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(260416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2026 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China. The 16th BJIFF kicked off at the Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

Washington, DC [US], April 16 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has addressed reports concerning potential Chinese arms shipments to Iran, confirming that Washington has received high-level assurances that such a move will not take place.Addressing a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth was joined by the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan […]

HAIKOU, April 16 (Xinhua) -- At the technology exhibition zone of the ongoing sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a variety of innovative products featuring cutting-edge AI technologies are on display. These offerings are captivating visitors by providing a tangible vision of future daily life, while also showcasing China's emergence […]

LANZHOU, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Facing the acceleration of glacier flow within the Antarctic Peninsula, a group of Chinese researchers has figured out that such a phenomenon was caused by the upper-ocean warming.Antarctica is considered a "barometer" of the global climate system. In recent years, the accelerating mass loss of its ice sheet and the increasing […]

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has met the city’s No 2 official and finance chief in the capital to discuss alignment with the national 15th five-year plan, as the government prepares to draw up its own inaugural blueprint by the end of the year. The State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) said its director, Xia Baolong, […]

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has met European Union representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation, with the chief executive saying both sides highlighted a shared belief in multilateralism amid increasing tensions and market turmoil. Ambassador Harvey Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, called for both sides to work together, […]

HAIKOU, April 16 (Xinhua) -- As a major event showcasing the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) after it fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year, the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) kicked off on Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, attracting more than 3,400 brands from over 60 […]

(260416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani in Beijing, capital of China, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

The revamp to Hong Kong’s HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare concession scheme for the elderly and disabled carried a HK$90 million price tag, with the government paying two-thirds, a Legislative Council finance committee paper revealed on Wednesday. It also showed that about 220 beneficiaries averaged more than 240 trips a month – equivalent to more […]

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Foreign-funded research and development (R) centers have become a key part of China's innovation system, with many multinational companies upgrading their operations in the country from manufacturing bases to innovation hubs, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.Spokesperson He Yadong said at a regular press conference […]

(260416) -- DALIAN, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A spotted seal is released in the waters off Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2026. Five spotted seals were released into waters off the coast of Dalian on Thursday. Three of them were rescued and rehabilitated by the Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, while the other […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 16 (ANI): China has stepped up diplomatic pressure on Nepal, urging stricter curbs on activities linked to Tibet and Taiwan. The concerns were raised during a high-level meeting between Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming and Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung, reflecting China's increasing unease over Kathmandu's […]

QIONGHAI, April 16 (Xinhua) -- From April 13 to 18, more than 340 international brands from over 30 countries and regions participate in the exhibition at the international health and wellness sub-venue of the ongoing sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) at Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Qionghai City, south […]

(260416) -- GUANGZHOU, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- International buyers learn about a drone at the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Wednesday, drawing a record number of over […]

QIONGHAI, April 16 (Xinhua) -- From April 13 to 18, more than 340 international brands from over 30 countries and regions participate in the exhibition at the international health and wellness sub-venue of the ongoing sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) at Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Qionghai City, south […]

(260416) -- HAIKOU, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor displays handicrafts from Russia during the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 16, 2026. As a major event showcasing the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) after it fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last […]

(260416) -- MAPUTO, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Maputo, Mozambique, April 7, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Mozambique, China share a brotherly friendship, says Mozambican president" (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

"China has a very positive environment with many young collectors who are deeply interested in art," Gureli said. "It is easy to communicate and build friendships, which is the main foundation for starting any long-term business and artistic exchange."ISTANBUL, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China remains a promising market for the global contemporary art industry […]

Malawi tops Africa and is behind only Hong Kong globally, according to GlobalPetrolPricesMalawi has recorded the highest gasoline prices in Africa and the second highest globally, reaching $3.84 per liter as of Monday, according to data from analytical portal GlobalPetrolPrices.The southeastern African nation also leads the continent in diesel prices, with […]

(260416) -- HAIKOU, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the international health and wellness sub-venue of the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) at Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, April 16, 2026. More than 340 international brands from over 30 countries and […]

(260416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A customer buys fruits at a supermarket in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

(260416) -- GUANGZHOU, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An international buyer tries a pair of smart eyeglasses at the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Wednesday, drawing a record […]

A former lawmaker and doctor who was previously imprisoned for conspiracy to commit subversion has been struck off Hong Kong’s register of medical practitioners, becoming the first national security-related disciplinary case to involve the profession. In a ruling handed down on Thursday, the Medical Council ordered that specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, […]

(260416) -- ORDOS, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nurali Emomali of Tajikistan competes against Dzhebov Obid (top) of Tajikistan during the men's -66kg final at the Asian Judo Championships 2026 in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has suspended all contractors’ access to patient data after a major leak affecting more than 56,000 patients, and is considering barring the company involved from bidding for future projects. But the authority on Thursday declined to say whether it would terminate the firm’s existing contracts or discipline any staff, […]

