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(251128) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Disaster Victims Identification Unit enter Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 28, 2025. Hong Kong Police Force will conduct full evidence collection and investigation into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which is expected to take three to four weeks, Chris Tang […]

(251128) -- KUNMING, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Yang Huanpei, a provincial-level inheritor for Jianchuan Wood Carving, demonstrates skills during the 2025 intangible cultural heritage (ICH) brand promotion week in Dali City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 23, 2025. TO GO WITH "Across China: Young Chinese revive, transform ancient crafts for modern […]

Occasional outbursts of children’s laughter were heard on Friday morning at one of the shelters set aside for residents left homeless by the deadly inferno at a Tai Po housing estate in Hong Kong, as classes were still suspended in some of the schools in the aftermath. Scattered across different corners at Tung Cheong Street Community Hall in Tai Po, some […]

(251128) -- HANOI, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ngo Thuy Trang, a senior student, speaks with Xinhua at the International Culinary Culture Festival 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 23, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese cuisine gains popularity among Vietnamese people" (Photo by Vu Trung Kien/Xinhua)

BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review a report on the 20th CPC Central Committee's disciplinary inspection missions focusing on the country's provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government.Xi Jinping, general […]

ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Qi Qi makes the hour-long drive to the center of Zhengzhou three times a week, purely to visit her favorite traditional Chinese medicine-themed restaurant."The flavors are light, the ingredients are fresh, and the diets are healthy," she said.The restaurant, affiliated to the Dongjitang traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Global consumer confidence continues to remain below the long-term average, signalling persistent caution in spending across major economies, while India stands out by maintaining strong, though moderating, growth momentum, stated a report by McKinsey & Company.The report noted that the global consumer confidence […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Arrested gangster Bandhu Maan Singh Shekhon provided logistical support, and the vehicle used in the firing incident at actor-comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant in Canada, Joint Police Commissioner, Crime Branch Delhi Police, Surender Kumar said on Friday.Speaking to ANI, Joint CP Kumar said that Shekhon came in touch […]

BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks concerning Taiwan have sent a gravely wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, while also blasting Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's stunt in support of Japan.Takaichi's remarks, which imply the possibility […]

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 28 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said that the Centre must act tough against the move made by Nepal over issuing a new banknote for the NPR 100, featuring an updated map that includes the disputed territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.Speaking to ANI, Pawan Khera said, 'This is absolutely […]

Hong Kong, November 28 (ANI): The number of people who have been killed in the devastating fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong rose to 128, with as many as 200 people still missing, CNN reported on Friday, citing officials, as firefighters brought the blaze under control 42 hours after it ignited.According to CNN, at least 79 people were injured in […]

(251128) -- BUDAPEST, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Yu Zemin attends the Connectivity Awards gala ceremony in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. Chinese literary translator and writer Yu Zemin, who has lived in Hungary for more than three decades, received the Geza Szocs Cultural Connectivity Award on Thursday evening at a gala ceremony hosted by the Friends of […]

(251128) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held in Hong Kong, south China, on Nov. 28, 2025. Firefighting, rescue and search operations were completed at 10:18 a.m. on Friday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government told a press conference on Friday. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Police Force will conduct full evidence collection and investigation into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which is expected to take three to four weeks, Chris Tang Ping-keung, secretary for security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, told a press conference on Friday."It is believed that […]

A US-based advocacy group is seeking a court order to bar the tech giant from misleading consumers over its DR Congo minerals supply chainA US human rights group has sued Apple in Washington, accusing the tech giant of falsely assuring consumers that minerals used in its devices are responsibly sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) […]

(251128) -- ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People check a tractor donated by Chinese agricultural experts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nov. 26, 2025. TO GO WITH "Chinese donates agricultural materials to rural community in Ethiopia" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

"We are pleased with this growth and will continue our efforts to strengthen transit and economic cooperation with China in all areas," Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said in an interview with Xinhua.TBILISI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plays a crucial role in strengthening Georgia's connectivity and deepening its […]

Even in these turbulent times, Hong Kong has reasons to count its blessings. I refer to the fundamentals of our global competitiveness, which will protect us from the fiercest storms of the current cycle of economic and geopolitical turmoil. We cannot be immune, given that many economies worldwide face challenges more severe than at any time in the past […]

Since the 1950s, Kulikova has worked to deepen mutual understanding between the two peoples and has witnessed the growth of bilateral ties. Now 90, she still helps lead the Russia-China Friendship Association and is "not 'programmed' to retire."MOSCOW, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- "Our friendship has never been just words -- it has lived through history and thrived […]

Hong Kong residents and businesses are rushing to snap up safety equipment following the city’s worst fire in decades, which killed 128 and injured 79. The fire broke out on Wednesday in seven of eight residential buildings of Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, with the blaze largely put out on Friday. The fire spread rapidly across […]

(251128) -- ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Customers select cultural and creative products themed on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at a store in the Fang Hui Chun Tang TCM clinic in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 4, 2025. TO GO WITH "China Focus: From remedy to lifestyle: TCM's metamorphosis among China's youth" (Xinhua/Ji Hang)

HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Orange flames licked at the high-rise windows of Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex engulfed by a major fire since Wednesday afternoon, as one team after another of firefighters, their gear heavy with water and soot, stumbled out of the smoke-shrouded estate in Tai Po just after midnight."No matter how complex the […]

