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Beijing [China], July 20 (ANI): China's export value of rare-earth ore, metals rose 61.1 per cent in the first half of 2026 despite a decline in shipment volumes, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China.The data showed that China exported 30,482.841 tonnes of rare-earth ore, metals during January-June 2026, down 6.4 per […]

NewsVoirBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 20: Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are projected to reach a record USD 165.9 billion in 2026, a 23.2% increase over the previous year, and continue their growth trajectory to USD 229.5 billion by 2028, according to SEMI's Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast. This marks five […]

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: A new artificial intelligence model from Chinese startup Moonshot has surprised the U.S. technology industry with capabilities that rival leading systems from OpenAI and Anthropic, highlighting China's rapid progress in open-source AI despite U.S. technology restrictions. The company's latest model, Kimi K3, has drawn attention from […]

BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The strong calls from Japanese local assemblies to uphold the Three Non-Nuclear Principles reflect the public aspiration for peace, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday at a regular press briefing.Lin made the remarks in response to a question regarding that since the Takaichi administration came to […]

CHENGDU, July 20 (Xinhua) -- At 34, Yuan Xilin works as a ticket attendant at a Sichuan Opera theater in Chengdu, where he checks tickets, welcomes visitors and helps audiences find their way into the theater.As Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province attracts growing numbers of international visitors interested in traditional Chinese opera and […]

by Xinhua Writer Liu ZiyanBEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China's energy storage industry is in line to benefit first from a drive to promote greater integration of the country's artificial intelligence (AI) and new energy sectors as part of its development blueprint for the next five years.The 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) highlights the two sectors […]

Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): Chinese authorities have begun a fresh round of demolitions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet, with at least 1,060 residences of monks and nuns marked for demolition, according to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).Citing a source with knowledge of the developments, the International Campaign for […]

BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China's newly issued 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Beautiful China sets binding environmental targets through 2030 and maps out a green industrial leap over the next five years, pushing traditional industries to retrofit while accelerating green sectors.Analysts summarize it as a dual-approach that focuses on subtracting […]

JINAN, July 20 (Xinhua) -- When graduates wearing elegant, traditional Hanfu-style academic gowns filed onto the stage during a Shandong Youth University of Political Science ceremony earlier this month, the scene could have easily been mistaken for a traditional Chinese costume performance at first glance.Their new graduation attire integrates traditional […]

(260720) -- SHANGHAI, July 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children assemble 3D elephant puzzles at the Shanghai Natural History Museum in Shanghai, east China, July 20, 2026. The Shanghai Natural History Museum opened an educational space focusing on sustainable development on Monday. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260720) -- BEIJING, July 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana's permanent representative to the United Nations and a candidate for the next UN secretary-general, in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2026. […]

India is the third country to have a private company which can launch satellites into orbitAn Indian startup has successfully launched its first rocket into low-Earth orbit, placing the country in an elite club that also includes the US and China.Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, […]

SHANGHAI, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Batteries are stacked, headlamps fitted and cables routed in an assembly line display at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, serving to demonstrate how robotic intelligence is transforming mechanized automation.In this factory line replica, fitted inside the expo hall by Shanghai TARS Robotics Co., Ltd., robots […]

Seoul [South Korea], July 20 (ANI): Chinese DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies is throwing its hat into the ring with a roughly $8.5 billion initial public offering as it seeks to challenge the dominance of Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron Technology, The Korea Herald reported.Set to list on Shanghai's STAR Market on July 27 in the largest […]

NewsVoirMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20: From the well-curated museums to the neon-soaked alleyways of Temple Street, Hong Kong surprises art connoisseurs and novices alike.Hong Kong has long worn its financial identity with pride -- a forest of gleaming towers, an efficient harbour, the pulse of a global capital flowing through every district. Yet […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man with an intellectual disability to two years and four months in prison for inciting subversion, promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist Party messages, with the judge noting that his condition had affected his moral judgment. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi on Monday sentenced Chan […]

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): China's Moonshot AI has temporarily paused new subscriptions for its latest AI model Kimi K3 amid a sharp surge in demand, as per a statement by the company. In a social media post, Kimi AI stated the surge in demand over the last 48 hours has pushed the company's current capacity close to its limits. Hence, to ensure a […]

The Hong Kong Palace Museum has signed a deal with Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilisation Centre to collaborate on future exhibitions, academic research and other projects. The signing ceremony on Monday also marked the first official reciprocal visit by a Central Asian cultural institution since Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led a delegation to the region […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants across the country for allegedly levying service charge by default on consumers' bills, following complaints received through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), according to a Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and […]

