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The impact of geopolitics on education, including whether American universities can still offer students a positive experience, will be discussed among 2,500 delegates from more than 65 jurisdictions at a major international conference in Hong Kong next month. The city will host the annual Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) […]

(260110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Citizens watch a robot display explosive disposal operation in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 10, 2026. Various activities were held nationwide to mark the sixth Chinese People's Police Day. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

(260110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A kid tries a police motorcycle in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 10, 2026. Various activities were held nationwide to mark the sixth Chinese People's Police Day. (Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua)

(260110) -- MOYU, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member prepares to load red jujubes onto a truck heading for north China's Hebei Province at a food company in Moyu County, Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 9, 2026. Premium Xinjiang goods like walnuts and red jujubes, which are popular choices for customers […]

Hundreds of eager shoppers flocked to Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong outlet on Saturday for discounted products before the store closed, with staff cutting off the queue two hours after opening. By 2pm, the Post observed a queue of about 100 people stretching along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Staff began turning customers away from 1pm, advising them […]

A Hong Kong primary school opposite the scene of the deadly Tai Po fire is expected to take over another campus by the end of June, its principal has said, with pupils set to begin classes for the coming academic year at the new premises. Parents of pupils at Tai Po Baptist Public School told the Post on Saturday that they supported the move, adding that […]

New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Global financial markets are heading into 2026 with a cautiously optimistic outlook, supported by easing inflation, selective monetary policy support and a powerful investment cycle driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to the summary of Global Strategy Year Ahead 2026 Reports released by Abakkus. The report […]

(260110) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (R) of China compete during the women's doubles semifinal match against Jeong Na Eun/Lee Yeon-woo of South Korea at the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 10, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

The US will take certain measures regarding the island whether they like it or not, the president has saidUS President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could obtain Greenland the "hard way," saying he would not allow the strategic North Atlantic island to fall prey to Russia or China. The Kingdom of Denmark, which holds sovereignty over Greenland, […]

Hong Kong’s finance chief has confirmed the city will achieve an early operating account surplus thanks to strong financial market performance and increased stock trading stamp duty revenue, as he addressed calls for more welfare measures for the elderly at the first public forum for the coming budget. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po vowed on Saturday […]

(260110) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The 20th anniversary celebration of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia is held in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 9, 2026. TO GO WITH "Indonesia calls for expanded cooperation with China" (Xinhua)

(260110) -- JINAN, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026 shows a geothermal well in the Yellow River Delta region in Dongying, east China's Shandong Province. A record-breaking geothermal well has been successfully drilled in the Yellow River Delta region in east China, offering significant potential for green power generation and […]

(260110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held at the Ministry of Public Security to mark the sixth Chinese People's Police Day in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)

(260110) -- NANCHANG, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmers pose for photos with Ling Jihe (3rd L) after receiving year-end bonuses in Anyi County of Nanchang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Ling Jihe, a rural entrepreneur in Anyi County, distributed year-end bonuses totaling 21.29 million yuan (about 3.05 million U.S. dollars) to his team on […]

(260110) -- XI'AN, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pet portrait paintings are displayed in Shuyuanmen historical and cultural district in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Nestled near Beilin, meaning "the forest of stone steles" in Chinese, the Shuyuanmen historical and cultural district is a natural hub for Chinese calligraphy and […]

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)Amber Glenn followed up a record-breaking short program Wednesday with a stellar free skate on Friday to clinch her third straight national championship and a spot on the 2026 Olympic team at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Mo.Glenn finished with a score of 223.55, edging out Alysa Liu (228.91) and […]

(260110) -- SANYA, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign tourists learn Tai Chi under coconut groves at the Dadonghai scenic area in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by Yuan Yongdong/Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s largest developer, Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), appears on track to post another sell-out this weekend for the latest units on sale at its massive Sierra Sea residential project, as improving market sentiment continued to boost homebuyers’ confidence. Homebuyers snapped up 168 of the 262 new flats on offer at Sierra Sea’s Phase 2A as of […]

(260110) -- GUIYANG, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customers drink local craft beer at a restaurant in Guiyang, the capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 25, 2025. Data from the municipal commerce bureau shows that Guiyang now boasts over 1,200 craft beer bars -- one of the highest densities in China. Statistics show that the craft beer […]

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 10 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched a joint search operation after an arms and ammunition consignment was recovered from the border village of Paloora in Samba district. The consignment included a made-in-China 9mm pistol with two magazines, a Glock 9mm pistol […]

Passing, tackling and scrums – all part of the sport of rugby. But in some Hong Kong schools, they take on a deeper meaning – helping to bridge divides between students of different backgrounds. Since 2013, the charity Rugby For Good has been introducing the game to school campuses, using sport as a tool to bring together young people from diverse […]

Hong Kong authorities estimate that acquiring all homes in the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will cost around HK$6 billion (US$770 million), with officials saying that rebuilding on the same site was “not really very practical”. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said on Saturday that the site was expected to be repurposed for community […]

BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- What can be done in a cinema, other than watching a film? There are now numerous options for Chinese residents, as these once single entertainment venues are upgrading into multi-functional public cultural spaces.During the three-day New Year holiday, a cinema in east China's Huzhou attracted both film fans and people seeking […]

