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The leadership of the Communist Party is a “fundamental safeguard” of Hong Kong’s prosperity, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said amid celebrations to mark the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule and the 105th year of the party. The city leader on Wednesday also set priorities for the final year of his five-year term, […]

This article was first published on July 1, 1997 Tung and his team sworn in as Patten bids tearful farewell by Chris Yeung Hong Kong entered its new era at the stroke of midnight, launching a historic experiment with the strongest pledge yet of non-interference from President Jiang Zemin. As June 30 moved into July 1, the flags of Britain and Hong Kong were […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday, potentially marking the city’s first storm of the year, as a tropical depression approaches. The Hong Kong Observatory said the storm […]

Norman Wong sold his Hong Kong flat and relocated to a rented home in Malaysia after concluding the city no longer offered the quality of life he expected for the price. “What am I actually getting for this money in terms of quality of life?” asked Wong, a healthcare professional from Kowloon. “Space is at a premium in Hong Kong that most of us have […]

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong’s tech chief has warned that AI will “exceed all previous industrial revolutions” and heavily impact graduates and […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 13 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval vessels and three official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.Of the 13, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern part Air Defense Identification […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment for the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- All members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) should stay firm in convictions, and forge ahead with continuous efforts to realize the Party's missions in the new era and on the new journey, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Wednesday stressed upholding the absolute Party leadership over the people's armed forces.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a gathering in celebration of the 105th founding […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) boasts fine qualities with no parallel among other political parties and political forces, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday in Beijing.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when addressing a […]

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has led the Chinese people in writing the most magnificent epic in the millennia-long history of the Chinese nation through unremitting endeavors, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, on Wednesday.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military […]

(260701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

by Robert Lawrence KuhnThe 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) prompts reflection. I start with the indisputable fact of China's developmental miracle. Over my 37 years following China closely, both as a participant and observer, I have considered 12 principles, historically and retrospectively, that have brought about this […]

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images)The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported on the first day of the NBA's free agent period.Free agency opened Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams were free to negotiate with players other than their own.The Pistons acquired Huerter, […]

(260701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The motorcade carrying recipients of the July 1 Medal is accompanied by motorcycle escorts on the way to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. China will hold a gathering to celebrate the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at 10 a.m. Wednesday at […]

(260701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children are seen outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. China will hold a gathering to celebrate the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will undoubtedly mark a significant milestone for the city. The public consultation launched last month covers a range of issues, such as economic development, innovation and technology, housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure and regional cooperation. The exercise offers a chance not only to discuss what Hong Kong […]

A Hong Kong developer is dangling Mercedes-Benz cars to entice buyers of its high-end homes in the Southern district, riding on a resurgence in the luxury property segment. K&K Property partnered with Zung Fu Limited to launch the promotion at One Stanley, an 82-unit project that had attracted wealthy local and overseas buyers seeking privacy, […]

Hong Kong is marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday, with businesses and authorities rolling out a range of promotions for the big day. A flag-raising ceremony at Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square kick-started the celebrations, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, other top officials and prominent figures to […]

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to begin sharing cross-border data within the year, when more companies will start operating in […]

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images)The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade deadline from the […]

Dharamshala (Uttarakhand) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Tibetan people and Central Tibetan Administration, on Tuesday issued an urgent appeal to governments, foreign ministries, parliamentarians, think tanks, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) worldwide through […]

Washington DC [US], July 1 (ANI): President Donald Trump criticised the US Supreme Court on Tuesday (LOCAL TIME) after it struck down his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors. Reacting on Truth Social to the 6-3 ruling, Trump sarcastically congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping, […]

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary, on Tuesday launched the IndiaSkills Competition 2026-27, the country's flagship skill competition aimed at identifying, nurturing and showcasing India's most talented youth across 63 industry-relevant skill […]

Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 30 (ANI): What could have turned into a stressful situation ended in relief for a passenger after Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, successfully recovered and returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth over Rs 10.14 lakh.The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings […]

The port of Duisburg has served as a key European terminus of the CRE since rail service began operations in 2011 and has played an active role in the expansion of this rail freight connection.FRANKFURT, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The China-Europe Railway Express (CRE) has become an essential part of multimodal logistics between China and Europe, demonstrating its […]

