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Some Hong Kong residents stranded in the Middle East amid the US-Israeli attack on Iran have voiced frustration over repeated flight cancellations, rising hotel costs and dwindling phone data as they navigate rapidly changing emergency policies. As of Tuesday, at least 585 stranded Hong Kong residents had filed inquiries, including requests for information […]

Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices are expected to push up energy bills and dining costs, according to experts. Analysts said the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, and subsequent retaliation across the region, were also likely to slow the pace of […]

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)Chinese-American tech billionaire Lin Bin purchased a small stake in the Miami Dolphins at a valuation of $12.5 billion, a record for a publicly known minority transaction, Sportico reported Tuesday.Bin is acquiring a 1% stake in the holding company that owns the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, Formula 1's Miami […]

BASF has operated in China for more than 140 years and has expanded significantly over the past three to four decades. "We want to participate in the growth of the Chinese economy and of our customer industries in China," Markus Kamieth, chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and CEO of German chemical giant BASF, has said.FRANKFURT, March 3 (Xinhua) […]

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)The busiest week in professional golf so far this year features the third signature event of 2026 on the PGA Tour. The LPGA wraps up its Asia Swing, the DP Tour concludes its International Swing, LIV Golf returns to Hong Kong and the Champions tee it up alongside NFL legends.PGA TOURTHIS WEEK: Arnold Palmer […]

(Photo credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images)Anthony Kim is riding high on the strength of a tournament victory heading into this week's LIV Golf Hong Kong event.Two-plus weeks removed from his victory at LIV Golf Adelaide, Kim admitted it's a bit of a strange feeling on Tuesday while speaking to reporters at Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling.'I definitely didn't […]

(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)As of Tuesday, eight LIV Golf players reportedly have been unable to fly out of the Middle East ahead of this week's tournament in Hong Kong.Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Sam Horsfield, Anirban Lahiri, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Caleb Surratt and Lee Westwood were practicing in Dubai before Saturday's […]

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Iran signalled a willingness to talk to end the current conflict with the US and Israel, but only 'with dignity' and without being dictated to.Speaking to ANI, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, Special representative of the supreme leader of Iran, said, 'We are ready to stop the war. We are ready for negotiations. But the […]

Birmingham [UK], March 3 (ANI): India's Lakshya Sen created the biggest upset of the opening day of the All England Open 2026 when he packed off top seed and defending champion Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles opening round here on Tuesday.Sen, the 2022 finalist in one of the most prestigious badminton tournament, overcame the reigning world champion […]

(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil touched on various topics during Tuesday's press conference ahead of the HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong 2026 -- most notably teasing another announcement later in the week.When asked about the specific venue of the Korea tournament in late May, O'Neil was coy with his answer.'That will be […]

(260303) -- SOFIA, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A participant crafts a lantern at an event marking the Lantern Festival at the China Cultural Center in Sofia, Bulgaria on March 3, 2026. The China Cultural Center in Sofia hosted a Lantern Festival-themed cultural experience event on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Yao Yulin)

(260303) -- TIANJIN, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Inbound tourists visit an ancient cultural street in Tianjin, north China, March 3, 2026. As the first visiting cruise in northern China this year, MS Regatta, a cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises, arrived at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port from South Korea on Tuesday. The nearly 600 passengers […]

BEIJING, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Across China, a variety of vibrant activities were held in celebration of the Lantern Festival, which falls on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or March 3 this year.

Oil prices have jumped more than 15%, topping $84, while European gas prices have surged over 30% after Iranian strikes on Qatari LNG facilitiesGlobal energy markets have come under pressure as the Middle East conflict escalates, with fears mounting over potential disruptions to oil and gas supplies.US and Israeli strikes on Iran have prompted Tehran to […]

(260303) -- BEIJING, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shen Yiqin, State Councilor and president of the All-China Women's Federation, addresses a symposium on the second volume of a book about the interactions between Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and the people during his domestic inspection tours, in Beijing, […]

JINAN/HANGZHOU, March 3 (Xinhua) -- At a "robot school" in east China's Shandong Province, dozens of humanoid robots are mimicking human engineers as they carry trays, fold clothes, and fetch bottled water from the shelves, as part of the training for their real-world jobs."Our ultimate goal is to enable them to perceive and adapt to environments like […]

(260303) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Meng of China is seen at the Paralympic Village of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

by Liu Yang, Chen QianciCHONBURI, Thailand, March 3 (Xinhua) -- With the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year still lingering, a vibrant Yingge performance was staged by Chinese and Thai performers in eastern Thailand.A familiar scene unfolded in the district of Phanat Nikhom in Chonburi province, where the beats of drums and clashing of cymbals […]

A British woman has been convicted of blackmailing a compatriot for a £100,000 (US$134,030) payout after accusing him of rape and threatening to report him to Hong Kong police. Isabel Anonia Barbra Eudora Rose, 25, turned from an alleged rape victim into a defendant standing trial at the District Court in Wan Chai for blackmailing the man, a banker she met […]

(260303) -- BEIJING, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This stack composite photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows the moon during a total lunar eclipse over Yongdingmen Gate in Beijing, capital of China. Tuesday marked the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year's festival coincided with a total lunar […]

(260303) -- CHONBURI, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of Nigou Yingge Team from Puning, China's Guangdong Province, perform in the district of Phanat Nikhom in Chonburi province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Time-honored Chinese folk dance thrives in Thailand, bridging cultures" (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with graphic images and videos circulating online that depicted degrading acts, including sexual abuse, against cats, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said police arrested the boy on Tuesday, after authorities in mainland China conducted an […]

