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Hong Kong police have arrested a syndicate led by a beautician that allegedly stole credit cards from patrons of a beauty salon in Mong Kok, causing losses of more than HK$410,000 (US$52,347). The force said on Thursday that four men and two women, aged between 39 and 52, had been arrested over the past two days. One suspect was allegedly found with stolen […]

Greater Bay Airlines has suspended its flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok for more than four months amid surging fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The airline’s website on Thursday showed no flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok between May 11 and September 22, and none from Bangkok to Hong Kong between May 12 and September 30. The […]

Nearly 1,800 young Hongkongers convicted of protest and national security-related offences have taken part in a rehabilitation programme, authorities have said, including 99 per cent of those found guilty over the 2019 unrest, up from 63 per cent in 2021. Responding to a question from lawmaker Chan Hok-fung, the Security Bureau said that 1,768 inmates had […]

Macau’s finance minister has resigned over “personal reasons,” prompting the city’s chief executive to temporarily assume his duties until a new candidate is appointed. The cabinet change took effect on Thursday after China’s State Council approved the removal of Tai Kin-ip from the post of secretary for economy and finance, in accordance with […]

Mark Mobius, who was known as the father of emerging markets and was among the first fund managers to invest in Hong Kong and mainland China, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn account. The statement did not give the cause. Mobius was based in Dubai in recent years and remained active in investment via his own firm. […]

(260416) -- BAKU, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shi Xin (1st R), Chinese representative to the Women Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), attends the first meeting of the CICA Women Council, in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 14, 2026. The first meeting of the CICA Women Council was held on Tuesday in Baku, marking […]

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Global steel demand is likely to remain weak in the near term as the World Steel Association sees growth of just 0.3 per cent in 2026, with a stronger recovery only coming in 2027, according to a report by Centrum. China remains the main drag on demand, while India stands out as the bright spot, the brokerage notedDespite […]

Washington DC [US], April 16 (ANI): The Senate rejected, for the fourth time this year, a proposal aimed at curbing the war powers of President Donald Trump by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. The measure failed to advance in a 47-52 vote, according to CNN. Democratic Senator John Fetterman broke ranks to oppose the […]

(260416) -- PRAGUE, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Czech Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Jan Sechter speaks at a promotion event for the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Prague event highlights CIIE opportunities, promotes business cooperation" (Photo by Helena Kocova/Xinhua)

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. More Wang Fuk Court residents and senior staff at two engineering firms testified on Thursday for the 13th day of an evidential hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Justice David Lok Kai-hong, the […]

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- A tiny white ball bounced across the table as young Chinese and American students teamed up for a doubles match in northern China, with their sportsmanship reflecting the spirit of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, 55 years after it helped reopen channels of friendly exchange between the two countries.The friendly match formed part of […]

(260416) -- PATHUM THANI, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zeng Yujia (2nd L) of China competes during the semifinal stage of the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Pathum Thani, Thailand, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour.PGA TOURTHIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., […]

Travelling from Hong Kong’s commercial heart to the site of the San Tin Technopole, a planned innovation hub under the Northern Metropolis megaproject, is an exercise in endurance. The roughly two-hour trek from Causeway Bay requires taking trains on two lines, navigating two transit interchanges and catching a ride on a public minibus. Upon arrival, […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)In her first match with new clay-court coach Francisco Roig, former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Laura Siegemund of Germany 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.Swiatek, a two-time champion at Stuttgart who is seeded No. 3, failed to capitalize on an early break in the […]

Futu Securities is the latest non-food and beverage retailer to sell coffee and other drinks in one of its outlets in Hong Kong as the online stock brokerage adapts to its clients’ lifestyle, according to a spokesman. Futu Café was officially launched on Thursday at the Futu Store on Lee Garden Road, Causeway Bay, close to its flagship store on Russell […]

The controversial EU diplomat has also been slammed for criminal hypocrisy by Amnesty InternationalRussia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, launched a stinging rebuke of EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas's address at the UN Security Council in New York on Monday.Kallas has since been accused of "criminal" double standards in her […]

Washington DC [US], April 16 (ANI): United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday (local time) warned that the US is prepared to impose secondary sanctions on Chinese financial institutions if they are found facilitating Iranian financial flows.'Iran used to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism. China was purchasing more than 90 […]

(260415) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian women perform Chinese dance during a celebration event marking the International Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 15, 2026. Themed "Chinese: Sparking Colorful Dreams," the celebration event marking the International Chinese Language Day was held at the Pontifical Catholic […]

Washington DC [US], April 16 (ANI): United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday (local time) warned that the US is prepared to impose secondary sanctions on Chinese financial institutions if they are found facilitating Iranian financial flows.'Iran used to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism. China was purchasing more than 90 […]

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Underscoring India's central role in shaping Asia's future, Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, said Singapore sees India as a key pillar of regional prosperity and has elevated bilateral ties to their 'highest possible level' through a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The upgrade […]

