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A man snatched two Pokemon trading cards valued at about HK$28,000 (US$3,600) from a consignment shop in Hong Kong. The tenant of the shop at Sino Centre in Mong Kok reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and discovering the man had taken the cards on April 5 before fleeing the scene. Police have classified the case as shop theft. […]

Hong Kong police intercepted a Maserati on a busy street in Mong Kok on Wednesday and arrested two people in connection with a suspected money laundering case, the South China Morning Post has learned. A man and a woman in their twenties, their faces concealed by black hoods, were seen standing beside the luxury sports car as officers from the New […]

The European Union will remain open to capital from mainland China and Hong Kong even as the bloc pursues a “de-risking” strategy in certain key sectors, its budget chief has said on his first visit to the city. Piotr Serafin, the European commissioner for budget, anti-fraud and public administration, also said that the EU was keen to explore […]

(260415) -- HARBIN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers disembark a C919 jetliner operated by China Eastern Airlines at Harbin Taiping International Airport in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 15, 2026. The flight MU5631 carrying 140 passengers landed in Harbin on Wednesday, marking a successful maiden flight of C919, China's […]

(260415) -- HARBIN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A ground crew member directs a C919 jetliner operated by China Eastern Airlines during taxiing at Harbin Taiping International Airport in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 15, 2026. The flight MU5631 carrying 140 passengers landed in Harbin on Wednesday, marking a successful maiden flight […]

A Hong Kong fire services official has defended a decision to decline mainland Chinese firefighters’ help in combating the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns that they might have been unable to immediately adapt to the new environment and effectively communicate with their local counterparts. On the 12th day of a public evidential […]

Moscow can replace Tehrans crude supplies to China, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has saidRussia can plug any oil supply gap triggered by the Middle East conflict and help China and other countries withstand US "aggressive adventures," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, signaling Moscow is ready to offset shortages if Iranian exports are […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam, visit China's National Center for the Performing Arts […]

Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator had earmarked HK$1 billion (US$127.7 million) and hired 180 people to develop a basketball wagering system, but will now take a financial hit after the government announced this week it was halting plans for its roll-out, a source has said. The source close to the Hong Kong Jockey Club told the South China Morning […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on promoting nationwide reading and building a book-loving society will be published on Thursday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's eighth […]

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to enhance the city’s governance in public security and safety, and carry out systemic reform following the deadly Tai Po fire, describing it as a key task in safeguarding national security. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came after Xia Baolong, Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs, said […]

Film buffs will be able to enjoy HK$30 (US$3.8) discounted tickets at 53 theatres across Hong Kong on April 25 as part of this year’s Cinema Day celebrations. A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said that it was the fourth year the government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency had sponsored the event, […]

(260415) -- HAIKOU, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2026 shows a toy at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. From intangible cultural heritage skills to original IPs with traditional Chinese cultural characteristics, Chinese brands blend tradition with modernity and […]

Israels erroneous belief that it can destroy Iran should not be supported by the US, the Russian foreign minister has saidThere is no quick fix to the crisis surrounding Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. The US must recognize its underlying causes, including Israel's goal of destroying the country, he added.Speaking to reporters during […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing.Noting the stability and […]

Tehran wants to make a deal very badly, the US president has claimedThe conflict between the United States and Iran is about to be settled, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days.The president gave interviews to several outlets on Tuesday, where he […]

Tehran wants to make a deal very badly, the US president has claimedThe conflict between the United States and Iran is about to be settled, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days.The president gave interviews to several outlets on Tuesday, where he […]

BEIJING, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) -- A delegation from the General Women's Union (GWU) took part in the "UAE-China Business Promotion Conference" hosted by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Trade.Held under the theme "From Vision to Value", the event brought together senior officials, business leaders and investors from […]

Tehran [Iran], April 15 (ANI): Amid a stalemate in diplomatic negotiations to secure a complete halt to hostilities in West Asia, and with a fragile ceasefire currently in place, a new development has surfaced that could significantly impact the regional security and the overall geopolitical landscape. Despite China denying reports that it assisted Iran in […]

Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said. The increase contributed to a 17 per cent year-on-year rise in visitor numbers in the first quarter of the year, hitting a […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam jointly attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Wednesday.The documents covered areas including […]

(260415) -- CHENGDU, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A participant tries a VR headset during the 13th China Internet Audio and Video Convention in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 15, 2026. The convention kicked off here on Wednesday, featuring a series of thematic forums, release events, film screenings and other activities. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland is pressing ahead with the implementation of 10 newly released measures to boost exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference that the Democratic Progressive […]

