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(260530) -- MOSCOW, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, and Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko attend the 11th meeting of the China-Russia committee for parliamentary cooperation in Moscow, Russia, May 28, 2026. At the invitation of Russian Federation Council Speaker […]

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The overlapping visits last week of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to China shone a spotlight on a phrase frequently used to describe Beijing's relations with both nations -- "ironclad friendship."As a constant refrain throughout the visits, the phrase dominated media coverage and […]

(260530) -- MAPUTO, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman views traditional Chinese paintings during the "Silk Road Art Dialogue" exhibition at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center in Maputo, Mozambique, May 28, 2026. The 2026 China-Africa Cultural and Artistic Exchange Tour and the "Silk Road Art Dialogue" exhibition has kicked off at the Mozambique-China […]

TIANJIN/GUANGZHOU, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Two Chinese universities on Saturday reaffirmed their zero-tolerance to academic misconduct after penalizing multiple staff members.In a public notice, Nankai University, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, said it has terminated employment contract with a postdoctoral fellow after irregularities were flagged in a […]

Pop culture fans packed the inaugural Hong Kong edition of Comic Con, an exhibition featuring international and local animated figures and products, fuelling hopes among digital entertainment vendors that business will be strong over the three-day event that ends on Sunday. Giant statues of characters from Japanese hits such as Dragon Ball and One Piece […]

Beijing [China], May 30 (ANI): Labour unrest is emerging as a growing challenge in China's manufacturing sector, with workers at two major factories staging protests over layoffs, wage disputes, and compensation concerns, according to a report by The Epoch Times.According to the report, around 600 workers at an electronics plant in Dalian, Liaoning […]

Hong Kong should urgently address its bottlenecks in developing a yacht economy by improving immigration procedures, upgrading mooring facilities and curating niche tourism itineraries following Beijing’s policy relaxation on yachts from the city sailing to mainland China, industry leaders have said. Their calls came on Saturday after Beijing allowed Hong […]

(260530) -- BEIJING, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jinqiao operates on data collection device at an embodied AI training base in Beijing, capital of China, on May 29, 2026. Wang Jinqiao, a researcher and deputy chief engineer at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has spent more than two decades studying visual recognition. He […]

Japan and the Philippines recently stepped into a closer alignment that ignores a brutal shared WWII history highlighted by Japanese atrocities during its occupation, and risks backfiring.TOKYO, May 30 (Xinhua) -- In a reckless bid for narrow geopolitical gains, Japan and the Philippines have deepened their alliance, underscored by historical amnesia and […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 30 (ANI): A recent survey commissioned by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has revealed overwhelming public opposition to China's 'one country, two systems' framework, highlighting growing resistance to China's efforts to influence Taiwan's future.The poll found that nearly nine out of ten respondents believe Taiwan's destiny […]

(260530) -- BEIJING, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, speaks at a national video conference on safe production in Beijing, capital of China, on May 30, 2026. Wang Xiaohong, a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and […]

(260530) -- HOHHOT, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2026 shows a scene of the launching ceremony for a joint army training exercise of China and Mongolia held in north China's Inner Mongolia. China and Mongolia on Saturday launched a joint army training exercise, code-named "Steppe Partner 2026," in north China's Inner […]

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- When Chinese national Anna decided to locate a granny flat in her backyard in the Australian city of Perth, a video showing a prefabricated Chinese house got her attention.The clip showed a white, folded house resting on a lawn, four workers unfastening the locks, swinging open the walls, and unfolding the floor. Within hours, a […]

(260530) -- SOA, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The champion of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for university students in Cameroon celebrates after the final in Soa, Cameroon, May 29, 2026. The national final of the competition was held on Friday at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II in Soa. A total of 13 university […]

(260530) -- SHENZHEN, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos outside the Shenzhen International Museum of Art in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 30, 2026. The museum officially opened to the public on Saturday. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

LONDON, UK: Chinese online retailer Temu has been fined 200 million euros (US$232 million) by the European Union after regulators found the platform failed to adequately protect consumers from unsafe and illegal products, including hazardous toys and electronic goods. The penalty was announced on May 29 following an investigation by the European Commission […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and three official ships operating around its territorial waters on Saturday.All the 16 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern part Air Defense […]

Hundreds of vulnerable children in Hong Kong are waiting for temporary homes, a local charity has said, urging more households from diverse backgrounds to step forward as demand for foster placements continues to outstrip supply. Mother’s Choice said on Saturday that 222 children remained on the official waiting list for placement, adding that single […]

NANCHANG, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Wielding a coloring brush, Lei Hong, a veteran porcelain glazer in Jingdezhen in east China, is growing fond of the bright-eyed, vibrant Chibi-styled girl figures she is working on.Unlike traditional fixed-patterned vases or tableware, Lei said the various palm-sized items are part of a candle holder blind box series launched by […]

By Ayushi AgarwalNew Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing's visit to India could pave the way for a fresh roadmap to deepen bilateral relations, former Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Rajiv Bhatia has said, describing the trip as an important diplomatic signal amid Myanmar's ongoing internal challenges and shifting regional […]

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- UNICEF China on Friday launched a campaign titled "Childhood, Without Barriers" to promote the rights, inclusion and visibility of children with disabilities, in partnership with the China Commission for Promotion of Publicity for the Undertakings of Chinese Disabled Persons.

