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(260610) -- KINSHASA, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a Chinese medical expert team visit the National Institute of Biomedical Research of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in Kinshasa, the DRC, June 10, 2026. A Chinese medical expert team on Wednesday met with Jean-Jacques Muyembe, head of the National Institute of Biomedical Research of the […]

Sydney [Australia], June 10 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and rising Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma advanced to the second round of the women's singles competition at the Australian Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Sydney on Wednesday.World No. 10 Sindhu needed just 32 minutes to dispatch Ines Castillo of Peru 21-13, 21-11 in her […]

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): National Testing Agency officials are learnt to have briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday about the steps taken to make the examination system foolproof in view of the recent paper leak in the NEET-UG exam, which is being probed by CBI. Sources said that they apprised the […]

(260610) -- NAIROBI, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zainab Hawa Bangura, director-general of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), speaks at a thematic celebration of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations in Nairobi, Kenya, June 10, 2026. A ceremony marking the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations was held in Nairobi, the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 10 (ANI): Taiwan has strongly criticised China's latest maritime enforcement operation east of the island, accusing Beijing of attempting to expand its jurisdictional reach and destabilise security in the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned the move as an unlawful assertion of authority in waters […]

(260610) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, presides over a symposium in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, June 10, 2026. Li made a research tour in […]

(260610) -- CHENGDU, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda En En and its cub are pictured at the Shenshuping base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in southwest China's Sichuan Province in June 2026. The cub was delivered at 10:31 a.m. on June 4 at the Shenshuping base. (China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant […]

Winning consortiums bidding for core land parcels at an innovation hub near Hong Kong’s border must post a HK$100 million (US$12.7 million) construction bond and meet a tight 30-month development deadline, according to tender documents obtained by the South China Morning Post. Industry leaders said the requirements, which deviated from those in […]

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has claimed to have identified clear links between 'Chinese criminal enterprises' and scam compounds operating across Southeast Asia and other regions, while finding no evidence that the operations are directed by the Chinese government. Speaking during a virtual press briefing on […]

(260610) -- CHENGDU, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a multinational delegation experience the traditional Chinese medicine at Zaozi Lane in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 8, 2026. Delegates from 11 countries visited livelihood projects on ecological conservation, cultural and creative industries, and scientific and technological […]

YIWU, Zhejiang, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Yiwu merchant Wei Jun still marvels at the sheer speed of his recent deal for 1,000 starry-sky projector lamps, aided by an artificial intelligence (AI) agent.While his Kenyan buyer was inspecting samples in Yiwu, known as the "world's supermarket" in east China's Zhejiang Province, an automated workflow was triggered: an […]

CHENGDU/LANZHOU, June 10 (Xinhua) -- At a wildlife rescue and breeding base in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, a screen tracks wild giant pandas in real time. Base director Liu Zhi can plan the next patrol route with just a few clicks -- a far cry from over two decades ago, when rangers trudged through mountains guided only by luck and […]

The Russian teenage sensation conquered Roland Garros and has started thinking about what comes nextMirra Andreeva has spent most of her young career being talked about as the future of women's tennis. In Paris, she made the future arrive early.At 19, the Russian won Roland Garros, claimed her first Grand Slam title and moved to the top of the season's […]

NewsVoirHong Kong, June 10: To welcome the peak summer travel season, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch a brand-new promotion, 'Hong Kong Summer Fun', from June 19, 2026 connecting a series of citywide highlight events and enticing offers to energise the summer season. The HKTB will work with the business community to roll out a wide range of […]

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- High-definition video streaming in remote areas and far out at sea, or a life-sized hologram chatting in your living room -- once-futuristic scenarios are gradually taking shape in China, driven by the rapid roll-out of next-generation communication networks.As technological innovation meets new application demands, China is […]

Moroccan experts say the Casablanca expo will boost China-Morocco cooperation, turn zero-tariff policy gains into concrete results, and strengthen China-Africa trade, investment and industrial ties.CHANGSHA/RABAT, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Morocco session of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Wednesday in Casablanca, the largest city of […]

Washingtons nuclear weapons budget rose by $12.4 billion in a single year, according to ICANUS spending on nuclear weapons surged by nearly a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to findings by an anti-nuclear watchdog.In a report released on Tuesday, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said the world's nine […]

A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insufficient protection of ecologically sensitive areas. Janet Lee Ka-wai, senior marine conservation officer at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, also said on […]

(260610) -- LINYI, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nik Mujanovic (1st L) of Slovenia spikes during the men's pool 3 match between China and Slovenia at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has reported a medical intern to police for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation, suspending her and a resident doctor over the case. The authority also said on Wednesday that it had warned the trainee over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai and was investigating whether […]

The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from BeijingTaiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island's west coast.The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and […]

The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from BeijingTaiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island's west coast.The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and […]