Seoul [South Korea], April 16 (ANI): Samsung Electronics is set to deepen its role in Tesla's AI chip lineup after the automaker completed the design of its next-generation AI5 processor, a milestone that could help revive the Korean company's struggling foundry business, according to a report by The Korea Herald.Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 16 (ANI): Ultrahuman HYROX Bengaluru, held on April 11 and 12 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, saw the specially-abled athletes in the Adaptives category emerge as one of the most inspiring highlights of HYROX India's biggest event to date, reinforcing the idea that the race is truly for everyone.At the […]

Hong Kong’s ombudsman has urged the government to empower conservation officers to enter people’s homes to investigate suspected animal cruelty cases, describing existing procedures as “ineffective” with less than 1 per cent of reported cases resulting in prosecutions. A report released on Thursday on the Office of the Ombudsman’s latest direct […]

JINAN, April 16 (Xinhua) -- At the factory of Aros Information Technology (Shandong) Co., Ltd. in Wulian County, east China's Shandong Province, drones designed for a wide range of applications, including water conservancy, transportation and emergency rescue, are rolling off the assembly line."We integrate technological innovation with real-world […]

NANNING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- On the night of April 10, a cross-border freight train departed from the Nanning International Railway Port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, carrying a cargo of electronics and industrial parts destined for Southeast Asia.The train, a central link in the China-Vietnam railway network, left at midnight for the […]

(260416) -- TOKYO, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows a knife carried by Kodai Murata, a 23-year-old second lieutenant in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force who broke into the Embassy of China in Japan on March 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese embassy urges Japan to investigate threats, ensure safety of personnel" (The Embassy of China in […]

ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) -- TRENDS Research and Advisory participated in the UAE-China Business Promotion Conference, held in Beijing at the invitation of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, as part of efforts to strengthen knowledge dialogue and economic partnerships between the two countries.TRENDS was represented by senior researchers Awadh […]

Hong Kong authorities expect students as young as six to “feel proud to be Chinese” and to have a basic understanding of national affairs, according to a revamped guide on values education stressing patriotism. The 2026 Values Education Curriculum Framework, published by the Education Bureau on Thursday, applies to all government, aided, special and […]

(260416) -- ORDOS, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Anudari Jamsran (top) of Mongolia competes during the women's -48kg final match against Laziza Haydarova of Uzbekistan at the Asian Judo Championships 2026 in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(260416) -- ORDOS, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ruslan Poltoratskii (L) of Bahrain competes against Yang Yung Wei of Chinese Taipei during the men's -60kg final at the Asian Judo Championships 2026 in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

Edward is based on the Unitree G1 humanoid robot from China. Videos shared by the MERA team attracted millions of views online, turning Edward into a social media sensation.WARSAW, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese humanoid robots are becoming the "top choice" for global partners, thanks to their high availability, rapid technological progress, and competitive […]

The owner of a luxury home at a seaside estate in Hong Kong has been fined HK$110,000 (US$14,039) for building illegal structures and a swimming pool following a government crackdown triggered by a record-breaking rainstorm and an investigation by the South China Morning Post. Sunset Boulevard Company, which owns House No 76 at Redhill Peninsula, the luxury […]

TAIYUAN, April 16 (Xinhua) -- In a remote stretch of the Sahara Desert, rows of young fruit trees are taking root in shifting sands, an unusual sight in one of the world's harshest environments.Planted by teams from China and Mauritania, the orange and pomegranate trees are part of a pilot project under the China-Africa Green Technology Park. Local […]

Hong Kong police have arrested five people accused of stealing more than 445 items of clothing worth HK$113,000 (US$14,400) from multiple outlets of Japanese retail chain Muji. Officers from Yau Tsim police district said they had received a string of shoplifting reports since earlier this year that involved large quantities of apparel taken from a retail […]

TAIYUAN, April 16 (Xinhua) -- From humming pottery wheels to meticulous bead-crafting tables, once-niche DIY workshops are transforming into China's hottest weekend destinations. The boom highlights a profound shift as young consumers pivot from purchasing mass-produced goods to investing in "emotional satisfaction" and shared experiences.Inside a bustling […]

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China-Europe freight train services saw strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting their role as a reliable logistics corridor for Eurasian trade amid mounting pressure on global supply chains.The China-Europe Railway Express handled a total of 5,460 train trips from January to March, with the goods transported […]

(260415) -- ASHGABAT, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April […]

Output drops of around 25% are expected as the US aims to shift energy flows, Tom Luongo has saidUS President Donald Trump is making "a big move towards controlling the marginal barrel of oil," attempting to shift the world's energy focus from the Persian Gulf region to the Gulf of Mexico, "where oil tankers are now lining up," geopolitical analyst Tom […]

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China's value-added industrial output expanded 6.1 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, 1.1 percentage points faster than the previous quarter, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).On a monthly basis, industrial output grew 0.28 percent in March.The industrial output is used to measure the activity […]

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- A growing number of Chinese cities saw month-on-month increases in commercial housing prices in March, driven by more active transaction activity in the property market, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Thursday.An NBS survey covering 70 major cities said new house prices were higher in 14 cities last […]