CHENGDU, May 30 (Xinhua) -- For many international visitors, a food hunt in Chengdu, China's renowned culinary city, typically includes hot pot, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo tofu, and other tongue-numbing dishes. However, for more seasoned diners, the city's many Tibetan restaurants are a hidden gem.At the heart of this UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it is common to […]

An editorial in Japan's Mainichi Shimbun pointed out that Takaichi lacks the broader vision needed to maintain regional stability, and that her "exclusionary diplomacy" is unlikely to gain wider acceptance.TOKYO, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos held a summit meeting here […]

The popular scheme allowing Hong Kong vehicles to travel north to Guangdong province has been extended by five years, mainland Chinese authorities have announced, as the initial three-year period is set to expire. Under the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme, eligible private car owners in Hong Kong can drive into Guangdong via the Hong […]

When the Jetour T2 was named South Africa's 2026 Car of the Year on Wednesday, it marked a breakthrough for Chinese automakers, signaling their growing influence in one of Africa's most competitive vehicle markets.JOHANNESBURG, May 30 (Xinhua) -- When the Jetour T2 was named South Africa's 2026 Car of the Year on Wednesday, it marked a breakthrough for […]

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China's Wang Xiyu reaches French Open last 16 for first timeChina's Wang Xiyu advanced to the last 16 of the French Open women's singles for the first time in her career with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva on May 29.The 25-year-old Wang is […]

The US secretary of war has said America needs partners, not protectorates, amid a dispute over the military blocs burden sharingThe US will no longer "subsidize" the defense of "wealthy" allies, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, reviving a long-running dispute between Washington and NATO's European members over military spending.The remarks were made […]

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- A total of approximately 41.14 kg of scientific samples from China's space station, spanning 23 experimental projects in life sciences, materials and combustion, successfully returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Friday, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).It marks the tenth transfer of materials […]

(260530) -- PRAIA, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of Cabo Verde Jose Maria Neves speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Praia, capital of Cabo Verde, on May 12, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: China always an important partner in Cabo Verde's development process, says Cabo Verde's president" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(260529) -- OTTAWA, May 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, in Ottawa, Canada, May 29, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

(260529) -- OTTAWA, May 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Ottawa, Canada, May 29, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

(260529) -- OTTAWA, May 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien in Ottawa, Canada, May 29, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

(260530) -- TIANJIN, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child watches the models of marine engineering equipment at the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in Tianjin, north China, May 30, 2026. The World Intelligence Expo 2026 opened to the public here on Saturday. The expo brings together over 700 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and […]

Hong Kong authorities will crack down on flavoured tobacco substances in the next phase of their enhanced smoking control measures, with the health minister describing such products as a “poisoned chalice” designed to hook younger people. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warned on Saturday that flavoured tobacco was mostly delivered through […]

Moscow [Russia], May 30 (ANI): Representatives from major countries of the Global South and East have called for stronger international cooperation, greater representation in global governance, and a collective approach to emerging security challenges during the 14th International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for Security Issues held in the […]

Hong Kong authorities have slashed the time needed to send emergency mobile alerts to residents from an hour to 15 minutes under the HK$150 million (US$19 million) system, while messages can now be tailored to specific districts, the security chief has revealed. A hearing session into the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in April exposed the lengthy time needed […]

From quirky "Lose Fat, Gain Beef" campaigns to medically supervised fitness clinics and daily school playground activity, China is embedding scientific exercise into healthcare, education, and community life as part of a nationwide push toward sustainable weight management and chronic disease prevention.by sportswriter He LeijingNANJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- […]

PARIS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic became the latest high-profile casualty at the French Open on Friday after surrendering a two-set lead to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, while China's Wang Xiyu continued her breakthrough run by reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.Fonseca, 19, rallied from two sets down to […]

XIAMEN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The coastal city of Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province has recently hosted a forum that centered on BRICS industrial cooperation. The event brought together entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe to drive collaborative growth, with a strong emphasis on green development and intelligent manufacturing.Themed […]

HANGZHOU, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Smart sports systems, virtual-reality (VR) language labs and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered learning devices are among a growing range of digital technologies reshaping education in China while also helping narrow the gap between rural and urban schools.Every Monday at noon, mini stages in the corridors of Chongwen Century […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 30, (ANI): Shareholders of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. approved on Friday a proposal to issue a record-high cash dividend per share of NTUSD 7.2 (USD 0.22) on the company's 2025 earnings, Focus Taiwan CNA reported.The NTUSD 7.2 (USD 0.22) cash dividend was the highest since Hon Hai, known […]

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): India must accelerate efforts to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem, with self-reliance in chips emerging as central to economic resilience, national security and societal upliftment, according to a new report by NITI Aayog.While government initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission are driving transformation and […]

Implementation details of a policy to allow Hong Kong-registered yachts to berth more easily at designated mainland Chinese ports in the Greater Bay Area will be unveiled by Beijing in “mid-June” at the earliest, sources have said, with the anticipated move already drawing interest from local charter companies keen to tailor tours for affluent clients. […]

WUHAN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Wheat fields across Xiangyang in central China's Hubei Province largely fell silent early Friday morning, days after thousands of harvesting machines arrived from across China to save crops threatened by destructive rainstorms.A barrage of downpours has lashed central and southern China since last week, causing deadly floods while […]

Whether Wang Fuk Court residents can win compensation for losses arising from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will depend significantly on the findings of the independent committee investigating the disaster as claimants must prove negligence was involved, experts have said. The experts’ comments came after some residents of the Tai Po estate said […]