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When Cathay Pacific Airways announced direct flights to Almaty starting next January, the significance went beyond adding another destination. The service will be Cathay Pacific’s first to Central Asia and the only non-stop passenger connection between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. Another announcement pointed to Hong Kong’s growing aviation reach from a […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, busted an international gold-smuggling syndicate allegedly operated by Chinese nationals and seized 691.870 grams of 24-carat gold worth approximately Rs 1.10 crore, the agency said.According to the DRI, the gold was concealed inside a […]

Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China received bids from firms specialising in cutting-edge fields such as chips, artificial intelligence and quantum technology, the South China Morning Post has learned. The government last week said that it received an “enthusiastic response” to the tender for four land parcels in the Hong […]

Hong Kong’s bid to become a global education hub is likely to transform the sector as a sustainable source of property demand, with the city tipped to see around 200,000 non-local students by 2035, according to CBRE. The city’s international schools are estimated to require enormous additional real estate to accommodate nearly 30,000 to 40,000 non-local […]

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday chaired a Consultative Committee meeting on India's relations with West Asia, emphasising New Delhi's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring the welfare of millions of Indian expatriates amid escalating regional conflict. In a social media statement […]

Tehran [Iran], September 8 (ANI): Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. During a press briefing, Foreign Ministry […]

(260907) -- ANKARA, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes statement at a press conference following a cabinet meeting held at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Trkiye, Sept. 7, 2026. Trkiye will continue to develop its relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Erdogan said on Monday. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout […]

The bloc is making its people suffer while Russia still has plenty of buyers for its energy, the foreign minister has saidThe EU is effectively committing "harakiri" by abandoning Russian energy in an attempt to hurt Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.Speaking on Monday to students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations […]

(Photo credit: James Lang-Imagn Images)Breanna Stewart put up 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the United States cruised past the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday to complete a sweep of Group D at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.The United States (3-0) defeated China, Italy and the Czech Republic in a span of four days to earn a […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images)Down 5-0 in the first set against former champion and No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland, it seemed Qinwen Zheng's Cinderella run through the U.S. Open was coming to an end.But the magic continued as the long shot from China rallied to become the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since Great […]

From kitchen robots to smart homes and connected jewelry, this year's IFA Berlin offers a glimpse of a near future increasingly shaped by Chinese innovation.BERLIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- From robots stepping into kitchens to living rooms that anticipate daily routines and jewelry that connects partners across distances, this year's IFA Berlin, one of the […]

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): India's economic growth is likely to remain above 7 per cent in FY27, with the investment and export cycles expected to increasingly offset a moderation in consumption and the fading impact of domestic policy support, according to a latest report by SBI Funds Management (SBIFM) Research. The fund management firm […]

NewsVoirHong Kong, September 7: This September, Hong Kong invites visitors to step into the heart of Mid-Autumn Festival through a citywide celebration of light, heritage and togetherness. From spectacular lantern artistry and living cultural traditions to citywide festive offerings and seasonal flavours across the city, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong meets with Yerzhan Sadenov, minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong delivers a keynote speech at a meeting of the China-Central Asia ministerial conference on public security and internal affairs in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have captured five juvenile polar cod in a densely ice-covered area in the high Arctic, a discovery that may deepen scientists' understanding of the species and its habitat's ecosystem.The young fish, aged one to two years, were caught in the northern Canada Basin above 86 degrees north latitude during a […]

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A familiar face on a video call may not be what it seems, as artificial intelligence (AI) can now replicate people's faces and voices with startling realism, creating new challenges for the law. On Monday, China's top court issued guidelines spelling out when such AI-generated content can lead to legal liability.The guidelines, […]

XIAMEN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng separately met here Monday with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Adrijana Mesarovic, who are in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.While meeting with Poulev, Han said […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Adrijana Mesarovic, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Roberto Velasco Alvarez in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Kazakhstan is aiming to become an education powerhouse in Central Asia but efforts must also ensure young people have sufficient access to opportunities that match their skill sets amid the country’s rapid economic transformation, experts have said. Educators and advocates added that further collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese universities […]

Kazakhstan and Hong Kong could partner to build biotech unicorns – private start-ups valued at US$1 billion or more – by linking the Central Asian country’s strong tech workforce with the city’s global financial network, a top academic has said. Huck-Hui Ng, dean of the school of medicine at Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University, said the nascent […]

TIANJIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- For decades, the Terracotta Warriors army has been a must-see for foreign tourists in China. Viewing the over 2,000-year-old army in person is an astonishing experience, and yet today's travelers increasingly seek experiences that go beyond the typical postcard view.Just across the street from Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum […]

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- An event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 was held in Beijing on Monday. The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the China Clean Air Policy Partnership (CCAPP).

