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Authorities should step up promotion of the new crossing arrangements at the upgraded Huanggang Port checkpoint between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, while ensuring the site has sufficient parking for buses, a lawmaker and a transport sector veteran have said. They issued the call a day after the government tabled the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill to […]

A growing number of mainland Chinese institutional fund managers have built up stakes in Hong Kong-listed biotechnology stocks over the past month, drawn by attractive valuations amid a surge in cross-border licensing deals in the sector. China’s largest mutual fund manager, E Fund Management, has taken a 7 per cent stake in gene-editing biotechnology […]

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of hearings on the tragedy continues. The legal representative for nine residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po will also deliver a concluding statement before the […]

Hong Kong’s introduction of pet-friendly dining in designated restaurants has drawn significant public criticism, leading some lawmakers to call for tighter vetting of licences. Since the scheme began on July 9, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has received about 20 complaints. The department earlier said most complaints involved minor issues […]

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a reliable engine of growth for China's industrial transformation. From factories and mines to classrooms and hospital wards, fresh AI applications are creating new businesses and reshaping the world's second-largest economy.The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-level Meeting […]

(260716) -- JAKARTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sultan B. Najamudin, speaker of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia, delivers a speech at an open house day hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, July 15, 2026. Najamudin said here on Wednesday that Chinese modernization has a positive impact on the modernization of Indonesia and other […]

LAM DONG, Vietnam, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Perched atop durian trees in Da Huoai commune of Vietnam's central province of Lam Dong, harvester Ho Minh Nhat carefully cuts loose each spiky fruit, knowing that many of them will soon begin their journey to China.Nhat, who travels between Vietnam's southeastern and southwestern regions during the harvest season, […]

Every four years, billions of football fans spend a month arguing about offside decisions, whether Ronaldo or Messi is a grass-grazing horned mammal, and whether football is finally “coming home”. For nations, however, the Fifa World Cup is far more than football. Beyond the national pride that comes with simply qualifying, the tournament offers an […]

(260716) -- CAPE TOWN, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul-General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang addresses the opening ceremony of the China Premium Textile South Africa and Allfashion Sourcing 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, July 14, 2026. China Premium Textile South Africa and Allfashion Sourcing 2026, one of Africa's major textile and fashion trade […]

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) recorded a major jump in investment income during its second year of operation, as it expanded its role as the city’s “patient capital” engine driving local economic development. The wholly state-owned investment firm generated about HK$6.46 billion (US$824 million) in investment income in 2025, a stunning […]

Hong Kong suspended classes on Thursday morning after the city’s weather forecaster issued a red rainstorm warning, which was lowered to amber in less than two hours. The red warning was raised at 7.40am. It was then replaced by the amber signal at 9.25am that was cancelled at 10.20am. The Education Bureau said students attending morning and whole-day […]

Setting a timer to take a short break after every 25 minutes of study, compiling a “mistakes booklet” to learn from past errors and using artificial intelligence to boost English skills are among the strategies used by top scorers in this year’s university entrance exam in Hong Kong. However, some of the 24 high achievers of this year’s Diploma of […]

Taipei [Taiwan] July 15 (ANI) Taiwan's legislature has advanced a motion condemning China's newly implemented 'ethnic unity' law, marking a push against what lawmakers describe as Beijing's attempt to extend its political influence beyond its borders. The development came after opposition parties agreed to allow the proposal to proceed following earlier […]

Bangkok [Thailand] July 15 (ANI): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concerns towards Thailand over the possible deportation of four Chinese dissidents, with the rights group warning that Beijing is intensifying pressure on Bangkok to return political critics despite the risk of persecution.According to HRW, at least four Chinese dissidents currently […]

From Crocus to AI chatbots, extremist groups like ISKP show how the dark web, crypto, and AI are outpacing global defensesIn March 2026, two years after the Crocus City Hall massacre in Moscow, a military court in Russia sentenced the perpetrators.The terrorist attack on March 22, 2024 claimed the lives of 149 and injured 600 innocent civilians. Fifteen […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 marks the first time that India has adopted a complete ecosystem approach for the semiconductor sector, according to HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chowdhry welcomed the Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Dumped imports, dependence on critical raw materials and inverted customs and GST duty structures are weakening India's manufacturing competitiveness across key sectors, according to a new set of reports released on Tuesday by C-DEP Research in collaboration with the Centre for WTO Studies, a think tank affiliated with the […]

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- A new giant panda facility at Beijing Zoo was put into use on Wednesday. Covering an area of 13,000 square meters, the facility features four indoor exhibition halls, five animal enclosures and five outdoor activity areas, providing a more comfortable habitat for the giant pandas. The zoo is currently home to 10 giant pandas, […]

SHANGHAI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a renovated urban sports park in Dazhou City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), over 240,000 old urban residential compounds were renovated across the country, benefiting more than 40 million households […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a renovated residential compound in Chengguan Town of Ruyang County, central China's Henan Province. During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), over 240,000 old urban residential compounds were renovated across the country, benefiting more than 40 million […]

