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Hong Kong’s treasury minister has said authorities will shelve a proposed levy on private cars crossing the border into mainland China, citing feedback from lawmakers and members of the public. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu told the Legislative Council on Friday that the government had decided not to go ahead […]

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has arrested 33 people on suspicion of defrauding two government technology funding schemes of more than HK$150 million (US$19.2 million). The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Friday that it had dismantled two syndicates this month and arrested 24 men and nine women aged between 27 and 66, […]

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over its approach to trade agreements, accusing it of endangering India's economic interests by pushing for free trade arrangements involving China.In an interview with ANI, Goyal criticised the Congress leadership […]

Washington DC [US], January 30 (ANI): Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China sent a letter to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick describing how Nvidia products were allegedly used by the Chinese Communist Party-backed artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek and subsequently acquired by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), as noted by the […]

HONG KONG, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE took part in the 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) and Global Business Summit, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with the Ministry of Finance leading a high-level official delegation headed by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.As part of the programme, AlKhoori […]

The 5th-generation stealth fighter would combine distinct Russian features with Indian avionics and software prowess, retired airmen have told RT IndiaRussia's 5th-generation Su-57 fighter aircraft would be a potent weapon capable of providing an edge over the US F-35, former Indian Air Force veterans have told RT India.Negotiations for thesupply and […]

by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongBEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- As hundreds of millions of Chinese families reunite for the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, movie theaters across China will once again become a focal point of the holiday's shared leisure scene and a barometer of the country's film economy after last year's record-setting Spring Festival.The […]

Hong Kong developer Hang Lung Properties is pinning its medium-term outlook on a recovery in mainland Chinese consumption, even as it warned that both the city’s and China’s property markets remain under strain. The commercial landlord, residential developer and hotel owner said it expected a “tough slog” for the broader sector despite signs of […]

The fundamental reason for Britain's unease with the shift in U.S. foreign strategy lies in the acute conflict between the international order Britain continues to champion and the "new order" the United States seeks to construct.by Li GuanjieIn response to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on NATO affairs, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]

More than 110,000 patients have secured fee waivers since Hong Kong’s public medical fee reform took effect at the start of the year, a jump from a previous annual number of 14,000, the health minister has said while defending the overhaul. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said on Friday that among the more than 110,000 people with approved waivers, […]

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal lashed out at the Congress party over its handling of free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly with China.Reacting to Jairam Ramesh's tweet on the India-EU FTA, Goyal used a colloquial phrase, 'angoor khatte hain' (story of sour grapes), to describe Jairam Ramesh's reaction to the India-EU […]

Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.5 per cent in 2025, marking the city’s third consecutive year of growth and surpassing an earlier forecast of 3.2 per cent, with “good momentum” expected to continue in 2026. Advance estimates released by the Census and Statistics Department on Friday also showed gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter […]

Hong Kong transport authorities will repeal a law that took effect on Sunday requiring bus passengers to wear seat belts, following strong public criticism and the revelation that the rule only covered new vehicles registered from late January. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan announced the U-turn on Friday, conceding that the legislation […]

BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.The meeting reviewed a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau on its hearing and discussion of work reports from the leading Party members […]

(260130) -- PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng speaks during the "Ni Hao! China" tourism promotion event at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the United States, on Jan. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): The global precious metals market faced a massive reversal on Thursday as both gold and silver prices tumbled from historic peaks. Silver, which recently touched a record high of Rs 4,20,000 in India and 121 dollars per ounce internationally, saw a sharp correction that wiped out significant gains in a matter of hours. […]

The US president has warned the long-standing allies against courting Beijing US President Donald Trump has warned Canada and the UK that their recent efforts to improve business ties with China are "very dangerous," as both nations seek to reset relations with Beijing amid tensions with Washington. Tr

Hong Kong authorities have arrested two men and two women in an undercover operation targeting those allegedly working illegally as cleaners and renovation workers, after mainland Chinese businesses advertised their services online ahead of Lunar New Year. Chan Yan-kit, a task force deputy commander of the Immigration Department, said on Friday that the […]

(260130) -- PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra perform during a special Chinese New Year concert at the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the United States, on Jan. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

(260130) -- TBILISI, Jan. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People perform a folk dance during an annual gala held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Jan. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "China-Georgia economic, trade cooperation yields fruitful results in 2025: Chinese ambassador" (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

GUIYANG, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- In the mountainous heart of southwest China, far from the country's coastal megacities, a new urban rhythm is emerging as young locals and travelers in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, shape their days around a stylish trio of morning coffee, afternoon tea and evening craft beer.The numbers paint a striking picture. […]

"China has become a key engine of the global economy, driving the growth of emerging markets through the Belt and Road Initiative. Its high-quality development strengthens regional connectivity, reduces trade barriers, and facilitates the movement of people," he said.BISHKEK, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese modernization has made a significant contribution to […]

