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Major Hong Kong retailers Sogo and Chow Sang Sang have disclosed separate data breaches after unauthorised parties accessed their systems, potentially exposing the personal information of customers, including that of up to 820,000 Sogo loyalty members. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data disclosed the Sogo figures on Thursday, hours […]

(261112) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 12, 2026 shows a scene at a ceremony commemorating the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, in Hong Kong, south China. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government held a ceremony on Thursday to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen. […]

(261112) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the 6th Forum on Global Communication of Chinese Cities in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province on Nov. 12, 2026. The forum was held at Qingdao International Conference Center in Qingdao on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Raymond, 66, lived in constant fear of becoming a burden to his family in recent years as his lung disease, diagnosed 16 years ago, worsened, and he needed an organ transplant to survive. The pulmonary fibrosis patient said on Thursday that he had waited to receive a lung transplant for more than two years after being placed on the waiting list in 2023. His […]

by Kat W. WongWhen China announced in 2017 that it would host an expo devoted entirely to imports, the idea struck many observers as unusual. Trade fairs have traditionally been instruments of export promotion, that is, a way for a country to sell its products and services to the world.The China International Import Expo (CIIE) reversed that logic by […]

Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and professionals linked to a scandal involving defective lifts at Queen Mary Hospital may have committed illegal acts, Hong Kong authorities have said, while also acknowledging shortcomings in two government departments. The Development Bureau on Thursday released the findings of an investigation into the […]

(261112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Plant protection drones carry out spraying operation on an intelligent farm in Liucheng Town of Dongyuan County, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

(261112) -- QUANZHOU, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Nov. 11, 2026 shows a Nanyin band performing for elementary school students on a rooftop in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Nanyin, known as the "living fossil" of ancient Chinese music, literally means "music in the south" and is a traditional opera in Fujian dialect. It is […]

(261112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a souvenir sheet issued by China Post to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen. China Post on Thursday issued a souvenir sheet commemorating the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, with a planned issuance of 3.2 million copies. (China Post/Handout via Xinhua)

Ten people have been arrested for selling counterfeit concert tickets to shows in Hong Kong, including concerts by Korean boy band BigBang, swindling victims out of at least HK$360,000 (US$46,150) through online ticket scams and fake storefronts. Police said on Thursday that the counterfeits were almost identical to genuine tickets and hard to spot as fakes […]

(261112) -- SHAOXING, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker processes beach umbrellas for export at the workshop of Zhejiang Hengyang Umbrella Co., Ltd. in Shangyu District of Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2026. In the first three quarters of this year, umbrella export value from Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, has exceeded 1.5 […]

(261112) -- CANGZHOU, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit China Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 12, 2026. China Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall showcases the essence of the intangible cultural heritage of provinces and municipalities alongside the Grand […]

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian coffee industry is looking to China as more than a destination of exports, but also a partner offering innovative solutions and smart technologies that could boost the industry.This year's International Coffee Week, SIC 2026, kicked off Wednesday in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Brazil's Minas […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump said on November 9, as the controversy around the head of the world's most valuable chipmaker deepened. "I know the FBI is looking into it,

BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for carrying forward the legacy of Sun Yat-sen, one of the nation's revered revolutionary forefathers, to make joint efforts for national rejuvenation and turn into reality the great dream of all Chinese people since the advent of modern times.Xi, also general secretary of the […]

(261112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a gathering to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 12, 2026. […]

Two Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific flights from London and Tokyo were forced to return or divert on two consecutive days after developing technical issues, prompting the airline to arrange alternative travel for affected passengers and issue apologies. The city’s flag carrier confirmed on Thursday that flight CX252, which departed London Heathrow Airport […]

by Xinhua writers Shi Chun, Liu YananNEW YORK, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Continued engagement and communication are vital for the United States and China to manage differences and maintain a steady and constructive relationship, said business and diplomatic leaders at the Gala Dinner 2026 Celebrating 60 Years of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations […]

A potential wave of claims could arise from last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s judiciary has warned, urging parties to settle their disputes through mediation or other forms of alternative resolution, with litigation as a last resort. The judiciary issued two special practice notes on Thursday, one covering all civil claims arising from the […]

A Hong Kong group comprising leaders from different industries has launched a guide to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence, calling for organisations to designate clear owners for their AI initiatives to strengthen accountability. Releasing the 209-page Guidelines on Responsible Corporate and Institutional Adoption of Artificial Intelligence […]

(261112) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng delivers a speech at the Gala Dinner 2026 Celebrating 60 Years of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations in New York, the United States, Nov. 10, 2026. Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has urged joint efforts to faithfully implement the […]

(261112) -- XINING, Nov. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Sept. 19, 2005 shows David V. Plymire tasting sea-buckthorn berries in Huangyuan County, northwest China's Qinghai Province. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: Journey to a remote Chinese county that an American calls home" (Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s “A Symphony of Lights”, launched in 2004 as the city sought to revive tourism after the Sars outbreak, will take its final bow on November 18, 2026 after 22 years of illuminating Victoria Harbour. The nightly spectacle will give way to seasonal light shows across different districts as authorities seek to refresh the city’s tourism […]

The organiser of Yuja Wang’s Hong Kong concerts has apologised and offered full refunds after a last-minute programme change resulted in the pianist performing for just over half an hour at a concert, leaving audience members feeling short-changed and prompting complaints to the city’s consumer watchdog. Audience members were angered by the withdrawal […]

