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BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- China will extend anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on imports of n-Propanol (NPA) from the United States for a further five years starting Friday, the commerce ministry said Thursday.NPA is an industrial chemical used mainly as a solvent and as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing.Under the extended measures, […]

(261105) -- BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and premier of the State Council, poses for a group photo with the representatives of role models in the field of emergency management and loyal guards in the firefighting sector before a […]

(261105) -- NINGBO, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Laura Nascimento Amaro of Brazil reacts during clean and jerk of the women's 77kg event at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

(261105) -- AUCKLAND, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Winners of awards sing a song in Chinese on the stage at the 2026 "Modern China Through My Eyes" Chinese-language short video competition in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 4, 2026. TO GO WITH "Award ceremony for China-themed short video competition held in Auckland, New Zealand" (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and leadership for India's transformation into a leading para-sports nation, following the country's record-breaking performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya.Prime Minister Modi interacted with […]

Hong Kong national security police have arrested an operator of a local prisoner support group on suspicion of importing seditious publications, days after the group revealed that customs had seized dozens of books it had ordered from Taiwan. Police said officers carried out an enforcement operation in Mong Kok on Thursday morning, arresting a local man, […]

HAIKOU, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- After hosting an international delegation at a medical center in south China's Hainan Province, Hassan, a Pakistani healthcare professional, heard from some of the visitors who were interested in returning with their families for health checks or treatment.For Hassan, who works at the Boao Yiling Life Care Center in the Boao […]

(261105) -- BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 5, 2026. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrived in Beijing on Thursday during his official visit to China from Nov. 2 to 7. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated to imports, opened in east China's Shanghai on Thursday. Themed on "New Advances for a Bright, Win-win Future," the China Pavilion presents a forward-looking perspective, global vision and openness in line with the 15th Five-Year […]

(261105) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in east […]

(261105) -- BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 5, 2026. Nguema arrived in Beijing on Thursday during his state visit to China from Nov. 3 to 7. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

(261105) -- DHAKA, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Haixing (3rd R), head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi (3rd L), acting secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and political adviser to the Bangladeshi prime minister, and Liu Yuyin (1st R), charge d'affaires of the […]

(261105) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries simulated driving of high-speed railway train at the China Pavilion during the ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2026. The expo, the world's first national-level exhibition […]

LONDON/BUCHAREST:  Repeated attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are increasing pressure on NATO, raising concerns that the maritime conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread closer to alliance territory and threaten the security of its eastern members, particularly Romania and Bulgaria. After seven attacks on cargo ships near the two NATO […]

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., popularly known as Foxconn, reported a 45.73 per cent year-on-year surge in its consolidated revenue to an all-time monthly high of NT$1.305 trillion (USD 39.61 billion) in October 2026, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper for suspected child abuse after a five-month-old baby girl was found unconscious at her Yuen Long home. The force received a report from the girl’s mother at about 7.20pm on Thursday that the infant was unconscious at a residence at Ha San Wai along Castle Peak Road. Paramedics rushed to the scene and […]

London [UK], November 5 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has condemned the reported indiscriminate firing, use of excessive force and alleged drone attacks by security forces against peaceful protesters and residential areas in Rawalakot, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), claiming that at least three people were killed and […]

By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, making it mandatory for Indian, Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens travelling between India, Nepal and Bhutan to produce specified identity documents before immigration officers.As per the Immigration and […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 5 (ANI): US-Bangla Airlines has planned an investment of approximately US$22 million to enhance its ground operations capabilities, improve flight punctuality and ensure international-standard passenger services alongside its ongoing fleet expansion.The airline has already opened Letters of Credit (LCs) worth US$12 million for […]

Manila [Philippines], November 5 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to skip the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Manila, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang likely to represent Beijing at the regional gathering, according to a report by The Manila Times.The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs […]

BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), China's flagship buying platform, opened in Shanghai on Thursday, one day after the 140th Canton Fair, the country's premier export showcase, concluded in Guangzhou. Held back-to-back, the two events offer a fresh lens to examine China's foreign trade.DUAL FAIRS […]

LANZHOU, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- At the cultural and creative exhibition area of the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, a series of products blending traditional charm with modern design drew visitors' attention.The expo, held from Monday to Wednesday in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, brought together around 1,200 representatives […]

(261105) -- NANJING, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fan Zhengyi competes during the semifinal between Fan Zhengyi of China and Kyren Wilson of England at 2026 World Snooker Tour International Championship in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(261105) -- NANJING, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zisai of China competes during the men's individual trampoline qualification 1 at the 39th Trampoline & Tumbling World Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)

(261105) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2026 shows a view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Wang Nuo)