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation as part of the latest Haute Couture collection by Chinese designer Laurence Xu during the opening ceremony of SS2027 Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. SS2027 Beijing Fashion Week kicked off on Monday. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional services, mining, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Government officials and senior figures from the […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests discuss during an event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. An event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 was held here on Monday. The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme […]

Hong Kong food safety authorities have prosecuted a restaurant after an investigation into claims that a newborn rat was found wriggling inside one of its takeaway lunchboxes uncovered unsatisfactory hygiene conditions. The lunchbox came from Wa Jer Restaurant, located in the Wah Sing Industrial Building on Wah Sing Street. A customer reportedly bought a […]

Hundreds of Nepalis in Hong Kong gathered on Monday to pay tribute to thousands of victims of the flash flood in their homeland, marking the traditional 13th day of mourning since the disaster struck. The hour-long programme, organised by local community groups with support from the Nepalese consulate, coincided with a national day of mourning in Nepal on […]

KATHMANDU, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck areas along the China-Nepal border on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and severe losses on both sides.The disaster has raised widespread concern and prompted stronger cross-border emergency assistance, meteorological cooperation and […]

By Ayushi AgarwalNew Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026 in India, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday said that the summit will be a major gathering of global leaders and is expected to be "fruitful" on several fronts.In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sooklal said that all BRICS leaders […]

Beijing [China], September 7 (ANI): China has temporarily suspended approvals for new energy storage factories, Reuters reported citing Chinese financial news outlet Cailianshe.As per the Reuters report, the move comes 'amid growing concerns about overcapacity risks in the energy storage sector' despite a sharp increase in demand for batteries used for grid […]

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The emergence of BRICS has brought the Global South to the centre of the global geopolitical, economic and financial order, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said, describing the grouping as a powerful formation working not just for developing nations but for the wider global […]

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday launched the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, the first high-performance processor to use logic folding technology.The Kirin 9050 Pro stacks logic units in layers within a single chip, shortening signal transmission paths, reducing latency and boosting […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a view of a paddy field shrouded by morning fog at a farm under the Beidahuang Group in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Farmers are busy with farm work around White Dew (Bailu), one of the 24 solar terms meaning dew curdles and the start to get cold. […]

(260907) -- BERLIN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a portrait of Matthias Metz, CEO and chairman of the Board of BSH Home Appliances Group. TO GO WITH "Interview: Innovation from China finding wider global applications, says BSH CEO" (Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Chief Justice of China and President of the Supreme People's Court, Zhang Jun, delivered a keynote address at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum, emphasising judicial cooperation and mutual learning among member states.Sharing the developments on social media, Chinese Embassy Spokesperson in India, Yu Jing, wrote in a post […]

Moscow [Russia], September 7 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region (APR) as a major engine of global economic growth, stressing Russia's expanding participation in trade and investment cooperation across the region.Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(260907) -- TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dressed-up performers present a Yingge dance during the 2026 Toronto Dragon Festival at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Canada, on Sept. 6, 2026. Hosted by the Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts (CACPA), this annual event was held here from Friday to Sunday to promote traditional Chinese culture […]

(260907) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a scene at a launch event for Huawei's Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday launched the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro […]

(260907) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member arranges bottles of French wine at the venue of the 26th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. The 26th CIFIT is slated to be held here from Sept. 8 to 11. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

(260907) -- FREETOWN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone measure blood pressure for local residents during an outreach in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sept. 5, 2026. The 27th Chinese medical team has provided more than 300 free medical consultations during a joint community health outreach at […]