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(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Max Verstappen said his current unhappiness has left all options on the table, including retirement once the current Formula 1 season ends.A winner of 71 career F1 races, which trails only Lewis Hamilton (105) and Michael Schumacher (91) all time, Verstappen finished eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.The […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In Kai Tak Arena, under bright lights, a group of young fencers crossed blades in a demonstration bout that drew sharp intakes of breath from the crowd. Silver medallist Ho Sze-long from the 15th National Games of China faced off against Chan Lok-hei, a two-time junior silver […]

BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- At the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum, which opened on March 25, a large number of advanced intelligent robots attracted attention. At the Robot Data Training Center in Beijing, robots are becoming increasingly intelligent through training at the "Robot School."Here, robots collect data in scenarios such as industrial manufacturing, […]

BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- At the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum, which opened on March 25, a large number of advanced intelligent robots attracted attention. At the Robot Data Training Center in Beijing, robots are becoming increasingly intelligent through training at the "Robot School."Here, robots collect data in scenarios such as industrial manufacturing, […]

(260329) -- BEIJING, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff of Noitom Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrate a collaborative robot controlled through motion capture technology during the International Sci-Fi and Future Tech Expo Beijing 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, March 26, 2026. At the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum, which opened on March 25, a large number of […]

(260329) -- WUHAN, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lin, head coach of Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC, is seen during the quarterfinal match between Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC of China and Suwon FC Women of South Korea at the 2025/2026 AFC Women's Champions League in Wuhan, China, March 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Prague [Czech Republic] March 29 (ANI): Representatives led by Thinlay Chukki, along with UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal, engaged in a series of high-level meetings in the Czech Republic to highlight China's oppression in Tibet and explore avenues for international cooperation, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).According to CTA, […]

(260329) -- MACAO, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the 2026 Macao International Parade in Macao, south China, March 29, 2026. Art groups from different countries and regions presented diverse artistic performances, showcasing the unique appeal of Macao as a city featuring the integration of Chinese and Western cultures and creating a […]

(260329) -- HONG KONG, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 29, 2022 shows a view of the Hong Kong Palace Museum in south China's Hong Kong. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District shines as cultural landmark" (Xinhua/Li Gang)

New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Top American economist and foreign policy expert Prof Jeffrey D Sachs said BRICS countries could have played a stronger role in mediating the ongoing West Asia conflict, but failed to intervene effectively in the negotiation process.Speaking to ANI, he called it a 'lost opportunity.' Sachs described the situation as […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 29 (ANI): Taiwan is strengthening coordination between civilian agencies and government institutions to counter what officials describe as China's evolving strategy to destabilise Taiwan's democratic system. Deputy Interior Minister Ma Shih-yuan said China is expanding beyond traditional tactics such as psychological and legal warfare […]

Experts say the reorganization bears a clear "offensive" character. Japan's accelerating military buildup underscores its "remilitarization" ambitions, posing a threat to regional peace and stability.TOKYO, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese government, led by Sanae Takaichi, has recently carried out a sweeping reorganization of the Self-Defense Forces […]

(260329) -- XIONG'AN, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2026 shows a view in the Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province. Since China announced plans to establish the Xiong'an New Area in April 2017, the city has evolved from a blueprint into a vibrant city. This new area is designed to relieve functions that are […]

Hong Kong authorities have warned former residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to brace themselves for the conditions in their homes when they return next month to collect belongings, while saying that those with health issues, among others, should not enter the buildings. The government also provided residents with psychological assessment […]

(260329) -- PARIS, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gabriele Minak of Italy competes during the men's solo free final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026 - Stop 2 in Paris, France, March 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 29 (ANI): In a major drug bust, Pune Customs officials have seized hydroponic marijuana valued at approximately 26.80 crore from an import consignment at the Air Cargo Complex of Pune International Airport, officials said.The seizure was made on March 26 after a consignment declared as 'Mandarin orange sacs' arrived from […]

Hong Kong employers could face punitive surcharges for failing to pay outstanding contributions to their staff members’ pension accounts for extended periods, with data showing only one in six bosses settled the arrears within the prescribed two-week deadline. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), which manages the city’s pension plans, […]

by Xinhua writers Huang Yuzhang and Wang XiaopengBEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The announcement of a film featuring Labubu has sparked heated online discussions in China, with many fans expressing anticipation at the prospect of seeing the popular plushie dolls -- known for their toothy, mischievous grins -- on the big screen.Chinese pop culture giant Pop […]

A China-South Africa trade forum was held in Cape Town on Friday, with participants expressing confidence in deeper bilateral trade cooperation following China's zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries.CAPE TOWN, March 29 (Xinhua) -- A China-South Africa trade forum was held in Cape Town on Friday, with participants expressing confidence in deeper […]

by Xinhua writer Yao YuanBEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- China's science fiction sector has evolved from a small circle into a lush ecosystem spanning movies, games and VR tours over the past decade, with observers now eyeing a long-term growth to follow an era of meteoric rise.In 2015, Liu Cixin won the Hugo Award for his sci-fi novel "The Three-Body […]

BEIJING, China (Xinhua) -- A light bulb is not something most people would associate with governance. Yet nearly four decades ago, while working in one of the poorest parts of east China's Fujian Province as the Party chief of Ningde Prefecture, Xi Jinping told local officials that ensuring access to everyday necessities for people living in remote areas, […]

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Kaynes Semicon's OSAT facility in Sanand on March 31.This project was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 23, 2024, under India's Semiconductor Mission. With an investment of 3,300 crore, the project will further strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in […]

Dedicated laws to streamline statutory procedures for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis may speed up some projects by about one year, the development chief has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho also revealed on Sunday that the government was preparing to increase the residential component of some sites to make the investment more […]

Hongkongers Oscar and Stella Chan, a couple in their late 60s, have little interest in moving into a traditional residential care home. The retired civil servants rent a flat in Ma On Shan in the New Territories and, while they acknowledge that ageing at home is not always “as straightforward as it sounds”, they believe conventional care homes can […]

Hong Kong authorities are closely monitoring the war in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israel attack on Iran and the resulting volatility in global oil prices, although the immediate impact on the city’s economy remains limited, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Sunday that while geopolitical instability had […]

A Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after being struck by a giant screen at a concert by popular boy band Mirror has for the first time shown himself moving independently in a wheelchair since the accident 3½ years ago. Mo Li Kai-yin, 31, shared an Instagram video on Saturday of him operating an electric wheelchair with the caption, “A 90 per cent […]

Four people have been injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City after a van mounted a pavement and crashed into a wall. Police received a report at 8.34am on Sunday that a driver of a van travelling along Prince Edward Road West towards Mong Kok had lost control near the traffic lights at Earl Street, grazing a truck and a coach […]

BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- At a food bar inside the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, visitors are lining up not for a celebrity chef, but for a team of robot waiters.One robot threads sugar-coated haws with mechanical precision. Another brews coffee. A third collects the order. A fourth uses both hands to combine the coffee and snack into a set meal […]

Football city leagues are sweeping China, not only reflecting local pride and sparking stadium fervor, but also serving as a powerful new driver of consumption.by sportswriter He LeijingBEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Amateur football leagues are exploding in popularity across China, turning ordinary players into hometown heroes and transforming weekend […]

BOAO, China, March 29 (Xinhua) -- China's rise in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has unlocked new opportunities for other countries and facilitated cross-border progress, the chairman of a Malaysian think tank has said."The whole idea of AI advancement is for humanity to move to the next level of progress, instead of leaving others behind," said […]

Mussoorie (Uttarakhand) [India], March 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing West Asia Crisis, the resulting disruptions have led to a shortage in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Due to this shortfall, hotel and restaurant owners in the hill station of Mussoorie, popularly known as the 'Queen of the Hills', have begun making alternative cooking […]

This article was first published on March 30, 2011 by Danny Mok ‘Student Prince’ dies after heart problem Former actor Alan Tang Kwong-wing, known as the “Student Prince”, has died at home. He was 62. The family said he was checked by a family doctor for a heart problem at home in Kadoorie Avenue, Kowloon Tong, yesterday (March 29, 2011) afternoon. […]

Air passengers departing from Hong Kong have said they were unaware of a new rule limiting the number of power banks they can carry to two, with few reminder signs visible at the airport on the first day of its enforcement on Sunday. The concerns were raised after Hong Kong International Airport announced on Saturday night that departing passengers were […]

(Photo credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images)Ilia Malinin has three-peated.The 21-year-old U.S. figure skater won his third straight world championship Saturday in Prague, scoring 329.40 points to win gold by a margin of 22.73 over Japan's Yuma Kagiyama. Shun Sato also secured Japan a bronze medal.Malinin becomes the first skater to win three consecutive world […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 19 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday.Of the 19, 13 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and […]

(260329) -- TAGAYTAY CITY, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cyclists compete in the men's elite points race at the 2026 Asian Track Championships in Tagaytay City, the Philippines, on March 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(260329) -- PRAGUE, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States, silver medalist Kagiyama Yuma (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Sato Shun of Japan pose during the awarding ceremony for the men single skating at the ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 in Prague, the Czech Republic, March 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang […]

BEIJING, China: China is moving to strengthen support for its aging population by rolling out a nationwide long-term care insurance system to ease pressure on families and expand social welfare coverage. The plan, released by China's State Council, will provide services or financial support for basic nursing and medical care for people with disabilities who […]

BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- At an exhibition held during the ongoing 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) in Beijing, a range of brain-computer interface (BCI) products -- from specialized chips to rehabilitation systems -- drew large crowds."Brain-computer interface technology is advancing rapidly, and its applications are expanding," said Zhao Jizong, a […]

(260329) -- PARIS, March 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Neutral athletes Alina Rumiantseva (R) and Zakhar Trofimov compete during the mixed duet technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026 - Stop 2 in Paris, France, March 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

The official transcript of a public hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades has wrongly recorded several key details, the South China Morning Post has found, prompting an academic to urge that future proceedings be live-streamed to strengthen transparency and public trust. The errors included incorrect figures for the number of residents who […]

America steps back, and the Alliance starts to wobbleOne of the more idealistic ambitions of the last Soviet leadership was the simultaneous dissolution of both Cold War blocs, NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Only half of that vision came to pass. The Warsaw Pact disappeared in the spring of 1991. NATO didn't. Instead, it endured and expanded.Over the following […]

Nearly 80 percent of surveyed Chinese firms said they planned to expand investment in the bloc over the next three years, with around 15 percent saying they would increase investment significantly, according to a report.BRUSSELS, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies are planning to deepen their presence in the European Union (EU) market despite concerns […]

Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 29(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assam Pradesh, has underscored the remarkable transformation of Assam under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while sharply criticising the Congress party for what Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described as […]

Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 28 (ANI): Australia-born Ryan Williams is set to potentially make his debut for the India national football team on March 31 in Kochi against the Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The 32-year-old received FIFA clearance in last November after a long […]