Watches and Wonders Geneva is one of the most influential international exhibitions in high-end watchmaking, bringing together top brands and independent watchmakers annually to show their new creations and technologies.GENEVA, April 15 (Xinhua) --Chinese independent watchmaking brand BEHRENS has made its debut at Watches and Wonders Geneva, which opened […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan bid farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam, who is on a state visit to China, and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly at […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (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, who is on a state visit to China, meet with Chinese and Vietnamese youth representatives participating […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, holds talks with Tran Cam Tu, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) and permanent […]

Watches and Wonders Geneva is one of the most influential international exhibitions in high-end watchmaking, bringing together top brands and independent watchmakers annually to show their new creations and technologies.GENEVA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese independent watchmaking brand BEHRENS has made its debut at Watches and Wonders Geneva, which opened […]

(260415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Young people from China and Vietnam participate in a speech event in Beijing, capital of China, April 14, 2026. For many young Vietnamese participants, the "Red Study Tours" across China are far more than a sightseeing trip, offering instead a journey through shared revolutionary history and fresh inspiration […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to work with Spain to strengthen strategic alignment and policy coordination, continuously improve the business environment, and promote deeper cooperation among enterprises in technological innovation and industrial and supply chains, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Wednesday.The two countries […]

(260415) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Connie Sweeris, a participant of the China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy, plays in a table tennis friendly match with a student in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 11, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Youth exchange revitalizes China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy spirit" (Xinhua/Lu Ye)

China's online audiovisual sector has surpassed all other internet applications by user base -- 1.099 billion users now spend an average of 201 minutes a day on online video, making it the country's most dominant digital habit. The industry surged to nearly 188 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, powered by short videos -- the gateway for 44.6% of new internet […]

According to reports, Tehran is only ready to agree to a five-year pause on its nuclear energy programA 20-year uranium enrichment moratorium on Iran is not long enough, US President Donald Trump has claimed.Trump was responding to reports that the US delegation at talks with Iran, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, had proposed a 20-year ban on Tehran […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Vitiligo is often noticed before it is understood. White patches on the skin can draw attention, second glances or subtle avoidance, particularly in public settings. In Hong Kong, where awareness of the condition remains uneven, misunderstanding can influence daily life as much as […]

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. […]

(260415) -- LOME, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Togo Wang Min speaks at the opening ceremony of the ninth Togo International Film Festival and China Film Week in Lome, capital of Togo, April 14, 2026. The ninth Togo International Film Festival and China Film Week opened here on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "9th Togo Int'l Film Festival, China Film […]

By writer Nguyen Phuong Ngan, Hu Jiali, Liu YingHANOI, April 15 (Xinhua) -- For many young Vietnamese participants, the "Red Study Tours" across China were far more than a sightseeing trip, offering instead a journey through shared revolutionary history and fresh inspiration for the younger generation.Le Van Dai, a student at the University of Languages and […]

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The team for China's recently launched Qingzhou cargo spacecraft test vehicle released the first batch of scientific and engineering results on Wednesday.The test flight focused on key technology verification, low-cost design and exploration, and expanded missions, successfully achieving all its objectives and laying a solid […]

CHONGQING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- On a spring morning in a public square in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, a performance of traditional mountain songs turned into a lively debate.One audience member, seemingly in his 50s or 60s, said the rhythm was too fast for farmers to sing while working. A woman of a similar age countered that people her age […]

(260415) -- PATHUM THANI, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Japan celebrate a goal during the semifinal stage of the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Pathum Thani, Thailand, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260415) -- XI'AN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The HH-200 commercial unmanned aerial transport system takes off during its maiden flight in Pucheng, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 15, 2026. The HH-200, a commercial unmanned aerial transport system, successfully completed its maiden flight here on Wednesday morning, marking new progress for China […]

HAIKOU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The No. 4 exhibition hall at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) has transformed into a bustling "global village," vividly illustrating the enduring appeal of the Chinese market.Running from April 13 to 18 in Haikou, capital of China's island province of Hainan, the annual expo is showcasing premium […]

Hong Kong, April 15 (ANI): A Hong Kong resident has been sentenced to one year in prison under the city's expanding national security regime, in a case that is likely to intensify concerns over declining civil liberties.Hong Kong Free Press reported that the individual, Raymond Chong, a retiree in his early 60s, pleaded guilty to publishing content deemed […]

Washington, DC [US], April 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has committed to halting weapon supplies to Iran, following his personal diplomatic interventions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump indicated that Beijing is supportive of Washington's efforts to maintain the permanent opening […]

(260415) -- WENZHOU, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 15th China International Garden Expo in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 15, 2026. The 15th China International Garden Expo kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(260415) -- CHONGQING, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Representative inheritors of Mudong mountain songs, listed as part of China's national intangible cultural heritage, perform during an event in Banan District of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, March 27, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: China brings arts criticism to public squares as communities […]

(260415) -- HANOI, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Thi Mai Thuy (1st R), a reporter from Vietnam's local media Thoi Dai, visits the former residence of the late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh in southwest China's Chongqing, Oct. 13, 2025. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: Journey through shared red memories: Vietnamese youth trace close bonds via […]