(261105) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Paijit Viboontanasarn, vice chairman and secretary general of the Thai Chamber of Commerce in China speaks in an interview with Xinhua in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 3, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: CIIE a gateway to Chinese market for Thai businesses, says chamber leader" (Xinhua)

PRNewswireBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5: Sasken Technologies Ltd. (BSE: 532663) (NSE: SASKEN), a global leader in product engineering and embedded software solutions, today announced a multi-year engineering engagement with the software company of a leading European automotive group. Under the programme, Sasken will provide software development, […]

A Hong Kong grandmother has been sentenced to 20 days in jail for slapping a five-year-old girl who squabbled over a basketball with her grandson in a play area at the atrium of APM shopping centre in Kwun Tong. Leung Lai-ha, 68, on Thursday pleaded guilty to assaulting the girl on August 26, admitting that she hit the girl on impulse. A video of the brawl […]

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE and China held the third round of consular consultations in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the positive impact of the mutual visa exemption in facilitating tourism, business and educational exchanges.The UAE delegation was headed by Sheikha Hissa bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular […]

Hong Kong’s medical watchdog will hold a by-election after a prominent patients’ rights advocate resigned over concerns that his plan to represent the father of a girl who died after an alleged medical blunder at her inquest could create a conflict of interest. The Medical Council announced on Thursday that it will process matters related to the […]

(261105) -- BASQUE COUNTRY, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 27, 2026 shows an interior view of the winery of Bodegas Familia Martinez Zabala in Basque Country, Spain. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Spanish food and wine producers eye opportunities at China Int'l Import Expo" (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(261105) -- BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with a delegation led by Kim Song Nam, a member of the Political Bureau, secretary and international department director of the Central […]

(261105) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors play table tennis with a robot at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2026. The expo, the world's first […]

Warning: graphic content follows. Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung could have been struck on the head seven times with a hammer when she was allegedly murdered three years ago, a court has heard. Forensic pathologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki said on Thursday that Choi was fatally struck on the head with a blunt object, leaving a large hole on the right […]

by Ntandoyenkosi NcubeJOHANNESBURG, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's newly secured access to the Chinese market for fresh cherries could attract investment and help diversify the country's agricultural exports, an agricultural economist has said.Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at First National Bank, said the Chinese market offered South African […]

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Global crude oil refinery inputs declined sharply in the second quarter of 2026 following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, with disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz weighing on refining activity across major Asian and Middle Eastern economies, according to the US Energy Information […]

Technology-driven disruptions, superpower rivalry and global partnerships were among the topics that dominated a closed-door summit in Hong Kong, as countries and tech giants seek to boost growth and lead the race in artificial intelligence. About 100 business owners, executives and academics from the United States, mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia […]

PRNewswireShenzhen [China], November 5: On November 4, the opening ceremony of the special exhibition Contour of the Time: Classics, Heritage and Convergence, under the theme Enduring Heritage, Harmonious Asia-Pacific, took place in Shenzhen. Held under the guidance of China International Communications Group (CICG), the Publicity Department of the CPC […]

A mainland Chinese company and its director have pleaded guilty to fraud after submitting falsified certificates to win a HK$52.9 million (US$6.78 million) contract to supply drinking water to civil servants in Hong Kong. The high-profile procurement scandal came to light in August last year after civil servants raised concerns about the quality of products […]

Cathay Pacific Airways will award eligible Hong Kong-based employees a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s pay for 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year it has offered the payout. The bonus will be paid on January 7 next year, according to an internal staff announcement seen by the South China Morning Post. The airline credited employees for […]

BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The World Media Summit provides an important platform for media organizations worldwide to deepen dialogue and pursue practical cooperation, a senior media official told Xinhua.Mohammed Alyami, director general of the Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), expressed hope that the seventh summit […]

More than half of working carers in Hong Kong have never used the family-friendly measures offered by their companies, a study has found, sparking calls from experts to change workplace cultures to prevent carers being stigmatised. The findings came even as the study, released on Thursday, also showed carers benefited from measures such as flexible working […]

Hong Kong should proactively plan and implement forward-looking strategies amid rapid changes in global industrial chains and the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence, the city’s leader has said at an economic forum. Speaking at the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 5 (ANI): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding economic and infrastructure cooperation has been signed between Bangladesh and China in Mongla, Bagerhat, in the presence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.The MoU was signed on Thursday morning in Mongla between Invest Bangladesh and China Railway Construction Corporation […]

US asset manager Federated Hermes has opened its office in Hong Kong, after two years of preparation, joining a wave of international financial giants competing for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The company, which managed US$884 billion worth of assets as of September, considered a Hong Kong office two years ago and its board approved a plan a year […]