Washington DC [US], July 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed adding Iran to a proposed Russia sanctions bill, saying Republicans should expand the legislation to include Tehran.'Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill. That's what Lindsey wanted to do, and it was going to happen. Important!!!' Trump said in a post on Truth […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the team of four Indian students who bagged gold medals in the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 10-19, 2026. Lauding the achievement as the nation's best-ever performance at the prestigious global platform, the Prime […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) on Sunday launched a worldwide chain protest campaign from Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, beginning with a 24-hour chain hunger strike in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen and in protest against China's 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law.'Former executives […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has commemorated the 14th anniversary of the death of Tibetan monk Lobsang Lozin, who died after setting himself on fire during a protest in Ngaba, Tibet, on July 17, 2012.According to the Tibet Advocacy Section of the Department of Information and International […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Emerging markets are expected to remain well placed in the second half of 2026, with attractive valuations, easing inflation and monetary policy support likely to sustain their relative outperformance, while investors may increasingly favour equities linked to artificial intelligence and the broader technology cycle, […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing bouts at his gym. The High Court on Monday directed a jury to acquit the […]

Munich [Germany], July 19 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its Weekly Brief for July 17, highlighting recent developments concerning Uyghur human rights advocacy, international engagement, and efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in East Turkistan.This week's brief covered concerns raised over Uyghur forced labour in global […]

Washington, DC [US], July 19 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly criticised the latest political consultations between China and Turkey, accusing Ankara of deepening its security cooperation with Beijing at the expense of the Uyghur and other Turkic communities in East Turkistan.The criticism follows the July 16 meeting between […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): India's textile sector is entering a multi-year structural upcycle, supported by China+1 sourcing, global supply-chain diversification and improving market access through trade agreements, but converting this opportunity into sustained export and market-share gains will depend on execution, productivity and manufacturing […]

HONG KONG, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Menassah Distribution Company is making its international debut at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2026, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to expand the global reach of Emirati and Arabic books.The company is showcasing 800 books across 244 titles published by 50 Emirati publishing houses, offering visitors and […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS Hong Kong) celebrates the remarkable achievement of 2026 cohort in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This year, 2 students obtained a perfect score of 45 points; 2 students and 4 students achieved 44 points […]

Hong Kong customs officers arrested more than a dozen people and seized counterfeit merchandise worth over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during the World Cup period, with authorities warning of a rise in young people seeking to make “quick money” from selling such items. The Customs and Excise Department said on Monday that it had detected 50 […]

Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city’s international image as a cultural centre, has cut ticket prices and diversified its programming to attract attendance during a tough global economic climate, its new leadership says. Launched by the Hong Kong Arts Development […]

Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89, with his son, pop star Nicholas Tse Ting-fung, asking friends and fans not to be sad, but to “keep his forever charming and smiling image in our hearts”. His children announced the death of Tse, affectionately known to film fans as “Brother Four” or “Sei […]

A Hong Kong dermatologist has received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the Medical Council for failing to prevent improper advertising on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote. The medical watchdog said on Monday that Dr Tinny Ho Tin-yee could be struck off the practitioners’ register for six […]

Hong Kong authorities have issued nine fixed-penalty tickets and 110 warnings to contractors since launching a citywide construction site smoking ban last Friday, according to the labour commissioner. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said on Monday that authorities had inspected more than 200 construction sites since the ban took effect, adding […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Cyberport has launched the city’s first hub designed specifically for one-person companies (OPCs), offering entrepreneurs a combination of trust, compliance support and preferential access to essential services that are difficult to secure elsewhere.  Announced on July 13 at the […]

Residents and restaurant operators in Hong Kong’s Eastern district were forced to repeatedly fetch water from wagons amid heavy rain after authorities failed to restore the fresh water supply in two neighbourhoods at 6am on Monday as promised, more than a day after the disruption began. The Water Supplies Department said supply had gradually resumed at […]

The World Cup brought in an extra HK$500 million (US$63.8 million) for Hong Kong’s catering sector this year, an industry leader has said, after restaurants and shopping centres hosted overnight viewings of the final with dim sum, snacks and milk tea. Businesses were also urged on Monday to devise creative strategies and set competitive prices to maintain […]

Hong Kong has come out on top again, but not in a good way. After earning the distinction of having the highest petrol prices in the world, we have again been named the world’s priciest residential property market in the “Mapping the World’s Prices” report released by Deutsche Bank. We managed to keep our top spot despite a 10 per cent drop in […]

Hong Kong authorities are set to roll out sweeping reforms following the conclusion of the investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, including criminalising bid-rigging and overhauling fire safety and property management laws. Political observers also expected senior officials, including ministers, to take accountability for the blaze once […]

Hong Kong’s forecaster has cancelled its amber rainstorm warning but warned that unsettled weather will continue to affect the city over the next day. The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled the warning at 2.10pm. It had been reissued at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after the red signal was raised at 8.05am Authorities earlier urged schools to implement […]

Hong Kong’s decision to introduce its first five-year plan has prompted familiar questions. Does this signal greater government intervention at the expense of the free market? Will it make Hong Kong’s development model more similar to that of the mainland? Could it overlap with the annual policy address and budget? And without detailed key performance […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has begun to realise tangible results from its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), completed in April 2026, with new combinations of AI and advanced materials appearing among the […]

An elderly Hong Kong tourist has been left in a coma after falling off a quad bike in Japan. The Immigration Department said on Sunday that it had been in contact with the Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the Chinese consulate in Fukuoka to understand the situation after receiving a request for help from the woman’s family. It added that […]