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Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has launched a data privacy academy as part of efforts to align with the national strategy of developing the city into an international high-calibre talent hub. Announcing the news at the 30th Anniversary Privacy Protection Summit on Tuesday, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung Lai-ling said the office would also […]

(260616) -- QINGDAO, June 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addresses the opening ceremony of the seventh Qingdao Multinationals Summit in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

A poultry stall at a Hong Kong market has been disinfected after an environmental sample tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, with shoppers remaining largely unfazed despite a recent infection involving a two-year-old boy. The affected stall, the only live poultry shop operating inside Sha Tin’s Wo Che Market, temporarily suspended operations on […]

People-to-people ties serve as a foundation of U.S.-China relations, and young people can be great envoys of friendship, said an American expert on bilateral relations.by Xinhua writer Liu YananNEW YORK, June 15 (Xinhua) -- People-to-people ties serve as a foundation of U.S.-China relations, and young people can be great envoys of friendship, said an […]

China's experience indicates that urban infrastructure should not be a mere collection of separate projects, but a unified system that serves the people, an Azerbaijani expert has said.by Liu Shuchen, Orkhan MuradovBAKU, June 16 (Xinhua) -- China's decades of urban development offer valuable experience for developing countries seeking sustainable and […]

PRNewswireSingapore, June 16: Visa, a global leader in payments, unveils key findings from the 2026 Global Travel Intentions (GTI) study, the latest edition of its flagship global study that has captured global travel patterns and preferences for over 20 years.The study was conducted among over 47,000 respondents worldwide, including more than 17,000 in […]

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs began a two-day visit on Tuesday with inspections of key projects across the city, focusing on housing, technology and Northern Metropolis developments. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, began his study tour with a briefing led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, attended by Chief […]

Hong Kong may enter its summer flu season earlier than usual this year, with a peak likely to occur later this month, health authorities have said, urging unvaccinated residents to receive jabs for protection. Dr Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, controller of the Centre for Health Protection, said on Tuesday that influenza activity in the city had increased since May. […]

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a former senior staff member of the Chinese University Medical Centre over alleged fraud. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Monday accused Lau Mun-cheung, 65, the former head and consultant physiotherapist at the institution’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, of falsely […]

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve tumbled last week to its lowest level since 1983 as the Trump administration continues to deploy emergency oil to minimize economic damage from the war with Iran.Citing federal data released on Monday, a CNN news report highlighted that US officials released another 8.9 million barrels […]

(260616) -- NAIROBI, June 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child is pictured in Forecariah prefecture, Guinea, June 6, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to […]

(260616) -- KANDAL, June 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers arrive at the Techo International Airport in Kandal province, Cambodia, on June 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cambodia eyes surge in Chinese tourist arrivals as visa-free pilot begins" (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

(260616) -- WUHAN, June 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2026 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the Young Political Leaders Forum of China and Central and Eastern European Countries 2026 in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Young leaders at China-CEEC forum underscore tangible cooperation, youth actions" […]

Hong Kong, June 16 (ANI): A flurry of diplomacy between China, Russia and North Korea continued when Chairman Xi Jinping paid his respects to Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang from 8-9 June. The strategic balance between these three powers is changing shape, and China is tacitly expressing its acceptance of North Korea as a nuclear state.It is seven years since Xi […]

BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- China has always placed its relations with Nepal in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy, and pursues a friendly policy toward all Nepali people, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when […]

Many Hong Kong shoppers remain undaunted by a mainland Chinese investigation into the food safety practices of popular supermarket Sam’s Club in neighbouring Shenzhen, saying they will still shop for bargains – but more selectively. Despite reports that Chinese regulators had summoned the warehouse retailer over “frequent food safety issues” on […]

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. Wang addressed a reception to celebrate the SCO's […]

The custody of a Hong Kong couple’s four-year-old daughter remains in the balance after a Swedish court threw out their attempted appeal against the local social welfare administration’s application to transfer her legal guardianship to a foster family. The Swedish Social Welfare Committee said in a report dated June 3 that the child, Lily, had to be […]

New homes that Hong Kong developers will launch in the coming days and weeks will serve as a crucial test of the impact of Beijing’s latest capital-control measures, amid signs of recovery in the city’s residential property market. “Seemingly, a number of developers have turned more cautious in launching primary projects of late,” said Jack Tong, […]

(260615) -- BUCHAREST, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists of China National Opera House perform in the Turandot opera at Palace Hall in Bucharest, Romania, June 15, 2026. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

