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Andrew's war diary includes several hand-drawn illustrations of the Lisbon Maru. Pointing to one of the sketches, Kenneth said his father had been held in No. 3 hold, which was closest to the strike point and flooded rapidly.By Xinhua Writer Yu Aicen, Zheng BofeiLONDON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Seventy-two-year-old Briton Kenneth Salmon lives with his wife in a […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 28 (ANI): A senior Tibetan Buddhist figure from Qinghai province, part of the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo, has reportedly remained missing since being detained in December 2024, prompting serious concerns over enforced disappearance, according to the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy […]

Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held meetings in Beijing on January 26 with senior Chinese leaders, including the Vice President and the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China. China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the discussions centred on enhancing […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI): Reports of Taiwanese citizens going missing, being detained or questioned, or facing restrictions on their personal freedom in China rose by nearly four times every year last year, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said, according to a report by the Taipei Times. In the past year, 221 Taiwanese who travelled to China […]

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Uzbek Ambassador to China Farhod Arziev in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

(260128) -- FREETOWN, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Zhao Yong (L) and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio attend the inauguration ceremony of a jointly-built vocational academy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Jan. 27, 2026. China Railway Seventh Group Co., Ltd. (CRSG), in collaboration with Zhengzhou Railway Technician […]

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese scholars have developed a pioneering AI model that uses satellite data to forecast heavy rainstorms up to four hours before they strike, much earlier than current predictions allow. The model represented a “major advancement in atmospheric monitoring and severe weather early warnings, enabling faster and more accurate […]

JINAN, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- A quiet yet profound shift is reshaping the landscape of China's digital economy. The startup cafe culture that once buzzed with activity during the smartphone boom is back, but this time it is artificial intelligence (AI) that is fueling a new wave of individual entrepreneurship.The top ranks of the country's mobile app stores, […]

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, speaks at a conference for leaders of united front work departments across China, in Beijing, […]

Hong Kong plans to lower the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65 under legislative proposals to be submitted in the first quarter of this year, with the new rules supported by a transport advisory body. The government on Wednesday briefed the Transport Advisory Committee on the proposals to tighten […]

Hong Kong’s transport minister has pledged to refine a policy requiring passengers to wear seat belts on buses by ensuring the devices become more user-friendly, while acknowledging lawmakers’ calls for a review of the recent law. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan made the promise on Wednesday, less than a week after the new rules took […]

TIANJIN, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) - In a restoration room at Tianjin Library in northern China's Tianjin Municipality, Wang Hongjie steadies the paper with his fingertips and wets the frayed edges of the damaged areas with a goat hair brush that he has dipped into wheat-starch paste.The hole he is mending -- covered with a thin sheet of paper -- is no larger than a […]

BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- A joint research team has developed a general artificial intelligence (AGI) system capable of both autonomous problem proposing and automated problem solving, marking a critical milestone in the self-developed logic cores for automated reasoning.In performance and functional diversity, the system, TongGeometry, has fully […]

MOHE, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Mohe Station of the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station is China's northernmost satellite data receiving station. Normally the facility has only one staff member on duty, but as the Spring Festival approaches, four of its staff members have gathered in severe cold weather to conduct thorough winter inspections and […]

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea filed by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram challenging the framing of charges against him in the alleged Chinese Visa scam case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).A single-judge bench of Justice Manoj Jain also issued notice on Chidambaram's […]

(260128) -- URUMQI, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows a view of Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Remote Chinese city Altay thrives in long winter, turning snow into tourism success" (Photo by Dong Fayong/Xinhua)

BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- China saw a record 697 million inbound and outbound crossings in 2025, marking a 14.2 percent increase from the previous year, as the country's expanded visa-free and travel facilitation policies continued to boost international travel and promote people-to-people exchanges worldwide.Inbound travel saw a notable rise. […]

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Group, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

A Hong Kong office unit at Admiralty Centre has changed hands for HK$292.17 million (US$37.46 million), making it the most expensive commercial property transaction registered on Tuesday, according to official records, in a deal that adds to tentative signs of stabilisation in the city’s battered real estate market. The office space, located in Tower 1 of […]

Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): Actor and producer Zoey Deutch has been roped in to play the lead role in 'The 99'ers', a true-life sports drama being developed by Netflix, the streaming platform announced. The film will be directed by Nicole Kassell, best known for her award-winning work on HBO's Watchmen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Deutch […]

(260128) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 28, 2026 shows an overturned car on the frozen surface of Lake Baikal in Russia. A Chinese tourist died after a car carrying tourists overturned on the frozen surface of Lake Baikal in Russia on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

Hong Kong police have arrested seven members of a fraud syndicate accused of swindling nearly 100 victims out of HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) by luring them into taking out loans under a bogus bankruptcy scheme and then charging hefty handling fees that left them even further out of pocket. The case first surfaced last year after four victims reported […]

