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by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongBEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- "When I started, I wrote dog food commercials, I wrote children's television programs," said Simon Franglen, the British composer behind the score of "Avatar: The Way of Water," recalling his early career.Franglen was speaking to reporters on Sunday at a special screening event for "Dragonfly," […]

GUIYANG, April 27 (Xinhua) -- As spring unfolds in southwest China's Guizhou Province, a 125.8-square-kilometer ancient azalea forest in the Baili azalea scenic area in Bijie City stretches across the mountains like a vibrant ribbon, with more than 40 varieties in full bloom drawing visitors from home and abroad.Cynthia Tan, a tourist from Malaysia, took a […]

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Representatives of the organization awardees of the 2026 China Youth May Fourth Medal pose for a group photo during the awarding ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. Chinese authorities have decided to award the country's highest youth honor to 29 individuals and 30 organizations for their […]

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): A group of lawmakers expressed solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners on April 25, marking the 27th anniversary of a peaceful protest in China whose consequences continue to be felt today, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).The peaceful assembly, later referred to as the April 25 appeal, took place in 1999 […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting, marking a key multilateral engagement focused on regional security and defence cooperation.Upon his arrival in the Kyrgyz capital, the Defence Minister was […]

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): A report by The New York Times, drawing on information from the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU), has raised concerns over alleged links between products made by Pop Mart and forced labour in China's Uyghur region, according to a CFU press release.The report focuses on Pop Mart's widely popular collectable toy line, including […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) criticised a retired naval officer for making remarks seen as supportive of Beijing during a Chinese military event and expressed backing for potential legal amendments to address such actions, according to a report by the Taipei Times.Chinese media reported that former lieutenant commander […]

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China's central and western regions are shedding their traditional dependence on resources to drive a new era of smarter and greener industrial growth, with provinces like Sichuan, Hubei and Hunan emerging alongside coastal hubs as key pillars of the country's economic transformation.OLD LIQUOR CITY, NEW ENERGY HUB Yibin, a […]

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers are advancing a draft law aimed at strengthening basic living support and building a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.The draft law on social assistance calls for optimizing procedures based on practical needs and improving accessibility and convenience for the public.It was submitted on Monday to the […]

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a national video conference on flood control and drought relief work in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

(260427) -- YIBIN, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 2, 2026 shows a view of a photovoltaic industrial park at the high-tech zone in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: New industrial engines in central, western China power smarter, greener future" (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

SHENZHEN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Beat the heat with a 3D-printed accessory that works like a permanent plastic hand shade, a wearable device that blocks sunlight when held up.While it has recently gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, it is more than just a playful internet trend. It is a tangible example of how China's consumer 3D printers have moved beyond […]

Following militants assaults on several cities the army also recovered equipment, officials have saidMalian security forces eliminated more than 200 terrorists nationwide and seized significant quantities of equipment, Malian Chief of General Staff Oumar Diarra said on state TV on Sunday night.On Saturday, militantscarried outattacks on Bamako, Kati, Gao, […]

(260427) -- CHUUK STATE, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A doctor (C) from a Chinese medical team administers acupuncture therapy to a patient in Chuuk State, the Federated States of Micronesia, April 20, 2026. A Chinese medical team that has been assisting the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) recently traveled to the country's Chuuk State to support local […]

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez, head of the League of Arab States Beijing Mission, in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

(260427) -- LHASA, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2026 shows a black cloned yak (R) in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Chinese scientists announced Monday that they have achieved a breakthrough in yak cloning, with 10 cloned calves all naturally delivered in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. TO […]

Government surveyors failed to detect major fire risks at a housing complex destroyed in Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades because they were following outdated guidelines that did not require in-person inspections of renovation works, a public inquiry has heard. The independent committee was told on Monday that illegal alterations to Wang Fuk […]

(260427) -- NINGDE, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2026 shows workers transferring large yellow croaker fries from fish farming platforms to a perforated boat at a mariculture farm in Ningde, southeast China's Fujian Province. Rising temperatures have ushered in the prime period for release of seedlings in spring at […]

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 27, 2026. As the May Day holiday approaches, the tourism markets across the country are heating up. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has defended its decision to appoint singer Hins Cheung as a mentor in a “rehabilitation project” for youngsters arrested during the 2019 protests, saying it welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to share positive life experiences following criticism from internet users in mainland China. The project, which has been […]

The targeted entities have been banned from sourcing dual-use items from ChinaBeijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.The companies listed by China's Commerce Ministry on Friday include German radar manufacturer Hensoldt, Belgian firearms producers FN Browning Group […]

Horsens [Denmark], April 27 (ANI): Former champions India blanked Australia 5-0 in the men's Group A clash to assure themselves of a quarterfinal berth in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Monday.India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening group tie and will next face top seeds China to decide the group winners. China had defeated […]

Moscow [Russia], April 27 (ANI): In May 2026, leaders of major media organisations from three continents are set to come together for the first-ever 'Global Media Briefing,' a special initiative by TV BRICS marking the 20th anniversary of the BRICS grouping, according to a TV BRICS report.Media executives from various countries will exchange perspectives on […]

