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(261022) -- YEREVAN, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A guest reads the English version of the think tank report titled "China's Innovations and Global Contributions Through the Ecological and Environmental Code" in Yerevan, Armenia, Oct. 21, 2026. The English version of a think tank report on China's Ecological and Environmental Code was released Wednesday in […]

Beijing has slammed “irresponsible remarks” by Britain after a UK report said Hong Kong’s national security law had further diminished the openness that underpinned the city’s success. In the United Kingdom’s latest six-month monitoring report on Hong Kong, released on Thursday, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he was “deeply concerned and […]

By Sahil KohliAichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 22 (ANI): India para-badminton player and Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar reflected on his Asian Para Games campaign, saying that his performance in the singles competition disappointed him and he could have approached things better in the quarterfinals. He also spoke about the message he would give to his […]

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).The epicenter was monitored at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of […]

QINGDAO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's Italian head coach Francesco Cattaneo credited teamwork, mutual trust and his athletes' determination for the country's success at the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao, where the host nation won four gold, three silver and one bronze medal."When a foreign coach arrives in a new country, it is not always […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Why Children Need More Than Screens to Master the Future Hong Kong is moving decisively into the age of artificial intelligence in education. The government has committed significant funding to digital education, supporting schools in purchasing AI tools, digital resources and […]

KUNMING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- On a warm afternoon, 63-year-old Yi woman Pu Lianying sat in a community workshop, embroidering pink peonies onto black velvet and chatting with friends. Occasionally, tourists stopped by to browse embroidered decorations displayed on a table.The workshop is in Lianjiang Community in Eshan Yi Autonomous County, Yuxi City, […]

SHENYANG, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The China-Europe freight train service passed 140,000 cumulative trips on Thursday, a milestone that underscores its role as a reliable logistics corridor for Eurasian trade, especially as geopolitical tensions and disruptions to traditional shipping routes challenge global supply chains.The milestone was marked as a train […]

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).The epicenter was monitored at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of […]

(261022) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Nairobi satellite forum for the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 21, 2026. Kenya on Wednesday hosted senior government officials, financial institutions, and development partners from Africa and China for a high-level forum aimed at unlocking new […]

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to Azerbaijan on October 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.During the visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart to review bilateral relations between the two countries.On October 16, […]

Washington, DC [US], October 22 (ANI): The United States has directed federal agencies to remove applications developed by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek from government computer systems, citing potential national security risks and concerns over the exposure of sensitive information to Chinese authorities, The Epoch Times reported. The […]

(Photo credit: Jerry Lai)No. 1 seed Ann Li defeated Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday to move into the quarterfinals of the Japan Open in Osaka.It was 2-2 in the opening set before the 26-year-old American won 10 of the next 12 games to finish in 88 minutes. Li delivered six aces, saved all six break points she faced and posted a 22-13 advantage […]

Hong Kong, October 22 (ANI): England have announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Sussex club captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson named captain as the team prepares to compete in the fast-paced six-a-side tournament. The Hong Kong Sixes returns from 30 October to 1 November 2026, with the tournament taking place at the Tin Kwong […]

Hong Kong is significantly lagging behind its neighbours and ranks near the bottom in meeting the growing demand for artificial intelligence supply chains, according to a major index evaluating key developments across the Greater Bay Area. The finding is part of the Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index 2026, jointly released on Thursday by think tank […]

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March."Only by remembering history can we create a brighter future," said Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee […]

(261022) -- LIUZHOU, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a mountain rescue team with the Liuzhou fire and rescue authority conducts rescue at a cave in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2025. TO GO WITH "Profile: Where courage ends, skill begins -- the making of a rope rescuer" (Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan], October 22 (ANI): Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has accused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of employing six tactics to influence Taiwan's upcoming nine-in-one local elections, including allegedly using discounted airfares to encourage Taiwanese citizens living in China to return home and cast their votes, as reported by The […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 22 (ANI): India's medal rush in para athletics continued as Dilip Gavit secured a gold in the men's 400 m T47 final at the ongoing Para Asian Games on Thursday. Having won the gold medal in the 100 m T47 event, Gavit secured his second gold in Japan, clocking a time of 48.27 s, successfully pulling off a defence of his title […]

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March."Only by remembering history can we create a brighter future," said Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and […]

(261022) -- NANNING, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese student Lam Quang Duong (L) practices acupuncture under the guidance of his mentor, Dr. Chen Manghua, at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 21, 2026. Lam enrolled to the university in 2019 and […]

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China held a gathering in Beijing on Thursday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the gathering and delivered an important […]

GUANGZHOU, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RAK Chamber) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Guangzhou Tianhe Central Business District Administrative Committee (Tianhe CBD) to deepen trade, investment and business cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and one of the leading commercial centers […]

Nasdaq-listed fintech company Solana and healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson are among the latest batch of enterprises in artificial intelligence, healthtech and advanced manufacturing to establish or expand operations in Hong Kong, bringing in more than HK$10 billion (US$1.28 billion) in investment to the city. The 18 enterprises signed agreements on […]

(261022) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmers harvest wild apricots in Caifenggou Village of Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Wild apricots bring new life to north China mountain city" (Xinhua)