XIAMEN, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- For Lin Yulin, Tong'an Bay in Xiamen, a coastal city in east China's Fujian Province, was once a place to make a living. His family raised oysters there, as did nearly every household in what was then Pantu Village.But intensive aquaculture took a toll on the environment. Dead fish and shrimp floated on the water, and a foul, […]

A 20-year-old debt collector has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of doxxing 15 people by publishing their personal information online without consent over unpaid loans, the city’s privacy watchdog has said. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data revealed on Thursday that in late September, 16 messages containing the personal data […]

by Elijia MwangiThe world is passing through a period of profound uncertainty. Geopolitical rivalries are intensifying, conflicts are becoming more protracted, economic fragmentation is disrupting trade and supply chains, while mistrust between major countries is weakening the capacity of the international system to respond collectively.The question before […]

The Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s most ambitious development project for the next two decades. Since the Northern Metropolis development strategy was unveiled, major projects including the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop, the San Tin Technopole and the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development area have gathered […]

The former brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted to erasing evidence of her killing by cleaning the car used to transport her body to a village house where she was dismembered. Anthony Kwong Kong-kit told the High Court on Thursday that he felt “safer” after wiping down the Toyota Alphard seven-seater as he had […]

A major Hong Kong performing arts group has urged the government to give greater weight to qualitative measures when setting funding criteria for local organisations, arguing that changing social trends have contributed to falling attendance. Celina Chin Man-wah, executive director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, also warned on Thursday that the group […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- In east China's Yangtze River Delta, a four-hour drive can take manufacturers through a network of suppliers capable of providing every component needed to build a new-energy vehicle. At one factory, a six-axis industrial robot can be produced every 12 minutes.These examples reflect a broad shift as the region turns its tightly […]

The meeting of defense chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the U.S. on Wednesday marks another attempt by Manila to draw outside powers into the South China Sea issue.Such moves will only fuel tensions and undermine regional stability.Behind them is a hardline Philippine defense chief putting personal political ambitions ahead of national […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Olympic gold medalist and legendary rifle shooter Abhinav Bindra made public his letter to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in which he questioned the inconsistency between the IOA's constitution and the electoral rules governing the recently concluded Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections. He also […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Coforge, Adani Green Energy and Meesho have been included in the MSCI Global Standard Index as part of its November 2026 index review, while India's weight in the index will increase from 12.9 per cent to 13.1 per cent.MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International) […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Elon Musk has said it would be an 'honor' to hire Nvidia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang, responding to a social media post urging him to bring the chipmaker's co-founder on board, amid reports that Nvidia's board is considering Huang's position at the company.Musk remarked on X in response to a suggestion […]

Dubai [UAE], November 12 (ANI): Cricket in China has long held ambitions of reaching a wider mainstream audience, waiting for the right opportunity to accelerate its growth. That moment may now be approaching.The World Championship of Cricket (WCC), in association with Dongyuehui Sports, is preparing to usher in a new era for the sport in China through the […]

Kumamoto [Japan], November 12 (ANI): Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 badminton tournament. On Wednesday, Lakshya outclassed Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen 21-19, 21-18 in 49 minutes at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, as per Olympics.com, while Kidambi, a former […]

Washington [US], November 12 (ANI): Nvidia shares fell more than 8 per cent in after-hours trading after reports emerged that the company's board of directors is preparing to remove Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang amid an investigation into his personal relationships and their possible implications for the chipmaker, according to a report by CBS […]

Santa Clara (California) [US], November 12 (ANI): The 'skeletons' are literally tumbling out of the closet for embattled NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. Even as the company board is reportedly considering ousting Huang as CEO amidst allegations of his links to a woman identified as an alleged 'Chinese spy, it has now emerged that in May 2026 a Wall Street 'Short […]

Washington DC [US], November 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday (local time), with the two sides discussing US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China for the APEC Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposed visit to Florida for the G20 Summit and […]

Santa Clara (California) [US], November 12 (ANI): NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang appears to be sailing in troubled waters. While it was reported that the company's board is contemplating ousting Huang, US Congress is mounting pressure on the embattled tech czar. On Wednesday (local time), Congressman Jamie Raskin said that the Congress' main concern is whether […]

Washington DC [US], November 12 (ANI): The board of American semiconductor giant Nvidia is reportedly considering the removal of its co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, following revelations of two alleged extramarital relationships, including one involving a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence of having links to Chinese intelligence services.According […]

Hong Kong’s multibillion-dollar Northern Metropolis megaproject will press ahead at full steam after lawmakers passed landmark legislation to fast-track its development, a move the business sector expects to boost investor confidence. On Thursday, lawmakers completed the third reading of the Northern Metropolis Development Bill and unanimously passed it, […]

BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for carrying forward the legacy of Sun Yat-sen, one of the nation's revered revolutionary forefathers, to make joint efforts for national rejuvenation and turn into reality the great dream of all Chinese people since the advent of modern times.Xi, also general secretary of the […]

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a subcontractor’s team leader for allegedly extorting more than HK$75,000 (US$9,600) from five electrical workers at the Kai Tak Hospital site, vowing to work with the government to strengthen protections for imported labour. According to an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) statement on […]