(260630) -- HUIZHOU, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit Desay SV, a leading smart mobility technology company, in Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

(260630) -- ABU DHABI, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member runs tests on a passenger train during trial operations of the United Arab Emirates' first passenger railway, Etihad Rail, at a railway station in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates, June 8, 2026. TO GO WITH "UAE launches first passenger railway with Chinese firms involved in construction" […]

Beijing’s top representative in Hong Kong has expressed confidence in the city’s ability to achieve greater development by further integrating into the country, while the chief executive has said authorities are moving “at full speed” to draw up the first five-year plan to align with the national blueprint. Speaking at a cultural gala marking the […]

Firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who was killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, has been recognised for his bravery in this year’s Honours List, while eminent economist Lawrence Lau Juen-yee is among three recipients of the city’s highest award. Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin and cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing were also among the 466 individuals named in the […]

LHASA, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Before the opening of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, Chogo, a photojournalist with Xinhua, took a photo in Damxung County on June 17, 2006. He captured herdswoman Pema Lhamo sitting with her daughter Nyima Lhamo as they watched the first train passing through the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau."I was three years old that year, but I will […]

(260630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), a candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general and former foreign minister of […]

(260630) -- MADRID, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The First Hispano-Chinese Legal Cooperation Forum is held in Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2026. The forum has brought together more than 100 representatives from the political, legal, law enforcement and academic sectors of China and Spain to discuss immigration law, bilateral legal cooperation, and efforts to combat […]

NewsVoirMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30: Leap Ahead proudly announces a series of strategic partnerships with leading national and international organizations to accelerate innovation, global market access, business expansion, and cross-border collaboration for startups, MSMEs, and emerging enterprises.As Leap Ahead continues building a strong […]

Geneva [Switzerland] June 30 (ANI): At a side event held during the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, legal experts and human rights advocates criticised China's new 'Ethnic Unity Law,' warning that it threatens the cultural identity and fundamental rights of Tibetans, Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities.The […]

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The proposed joint venture between Dixon Technologies and Chinese smartphone major Vivo is in the final stages of clearance, government sources said on Tuesday.'Government is in the final stages of issuing an approval letter for the Dixon-Vivo JV,' a source said, adding that the 'JV is inching closer to the final nod.' The […]

WASHINGTON -- Despite a US-Iran memorandum that opened a 60-day diplomatic window, missile exchanges and maritime threats suggest the negotiations are faltering under growing military pressure.RFE/RL spoke with Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Mary Kissel about whether diplomacy can still deliver lasting security, and why she believes Iran's nuclear ambitions […]

BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and a candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general, on Tuesday in Beijing.Espinosa, also former foreign minister of Ecuador, said the world today urgently needs a UN that can prevent crises […]

(260630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Beijing, capital of China, June 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

(260630) -- LHASA, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pema Lhamo herds on a plateau pasture in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 28, 2026. Before the opening of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, Chogo, a photojournalist with Xinhua, took a photo in Damxung County on June 17, 2006. He captured herdswoman Pema Lhamo sitting with her […]

China's modernization has not only reshaped the country but also provided new development options for developing countries, including Arab and African states, a former Sudanese foreign minister said.KHARTOUM, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has guided the country along a development path tailored to its national conditions, providing […]

(260630) -- LHASA, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on June 17, 2026 shows a portrait of Hai Yanlin (L), and Hai Yanlin working at a logistics center in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. As the Qinghai-Xizang Railway marks its 20th anniversary, it has become not only a major economic artery driving the development of […]

WUHAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Riding the wave of China's flourishing "experience economy," visitors in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, are enjoying a host of new, interactive experiences, while playing with humanoid robots.At the Hubei Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, pupils from a primary school are playing the classic children's game "Red […]

(260630) -- FUZHOU, June 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and American youths learn Taiji during a sports and cultural exchange event at Pingdong Middle School in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 30, 2026. Teachers and students from the Flying Tigers Friendship School attending the Bond with Kuliang: 2026 China-U.S. Youth Baseball Exhibition […]

NANJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- For 23-year-old Tanzanian student Janeth Mabula Katemi, protecting the Yangtze finless porpoise, known as the "giant panda of the water," has become an integral part of her life in China since she joined the Nanjing finless porpoise and aquatic life conservation association as a volunteer in east China's Jiangsu Province.Janeth […]