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BEIJING, May 2 (Xinhua) -- As China kicked off the five-day May Day holiday, a growing number of foreign tourists are traveling to the country not just to see the Great Wall or shop in fashionable malls, but to soak in 24-hour bathhouses, try traditional Chinese medicine treatments, and savor late-night hotpot in pajamas inside urban spas -- a sign that […]

(260502) -- HORSENS, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China reacts in the singles match against Miyazaki Tomoka of Japan during the semifinal badminton match between Japan and China at the BWF Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

A 25-year-old Hong Kong woman was cheated out of more than HK$2.25 million (US$287,190) in one month after falling prey to a job scam, prompting calls for tighter rules requiring online employment platforms to verify employers. The victim said on Saturday at a press briefing held by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions that she came across a posting for […]

(260502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Linjing of China competes during the women's 10m platform final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 2, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Yifan/Xinhua)

(260502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 29, 2026 shows people participating in a co-creation activity by coloring a toy panda in Wolong Shenshuping base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, southwest China's Sichuan Province. TO GO WITH "International youths praise China's green development practices" […]

(260502) -- CHOLPON-ATA, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Runners of the half marathon competition start in the International Issyk-Kul Marathon of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), titled "Run the Silk Road" in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Youlin)

(260502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view blooming Chinese roses at Quancheng Square in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, on May 2, 2026. People across the country are going outdoors to enjoy the five-day May Day holiday, which began on May 1. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Belek [Turkey], May 1 (ANI): Yuvraj Sandhu made an impressive start to his campaign at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya, delivering one of his strongest opening rounds on the DP World Tour. The debutant carded a 3-under 69, placing him comfortably inside the top 10 after the first day. Fellow Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma also performed steadily, […]

New York [US], May 2 (ANI): Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations, Fu Cong on Saturday said it was a great honour to assume the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for the month of May.Fu said that one of the issues China has been considering was the future of the UN's peacekeeping mission in southern […]

Four winning tickets took home over HK$55.7 million (US$7.1 million) each for first prize in Hong Kong’s largest Mark Six jackpot. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the city’s sole gambling and lottery operator, also said on Saturday that 36.5 units won HK$347,110 for the second-tier prize, while 1,153.7 units each scooped the third-tier prize of HK$29,280. […]

(260502) -- XI'AN, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Medalists pose for a selfie after the awarding ceremony for the team free at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Russia, China, America and the myth of a new grand bargainThere will be much talk this May about the so-called "strategic triangle" of Russia, China and the United States.US President Donald Trump is expected in Beijing first, followed by Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Whenever the leaders of the three most […]

(260502) -- LHASA, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yongtso is pictured at the School of Information Science and Technology of Xizang University in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 28, 2026. Yongtso, a professor of the School of Information Science and Technology of Xizang University, has worked there for over two decades. Having dedicated […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is expected to experience thunderstorms on Sunday, as a cold front sweeps across the coast of Guangdong and brings temperatures down to as low as about 21 degrees Celsius (69.8 Fahrenheit) a day later. The […]

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. stocks hit new record highs this week, even as oil markets saw sharp swings driven by ongoing tensions linked to the war with Iran. The relative calm on Wall Street contrasted with volatility in oil markets. Prices surged this week on concerns that the Iran conflict could disrupt global supply, before retreating late in the […]

(260502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sarah Polleros (R) of Germany competes during the semifinal match between China and Germany at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Chengdu Stop 2026 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to people visiting Sharp Island on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, when thousands flocked to see attractions in the city’s Unesco Global Geopark. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Saturday that the 3,000 visitors to Sharp Island a day […]

Hong Kong authorities are searching for a 28-year-old man who went hiking and lost contact with his family after a dispute with his girlfriend, with a helicopter deployed to aid in the operation. Police said on Saturday that they received a report at 11.30am from a man who said his younger brother had lost contact with his family after arguing with his […]

Amid rising volatility and growing protectionism in global trade, China's zero-tariff policy underscores its firm commitment to fostering an open world economy, advancing shared development across the Global South through practical cooperation, and injecting stability into the global trade system and economic growth.NAIROBI, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Starting […]

Hong Kong authorities expect the eastern section of the HK$7 billion (US$893 million) Fanling Bypass, which opens to traffic on Sunday, will prevent congestion ahead of residents moving into a nearby new development area later this year. At the opening ceremony on Saturday, Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said the 4km (2.49 miles) dual […]

A home in the upscale Shouson Hill area in Hong Kong’s Southern district has been burgled, with luxury watches and foreign currency worth more than HK$1.1 million (US$140,400) stolen. Police are looking into whether the burglars scaled the wall of a vacant neighbouring detached house at Orchid Hill to enter 26 Shouson Hill Road in Deep Water Bay, the […]

(260502) -- XI'AN, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Isabelle Thorpe/Ranjuo Tomblin of Britain perform during the mixed duet technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Hong Kong recorded a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in mainland Chinese visitors on the first day of the “golden week” Labour Day holiday, but a lawmaker for the restaurant trade noted that tourists’ shift towards more cautious spending resulted in only “limited” gains for the businesses. Labour Day is a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong […]

(260502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Osmar Olvera Ibarra of Mexico competes during the men's 3m springboard final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 2, 2026. (Photo by Zhai Yifan/Xinhua)