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Former Senior Diplomat Surendra Kumar has said that both Iran and the US seem exhausted and want an agreement but want to project themselves as the victor.Kumar, while speaking to ANI, said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's multi-nation tour perhaps suggests his seriousness.'I personally feel that both sides […]

Suzhou [China], April 27 (ANI): The India U17 women's national team, after a brief camp in Gurugram, India, reached Suzhou on Monday ahead of their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026.India, which qualified for the tournament after 21 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Australia (May 2, 17:00 IST on Pitch 8), followed by Japan (May 5, […]

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view an art work during an exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. An art exhibition "Homage to the Virtuosos: From Leonardo da Vinci to Caravaggio -- Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance" opens to the public here on Monday. This exhibition displays 36 masterpieces by more than 20 […]

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, meets with a delegation led by Dmitry Krutoi, head of the Administration of the President of Belarus, in Beijing, […]

SHENZHEN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Shenzhen in southern China is building a "15-minute nursery circle" covering a child's first 1,000 days to ease the burden of families and encourage more births.Supported by the government, communities, and professional services together, the city has been working on the transformation of public facilities to create accessible […]

Hong Kong plans to table a bill by year-end to standardise regulation of future mass transit projects, including Kai Tak and East Kowloon, the transport chief has said, as lawmakers raise concerns over fares and long-term service quality. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan told lawmakers on Monday that the government was pursuing policy […]

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xuedong, a 66-year-old retiree in east China's Shandong Province, has authored a 160,000-word novel with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), a skill set he acquired at a local university for seniors.A veteran student of Shandong Seniors University, the first institution of its kind established in China over four […]

by Xinhua writer Yuan QuanBEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- This year's National Intellectual Property (IP) Publicity Week was packed with forums, press conferences and lively public activities, but what struck me most was a corner of an IP exhibition hall.A display board introduced the patent histories of different countries. Switzerland's first patent, […]

MACAO, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The recent visit by Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai to Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Belgium has bolstered Macao's exchanges and cooperation, highlighting its role as a bridge between Chinese and international markets, said experts at home and abroad.Sam, leading a Macao SAR […]

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China's industrial sector posted strong profit growth in the first quarter of 2026 as the government's proactive macro policies helped cushion the impact of a complex economic environment and boosted momentum in high-end manufacturing, official data showed on Monday.Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 15.5 […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): A former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) engineer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. According to a report by, according to a report by Focus Taiwan, the engineer received this punishment for his role in the leak of trade secrets involving the company's advanced 2-nanometer process.The Intellectual […]

The joint venture will have an investment of around $2 billion and a manufacturing capacity of 2 million tons annuallyIndia and Russia are planning to set up a urea production facility at a cost of $2 billion, the Financial Express reports.The facility - a joint venture between Russia's Uralchem and Indian Potash, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, and […]

HUANGSHAN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Taiping Houkui is a renowned green tea from Anhui, known for its flat, elongated leaves. It offers a unique aroma, mellow taste, and sweet aftertaste. Recently, as the core production area of Taiping Houkui, the high-mountain tea gardens in Houkeng Village of Huangshan City, have entered the busiest harvest season.To pick […]

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): India, the fifth biggest military spender in the world in 2025, increased its military spending by 8.9 per cent to USD 92.1 billion, according to a report released by arms watchdog group SIPRI on Monday.The global world military expenditure reached USD 2887 billion in 2025, the 11th consecutive year of growth, and the five […]

The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarizationEuropean military spending helped to propel global defense expenditure to a record high of almost $3 trillion in 2025 despite the US decreasing its outlay, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released […]

The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, according to SIPRI, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarizationEuropean military spending helped to propel global defense expenditure to a record high of almost $3 trillion in 2025 despite the US decreasing its outlay, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research […]

Hong Kong police have arrested nine men in a crackdown on child pornography as part of a seven-jurisdiction operation in which more than 300 suspects were detained across Asia. Police said on Monday the city had joined a coordinated international operation involving Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Brunei, targeting offences related to […]

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The United States intensified its campaign to disrupt the primary revenue streams of the Iranian regime as Economic Fury targeted global networks fueling Iran's oil trade and shadow fleet. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, known as OFAC, sanctioned the China-based independent teapot […]

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): India's edible oil imports are shifting from a price-led to a supply-driven model as climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and energy markets converge, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA) said on Sunday.Speaking at the 24th International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026, IVPA Vice President Bhavna […]

A former Hong Kong prison officer has admitted severely wounding an inmate by repeatedly thrusting a stick into the man’s rectum after being sprinkled with baby powder during a game. Tam Lik-chung, an ex-assistant officer in the Correctional Services Department, pleaded guilty in the District Court on Monday along with an inmate, Ho Lik-wun, who had […]

(260427) -- SHENZHEN, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A teacher plays games with children at a nursery in Minkang Community of Longhua District in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. Shenzhen is building a "15-minute nursery circle" covering a child's first 1,000 days to ease the burden of families and encourage more births. Supported by […]

Grieving relatives of domestic helpers killed in the Tai Po fire have struggled to break the news to victims’ children while fending off scammers targeting their compensation from Hong Kong authorities, according to a workers’ rights advocate after a trip to Indonesia. Esther Tse Yan-yin, an organiser from the Association for the Rights of Industrial […]