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China’s energy-drinks giant Eastroc Beverage neither rose nor fell in its debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday amid investor caution following regulatory scrutiny of poor-quality listing applications. Shares of the Shenzhen-based company, which makes an alternative to Red Bull, opened at HK$248, matching the offer price. Eastroc raised HK$10.14 billion (US$1.3 […]

China’s commercial space sector has entered a new frontier. In January, a private Chinese aerospace company unveiled the test capsule of what is set to become the country’s first commercially developed crewed spacecraft, with plans for crewed flights by 2028 and bookings already taken from private space tourists. The project reflects a decisive shift in […]

Hong Kong’s tourism sector is bracing for a 6 per cent rise in mainland Chinese visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday, as travel to the city regains momentum. Tickets for high-speed trains from major mainland cities to Hong Kong have been selling fast in the days leading up to the festive period – an upbeat sign for some hoteliers expecting a full […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, Sanjeev Sanyal, in a post on X on Monday, stated that 'Duniya jhukti hai, jhukaney wala chahiye' following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent.Sanyal's remark, which translates to 'The […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal on Monday, in which Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 per cent, New Delhi now faces lower tariffs than its regional export competitors in South and Southeast Asia.With the new tariff structure, India now has a clear advantage over competing export economies in […]

(260202) -- CAIRO, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man tries a medical device at an exhibition during the Joint International Pharmacy Conference 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 1, 2026. The Joint International Pharmacy Conference 2026 wrapped up in Cairo on Monday after two days of discussions on combining Western pharmaceuticals and traditional Chinese medicine, […]

Havana [Cuba], February 3 (ANI): The Cuban government has firmly denied allegations that it poses a security threat to the United States, even as tensions escalate between Havana and Washington over broader geopolitical and economic disputes. In a statement released on Monday (local time), Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed its readiness to engage […]

Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): China has carried out further executions of individuals convicted in connection with sprawling scam operations run out of Myanmar, part of a broader campaign by Beijing to dismantle transnational fraud networks blamed for targeting victims across the globe. The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in southern China […]

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)Lee Westwood withdrew from the first two tournaments of the new LIV Golf season because of a wrist injury, he revealed Monday.Westwood, who co-captains Majesticks GC alongside fellow Englishman Ian Poulter, bowed out of the tour's opener in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which begins Wednesday. The tournament will be played […]

BANGKOK, Thailand: Eleven people who killed 14 Chinese citizens, and ran a financial scam and gambling operations worth more than US$1 billion, were found guilty by a Chinese court and executed, authorities said. The Wenzhou city Intermediate People's Court had sentenced the 11 people to death in September. They included Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP and former Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Monday strongly defended the Indian Army, stating that any criticism of the armed forces was 'absolutely wrong and completely unacceptable.'His remarks came in response to statements made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a heated debate […]

Beijing dominates the global supply of rare earths critical for modern technology US President Donald Trump is set to build a strategic stockpile of critical minerals to reduce reliance on supplies dominated by China, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. Rare-earth minerals, used in technologies ranging […]

Washington DC [US], February 2 (ANI): Mamtimin Ala, President of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), has raised alarm over the scale of Chinese influence operations targeting the United States. In a post on X, he claimed that approximately 2,000 organisations linked to China's United Front operate worldwide, with at least 1,000 active inside the […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday slammed the disruption in Parliament, saying Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was blocked from speaking.He raised concerns over ministers interfering and questioned why an Army general's book and statements could not be referenced, calling it an attack on parliamentary […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday slammed the government in the Lok Sabha over its opposition to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, quoting from the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane.Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram accused the government of trying to suppress the voice of […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Parliament, calling his conduct 'childish behaviour' and accusing him of indiscipline during the President's Address, while also reviving the 1962 China issue to counter what he said were attempts to undermine […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress MP Jothimani on Monday alleged that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in Parliament on issues related to China and national security, calling it unprecedented in parliamentary history.Speaking to ANI outside the parliament premises, Jothimani said, 'They are not allowing Rahul […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, criticised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statement inside Parliament, and said that it was a 'well-planned conspiracy to defame India' and that leaders should speak responsibly on matters of national security. He said the Congress party should apologise for the land China occupied during their […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday defended her brother and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, stating that he was not attempting to defame the Army but was merely quoting from a magazine article that referred to excerpts from the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The Formula 1 race in Greater Noida could soon make a comeback, according to sources from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS). Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently visited the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida, signalling potential plans to revive the Indian Grand Prix.With the […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the government after it objected to his remarks at the beginning of his speech during debate on motion of thanks to the President's address and asked, 'why are they so scared of the Army Chief's perspective?'Rahul Gandhi sought to quote from a magazine report on the […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam on Monday strongly defended Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi following heated exchanges in Parliament, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of selectively targeting the Congress while preventing the LoP from sharing his views on India-China border tensions.Speaking […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed repeated interruptions and was later adjourned for the day following a prolonged stalemate over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's insistence on speaking about a specific matter pertaining standoff with China during border tensions in 2020 while referring to a report citing […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating parliamentary rules during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, saying that despite repeated rulings by the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Congress leader continued to challenge […]

