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Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of Hongkongers across the border, with families budgeting about HK$1,000 (US$128) for a full day in the tech hub, covering restaurants, dental […]

Mainland Chinese tourists may have come for the tombolo on Sharp Island in Sai Kung but left with a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s coral reefs and marine life after the government stepped up promotion and protection efforts. That was the view of visitors touring the island on Friday morning, Labour Day – a Hong Kong public holiday and the start of […]

Hong Kong recorded more than 76,000 mainland Chinese visitor arrivals on the first morning of the five-day Labour Day “golden week”, with many heading to the countryside for scenic views and others opting for “city walks” to explore picturesque corners of the city. Some early arrivals headed straight to the countryside after getting off at West […]

Gold bars, cruises, Dior beauty services and Rosewood Hong Kong vouchers are just some of the incentives Hong Kong’s major lenders are offering in hopes of capturing wealthy clients, as visitors from mainland China descend on the city during the golden week holiday starting on Friday. HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong) – the city’s […]

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday expanded its zero-tariff treatment to cover all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, creating new opportunities for Africa to boost exports and industrialization amid the global headwinds of protectionism.In the early hours of Friday, 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa cleared customs in south […]

FUZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Humanoid robots are welcoming crowds of visitors at the on-site experience area, which covers 56,000 square meters at the 9th Digital China Summit, a two-day event held on Wednesday and Thursday in the city of Fuzhou in east China's Fujian Province.From cultural creativity to public safety, humanoid robots demonstrated diverse […]

Washington, DC [US] May 1 (ANI): House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) have announced a joint investigation into the national security and cybersecurity threats linked to the expanding use of Chinese-developed artificial intelligence models.These include […]

Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned after two toddlers in Hong Kong were allegedly confined in a dog cage, a case that sparked public outrage and renewed calls for earlier reporting and intervention. The calls for action came as the latest official statistics showed that more than 100 […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said it will look into pro-Beijing comments made by a retired Taiwanese naval officer during a Chinese military event, stating that such actions could be considered 'cooperative activity' with Chinese authorities, which would violate the law, according to Central News Agency (CNA).MAC […]

(260501) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2026 shows a boat sailing in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. (Xinhua/Chen Di)

Experts have warned that the HK$1 (13 US cents) increase in Hong Kong’s minimum wage, which takes effect on Labour Day, is unlikely to significantly boost low-paid workers’ incomes, but should help preserve purchasing power and ease labour tensions under a new formula. Human resources expert Alexa Chow Yee-ping, managing director of ACTS Consulting, […]

Hong Kong authorities have condemned attempts by anti-China forces and foreign media to sugarcoat the criminal acts of jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, while defending the city’s press freedom after the release of a global index. Authorities issued a strongly-worded statement in the early hours of Friday, slamming the attempts to slander, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of four sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Friday.All four sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part of the ADIZ.In a post on X, the MND said, '4 sorties of PLA […]

XI'AN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Around 2,000 years ago, Xi'an in northwest China served as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, witnessing exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations. Two millennia later, a Silk Road dialogue has brought together mayors from various countries to share insights on cultural heritage preservation and technological […]

(260501) -- SHENZHEN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customs officers inspect imported apples to be cleared under the expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations at night at Shenzhenwan Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 30, 2026. At the stroke of midnight, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first batch of imports to […]

After winning legislative backing for the Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer basketball betting – an initiative aimed at drawing punters away from illegal online bookmakers and capturing additional tax revenue – the government has now paused the roll-out. Officials say the rise of prediction markets has altered the landscape and warrants closer examination. […]

Hong Kong’s catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a business boost during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, with industry leaders hoping the growing trend of mainland Chinese visitors hiking and sailing yachts will bring a windfall to seafood restaurants in Sai Kung and the outlying islands. The industry leaders also said on […]

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)Kimi Antonelli holds the top spot in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings, but the youngster appears to hold no illusions that he and Mercedes will run away from the pack.Antonelli spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and predicted a close battle when the rubber hits the road this […]

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year will be conducted between June and August, and will be organised via two routes, Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.According to the MEA release, a total of 20 batches are scheduled for the pilgrimage. Ten […]

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned visit to China on May 14 and 15.Calling his dialogue 'candid' and 'comprehensive', Bessent said he, in their talks, also conveyed to the Chinese official about Beijing's extraterritorial […]

Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at all rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours a day by the end of July, with those in central Kowloon and New Territories West expected to roll out the arrangement this month. Danny Tong Wah-kun, the Hospital Authority’s chief manager of nursing, said the authority would also […]

From the "Spirit of Anchorage" to sanctions shifts, Moscow and Washington are exploring a cautious thaw Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held another phone call. It was their 11th telephone conversation since February 2025. Below, we explore what lies behind the official […]