KUNMING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Serving as a "golden passage" for tropical fruits from Southeast Asian nations to enter China, the China-Laos Railway is leveraging its logistics efficiency to help durians from the region reach the Chinese market.Durians across Southeast Asia, including varieties from Thailand, Laos and Malaysia, are now entering their peak […]

(260415) -- ZHANJIANG, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on April 15, 2026 shows vessels of a Russian navy fleet at a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province. A Russian navy fleet consisting of two frigates and a medium-sized replenishment ship arrived in south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday for a five-day friendly […]

Hong Kong’s finance chief has expressed confidence that the city will climb to at least second place in the global ranking of international financial centres within 10 to 15 years. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday at the HSBC Global Investment Summit that the city offered stability and prosperity in uncertain times, citing its strong […]

HANGZHOU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Along China's eastern seaboard, the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province is barely ever quiet. Ships come and go around the clock, and inland, factory floors maintain a similar rhythm.This combination helps explain Ningbo's prominent role in China's industrial landscape. It is not just a major port, but also one of the […]

KUNMING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have discovered well-preserved multicellular animal fossils in Ediacaran strata of eastern Yunnan, indicating that complex animal communities existed in oceans long before the Cambrian explosion.The study, carried out by researchers from Yunnan University and the University of Oxford, was recently published […]

Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian on Wednesday busted media reports saying that China is providing military aid to Iran.Lin said that if the US tariffs China on the basis of these reports, China will take countermeasures.In a post on X, he said, 'Media reports accusing China of providing military […]

CHENGDU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural World Drone Games, underway in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, have once again focused global attention on the country's fast-growing low-altitude economy.By merging cutting-edge drone technology with competitive sports, the event offers the world a glimpse into the future direction of […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing.

Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): Even as the world watches a tenous ceaefire between Iran and the US playout a key meeting was held on Wednesday in Beijning between Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking after the meeting Lavrov said that China and Russia will not be pushed into the background, and will remain […]

NANCHANG, April 15 (Xinhua) -- At a tablet manufacturing workshop in the eastern Chinese city of Nanchang, four humanoid robots have completed an eight-hour live-streamed shift on a real assembly line requiring precision operations, marking another great leap in the country's embodied AI empowering its manufacturing sector.During Tuesday's working hours, […]

New posts12:00Trump Says Peace Talks Could Resume Soon As US Military Chokes Iran's Maritime Trade By RFE/RL's Radio Farda A US sailor observes flight operations during Operation Epic Fury. The US military is enforcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off ships from using Iranian ports.US President Donald Trump suggested that peace talks with Iran c

Malda (West Bengal) [India], April 15 (ANI): The growing makhana (fox nut) industry in West Bengal's Malda district has suffered a significant setback amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran, which has disrupted exports to key Middle Eastern markets.Traders and exporters associated with the business said that logistical […]

Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday held talks with Chinese President XI Jinping amid West Asia crisis and blamed Western powers for aggravating the international situation. 'We held negotiations with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The negotiations covered a wide range of issues, largely our bilateral […]

Attendance numbers at Hong Kong Sevens are expected to be resilient despite travel concerns over conflict in the Middle East, the event’s organiser has said, even though some operators have warned of potential pressure from rising costs and flight disruptions. The flagship rugby tournament, which runs from Friday to Sunday this week, traditionally draws […]

The number of secondary school students diagnosed with mental illness in Hong Kong has doubled over the past five academic years, with the increase potentially under-reported due to reluctance among some pupils and parents to disclose health information, education authorities have said. The data is in line with a trend recorded by the Health Bureau showing […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 15 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of five sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and three ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday.Of the five sorties, four entered Taiwan's southwestern part, ADIZ.In a post on X, the MND said, '5 sorties of […]

BEIJING, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The People's Bank of China on Tuesday announced that it will carry out a 500-billion-yuan (about US$72.89 billion) outright reverse repo operation on Wednesday to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system, Xinhua News Agency reported.The operation will be carried out with a fixed quantity through interest-rate […]

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has urged businesspeople to serve as the “main force” driving the city’s economic development by investing in innovation and the Northern Metropolis megaproject, calling on them to demonstrate their patriotism through “concrete actions”. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, […]

by Xinhua writer Ji HangJINAN, April 15 (Xinhua) -- As spring blooms across China and students enjoy their spring break, I traveled to Heze, a city in east China known as the "peony capital," home to more than 1,500 years of peony cultivation and 1,308 varieties of this flower.On the way, I wondered how Heze would differ from Luoyang, another famous peony […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A judge-led panel investigating the causes of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed 168 people in Tai Po, concluded its 12th day of evidential hearings on Wednesday. Representatives from the Fire […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, takes a high-speed train to Xiong'an New Area of north China's Hebei Province on April 14, 2026. To Lam arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday. Upon his arrival in Beijing, […]