(260615) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2024 shows late Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao donating blood during a voluntary blood donation campaign in Tanzania. TO GO WITH "Feature: One year on, the legacy of the Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao lives on in Tanzania" (Xinhua)

by Burak AkinciANKARA, June 15 (Xinhua) -- On a busy afternoon in central Ankara, capital of Trkiye, steaming plates of manti, a kind of dumpling in Turkish cuisine, arrive one after another at Maharet Manti, a restaurant devoted to the beloved dumpling dish that generations of Turks have grown up eating.At one table, customers savor tiny Kayseri-style […]

Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) renewed his criticism of immigration, arguing that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the future of the United States. In a post on Truth Social, he said, 'Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World […]

Rabat [Morocco], June 15 (ANI): India's Gaganjeet Bhullar carded 6-under in the USD 2 million International Series Morocco, while Hong Kong's Taichi Kho clinched the prestigious title at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat.Bhullar finished on T31 after registering a par score in the fourth round. He hit four birdies on the final day, but his round was […]

Tehran and Washington have reached a preliminary agreement to end the conflict in the Middle EastThe US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the hostilities in the Middle East, following weeks of direct and indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan.The formal ceremony to sign the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place in […]

New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): India will host the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 in the national capital later this month. Scheduled to take place from June 19 to June 24, at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, it is the first time that India will host a continental-level fencing championship.Widely recognised as the 'Asia Cup' of fencing, […]

The most important message from Chinese President Xi Jinpings two-day trip to Pyongyang earlier this month was what remained unsaidChinese President Xi Jinping's two-day trip to Pyongyang earlier this month was his first foreign visit of the year, his third trip to North Korea overall, and his first since June 2019. More importantly, it took place at a […]

Indian PM says global institutions have to reflect the new realities of the 21st centuryIndia has repeated its demand for reforms in the United Nations, saying that global institutions should reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.On his first visit to Slovakia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovakian counterpart affirmed their commitment […]

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- "A great economic and industrial opportunity." This is how Maria Jesus Lorenzana, regional minister of economy and industry of Spain's Galicia, described a planned electric vehicle factory project by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor in the region, which could become the company's first such facility in Europe.Hailed as one of the […]

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kids perform at the reception on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 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 Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Last Tuesday (9 June), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus on a slope site at the junction of Sheung Shing Street and Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin, marking the official commencement of the new campus development project and a […]

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China, visits the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

A sample collected from a market in Hong Kong has tested positive for bird flu H9, days after a two-year-old boy who visited the venue contracted a mild strain of the infectious disease. But the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Monday that the risk of a serious bird flu outbreak was low. The boy, who lives in Sha Tin, became ill after visiting Wo […]

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China hopes the safe and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz can be resumed as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding China is ready to maintain communication with regional countries and the international community on relevant issues.Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily […]

SMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 15: Admissions are now open for the 2026-27 academic session at ASCT's Lalit Seth Institute of Aviation & Logistics Management, Mumbai. The institute offers industry-focused degree programmes designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in the rapidly expanding aviation, airport, cargo, logistics and supply […]

SMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 15: ASCT's Lalit Seth Institute of Aviation & Logistics Management, Mumbai, has announced admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 for its industry-focused Aviation and Logistics programmes. The institute aims to provide students with career-oriented education that combines academic learning with practical industry […]

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 15 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said India is rapidly transforming into a global economic powerhouse and Andhra Pradesh is playing a crucial role in driving the nation's growth.Addressing a meeting with leading venture capitalists during the first day of his Singapore visit, the […]

New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being silent on the US attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf, which killed three Indians.In a post on X, Kejriwal said the US President Donald Trump will be held accountable for Indian lives lost. 'Donald Trump, you […]

WUHAN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Themed "Youth Drive Development For A Better World", the 2026 World Youth Development Forum opened in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Monday.

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with U.S. Representative Lou Correa at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. The total number of cross-border trips via Beijing's ports of entry exceeded 10 million as of Monday, marking a 10.5 percent year-on-year increase and hitting the milestone half a month earlier than 2025, the […]

(260615) -- WUHAN, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Youth Development Forum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 15, 2026. Themed "Youth Drive Development For A Better World", the 2026 World Youth Development Forum opened in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Monday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

PHNOM PENH, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Lim Sreymom, a Cambodian souvenir and gift vendor, expects a sales spike following Monday's launch of a four-month visa-free pilot program for Chinese nationals.From June 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, Chinese nationals can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days. No application or fees are required, as travelers only need to […]

JINAN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Ten meters below the ocean surface off Wuzhizhou Island of the south China island province of Hainan, a small robotic inspector glided silently among branching corals. Seen via its cameras were hawksbill turtles, parrotfish and a reefscape that, a decade ago, was nearly dead.The island's marine ranch once faced coral collapse. […]