HSBC, Hong Kong’s largest bank with a 6.2 million-strong customer base, suffered a widespread system breakdown on Friday afternoon. According to some customers, the bank’s mobile app and online services were inactive as early as 1pm, with login attempts diverted to a screen stating the system was under maintenance and would be accessible at a later […]

by Yi Ling and Gu TianchengBEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Amidst the pristine silence of Antarctica, the colossal astronomical domes at China's Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in the continent, glide open.Inside, an array of optical telescopes, operated by members of China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team, begins its nightly vigil. These […]

BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- China's cultural industry maintained steady growth in 2025, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.The combined operating revenue of major cultural companies amounted to nearly 15.21 trillion yuan (about 2.18 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 7.4 percent […]

Hong Kong police are investigating an alleged robbery in which 58 million yen (US$376,600) was stolen outside a currency exchange shop in Sheung Wan. The force said a passer-by reported the case at 9.47am on Friday, with initial investigations suggesting two men escaped with the cash, equivalent to HK$2.94 million, near 272 Des Voeux Road Central. The pair, […]

Beijing has vowed to take all necessary measures to safeguard the rights of Chinese enterprises after Panama’s Supreme Court ruled that a contract held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports at the country’s canal was unconstitutional. The Hong Kong government on Friday also slammed the ruling, which could leave […]

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): As global trade undergoes a fresh reordering amid renewed tariff tensions, India will need much more than trade deals to secure long-term gains, according to a report by Emkay Research.The report noted that tariffs have had a limited impact on correcting global trade imbalances in the current cycle, highlighting the […]

BEIJING, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Thursday in Beijing that the two countries should develop a long-term, stable, comprehensive strategic partnership.During their meeting, Xi said mutual benefit and win-win results constitute the essence of economic and trade […]

Controversy over Hong Kong’s mandatory seat belt rule has deepened after a former lawmaker said a government statement neglected to specify that the measure applied only to buses registered from January 25 this year, and urged authorities to clarify enforcement plans amid public concern about unwittingly breaking the law. Doreen Kong Yuk-foon, a member of […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Friday said that it detected twenty-six People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am (UTC+8). It also added that twenty-six sorties were detected out of which nineteen crossed the media line […]

Washington, DC [US], January 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order warning of fresh tariffs against countries supplying oil to Cuba, stepping up economic pressure on the communist island nation.According to the order issued by the White House, 'An additional ad valorem (estimated value) duty may be imposed on imports of […]

NANJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Scientists in China have unearthed a treasure trove of ancient fossils that is helping to rewrite the story of one of Earth's earliest and least-understood catastrophes: the first mass extinction of complex animal life.This event, known as the Sinsk event, struck about 513 million years ago. It occurred not long after the […]

Humanity desperately needs, nay, demands a new paradigm for global governance, which prioritizes economic development, free from wars, regime change and dictates, says a U.S. political-economic analyst for Africa.by Lawrence FreemanIt should be more than obvious by now that "the rules-based international order" created by the West has failed. Its demise, […]

Washington, DC [US], January 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to decertify all Canada-made aircraft and warned of imposing a 50 per cent tariff on such planes until American-made Gulfstream jets receive certification in Canada, signalling a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two countries.In a post on Truth Social, […]

HANGZHOU, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- It took just 25 seconds for 20,000 woks to be sold.There was no celebrity endorsement, no countdown livestream and no discount frenzy. The product was a plain stainless steel wok that had vanished from store shelves more than a decade ago, resurrected after a single 15-second video had rippled across China's social media […]

The project is expected to create high-value jobs across engineering, software development, research and development, and operational roles.LONDON, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese company Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) will establish its first European headquarters in the British city of Liverpool, local authorities said on Thursday.The move is expected to […]

Beijing [China], January 30 (ANI): Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, on Thursday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with both leaders affirming their commitment to building a 'long-term and strategic partnership' while maintaining open dialogue on areas of disagreementIn a post on X, Starmer said, 'Growth at home is directly […]

DUBAI, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, has already galloped across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), racing into cities and campuses alike.The Chinese Year of the Horse will begin on Feb. 17, 2026, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. […]

(260129) -- DUBAI, Jan. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese student tries local attire during a Chinese culture event at the American University of Sharjah in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jan. 29, 2026. With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, has already galloped […]

As electrification and intelligent driving technologies accelerate change, the industry faces another pivotal moment, testing whether Germany's historic strengths can sustain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global market.BERLIN, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Germany's automobile industry, a cornerstone of the country's industrial success for more than a […]

New Delhi [India], January 29 (ANI): The International Series announced its return to India on Thursday. The second edition of the event will be held from October 8 to 11, 2026, with Prestige Golfshire Club in Bengaluru hosting the tournament.The International Series also unveiled the first nine events of its 2026 schedule, a global showcase that […]

BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Thursday in Beijing that the two countries should develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership.During their meeting, Xi said as the world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, China and Britain, as […]

(260129) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese expert demonstrates microscopic examination of schistosomiasis on Pemba Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Jan. 28, 2026. The expert team of the China-aided Zanzibar schistosomiasis prevention and control project has organized an awareness campaign and a diagnostic training course on Pemba Island in […]

(260129) -- BEIJING, Jan. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the closing ceremony of the 2026 UK-China Business Council meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 29, 2026. Li attended the event with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Both leaders delivered a speech at the event. […]