(260715) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the gala dinner marking the 50th anniversary of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway's commercial operation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "China, Tanzania, Zambia reaffirm commitment to revitalizing TAZARA at railway's 50th anniversary" (Xinhua/Nurdin Pallangyo)

(260715) -- LAM DONG, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker sorts out durians for export to China in Lam Dong, Vietnam, June 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese market sweetens prospects for Vietnam's durian growers" (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

(260715) -- SHANGHAI, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, talks with staff members at the service center of a residential community in Huangpu District, Shanghai, east China, July 15, 2026. Xi made an inspection […]

While a score of seven points out of a maximum of 42 in Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams might seem low to some, for non-verbal student Tam Chun-yu it is a massive accomplishment, achieved by typing his answers with just one finger. At the Hong Kong Red Cross John F. Kennedy Centre, Tam, 20, was among candidates receiving their DSE […]

Tokyo [Japan], July 15 (ANI): India's challenge in the men's singles draw at the Japan Open 2026 came to an early end after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty suffered first-round defeats at the BWF Super 750 tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Wednesday.World No. 14 Lakshya Sen was outplayed by Japan's Koki Watanabe, going down 21-16, 21-14 in a […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Jewellery exporters hailed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) for its potential to scale up gems and jewellery exports as the first batch of consignments was dispatched to the United Kingdom. Speaking to ANI at the India-UK CETA export flag-off ceremony held at the Santacruz Electronic Export […]

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China's economy has maintained steady growth in the first half of this year, continuing to generate development opportunities for the world.The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.7 percent in the first half (H1) of 2026, a performance that authorities described as "within a proper range" for the opening year of China's […]

The fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" is an authoritative work that can help the international community understand Chinese modernization and contemporary China, participants said at an event promoting the book on Wednesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has set up its first clinical trial centre outside Hong Kong, teaming up with mainland Chinese authorities to strengthen research collaboration and help develop the Greater Bay Area into an international hub for medical innovation. The Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre, located at the Nansha branch of […]

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received at his palace, Zeng Jixin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates, who paid a courtesy call on the occasion of assuming his new post.H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr welcomed the […]

A woman accused of splashing excrement onto a neighbour’s air conditioner and damaging their security camera in Hong Kong has been found guilty of criminal damage by throwing offensive matter onto private property. Suen Siu-fong, a 59-year-old housewife, was convicted of both charges at Eastern Court on Wednesday following a trial. The court heard that a […]

For Manaal Khan, the gruelling journey of taking Hong Kong’s university entrance examination was not just an academic challenge but also a linguistic trial. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Khan, who is of Pakistani descent, kept going through her difficult days at secondary school by holding on to her dream of becoming a modern-day Sherlock Holmes by […]

NANNING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- When torrential rains and typhoons unleash devastation, the traditional battle against natural disasters has often been a grueling test of human endurance. But across China, the rules of engagement are changing. From autonomous aerial fleets to artificial intelligence (AI), high-tech solutions are profoundly transforming […]

SHANGHAI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of […]

(260715) -- ASTANA, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese side presents Kazakh guests with copies of the Kazakh edition of the fourth volume and the Russian edition of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" at an event promoting the fifth volume of the book in Astana, Kazakhstan, July 15, 2026. The event was held here on Wednesday. […]

SYDNEY, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China's rapid progress in artificial intelligence, supported by open models, a strong manufacturing base and large-scale application capabilities, could reduce technology costs and allow more countries and people to share the benefits of technological advances, Australian AI scientist Toby Walsh has said.The 2026 World Artificial […]

PHNOM PENH, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese-invested Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has not only enhanced travel and freight efficiency, but has also become a platform for promoting road safety in Cambodia.The 187-km expressway, which has been open to the public since October 2022, connects the capital Phnom Penh and the deep-sea port province of Preah […]

Residents of Hong Kong’s blaze-ravaged Wang Fuk Court would still have died even if the housing estate’s fire alarms had been working during last year’s inferno, a contractor has suggested, prompting the judge overseeing a public inquiry into the disaster to question whether he was attempting to evade responsibility. Legal counsel for a director of […]

A former law student has been jailed for nearly three years for taking part in a riot during the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, after a judge overturned her acquittal and found her guilty based on “overwhelming” circumstantial evidence. Alice Tong Ka-yan, 27, was sentenced at the District Court on Wednesday to two years and 10 months’ […]

HONG KONG, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Lies and misconceptions produced by the illegal "award" of the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration" in the past decade were refuted by experts of international law attending a roundtable dialogue held in Hong Kong on Monday.The "award" was delivered by a makeshift "arbitral tribunal" on the "South China Sea Arbitration," […]

(260715) -- KAIYUAN, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone is seen delivering relief supplies in Huangqizhai Village of Kaiyuan City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 15, 2026. On Tuesday, China's national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief activated a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency response for Liaoning Province, […]

Several top scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance examinations overcame personal adversity to achieve their exceptional grades, with an almost entirely blind student vowing to become a legal advocate for the vulnerable and four others driven to study medicine by the trauma of childhood illnesses and witnessing friends suffer. Sixth Form students […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chefs cook meals for customers at a restaurant in Binhai New Area of north China's Tianjin, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua)