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When people picture Hong Kong, they often imagine a relentless concrete jungle – a vertical city where glass and steel dominate the skyline. Yet a quiet revolution is beginning to reshape how our city develops. Last week, the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department jointly launched the Hong Kong […]

Joe*, a 20-year-old Hong Kong student, began seeking emotional support for dating advice, family relationships and stress management a few months ago to ease his anxieties. He asked questions during his commute to school, while studying in the evening and even when he could not sleep late at night. His go-to chatbot: OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which he accesses […]

(260315) -- WUHAN, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Shuyu (C) of China goes for a layup during the group A match between China and South Sudan at FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournaments in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images)Formula 1 officially canceled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia scheduled for April because of safety concerns from the ongoing war in the Middle East.The Bahrain Grand Prix was scheduled for April 12, while the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix was set for April 19.'While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately […]

Major brands, including Geely, BAIC, MG, and OMODA, are showcasing their latest models and signaling their strategic ambitions for the regional market.BUDAPEST, March 14 (Xinhua) -- On a crisp early spring weekend, the Hungexpo buzzed with activity as visitors flocked to one of the region's largest automotive events, weaving between displays of sports cars, […]

The US president has appealed to China and several other nations to send warships to the Strait of HormuzThe US security umbrella promised to American allies in the Middle East has proven to be "full of holes," Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, after President Donald Trump called for a broad international response to Tehran's retaliatory […]

(Photo credit: Vincent Alban/Pool via Imagn Images)The World Anti-Doping Agency strongly denied a published report from Friday that said it was considering action to prevent President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other U.S. government officials from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.The Associated […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 14 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Captain Salima Tete on making her 150th appearance for the Indian Women's Hockey Team during the Final clash of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 against England. Known for her blistering pace and tireless work ethic in midfield, Salima made her debut for India in […]

(260314) -- MANOSQUE, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur International School perform during a Spring Festival activity in Manosque, France, Feb. 5, 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently replied to a letter from teachers and students of the Chinese language class at the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur International School […]

New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of Manish Sharma until March 18 in connection with the AI Summit protest case.Sharma has sought anticipatory bail and is alleged to be a key conspirator behind the protest held during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February […]

(260314) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Zhang Wenjing of China reacts during the awarding ceremony for the para alpine skiing women's slalom sitting event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- As China seeks to boost domestic consumption while enhancing public well-being, holiday arrangements and paid leave policies emerged as discussion points during the just-concluded annual sessions of the national legislature and the top political advisory body, where measures were proposed to grant citizens greater flexibility […]

Seoul [South Korea], March 14 (ANI): North Korea on Saturday launched around 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea or the Sea of Japan, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).According to Yonhap News Agency, the missiles were detected at around 1:20 pm (local time) after being launched from the Sunan area in North […]

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 14 (ANI): Amid commercial LPG gas constraints, the hotel industry in Manali and Shimla has initiated alternative arrangements to ensure that tourism remain unaffected. A joint meeting regarding this issue was held at the office of the Manali Hoteliers Association, attended by representatives from the Shimla Hotel […]

BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- When China unveiled its new five-year plan running from 2026 to 2030, phrases like AI, computing power and "smart economy" buzzed via news feeds. However, they tell only part of the story.Running through this plan is another important thread. China's vast frontier regions have assumed a more prominent role in the national […]

(260314) -- BUDAPEST, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2026 shows a car at a booth of Chinese car brand Geely during the International Automobile and Tuning Show in Budapest, Hungary. The International Automobile and Tuning Show kicked off on Friday, with the participation of several Chinese car brands. (Photo by David Balog/Xinhua)

(260314) -- TESERO, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team Germany celebrate after the para cross-country skiing open 4x2.5km relay at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

The state should work to save marriages, instead of simplifying their termination, Natalya Moskvitina has saidRussians currently have the option of filing for divorce online. However, Natalya Moskvitina, the deputy head of the Public Chamber's Demography Commission, insists that breaking up should be harder to do.Since 2022, getting a divorce has been as […]

In his reply, Xi expressed hope that the students will take the lead and become pillars of China-France and China-Europe friendship and cooperation.MANOSQUE, France, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping recently replied to a letter from teachers and students of the Chinese language class at the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur International School in […]

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has warned of possible glitches, such as misalignment between train and platform doors and automatic speed changes, as a new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line is set to begin operating on Sunday. The rail giant said the Tsuen Wan line would start using the new system from the first train on Sunday morning, while […]

(260314) -- TESERO, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iwamoto Mika of Japan reacts after the para cross-country skiing mixed 4x2.5km relay at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

As powerful AI agent OpenClaw explodes in popularity and raises security concerns, some Hong Kong users have described how the bots, while helpful, have conversations with themselves in a language they do not understand and ask questions about their existence. But the users said authorities should embrace the technology so long as proper safeguards were in […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways plans to hire 3,000 employees globally this year, including pilots and flight attendants, to support its growth plan, with the airline expressing strong confidence in its future expansion potential. The carrier launched its global recruitment drive in Beijing on Saturday as part of efforts to attract more talent […]