Emperor International Holdings has secured bank approval to resume borrowing under existing terms by nearly two years, providing the embattled Hong Kong developer with much-needed breathing room after it failed to meet HK$16.6 billion (US$2.13 billion) in debt obligations in July. Meanwhile, shares of Lai Sun Development (LSD) resumed trading on the Hong […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Friday arrested gangster Bandhu Man Singh, India-Canada-based handler of the Goldy Dhillon gang, from Ludhiana in connection with the conspiracy to fire at actor-comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant in Canada, police said.Bandhu Man Singh has several criminal cases registered against him. […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Congress will hold a Parliamentary strategy group meeting at 5 pm on November 30, at Sonia Gandhi's residence, 10 Janpath, to chalk out the strategy for the upcoming Winter Session of the Parliament, party sources said.The session will take place from December 1 to 19, as announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs […]

ABU DHABI, 28th November, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, over the victims of the residential complex fire in Hong Kong, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured.His […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Asian equity markets are trading at attractive valuations, and amid this, India is poised for strong gains because of rising corporate profits as it continues to offer compelling opportunities compared to global peers, according to a report by UBS.Highlighting India, the report said the country stands out as one of the […]

Queensland [Australia], November 28 (ANI): Iranian director Jafar Panahi claimed dual honours at the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), with his Cannes Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just an Accident' (Un simple accident) taking home best film and best director. According to the APSA website, the Japanese filmmaker Fujimoto Akio's 'Lost Land' received the […]

- Clothing samples are produced in less time with AI- Washing machines are churned out under the command of an AI "factory brain"- Shipping containers whiz about on self-driving trucksThe Wall Street Journal noticed that China's factories and ports are learning to make and export more goods faster, cheaper and smarter.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Hong Kong dollar bond issuance is poised to expand, following a record run of offerings, as easing local interest rates attract more issuers while a global diversification trend persists, according to analysts. Total issuance in the city’s currency reached a record HK$331 billion (US$42.6 billion) so far this year, nearly 37 per cent higher than 2024’s […]

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 28 (ANI): Indian Kabaddi player Champa Thakur expressed her gratitude and dedication to her family after winning the Kabaddi World Cup. She credited her father for inspiring her to work hard since childhood and fulfilling his dream of competing internationally. Thakur felt honoured to be part of the winning team […]

We have put together seven stories on everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Hong Kong families endure unimaginable loss as fire death toll rises Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has torn apart families as the death toll increased early […]

Hong Kong has seen a number of amendments to its criminal law in recent years aimed at strengthening the response to sexual crimes. Notable examples are the new offences in the Crimes Ordinance regarding voyeurism, upskirting and the publication of intimate images without consent. There has also been discussion, including in this column, regarding how the […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): After Nepal released new currency featuring the territories of Lipulekh, Limiyadhura and Kalapani, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said that India's reaction to it should not be rhetorical. Speaking to ANI on the issue, Sachdev said, 'I see this as a logical continuation of their first step in which, in 2020, […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Former Diplomat KP Fabian called for Nepal to diplomatically engage with India on the issue territories of Lipulekh, Limiyadhura and Kalapani, which have been now represented on the newly minted currency of the country. Speaking to ANI after the release of the new NPR 100 banknote, featuring an updated map that includes […]

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): India's tourism and hospitality industry is set for a strong upswing, driven primarily by rising disposable incomes within the country's expanding middle class, according to a report by B&K Securities. The report highlights that recent income tax relaxations and GST rationalisation have left a larger share of […]

Hong Kong, November 28 (ANI): Disney has cancelled the Hong Kong premiere of 'Zootopia' after dozens of people were killed following the massive fire that swept through an extensive public housing complex in Hong Kong, marking one of the city's deadliest disasters in decades.Taking to their Instagram handle, Disney informed that they have cancelled the […]

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 28 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's Indore Crime Branch has arrested two more accused from Punjab and Gujarat in a 2024 'digital arrest' scam, with the people allegedly defrauding a woman of atleast 1.60 crore. Police are probing the possible involvement of a larger group. The two accused have been identified as Patras Kumar […]

(251128) -- BUDAPEST, Nov. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Laszlo Baan, director general of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, speaks during the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MNS) recorded four sorties by PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territory on Friday. Sharing the details in a post on X, it said, '4 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces […]

Asia’s largest K-pop award show, scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium, will be downsized in light of the Tai Po fire, with boy band Mirror pulling out of the event. The group announced on Friday that they would not appear at the two-day 2025 MAMA Awards, following earlier rumours over the withdrawals of film stars […]

Hong Kong stocks dropped on Friday after four days of advances, as investors searched for fresh catalysts after pricing in expectations about a US interest-rate cut that reversed a tumble triggered by concerns about an artificial-intelligence bubble. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.3 per cent to 25,858.89 at the close. For the month, the benchmark fell 0.2 per […]

by Xinhua writer Wang AihuaBEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- On a sunny afternoon Lin Fang, 55, walked into a human resources center for the elderly in Taicang, a city in east China's Jiangsu Province. After careful inquiries, staff at the center matched Lin, a retiree from a textile factory, with a domestic helper job.After training provided by the center, Lin […]

Hong Kong, November 28 (ANI): After at least 83 people died in the Hong Kong residential complex fire, many volunteers have come forward to extend their help and support to those in need across the city, Xinhua reported.'In the time of difficulties, Hong Kong people stood by each other,' Xinhua quoted a volunteer as saying.Meanwhile, the firefighters are […]

Take a walk through some of Hong Kong’s most iconic streets and you might notice a puzzling sight: prime retail spaces in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui and other areas are papered over with all types of rental advertisements where there used to be a buzz. Out-of-reach rental prices are often a result of a simple human instinct: the desire to hold […]