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 10 (ANI): Arms and ammunition were recovered by the Jammu and Kashmir police at the border village Paloora, officials said on Saturday.The police recovered arms and ammunition, wrapped in a packet, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal in Samba district. The recovered items included a made-in-China 9mm […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 10 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Saturday.Of the three, a sortie crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.In a post on X, the MND said, '3 […]

ZHENGZHOU, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's nobility may have curated their own collection of rare fauna over 3,000 years ago, long before imperial menageries flourished in Europe, according to researchers.At a work conference held on Friday, archaeologists working at the Yin Ruins in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, announced the discovery of what they […]

Owners of a private housing estate in Tuen Mun have voted overwhelmingly to terminate their renovation contract with Prestige Construction and Engineering Company, the same contractor responsible for works at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, in the aftermath of the deadly blaze. At a general meeting held on Friday night at Elegance Gardens, 96.45 per cent of […]

BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China's Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Australian OpenChina's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has announced her withdrawal from the Australian Open on January 8, saying she has yet to reach her preferred competitive condition.Zheng posted a statement on social media, […]

"As global trade faces headwinds, RCEP's inclusive framework provides a blueprint for stability, signaling that multilateralism, not fragmentation, remains a crucial path to common development and shared prosperity," Phea added.PHNOM PENH, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Four years on, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement has continued to be […]

Following the January 8 shareholder vote that overwhelmingly approved the largest privatisation deal in Hong Kong’s history, many questions remain about the future of Hang Seng Bank, its stakeholders and the broader financial landscape. For Hang Seng Bank’s shareholders, the immediate question is what to do with the HK$106.16 billion (US$13.6 billion) […]

TIANJIN, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- In the bustling Wanglanzhuang Wenzhou International Trade City in north China's Tianjin, customers flocked to shop for New Year outfits. Among the shops, a fashion boutique stood out with its chic displays and vibrant colors.The shop owner, Sung Ha Rim, a poised young entrepreneur from the Republic of Korea (ROK) in a minimalist […]

(260110) -- CAIRO, Jan. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang addresses a sharing session aimed at promoting China-Africa people-to-people exchanges in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 8, 2026. TO GO WITH "Sharing session on China-Africa people-to-people exchanges held in Cairo" (Xinhua/Xu Haofu)

Washington DC [US], January 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump again reiterated the claims of having to do 'something' about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russia and China would spring in and that Washington does not want to have them as neighbours. In the context of Denmark, he said that landing a boat 500 years ago in Greenland […]

New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday underlined the role of language in nation-building, saying that Hindi serves as a unifying thread in India's diverse linguistic landscape.Attending World Hindi Diwas organised at the CB Muthamma Hall in Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Singh said, […]

Anxiety over housing has hindered the psychological healing of residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, mental health professionals have said, as Hong Kong authorities begin polling flat owners on their preferences for long-term resettlement. The inferno that broke out on November 26 at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court claimed 161 lives, injured 79, and […]

Washington DC [US], January 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump met top oil and gas executives at the White House and assured them of safety and security in Venezuela. Saying that the United States built the Venezuelan oil industry with American talent, now US would do 'everything' about the assets which were 'stolen'.Trump said he was delighted to welcome […]

(260109) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jan. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)

The Northern Metropolis is in the news almost every day. The big policy focus for the administration, it is determining a new future for Hong Kong. Part of the New Territories, which were dubbed “a land between” in the 1980s, the area was once little more than a rural leftover between urban Hong Kong and the mainland, where Shenzhen’s paddy fields […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 10 (ANI): Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that he would continue safeguarding Taiwan and would not allow China to reach into, Focus Taiwan reported.Focus Taiwan said that the Taiwanese President said that as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he was pledging to protect the country and safeguard the lives and property of […]

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 10 (ANI): Speaking on the long-standing debate between economic welfare and defence expenditure, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the long-standing debate between 'guns and butter' can be resolved if resources are deployed smartly, with defence procurement contributing directly to national […]

New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): India on Friday urged all parties to 'exercise restraint' and resolve disputes through peaceful means following China's recent military exercises around Taiwan.During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the […]

By Vishu AdhanaCopenhagen [Denmark], January 9 (ANI): Asserting that there are 'important' principles at stake, Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov on Friday expressed hope that India will 'back' Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up the threat to take over Greenland.In an exclusive interview with ANI, Jarlov, who is chairman of Denmark's Defence Committee, […]

New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): India on Friday urged all parties to 'exercise restraint' and resolve disputes through peaceful means following China's recent military exercises around Taiwan.During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the […]

Visits to accident and emergency (A&E) departments at Hong Kong’s public hospitals have dropped by nearly 12 per cent since a new pricing regime took effect, while the number of people benefiting from fee waivers has tripled. The Hospital Authority said on Friday that in the first week after the new fees regime was implemented on New Year’s Day it […]

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images)No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova halted No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina's 13-match win streak and reached the Brisbane International semifinals with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 win Friday in Australia.Muchova took advantage of seven double faults by Kazakhstan's Rybakina and earned the match's decisive service break in the penultimate […]