(260202) -- JINAN, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairs a symposium to solicit opinions and suggestions on the draft government work report and the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social […]

Organizers said about 100,000 residents and tourists gathered along the Champs-Elysees to watch the 2026 Chinese New Year parade, filling the avenue with a festive Spring Festival atmosphere.PARIS, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- A human-shaped robot set the pace on Paris's Champs-Elysees on Sunday as hundreds of Chinese and French artists welcomed the Chinese Year of […]

Hong Kong authorities have found traces of a toxin in another five samples of Nestlé baby milk formula, marking the second such discovery since batches of the firm’s products were withdrawn over contamination fears. The Centre for Food Safety said on Monday night that during its ongoing follow-up investigations, five samples among 22 batches recalled […]

(260202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects Tianjin Binhai International Airport in north China's Tianjin, Feb. 2, 2026. He made an inspection of transport hubs in Beijing and Tianjin on the first day of the 2026 Spring […]

(260202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong meets with Singaporean Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

(260202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, meets with a delegation from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, headed by its chairman Leonid […]

(260202) -- JAKARTA, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An illuminated horse decoration for the upcoming Chinese New Year is seen in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

(260202) -- PARIS, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform a lion dance during a parade celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, Feb. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Baihui)

BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- China urges the United States to stop unwarranted interrogations of personnel from Chinese enterprises, effectively implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and ensure the normal and friendly exchanges between the two peoples, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.Recently, the […]

(260202) -- HANGZHOU, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows villagers watching a traditional water-town opera performance at Mojiaqiao Village in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 2, 2026. As the Chinese New Year approaches, Mojiaqiao Village in Hangzhou City has held a series of festive activities, recreating traditional Chinese […]

Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency investors remain cautiously optimistic despite a sharp market sell-off over the weekend that pushed major digital assets to months-long lows. Bitcoin slid to US$74,541 on Monday morning, its lowest level in 10 months, extending a decline of about 40 per cent from its record high above US$126,000. That peak had been fuelled in […]

Over the past two years, Bulgaria has imported coins from Estonia totaling 70.15 million euros, according to BGNES. In 2024 alone, imports reached 33.615 million euros, equivalent to 0.527 tons. Data from January to September 2025 shows an increase, with coin imports valued at 36.535 million euros, or 0.698 tons in weight.Coins rank as the second most […]

(260202) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026 shows the pipeline installation site of the Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) Underground Natural Gas Storage Project in Aksaray Province, Trkiye. Located in Aksaray Province, central Trkiye, the Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) Underground Natural Gas Storage Project is a key component of […]

More private hospitals in Hong Kong are expected to join the government’s free newborn screening programme for rare genetic conditions this year, according to health authorities. The scheme tests newborns for inherited metabolic disorders, enabling early identification and treatment while easing the long-term burden on the public healthcare system. The […]

Business confidence in Hong Kong has reached its highest level in two years, with more than half the companies polled by the American Chamber of Commerce in the city expressing optimism about their outlook for 2026, noting that geopolitical tensions had largely stabilised. However, the chamber’s survey also found that 43 per cent of respondents ranked […]

BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- At 12:40 a.m. Monday, train K4069 pulled out of Beijing West Railway Station, becoming the first passenger train to depart from Beijing as part of the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. On it were travelers either heading home or setting out on leisure travel, as the country's annual tale of movement and reunion began to […]

BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- A total of 19 people on Monday received jail terms ranging from six years and six months to two years for their roles in a fire that killed 29 and injured 42 at a Beijing hospital in 2023.The Fengtai District People's Court in Beijing announced first-instance verdicts for Wang Wenjie and 18 others on charges of causing a major […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): International Shooting is back at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting ranges in Delhi, as the Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol got underway here with the arrival of delegations. The premier continental competition for Rifle and Pistol shooters features a 10-day schedule beginning Wednesday, Feb 04, 2026, with the last medals […]

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday challenged the central government over its objections to his attempt to quote from a report that cited an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane, asking why the government was 'so scared' of the content, insisting on reading excerpts related […]

Hong Kong police have arrested more than 680 people in a series of recent operations targeting deception and money laundering, with suspected criminal proceeds reaching HK$620 million (US$79.5 million). Among the cases uncovered in the past three weeks were romance scams in which victims were cheated twice and unauthorised money transactions where some bank […]

The 2026 Chinese New Year Bazaar was held Sunday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year. ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Chinese New Year Bazaar was held Sunday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year.Speaking at […]