BEIJING, May 2 (Xinhua) -- As Chinese travelers eagerly plan for the five-day May Day holiday, less crowded niche attractions are offering visitors a more distinctive and immersive experience.At the dawn of Friday, the first day of the holiday, the serene expanse of the Hunshandake Sandland in northern China was broken by the thunderous roar of off-road […]

(260502) -- XI'AN, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kira Cherezova/Valentina Gerasimova of Russia perform during the women's duet free final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Inside a designer's studio in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital, one finds straw mats, discarded CDs, mobile phone accessories, fan grilles, and various rubber products, everyday waste materials dismantled and reassembled into striking, unconventional fashion pieces.ABIDJAN, May 2 (Xinhua) -- On a humble street in Abobo, a densely populated area in […]

BEIJING, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. Asian Beach Games concludes in Sanya with seaside celebrationThe 6th Asian Beach Games closed on April 30 in south China's tropical Sanya, with the closing ceremony held at the seaside Yasha Park.Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani […]

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): China is rapidly emerging as a force in Artificial Intelligence services, with its open-source models processing a volume of tokens comparable to US counterparts, while Europe faces growing economic and geopolitical friction over the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, according to a research report by Jefferies.The […]

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 2 (ANI): Highlighting the strategic significance of the Great Nicobar Islands, Major General GS Rawat (Retd) on Saturday said the region's proximity to the Strait of Malacca, through which a major share of global and Chinese trade passes, makes it crucial for India's security and economic ambitions, even as concerns over […]

FUZHOU, May 2 (Xinhua) -- The exhibition hall of Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports in Jinjiang, eastern Fujian Province is often packed with dealers as they are drawn by its signature products ranging from carbon plate marathon shoes to trainers with nitrogen-infused midsoles.The scene reflects the dynamism of the consumer market in China, a country of […]

(260502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "A Special Exhibition for the King of Dinosaurs" at the Natural History Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2026. "A Special Exhibition for the King of Dinosaurs," a blockbuster event that pairs two authentic Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) skeletons from Germany with an […]

Suzhou [China], May 2 (ANI): The Indian women's U17 national team will kick off their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 campaign against Australia on Saturday at 17:00 IST (Indian Standard Time). According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the match will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Channel.It will be India's first appearance […]

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): Iran has inflicted unprecedented damage to US bases in various countries of the Gulf region, an investigative report by CNN revealed.In Camp Buehring, Kuwait, where American soldiers had one of the biggest US military hubs in the Gulf, the once-bustling American micro-city in the desert is nearly empty and heavily damaged […]

Kannur (Keralam) [India], May 2 (ANI): Retired Indian armed forces officials have criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for alleging large-scale land grabbing, ecological damage and administrative corruption in the Great Nicobar Project.The former officers said the project is crucial for India's maritime security. They noted it will help […]

Fueled by visa-free access, China has become a top pick for Australian travelers, but they're now venturing beyond the Great Wall and Beijing.From tea harvesting in Hangzhou to the breathtaking landscapes of Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou, Aussies are seeking authentic and immersive experiences in China, with a focus on nature and culture, the Brisbane Times […]

More than 800 families displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire have expressed an interest in visiting their homes again after being allowed to return to the estate in recent weeks, a senior Hong Kong official has said. The government also expressed confidence that at least three-quarters of homeowners of Wang Chi House – the only one of Wang Fuk Court’s […]

"China's zero-tariff treatment can be a very constructive component of Africa's trade toolbox, supporting resilience in uncertain times."by Ntandoyenkosi NcubeJOHANNESBURG, May 2 (Xinhua) -- China's decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to products from 53 African countries is expected to bolster African economies' confidence and strengthen global trade […]

MELBOURNE, May 2 (Xinhua) -- As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials, Robert Barwick, Australian Citizens Party's National Chairman, has urged his fellow countrymen and the wider world to remember it and its significance to justice, humanity and the post-World War II international order.From May 3, 1946, to Nov. 12, 1948, […]

Hong Kong authorities have issued four HK$3,000 (US$383) fines in the first two days of an expanded ban on alternative smoking products, while assuring the public that inspectors will not conduct arbitrary body searches to enforce the law. Manny Lam Man-chung, head of the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office, said on Saturday that authorities had stepped up […]

Nearly half of the notices filed to deactivate firefighting systems over the past two years involved works that lasted longer than the maximum two months allowed under rules introduced after Hong Kong’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, official data has shown. A spokesman for the Fire Services Department told the South China Morning Post that the new rules […]

Ottawa [Canada], May 2 (ANI): Canadian Security Intelligence Service on Friday (local time) in a report recognised the threat posed by Khalistanis in Canada.The CSIS report 2025, tabled in the Canadian Parliament said that activities of Canada based Khalistani elements continue to promote a violent extremist agenda. The report further claimed China, Russia […]

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): The AI infrastructure spending spree by US hyperscalers is showing signs of strain, with capital expenditure now consuming nearly all of their operating cash flow, even as Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) suppliers emerge as the key beneficiaries with unprecedented pricing power, global brokerage firm, Jefferies, said in a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 2 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Saturday detected the presence of 29 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six vessels, and two official ships around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.Of the 29, 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern part […]

(260502) -- XI'AN, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lei Zichen of China performs during the men's solo free final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)