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A senior Hong Kong police officer has denied molesting a government clerk at the force’s headquarters more than a year ago. Ian Chow Ngai-kong, 50, on Monday stood trial at Eastern Court on three counts of indecent assault over the alleged incidents at the police headquarters in Wan Chai on June 19 and November 1, 2024. The court heard the complainant, a […]

BEIJING, March 16 (Xinhua) -- China's housing market showed further signs of stabilization in February as home price declines in 70 large and medium-sized cities continued to narrow from the previous month, official data showed on Monday.In the four first-tier cities -- Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen -- prices of newly built homes remained flat […]

(260316) -- MONTREAL, March 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Jingru (2nd L) of China competes during the women's 1500m final B at the ISU Short Track World Championships in Montreal, Canada, March 15, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

New Delhi, [India] March 16 (ANI): Energy markets have seen sharp divergence across subsectors following the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with refining, LNG-linked and certain upstream segments outperforming, while utilities, metals and parts of the clean technology space lagging, according to a recent report by Goldman Sachs. The report noted […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 16 (ANI): Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) said on Monday that it has completed the sale of its facility in Miaoli to Micron Technology Inc. and will now start technology collaboration with the American memory chip supplier, in keeping with the sale agreement, as per a Focus Taiwan report.With the […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 16 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Mumbai, and the photo of their meeting has been going viral.Akhilesh Yadav took to his Instagram account on Sunday to share a picture posing alongside Khan.While sharing the picture, the politician kept the caption short, […]

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Supply disruptions from West Asia tensions could spread beyond oil and affect several industries across Asia if the conflict drags on, Morgan Stanley said in a report.The Morgan Stanley report warned that energy supplies and key industrial materials from the region are critical for many Asian industries and economies.West […]

Tokyo [Japan], March 16 (ANI): Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has held discussions with United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, reaffirming Tokyo's stance on the critical necessity of preserving peace and stability within the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East, NHK broadcaster reported.During the telephone conversation, Hegseth […]

A 75-year-old driver has been arrested in Hong Kong after stepping on the wrong pedal and mounting the pavement, injuring eight passers-by and throwing his passenger from the vehicle. Police were called to Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay at about 12.40pm on Monday following reports of a car veering onto the walkway outside the car park of Metro Centre II. […]

CHONGQING, March 16 (Xinhua) -- In Jieshi Town, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, a quadcopter with eight propellers descended slowly in front of a courier station. The downwash from its propellers drew crowds of onlookers who watched as the aircraft landed to deliver its cargo."A 13-kilometer winding mountain road takes at least 25 minutes by car, […]

GENEVA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva concluded on Sunday in Switzerland, with the Chinese delegation impressing both visitors and judges with a diverse and innovative showcase of over 200 inventions, 90 of which won the gold medal.This year, the Chinese delegation organized 237 invention projects across 212 […]

With his peroxide blond hair, dark moustache and luxuriant eyebrows, London-born curator and writer James Taylor-Foster is easy to pick out among the tourists and selfie-takers in the courtyard of Yick Cheong Building, also known as the “Monster Building”, in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay neighbourhood. The South China Morning Post is meeting the 33-year-old […]

A Hong Kong couple whose five-year-old son was swept into the sea at a waterfront during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year have been charged with child neglect and are set to appear in court on Tuesday. Police revealed on Monday that the boy’s father, a 40-year-old man surnamed Yen, and mother, a 38-year-old woman surnamed Li, were arrested in Chai Wan on […]

Washington, DC [US], March 16 (ANI): American allies have adopted a cautious stance or issued direct refusals following President Donald Trump's call for roughly seven nations to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz.The demand comes as the critical maritime oil route faces significant disruption amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran. Despite the […]

Monthly fees at Hong Kong’s 24-hour fitness centres vary widely and can more than double depending on additional charges, the Consumer Council has found, as it warned residents to be cautious when providing sensitive personal data, including facial images for recognition systems. The consumer watchdog revealed on Monday the results of a survey of 11 […]

China’s largest courier, SF Express, will introduce temporary fuel surcharges for local document and parcel deliveries within Hong Kong and Macau, set at HK$1 (13 US cents) and 1 pataca, respectively, starting Monday amid a surge in global oil prices. The Shenzhen-based company said on Sunday that the surcharge was introduced in response to “the recent […]

(260316) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony of Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Taipei [Taiwan], March 16 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 2 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) and 7 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels around its territory up until 6 am (local time) on Monday. Taiwanese forces also said that they have monitored the situation and responded.In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence wrote, '2 […]

(260315) -- HANOI, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu […]

After the annual “two sessions” in Beijing, it’s clear that Hong Kong policymakers have their work cut out for them. It has been made abundantly clear what is expected of Hong Kong: stop messing around and get on with the national programme. Hong Kong is part of the nation’s plans to move forward. The country knows exactly where the city fits into […]

Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority aims to increase transparency and the available range of medical insurance products to address rising costs, while also reviewing regulations with an eye towards attracting more international life-insurance buyers. “We would like to see the insurance companies introduce more medical insurance products that are more […]

Demand for some regional holiday destinations among Hong Kong travellers has jumped by as much as 30 per cent ahead of Easter, as locals seek to avoid long-haul trips amid rising airfares and disrupted routes caused by the ongoing war in Iran, according to industry players. Travel agencies said the number of inquiries for trips to Japan, South Korea, […]

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Max Verstappen wasn't too happy after he retired from the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday following 45 laps due to a car issue.That abbreviated finish came on the heels of the 28-year-old Dutchman's 'disaster' during Saturday's Sprint.'Same problem as yesterday in the start, so we were last again, and then tried to […]

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, commending the delegation for leading both the gold and overall medal tables.Winning 15 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals, the delegation […]

(260315) -- GABORONE, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mayor of Francistown Gaone Majere tries a Chinese vehicle at the Francistown Motor Show in Francistown, Botswana, March 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese electric vehicles gain traction in Botswanan market" (Photo by Shingirai Madondo/Xinhua)

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- From artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diagnosis to smart health platforms, China is intensifying efforts to embed AI across its evolving digital healthcare ecosystem, seeking to further boost efficiency and broaden access to quality medical services.The outline of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan, adopted on Thursday at […]

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki)Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian, won his first Formula 1 race Sunday, driving to victory in the Chinese Grand Prix.Antonelli finished ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell by 5.515 seconds, while Lewis Hamilton placed third for his first podium with Ferrari.The McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri […]

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)Bryson DeChambeau forced a playoff with a birdie on No. 18, then saved par on the first playoff hole to win LIV Golf Singapore on Sunday.But DeChambeau's joy was Richard T. Lee's heartbreak.Lee, a LIV wild card who qualified for the league by winning LIV Golf Promotions in January, missed a 2-foot putt for par as the […]

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Anastasiia Bagiian (R) and her guide Sergei Siniakin of Russia celebrate after the para cross-country skiing women's 20km interval start free vision impaired at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shuang (R) and his guide Shang Jincai of China compete during the para cross-country skiing men's 20km interval start free vision impaired at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Hong Kong authorities were searching on Sunday for a 68‑year‑old man who has been missing for two days after leaving his home in Tai Po. Lau Kin‑pong left his residence at Wan Tau Tong Estate at around 3pm on Friday. His family became unable to contact him and filed a missing‑person report on Saturday. He was last seen that afternoon on Shan Tong […]

Online influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who both face rape and human‑trafficking charges in Romania and the United Kingdom, were reported to have entered Hong Kong over the weekend, sparking heated discussion online. Andrew posted a video of him and Tristan on a luxury boat in Victoria Harbour on X on Sunday, while other posts showed the […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 15 (ANI) China's newly approved Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress has drawn strong criticism from Tibetan advocacy groups, who warn that the legislation could intensify efforts to assimilate Tibetans and weaken their cultural identity. The Tibet Action Institute (TAI) sharply condemned the passage of […]

More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with the government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues. The letter to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 […]

(260315) -- GUANGZHOU, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker learns about recruitment information during a job fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 15, 2026. The job fair kicked off here on Sunday, with the participation of more than 2,000 employers and providing about 85,000 jobs. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

(260315) -- SHANGHAI, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton of Britain competes during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Lingxin of China competes during the para cross-country skiing men's 20km interval start free standing at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

A Hong Kong researcher has called for stricter regulations and urged the public to use electronics more responsibly after a study found toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones in the bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on the city’s beaches. Yuhe He, an associate professor at City University of Hong […]

BEIJING, China: Apple said it will reduce the commission fees it charges on its App Store in mainland China, a move expected to save developers hundreds of millions of dollars annually after pressure from regulators in the company's second-largest market. The California-based technology company said fees on in-app purchases and paid transactions will fall […]

LONDON, U.K.: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on March 13 that it will launch a new premium EV in Europe next month capable of charging in just minutes, highlighting its push to expand overseas as sales slow in its home market. The vehicle, the Denza Z9GT, will feature ultra-fast charging technology and a range of up to 800 kilometres (497 miles), […]

The Panamanian government has asked Chinese shipping giant Cosco to reconsider its decision to suspend operations at the Balboa port amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the strategic gateway and Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings. Panama’s Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza told reporters on Friday that Cosco’s decision had caught the […]

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Zhiqing (front) of China competes during the para cross-country skiing women's 20km interval start free standing at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on promoting the high-quality development of the marine economy will be published on Monday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's sixth issue […]

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mao Zhongwu (R) of China competes during the para cross-country skiing men's 20km interval start sitting at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhai Yuxin (L) of China falls down during the para cross-country skiing women's 20km interval start sitting at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)