For many foreign consumers, "Chinese tea" used to mean premium, high-end products that felt distant from ordinary people. "But today's Chinese tea drink brands have completely shattered our impression of traditional Chinese tea -- they taste modern and have such a stylish feel," said Natalie, a Gen Z Thai woman.BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, […]

BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Refraining from the use or threat of force in international relations is in the fundamental interests of all parties, including Israel, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when holding a phone conversation […]

A government lawyer has said that an environmental study on the impact of building 12,000 public flats on part of Hong Kong’s oldest golf course holds “no legal effect”, as authorities appeal a court ruling that may send the project back to the consultation stage. The Court of Appeal began hearing oral arguments on Tuesday over an environmental impact […]

LANZHOU, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Whenever sandstorms are mentioned, people often think of air pollution and strong wind erosion damage to buildings and traffic lines. A study by Chinese researchers has proposed a new insight that moderate wind and sand erosion can actually make the surface of materials more "solid."Researchers have recently investigated the […]

BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will hold its annual session from March 4 to 11 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Tuesday.The fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and […]

* Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond its role as an added feature layered onto networks and terminals and is increasingly embedded within the infrastructure that shapes how digital systems operate.* Analysts said the congress reflects a shift from concept to deployment. Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for Data and Analytics at IDC EMEA, told […]

(260303) -- SYDNEY, March 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shuang (C) of China competes during the Group B match of Women's Asian Cup between China and Bangladesh at Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney, Australia, March 3, 2026. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s flagship exhibition venue is ramping up its line-up of medical, technology, finance and education events this year, including hosting the LEAP East technology show that will be held outside the Middle East for the first time this summer. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre said events linked to the four sectors would account for 43 […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Tuesday.The armed forces monitored the situation and responded.In a post on X, the MND said, '5 PLAN vessel operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) […]

Hong Kong experienced its warmest winter on record between December and February, according to the city’s forecaster, with a mean temperature of 19.3 degrees Celsius (67 Fahrenheit) – two degrees above normal. The Hong Kong Observatory on Tuesday also attributed the unseasonably warm February to a weaker-than-normal northeast monsoon over southern China […]

It is an honor to witness Chinese companies helping Georgia's wind industry take a major step forward, said Georgian engineer Giorgi Alavidze.by Xinhua writer Liu ShuchenTBILISI, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese enterprises are playing an increasingly prominent role in bolstering Georgia's wind power sector, as construction of the Ruisi wind farm in central […]

Beijing should create a “connect” scheme for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the Greater Bay Area to allow mainland Chinese and Hong Kong investors to buy into new listings across the border, HSBC Asia-Pacific chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun said on the eve of China’s annual “two sessions” meetings. “If investors in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong […]

BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- When China's national lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing for the annual "two sessions," one document will stand out: a draft 15th Five-Year Plan, the blueprint that will guide the world's second-largest economy from 2026 to 2030.Five-year plans have long been central to how China steers its development. But the […]

The Chinese community in Ghana and their Ghanaian friends on Sunday celebrated the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Tuesday, with a beautiful gala night at the forecourt of Ghana's Parliament House in Accra, the country's capital.ACCRA, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese community in Ghana and their Ghanaian friends on Sunday celebrated the upcoming […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 3 (ANI): Thousands of Tibetans gathered at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang, on the first full moon day of the Tibetan New Year to celebrate the 15th day of Losar on Tuesday and offer prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama and for global peace. The occassion considered highly auspicious in Tibetan […]

More than 400 Hongkongers have reported being stranded in the Middle East after major airspace closures triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted dozens of flights between the city and the region. There are no signs yet of when they might return home, even as major transit hubs including Dubai airports resumed limited operations. US President Donald […]

Amidst the #Chinamaxxing trend, the younger generation across the globe is embracing Chinese culture and aesthetics, bringing ancient traditions into a modern light.Let the light shine far beyond borders during the Chinese Lantern Festival.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

A former Apple Daily senior executive jailed for national security offences in Hong Kong has lodged an appeal against his 10-year term, the first in a landmark trial that saw the founder of the now-defunct tabloid-style newspaper sentenced to 20 years in prison. Court documents reviewed by the South China Morning Post on Tuesday showed that Fung Wai-kong, […]

HANOI, March 3 (Xinhua) -- As the Spring Festival travel rush draws to a close, the international passenger train linking Vietnam's capital Hanoi and southern Chinese city Nanning has recorded surging demand, with all services operating at full capacity throughout the holiday period.The international passenger train, which resumed service on May 25 last […]

BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- With China's annual "twosessions" just around the corner, global attention once again turns to Beijing. Stretching over 50 kilometers, Chang'an Avenue and its extensions bridge the city's historic core with modern ambition. This east-west urban artery has long served as the grand stage formany milestones of China's development. […]

by Xinhua writers Yue Wenwan, Gong Liankang and Yao YuanWUHAN, March 3 (Xinhua) -- A row of Nordic-style wooden cottages, roofs blanketed with artificial snow, and a 200-meter slope dotted with skiers: a bustling shopping mall in central China's Wuhan is the unlikely setting for this winter wonderland.Natural snow is a rare sight in the city, which is […]

BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- With China's annual "two sessions" just around the corner, global attention once again turns to Beijing. Stretching over 50 kilometers, Chang'an Avenue and its extensions bridge the city's historic core with modern ambition. This east-west urban artery has long served as the grand stage for many milestones of China's […]

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images)Jon Rahm issued a fiery explanation on Tuesday as to why he wasn't among the eight LIV Golf players who signed waivers to compete on the DP World Tour.Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie all agreed to the terms set out by the DP World Tour […]