GUANGZHOU, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Airports in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) reported exceptional performance in 2025, with this cluster handling over 230 million passenger trips and approximately 9.72 million tonnes of cargo and mail.This solidified its position as one of the world's leading aviation hub groups, according to […]

(260128) -- MANILA, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Camila Osorio hits a return during the women's singles round of 16 match between Camila Osorio of Colombia and Hontama Mai of Japan at the WTA Philippine Women's Open in Manila, the Philippines, Jan. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2026. Starmer arrived here on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Saturday. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Moro Gulf [Philippines], January 28 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Philippines on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said.As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 40km.In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 6.0, On: 28/01/2026 12:17:05 IST, Lat: 6.48 N, Long: 123.83 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: […]

Vanuatu’s leader hopes to strengthen his country’s presence in Hong Kong as the Pacific island nation looks to tap the city’s regulatory expertise, financial markets and investment opportunities. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said on Wednesday that his country had established a “communication mechanism” during his trip to Hong Kong, to improve […]

SHENYANG, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang, the capital city of northeast China's Liaoning Province, offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow excitement with hot spring relaxation, attracting visitors from across the country.As the development in China's ice-and-snow tourism turns from roughly […]

(260128) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A performance is staged during a Chinese New Year celebration event in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 27, 2026. The opening performance of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" activities took place here Tuesday night, alongside an intangible cultural heritage exhibition. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): India's textile and apparel sector is poised for a significant boost following the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, which will eliminate import duties on Indian textile exports to the bloc, according to a Jefferies equity research report. The agreement is expected to […]

BEIJING, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The total assets of China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government surpassed 95 trillion yuan (about US$13.66 trillion) in 2025, official data showed on Wednesday.China Central Television (CCTV) quoted the State Council Information Office as showing that the total profits of the […]

New Delhi, [India] January 28 (ANI): The long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), will mark a major shift in global trade realignment amid rising protectionism, according to a Goldman Sachs report.The report highlights the scale of the pact, and said India and the EU together account for '~2bn people, ~25% of global GDP, and around one quarter of […]

The Exchange Fund posted its best annual gain since the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was set up in 1993, as solid stock and bond market returns boosted the city’s financial war chest used to defend the local currency. The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings for 2025 jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), compared with HK$218.8 […]

The number of cyberattacks in Hong Kong hit a record high in 2025, with detected system vulnerabilities tripling, prompting experts to warn that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a major risk of further attacks this year. Edmond Lai Shiao-bun, chief digital officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, warned on Wednesday that AI would pose three of […]

The debate over aid for Africa raises a vital concern: Is the true cost a loss of sovereignty?Western engagement in Africa has for too long centered on humanitarian aid, portraying the continent as impoverished. However, beneath this veil of cooperation lie systemic issues that perpetuate dependency and obstruct true progress. History reminds us that […]

BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government have intensified moves to explore the innovation frontier, with robust tech investment and brisk adoption of new technologies, in a bid to develop more competitive, world-class enterprises.Central SOEs invested 1.1 trillion yuan (about 157.69 […]

(260128) -- MOHE, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026 shows the antenna radome under the starry sky at the Mohe Station of the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station in Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Mohe Station of the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station is China's northernmost satellite data […]

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zaparivannaia Mariia from Russia has a hotpot meal in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 10, 2026. Zaparivannaia is a coach at a fencing club in Wuhan. Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 […]

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Canada's plan to increase energy exports to India makes sense, The Globe and Mail reported, citing analysts. India's massive population and rapid economic growth have boosted its demand for fossil fuels.Canada has pitched itself as a reliable partner for supplying energy to India. Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural […]

Hong Kong authorities will consult the public later this year on building a pedestrian walkway for a waterfront selfie hotspot in Kennedy Town, with the options including small-scale reclamation works. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, speaking at the Legislative Council on Wednesday, said authorities were considering whether they could use […]

Hong Kong authorities will launch a pilot scheme to test firefighting drones, with the aim of deploying the equipment in operations once the technology has matured, the security minister has said. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung made the remarks on Wednesday while answering lawmakers’ questions on fire safety in the Legislative Council, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday said that it detected four sorties by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am (UTC+8).It added that one balloon was also detected during the timeframe.In a post on X, […]

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is eyeing investments in fintech, aerospace and artificial intelligence, tapping the city’s strengths and a wave of incoming talent and enterprises as geopolitical shifts create new opportunities, according to its CEO. The city’s wholly owned investment vehicle, which manages HK$62 billion (US$8 billion) in […]

Newest first Newest first Oldest first 07:48Pompeo: Iran 'Can't Be Negotiated With'Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state during Donald Trump's first presidential term, says the United States should not hope for an agreement with Iran's leadership.In an interview with Fox News, Pompeo said that he believes the Islamic republic will only back down