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(260814) -- SELANGOR, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Train attendants walk past a train at the Gombak station of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Selangor state, Malaysia, Aug. 14, 2026. The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a mega rail project in Malaysia being built by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), is expected to begin commercial […]

Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority (URA) has recorded an operating surplus of HK$338 million (US$43.3 million) for the 2025-26 financial year, after reporting three straight years of losses. At a banquet on Friday to mark the statutory body’s 25th anniversary, chairman Chow Chung-kong announced that the URA had returned to profit in the 2025-26 […]

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Who says banks are just for banking? At a downtown Tianjin branch in northern China, bubbles drift through the lobby as smiling couples arrive hand in hand and leave as newlyweds, turning a place once reserved for financial transactions into the starting point of a lifelong romantic commitment.Couples are greeted by a lush […]

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- As a multi-ethnic country with a long history, China is offering a new perspective on addressing common challenges in modern state governance through its recently enacted law on promoting ethnic unity and progress -- one that seeks unity without imposing uniformity.The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, China's fundamental […]

(260814) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming (7th R, back), Nepal's Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai (8th L, back), and winners of the China-Nepal friendship short video contest pose for a group photo in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 13, 2026. A reception to mark the 71st anniversary of the establishment of […]

HEFEI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's museums are often defined by their porcelain, calligraphy and ritual vessels. But a new exhibition in east China's Anhui Province is turning the spotlight away from traditional treasures and toward scientific endeavors of the past, showcasing jade cosmograms, celestial star charts and bronze globes crafted by astronomers […]

A bomb-disposal team and a unit behind Hong Kong’s light public housing scheme have won this year’s chief executive’s award, praised for embodying civil servants’ professional spirit in “rising to challenges and pursuing excellence”. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu presented the Chief Executive’s Award for Exemplary Performance to the two […]

A woman in Hong Kong who owned multiple properties has lost HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) after being scammed by a fraudster posing as a prospective tenant. The police force revealed on Friday that the 64-year-old retiree, whose properties consisted of residential, commercial and parking spaces, was contacted via WhatsApp by a scammer in May in response to […]

SHENYANG, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- On a sweltering summer day, Zhao Mingyu stepped into the air-conditioned workshop of BMW Brilliance's production base in northeast China's Shenyang, where yellow robotic arms moved in rhythmic motion, flipping and welding components as sleek car bodies took shape.A recent high school graduate, Zhao walked along a fully enclosed […]

(260814) -- MALMO, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yun-Ju (L)/Cheng I-Ching compete during the mixed doubles semifinal match between Lin Shidong/Kuai Man of China and Lin Yun-Ju/Cheng I-Ching of Chinese Taipei at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(260814) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Moviegoers hold posters for the Chinese animated film "All Wishes Come True" at its North American premiere in Los Angeles, California, the United States, Aug. 13, 2026. Chinese animated fantasy-comedy "All Wishes Come True" held its North American premiere Thursday night in Los Angeles, ahead of its […]

(260814) -- HEFEI, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of an ancient astronomical instrument at an exhibition titled "Heavenly Questions: The Cosmological Vision of Chinese Civilization" at the Anhui Museum in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, July 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Chinese astronomical instruments draw museum-goers to […]

(260814) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign tourists experience canyoning in Jindaoxia Town of Beibei District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 19, 2026. With the hashtag of "China Cool" going viral on social media, Chongqing, famous for its special landforms and city views, has become a popular destination for tourists […]

The cockpit crew of a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London selected the wrong radio frequency when mistakenly responding to instructions for another aircraft, leading to a loss of communication with air traffic control in Romanian airspace last month, a Hong Kong investigation report has revealed. The government said on Friday that the […]

Hong Kong authorities received more than 16,000 public submissions for the city’s inaugural five-year plan by the close of its consultation on Friday, with an official noting general support for more focused integration into national development and the strategic cultivation of emerging sectors. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse […]

HAIYANG, Shandong, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The successful Aug. 5 launch of a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket with two AI hyperspectral satellites from sea waters in east China underscores the country's growing capabilities in maritime space operations, advancing its commercial space industry's push into offshore launch and recovery.The mission, the 27th […]

Kevin Rideout was kidnapped in Niger last year and no group has claimed responsibilityAn American missionary abducted in Niger last year has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity, the Christian organization Serving In Mission (SIM) said on Friday."Kevin is in good health and is currently in the care of US officials," the group […]

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday raised concern over reports that China has stopped Indian Army patrols at several places in Arunachal Pradesh and questioned the Centre's response.Congress MP said the reported development was 'extremely alarming' and questioned the silence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home […]

Hong Kong recorded a 15 per cent drop in investment scam cases in the first half of this year, but losses remained high at HK$1.65 billion (US$210 million), with police warning of fraudsters posing as representatives of legitimate overseas firms to swindle investors. Senior Superintendent Fanny Kung Hing-fun said on Friday that some of these firms of […]

Hong Kong has raised its full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent following a 4.3 per cent expansion in the second quarter, supported by buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand. Releasing its half-yearly economic report on Friday, the government revised its 2026 growth forecast from the previous range of 2.5 […]

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- While summer heat can be unforgiving in many parts of the world, "air-conditioning (AC) freedom" has become a trending phrase in China. It refers to the simple pleasure of stepping inside, grabbing the remote, and letting cool air wash over you. Comfort, right when you need it.The real story behind this freedom partly lies in […]

(260814) -- SAO TOME, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a training program on the prevention and treatment of martial arts injuries at the Confucius Institute at the University of Sao Tome and Principe, in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, Aug. 12, 2026. The university's Confucius Institute and the 20th Chinese medical team to Sao Tome and […]