Asia-Pacific cities account for 39 per cent of the top global financial services companies and about 36 per cent of the world’s leading financial centres, Colliers said. Supported by strong labour markets and venture capital activity, cities such as Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the region’s top talent hubs. However, New York […]

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer prices remained broadly stable in May as producer prices rose further, pointing to a steady consumer market and improving demand in some industrial sectors as the country's economy sustained its recovery under supportive macro policies.The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2 percent […]

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) today, announced that its net revenue for May 2026 reached approximately NT$416.98 billion (~USD 13.25 billion). The financial results indicate a steady consolidation of the manufacturer's market position amidst shifting global chip demands.The monthly performance represents […]

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a 39-year-old truck driver on suspicion of smuggling and seized goods worth HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), including weight-loss injections and fish maw. The Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that a medium goods vehicle was intercepted at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing on June 4. The […]

(260610) -- SEOUL, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in June 2026 shows Ai Bao, a female giant panda on loan from China, and her cub in Yongin, South Korea. A female giant panda on loan from China has given birth to a cub at Everland, a theme park in Yongin, South Korea, the park said Wednesday. The cub was born at 10:53 a.m. local time on June 3 […]

Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offences, including manslaughter, conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, attempting to pervert the course of public justice and tax evasion, in connection with the city’s deadliest blaze in recent history. The defendants appeared at West Kowloon Court on Wednesday to face […]

Deep in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by the Kinkon Hydropower Station powers towns and villages across the country.CONAKRY, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Deep in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by […]

Hong Kong has recorded an uptick in Mpox cases after an outbreak linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vaccination outreach programme for high-risk groups. The Centre for Health Protection has contacted more than 300 people who visited the venue since May for medical surveillance and […]

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A group of international journalists recently toured China's innovation hubs of east China's Zhejiang Province and the Chinese capital Beijing, where they got a firsthand look at some of the country's most advanced emerging technologies.The journalists, from countries including the United States, Britain and France, took part in […]

"I am confident that Belarus-China relations have a bright future," said Petr Parkhomchik, chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee.BREST, Belarus, June 10 (Xinhua) -- With many successful joint projects, Belarus and China boast vast potential for further collaboration, Petr Parkhomchik, chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee, has […]

Hong Kong has proposed doubling the size of a digital technology hub in its Northern Metropolis megaproject and allowing landmark towers of up to about 250 metres (820 feet) tall, sparking concerns among environmentalists about risks to migratory birds. The revised proposal for Lau Fau Shan, to be discussed by the Yuen Long District Council’s town […]

by Xinhua writer Wu ZiyuCOLOMBO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The China-South Asia Exposition serves as an important platform for South-South trade cooperation, and will create valuable opportunities for Sri Lanka and other countries in the region to fully tap the potential of each other's markets, said Charita Yattogoda, head of the trade promotion division of Sri […]

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation has vowed to aggressively target high-tech transnational criminal syndicates, lethal narcotics networks, and cyber-fraud operations rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, declaring a coordinated global pushback to dismantle these enterprises at their source.The operational strategy was […]

A Hong Kong co-led global study has found that a targeted therapy can keep more than half of advanced lung cancer patients alive without disease progression for at least seven years, marking a step towards turning the deadly illness into a chronic condition. Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong on Wednesday released the findings of their […]

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Memory storage is set to remain a structural bottleneck through 2027 as AI demand continues to absorb Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and enterprise Solid-State Drive (SSD) supply. Morgan Stanley expects allocation-based supply chains, not spot pricing, to dominate, leaving non-AI buyers […]

A proposed university town in Hong Kong will set aside vacant land to capitalise on future opportunities arising from social and technological changes, a minister has said, days after a top official revealed that the project size could be tripled to 300 hectares (741 acres). Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin told the Legislative Council on […]

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, Chang Jung-kung, will attend the 18th Straits Forum conference in Xiamen, Fujian Province, on June 13.Preparations for the forum have been largely completed, and related activities are underway across Fujian, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs […]

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yanzhe (L)/Huang Dongping compete during the mixed doubles first round match between Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China and Kim Joon Young/Lee Yu Lim of South Korea at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hu Zhe'an competes during the men's singles first round match between Hu Zhe'an of China and Saneeth Dayanand Shimoga of India at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Han Qianxi of China competes during the women's singles first round match between Han Qianxi of China and Isharani Baruah of India at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

(260610) -- BEIJING, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An actor from Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe performs at the Grand Theatre of Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, June 9, 2026. The 19th "Echoes of Classics: Prince Kung's Palace Museum Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance Season" kicked off at the museum's Grand Theatre on Tuesday. […]

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, with several new faces included in the lineup, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).The squad features uncapped players Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood, who are in contention to make their T20I debuts […]

Over the past half century, bilateral ties between Suriname and China have continued to deepen, and cooperation has grown closer, said Surinamese Minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning Stephen Tsang.PARAMARIBO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Suriname looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in infrastructure, green development, digital economy and […]