(261022) -- BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A gathering commemorating the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 22, 2026. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended the gathering. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

PRNewswireKuala Lumpur [Malaysia] / Singapore / Hong Kong, October 22: Bonree Data Technology Co., Ltd. ('Bonree' SSE: 688229) ranked No. 1 in China's Application Performance Management and Observability (APMO) market in the first half of 2026, with a 22.1% market share, according to the IDC China Semiannual IT Artificial Intelligence Operation Software […]

(261022) -- HANOI, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy hotpot at Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao in Hanoi, Vietnam, Oct. 20, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Vietnamese diners develop growing appetite for Chinese cuisine" (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

MOSCOW, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China-Russia trade has topped 200 billion U.S. dollars for three consecutive years, with China remaining Russia's largest trading partner for 16 years -- a sign of the economic momentum underpinning their deepening ties.From Russian agricultural products reaching the dining tables of Chinese households to Chinese-made automobiles […]

Manila: One-China principleAlso Manila: Deeper cooperation with Taiwan on addressing gray-zone activityBeijing: NO GRAY AREA on Taiwan question. Abide by one-China principle with concrete actions.Advice: No monkey business. Testing Beijing on the Taiwan question comes with real consequences.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

On October 17-18, Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones deep into Russian territory, striking major energy and industrial infrastructure in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.The bulk of that force was built on the FP-1 long-range strike platform developed by Fire Point, one of Ukraine's largest drone makers. The company produces 200-260 […]

A Hong Kong tertiary student convicted of sexually assaulting at least four underage girls has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with the judge slamming him as a “very sick individual” who showed no remorse. High Court Judge Andrew Chan Hing-wai on Thursday noted from the assessment reports that Fan Chi-yuen, 22, had shown no remorse or empathy […]

Inspections into lift safety across Hong Kong have found no missing fire-resistant door frames among contractors other than Taizoom Elevator, authorities have said, after 338 buildings served by the firm were confirmed to lack the crucial components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department provided an update on the checks on Thursday after the […]

Hong Kong workers received smaller pay rises this year as Guangdong’s wage growth picked up, with the starting salaries of university graduates edging closer to those of sub-degree holders, an annual survey has found. Findings from the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Pay and Benefits Survey, released by Hong Kong’s Baptist University on […]

The Wuhan Open attracted a record 202,700 spectator visits and generated an estimated 890 million yuan in economic benefits, highlighting how major sporting events can boost tourism, consumer spending and grassroots tennis development beyond the tournament itself.by sportswriters Yue Wenwan and Yu XiWUHAN, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- For years, when Vietnamese […]

(261022) -- SHENYANG, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2026 shows a freight train loaded with containers departing from Puhe station in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. A China-Europe freight train bound for Moscow departed Puhe station in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, at around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, […]

Airlines in Hong Kong have cancelled or rescheduled more than a dozen flights to and from Taiwan and Japan due to Super Typhoon Champi, with further disruption expected in the coming days. Announcements of flight cancellations from Taiwanese airlines also followed, noting flights between Hong Kong and Taipei or Kaohsiung for Friday and Saturday had been […]

NANNING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- At a painting class in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's capital in south China, lawyer Liang Yinxia lays out art supplies and guides a group of elderly residents through the lesson. On other days, she reads the news with them, takes walks or helps them use smartphones.Liang is not employed by the care home. Since […]

Hong Kong’s surging exports amid recent global trade shifts and tariff measures are reason to celebrate. However, they have not reversed the decline in the city’s port’s container throughput, which hit 12.99 million 20-foot equivalent units in 2025, down 5.1 per cent year on year. To address public doubts over the city’s standing as an international […]

CHENGDU, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Deep in the mountains of southwest China's Sichuan Province stands a Catholic church that looks like a traditional wooden Chinese courtyard house, yet its interior follows Gothic design.Visitors flock to the Dengchigou church in Baoxing County year-round, but most are not there to pray. They come for the giant panda, an animal […]

(261022) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xiaohui returns a shot during the women's wheelchair tennis final between Li Xiaohui of China and Kamiji Yui of Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 22 (ANI): Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi continued her incredible run at the ongoing Para Asian Games, securing a gold medal in the women's compound para-archery event on Thursday. Sheetal outclassed Singapore's Nur Alim Syahidah 142-139 in the gold medal match, as per ESPN. The title clash was a close one, with the scores […]

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung received a share of her ex-husband’s luxury watch profits, and a cut mark on her dismembered remains matched an electric saw found at the crime scene, her murder trial heard on Thursday. Chan Leong-hang, an employee of Aristo Watch & Jewellery in Tsim Sha Tsui, said on Thursday that Alex Kwong Kong-chi sold […]

(261022) -- MUSCAT, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audiences watch "A Tapestry of a Legendary Land," the opening film of the first Chinese Film Week in Oman, at a cinema in Muscat, Oman, Oct. 21, 2026. The film week opened here on Wednesday, bringing Chinese films of various genres to local audiences and showcasing the artistic appeal of Chinese cinema and […]

MOSCOW, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow is willing, in principle, to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States next month to end the war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 21. The proposed talks would be the first since February. Ushakov said they should focus on establishing security […]