training or a complex scientific simulation needs computing power. The less visible challenge is matching each job with suitable computing resources across a nationwide network.Beijing Paratera Tech Corp., Ltd. has built its business around that task. Once a computing job is submitted, […]

Fourteen people, including nine children, have been injured in a collision involving two school buses at a Hong Kong girls’ primary school. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday that it dispatched 10 ambulances to handle the accident at 1.26pm at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, located at No 381 Jat’s Incline in Ngau Chi Wan. Eight […]

By Vishu AdhanaKathmandu [Nepal], September 2 (ANI): Bollywood star Sonu Sood on Tuesday visited Trishuli Bazar, one of the areas worst hit by the devastating floods in Nepal.He visited the area to see and understand the situation on the ground. He also met with several locals, spoke to them about their experiences, and expressed his concern for those […]

China is playing an increasingly influential role in global taekwondo beyond the performances of its athletes, World Taekwondo Secretary General Seo Jeong-kang said, as nearly 400 athletes took part in the 2026 World Taekwondo Women's Open Championships.by sportswriters Chen Zhihao and Liu YangtaoTAIYUAN, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- For World Taekwondo Secretary […]

Hong Kong’s City University (CityU) has launched an investigation after a video surfaced showing a half-naked man carrying a woman wearing only a bra and shorts during a student-led orientation event. The university issued a statement on Wednesday stressing “zero tolerance” of improper conduct after the clip appeared online showing the behaviour […]

(260902) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students try touhu (pitch-pot) at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 1, 2026. The Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi in Kenya holds its annual Open Day event from Sept. 1 to 4. Established in 2005, the institute is the first Confucius Institute in Africa. […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 2 (ANI): Tibetan rights activists have flagged transparency concerns, demanding accountability from China following a devastating flood in Nepal, which led to 1,127 deaths.Dhondup Wangmo, a research fellow at the Environment and Development Desk of the Tibet Policy Institute, CTA, demanded a free flow of […]

HONG KONG: Shein raised HK$13.60 billion (US$1.74 billion) in its Hong Kong initial public offering after pricing the share sale below the top end of its marketed range, ahead of its trading debut on August 31. The Singapore-based, Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer offered 280 million shares at HK$48.56 each. It had said last week that shares would be […]

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force for the rest of Wednesday and into […]

Dubai [UAE], September 2 (ANI): Pakistan's bowlers were at their very best in Dubai and guided their side to a comfortable win in their opening Asia Cup encounter on Tuesday. This bodes well for the team, which has faced some tough results in recent times, and will boost the side ahead of their much-anticipated clash against arch-rivals India on […]

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 2 (ANI): IIT Mandi has conducted a study on 2,000 glacial lakes and classified nine to twelve lakes as critical amid the expansion of water bodies due to glacial melting.Dericks P Shukla, founding chairperson and Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Mandi, told ANI that […]

New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): A fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'The fifth Indian aircraft has departed for Nepal. It is carrying a […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 2 (ANI): The death toll from floods in Nepal has risen to 1,127, according to the Nepal Police, on Wednesday.As per the Nepal Police, a total of 45 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 155 from Nuwakot, 59 from Dhading, 348 from Chitwan, 66 from Gorkha, 38 from Tanahun, 217 from Nawalparasi East and 190 from Nawalparasi […]

Jailed Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung has admitted instigating international sanctions against central and local authorities six years ago, such as urging foreign businesses to avoid investment in mainland China and petitioning an Israeli forensic tech firm to terminate its services to the city’s police force. The High Court heard on […]

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 2 (ANI): Amid accelerating rescue operations following devastating flash floods in Nepal, five pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who were stranded in the Himalayan nation returned home safely on Tuesday.Upon their arrival, Tamil Nadu Human Resource Management Minister D Sarathkumar received the rescued pilgrims at Chennai […]

(260902) -- CAIRO, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ahmed Nawar, a professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Cairo, Egypt, July 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Egyptian artist says art brings Egyptian, Chinese civilizations closer" (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

CAIRO, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust, fruitful mutually beneficial cooperation, and close and effective coordination in multilateral affairs.Xi made the remarks in a written speech […]

KATHMANDU, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Another batch of Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, by air on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the deadly mudslide on Wednesday.Tailored to Nepal's on-the-ground needs, the aid package includes urgently required items such as drones, DNA testing devices and reagents, […]