Beijing [China], April 30 (ANI): China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, emphasising the importance of maintaining stability in bilateral relations and preparing for future high-level interactions, referring to US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.According to a statement […]

(260430) -- NAIROBI, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student competes in the national finals of the 25th Chinese Bridge-Chinese proficiency competition in Nairobi, Kenya, April 30, 2026. Kenya on Thursday hosted the national finals of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition, featuring 20 university students who competed in both speech and […]

(260430) -- NIAMEY, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctors conduct tympanoplasty operation in Niamey General Reference Hospital in Niamey, Niger, April 27, 2026. Chinese doctors have recently conducted a successful tympanoplasty operation in Niger, believed to be the first time that the eardrum repair procedure was done in the West African country.TO GO […]

(260430) -- NAIROBI, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan university students, who were shortlisted for an international youth talent exchange program in China, share experiences with teachers and students at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, on April 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Kenyan students hail China exchange program for enhancing […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 30 (ANI): Building on the momentum of a successful inaugural Rugby Premier League season in 2025, along with Rugby India, has concluded the Season 2 Player Auction and Draft in Hyderabad on Thursday. All franchises have assembled strong, competitive squads for the upcoming Rugby Premier League season.In a landmark moment […]

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): AI-led discovery of long-standing vulnerabilities in banking systems is a 'wake-up call' not only for US banks, but also India and rest of the world, said Sheetal Chopra, Director at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology […]

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- As global geopolitical uncertainties rise and the world accelerates toward multipolarity, neighboring countries increasingly view closer cooperation with China not merely as a strategic choice, but as a vital pathway to shared prosperity, high-level officials and scholars from across Asia said at a forum in Beijing.Against a […]

GUANGZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- In a bustling booth at the Canton Fair, Nour Arfa works the camera, her voice switching fluidly between Arabic, French and Chinese.The Tunisian livestreamer is on a mission: helping her online viewers in the Middle East and North Africa navigate one of China's largest trade fairs without ever leaving their homes.At the 139th […]

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt the revision to the Prison Law, sharpening the focus on fair and law-based execution of imprisonment penalties for more effective punishment and rehabilitation of the offenders, a move marking the country's further efforts to balance strict enforcement of justice and human […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses a meeting that sees the launch of a democratic oversight campaign for […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, attends and addresses a reception marking the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations and the Year of China-Laos Friendship, in […]

(260430) -- SHENZHEN, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lei Xiaoli works with a robot to hang clothes in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on March 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese companies roll out human-robot home cleaning services " (Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at strengthening basic living support and providing a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.The law was passed after its third reading at a legislative session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, which runs from […]

(260430) -- SHENZHEN, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Patrik Imre (R) of Romania competes during the division I group B match between China and Romania at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

(260430) -- FUZHOU, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Greater crested terns are pictured at the Minjiang River estuary wetland, Changle District of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2026. The wetland serves as an important stopover for birds migrating between East Asia and Australia. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Global oil markets are likely to rebalance through demand destruction triggered by high crude prices amid ongoing supply disruptions, a trend that could improve margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs), according to a report by PL Capital.The report, titled 'Oil & Gas Sector Update,' highlighted that the ongoing West […]

Leh (Ladakh) [India], April 30 (ANI): In a landmark triumph of medical logistics and humanitarian grit, the Indian Army successfully concluded a four-day Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at 153 General Hospital in Leh, Ladakh.This mission stands as a premier example of civil-military liaison, showcasing a seamless collaboration between top-tier government […]

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2026 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port due to an upcoming fishing ban in Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province. An annual summer fishing ban will take effect as of midday May 1 across the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the waters […]

SANYA, China, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE maintained its impressive continental form as it concluded its participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games, held in Sanya, China, from 22nd to 30th April 2026, with a major achievement after topping the standings among participating Arab nations and finishing seventh in the overall medal table.The Games brought […]

FUZHOU, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to the ongoing 9th Digital China Summit are able to interact with more than 100 cutting-edge technologies at the event's on-site experience zone at the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center. Public access to the zone remains open until May 4.

KUNMING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and 12 others injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Thursday in southwest China's Yunnan Province, local public security bureau said.The accident happened on Thursday morning in Yuanyang County, when a vehicle carrying 19 people overturned. The number of people on board matched the vehicle's […]

FUZHOU, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to the ongoing 9th Digital China Summit are able to interact with more than 100 cutting-edge technologies at the event's on-site experience zone at the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center. Public access to the zone remains open until May 4.

(260430) -- HANGZHOU, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles run on an elevated road decorated with blooming Chinese roses in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)