Forty trading partners, including India, are aiding China by operating a "shadow trans-shipment network," a new report claims A new US report that includes India among the countries allegedly helping China to evade steep American tariffs has added another wrinkle to India-US relations. The White House […]

Forty trading partners, including India, are aiding China by operating a shadow trans-shipment network, a new report claimsA new US report that includes India among the countries allegedly helping China to evade steep American tariffs has added another wrinkle to India-US relations.The White House report, titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam', flagged over […]

A teenager who fears dying young has narrowly escaped death twice this year after contracting influenza and respiratory virus infection, enduring what he described as his “most emotionally devastating breakdown”. Chen Tsz-kin, 17, was diagnosed with an incurable muscle-wasting disease at the age of 18 months and was told that people with the condition […]

The White House claims more than 40 countries have served as hubs for rerouting Chinese goods The White House has accused more than 40 nations, including some of its closest partners, of helping Chinese goods evade US tariffs by exploiting differences in levies imposed on third countries.  A new 25-page re

The White House claims more than 40 countries have served as hubs for rerouting Chinese goodsThe White House has accused more than 40 nations, including some of its closest partners, of helping Chinese goods evade US tariffs by exploiting differences in levies imposed on third countries.A new 25-page report titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam', released by […]

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- As record-breaking heat waves baked much of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, China has emerged as both a key global supplier of affordable cooling appliances and a favored destination for international travelers seeking cooler climes.Across Europe, Chinese-made air conditioners (ACs) and other cooling gadgets -- […]

(260814) -- CHANGDE, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a fermentation workshop of the Hunan Biology Manufacturing Pilot Base Co., Ltd. in Jinshi City of Changde, central China's Hunan Province, on Aug. 13, 2026. In recent years, Jinshi City has stepped up efforts to develop its bio-manufacturing industry which dates back to the 1950s. The […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a former jewellery procurement manager to six years and eight months behind bars for stealing HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) worth of diamonds from suppliers to fund his gambling habit. Mui Ka-fai, 63, pleaded guilty on Monday to three counts of theft for reselling the small diamonds he misappropriated for personal gain while […]

A moving services manager has admitted to repeatedly molesting the 11-year-old daughter of his girlfriend in their Hong Kong home, and possessing more than 200 videos and photos he took during the seven assaults. Deputy District Judge Ivy Chui Yee-mei on Friday condemned the “despicable and sickening” acts of the defendant, who was 35 years older than […]

TIANJIN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Even in the blazing summer heat of Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, workers at a residential project are kept surprisingly cool by a "residential building machine" whose giant canopy shades the entire construction area.From a distance, the smart platform looks like a blue square cap perched atop the […]

PRNewswireSingapore, August 14: In the heart of Singapore's Marina Bay, a 13-metre green wall opens onto a lush indoor atrium, welcoming guests into a stay shaped by nature, wellness and genuine care. That vision at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore has now earned recognition from two leading travel and hospitality names, Travel + Leisure and 50 […]

by Xinhua writers Tan Huiting and Tian RuiMEXICO CITY/CARACAS, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- A series of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, along with recent seismic events in Peru and Chile, has raised concern over whether South America is entering a period of unusually intense seismic activity.Experts, however, said there is no evidence of an abnormal […]

Hong Kong’s once-iconic neon signs and outdoor hawker stalls were brought back to life as hundreds flocked to Central for a glimpse of British actor Henry Cavill, who was in the city filming a new movie. Cavill, known for his roles as Superman and also Geralt in the television series The Witcher, was filming in the city on Thursday night. It followed an […]

Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan’s capital are seeking alternative routes to Narita airport after a record rainstorm on Thursday disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers stranded, including Hongkongers who spent the night on trains and in other facilities. Cathay Pacific Airways, the city’s flag carrier, said on Friday it would […]

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China completes milestone test of US$10.8 billion canal link to Southeast Asia Chinese […]

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin will pay a state visit to China from Aug. 16 to 23, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.Noting Ecuador is an important Latin American country, and China and Ecuador are comprehensive […]

Sydney [Australia], August 14 (ANI): Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned that China's expanding influence across the Indo-Pacific, particularly the Indian Ocean region, needs to be addressed early, cautioning that delaying strategic attention could make it too late to respond effectively.Speaking online at the Indo-Mediterranean […]

HARBIN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- A new collection of historical records about Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ warfare division during World War II (WWII), has unveiled more evidence of Japan's war atrocities in China.Released Wednesday by the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in northeast China's […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 14 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Friday (local time) said it detected nine sorties of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 12 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters. In a post on X, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said six of the nine PLA […]

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- "More than 80 years have passed, and only now are we beginning to realize how much Japan still hasn't told us," said Lim Shao Bin, a Singaporean historian who has spent decades tracing Japan's biological warfare activities in Southeast Asia, in a recent interview with Xinhua.As each new discovery serves as a reminder of how […]

Temperatures have dropped in Hong Kong after a streak of nine very hot days, with the city’s weather forecaster issuing the amber rainstorm warning on Friday morning. The Observatory recorded temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees Celsius (73 and 84 Fahrenheit) in various districts across the city as of 8.45am, significantly lower than the 33 degrees or […]

(260814) -- MALMO, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Qihao (R) greets Anton Kallberg after the men's singles round of 32 match between China's Zhou Qihao and Sweden's Anton Kallberg at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis with a university town as a core engine. In this third of a five-part series on the city’s first five-year blueprint, we look at the talk of the town. Read part one here and part two here. Hong Kong is a city that has among the highest concentration of top universities with at least eight making it to […]