(260314) -- SHANGHAI, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes' George Russell of Britain competes during the Qualifying of Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

(260314) -- PERTH, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate scoring during the quarterfinal of Women's Asian Cup between China and Chinese Taipei at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

AI is no longer confined to software but is increasingly translating into hardware innovation.BARCELONA, Spain, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China's technology industry is spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into both products and services, and is poised to sustain its leadership in AI deployment and innovation, said a senior executive of […]

Two monks have clashed during a religious ceremony at a historical Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong, leaving one injured and the other in police custody. Police officers were called to Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan at around 9.40am on Saturday after a report about a fight involving two monks, a force spokesman said. Preliminary investigations revealed the […]

Munich [Germany], March 14 (ANI): Several developments during the week highlighted ongoing Uyghur advocacy efforts and international responses to concerns over China's policies toward ethnic minorities, according to the latest weekly update from the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). The WUC condemned racist attacks targeting Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister […]

Some Hong Kong residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire remain in limbo as they complained of rude or unhelpful officers on a government outreach team who failed to answer their questions about authorities’ long-term resettlement plan. The 100-strong engagement team, which started operations on March 2 along with an inquiry hotline, was tasked with […]

Hong Kong’s licensed moneylenders will face strict new regulations starting in August, including debt-servicing ratio caps for low-income earners and a complete ban on using loan referees – a move lawmakers have said should reduce harassment by debt collectors. Lawmakers also said on Saturday that the measures outlined by the Financial Services and the […]

BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China leads medal tally with 12 golds at Milan-Cortina Winter ParalympicsChina sits atop the medal table with 12 gold, nine silver and 12 bronze medals, with two days remaining before the close of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.Para biathlon […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 14 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration remembered Tibetan monk Jamyang Palden on the anniversary of his self-immolation protest, highlighting the continued calls among Tibetans for religious freedom and the preservation of their cultural identity.In a post shared on social media platform X, the Tibetan […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 14 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) saw its share of the global foundry market rise to almost 70 per cent in 2025 amid booming demand for artificial intelligence. Focus Taiwan, quoting the market information advisory firm TrendForce Corp, said that the contract chipmaker posted USD 122.54 billion in sales, up 36.1 […]

(260314) -- SHANGHAI, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes' George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Sprint race of Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 14, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) aims to recruit 50 officers during its latest round of hiring, with about 1,000 people attending its learning event this weekend. Paul Lau Chi-ho, the director of the ICAC’s Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, said the watchdog was confident it could fill the vacancies and did […]

Hong Kong authorities are coordinating with airlines to increase direct flight and transfer capacity, turning the challenges posed by the US-Israel war on Iran into opportunities, the transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Saturday that the ongoing Middle East turmoil had deeply disrupted global trade and […]

(260314) -- BAKU, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wu Hongbo (3rd L), former special representative of the Chinese government for European affairs, attends the "China and the Global Governance Initiative" seminar held as part of the 13th Global Baku Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, March 13, 2026. The Global Governance Initiative (GGI) proposed by China has injected […]

Japan's self-deception and distorted perceptions of China, rooted in wartime propaganda, continue to shape its modern narrative, with misinformation about economic and military issues hindering objective understanding and fostering a climate of denial.by Tang ZhiyuanRecently, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued an announcement adding 20 Japanese […]

An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a taxi in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong, according to police. The accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday when the 75-year-old man was crossing the road near the junction of Hip Wo Street and Yuet Wah Street. The taxi, travelling along Hip Wo Street towards Sau Mau Ping, ran into the man, reportedly […]

BEIJING, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) -- China will accelerate research on legislation in artificial intelligence (AI) and the low-altitude economy, and introduce regulations on airspace management this year, Minister of Justice He Rong said.The move is aimed at fostering technological innovation through an improved legal framework, the minister said, stressing […]

On the weathered facade of the Kiu Kong Mansion on Nathan Road, two freshly painted cats now curl into the bustle of Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei. The mural features a ragdoll and a British shorthair cat, two breeds loved by Hongkongers, bringing a burst of colour and whimsy to the ageing building. With its head wrapped in a pink towel after a grooming session, […]

Hong Kong should move beyond a “city-centred” approach that merely seeks Beijing’s policy support and instead take steps to align with national priorities by advancing the internationalisation of the yuan and supporting mainland Chinese enterprises’ global expansion, observers have said as this year’s “two sessions” came to a close. With the […]

(260314) -- MILAN, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jujiang (L) of China passes the ball during the Para Ice Hockey semifinal match between the Canada and China at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan , Italy, March 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and other members of the U.S. government could be prevented from going to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles if the World Anti-Doping Agency institutes a proposed new rule, the Associated Press reported on Friday.The potential statute also might affect the FIFA […]

By the second half of the 21st century, the Sino-Indian relationship will become the world’s most significant geopolitical relationship, dislodging even the complex China-US cooperative rivalry. By 2050, the world’s three largest economies are likely to comprise some combination of China, India and the United States. PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts this […]