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New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in full-year electric vehicle sales for the first time in 2025, securing its position as the world's largest electric vehicle seller, according to a Global Times report.The shift in market leadership follows a year where the American manufacturer recorded its first-ever decline in […]

Hong Kong authorities expect the occupancy rate at the new innovation and technology (I&T) hub co-developed by the city and Shenzhen to hit 90 per cent in the first quarter of this year, a target previously set for the end of 2025. Kevin Choi Kit-ming, permanent secretary for innovation, technology and industry, said on Saturday that lease renewals […]

Seoul [South Korea], January 3 (ANI): South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung has reaffirmed his country's respect for the One-China principle in an interview with Chinese media outlet CCTV just days before his state visit to China, underscoring Seoul's intention to deepen ties with Beijing amid a shifting regional landscape, reported Global Times.In the […]

The talks come amid Washington's growing pressure on Caracas Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Friday, reaffirming strong economic ties between the two nations. The meeting at the Miraflores Palace on Friday comes as Venezuela faces […]

School principals in Hong Kong have urged the government to exempt substitute teachers from needing to obtain newly proposed practising certificates, to avoid placing unnecessary obstacles in the way of hiring such in-demand educators. Their calls came as the Education Bureau said last month that it was consulting the Department of Justice on the proposal […]

Washington DC [US], January 3 (ANI): The Asian Film Awards Academy has announced significant changes to the format of its upcoming 19th edition, suspending all competitive award categories and cancelling the red carpet ceremony in the aftermath of last year's deadly fire in Hong Kong, according to Variety. In a statement, the academy said the 2026 ceremony, […]

A fire triggered by a mobile phone charger that short-circuited in a Hong Kong residential building has killed a cat, injured four residents and led to the evacuation of about 150 others. Police received a report at 11.15pm on Friday that a fire erupted in Lai Yiu Estate’s Fu Yiu House in Kwai Chung. Firefighters arrived at the scene and put out the fire […]

According to Georgian Railway, the modernization will boost the line's annual freight capacity from 27 million to 48 million tons -- nearly an 80 percent increase that cements Georgia's role in regional logistics.by Xinhua writer Liu ShuchenTBILISI, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- As 2025 drew to a close, a historic milestone was reached in Georgia's transport […]

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)Missing one of its top scorers and floor general, Oregon posted a 64-54 win over Maryland on Friday night in College Park, Md., picking up its first Big Ten win of the season.A late second-half 7-0 run was key for the Ducks (8-6, 1-2 Big Ten) in building a 10-point lead with 4:04 to play. Takai Simpkins hit a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.The MND said they responded according to the situation.In a post on X, the MND said, '(U) 4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels […]

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- This New Year holiday sees Chinese travelers heading to diverse winter destinations, seeking everything from northeastern ice and snow to southern sunshine and tropical beaches.From the snowy peaks of the northeast to the tropical shores of the south, Chinese travelers are actively shaping a new map of winter tourism. Behind the […]

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China's sports industry accounts for 1.19 percent of GDP in 2024The total output of China's sports industry reached 3.8421 trillion yuan (about 540.6 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, accounting for 1.19 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. The temperature in Hong Kong fell to 11.4 degrees Celsius (52.5 Fahrenheit) on Saturday morning, the lowest so far this winter, according to the […]

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- This New Year holiday sees Chinese travelers heading to diverse winter destinations, seeking everything from northeastern ice and snow to southern sunshine and tropical beaches.From the snowy peaks of the northeast to the tropical shores of the south, Chinese travelers are actively shaping a new map of winter tourism. Behind the […]

(260103) -- FREETOWN, Jan. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The 26th Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone poses for a group photo at the Saint George Foundation Children's Welfare Institute in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 26th Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone on Thursday donated a batch of supplies as New Year gifts to a welfare home in Freetown, the […]

(260103) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a shuttle oil tanker connecting with the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station for oil transportation. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil […]

Strengthening risk oversight in major maintenance projects in the wake of the deadly Tai Po fire is a top priority for Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau Man-kwan, who represents the architectural, surveying, planning and landscape sector. In an interview with the Post, Lau, who is also president of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, pledged to ensure proper […]

(260102) -- OSLO, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a dealership of Chinese automaker BYD in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Chinese car brands continued to gain ground in the Norwegian new car market in 2025, accounting for 13.7 percent of all newly-registered passenger cars, according to new data released Friday. (Photo by Chen […]

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Ferrari parted with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu of China ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.The Shanghai native served as a backup for Ferrari last season following a three-year spell at the wheel of the No. 24 car for Sauber, with which he made 68 career starts from 2022-24.Guanyu, 26, is the only Chinese driver […]

(260102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026, shows clean water flowing steadily from taps on Pemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania. TO GO WITH "Feature: Where clean water flows, disease recedes: China's schistosomiasis control effort saves lives in Zanzibar" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Over the past year, Latin America has been seeking stronger cooperation within the Global South to address a changing political landscape marked by a revival of right-wing powers and governance challenges.Against the backdrop of growing external interference and hegemonic pressure, people in the region have been increasingly […]

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)Argentina swept Spain and Greece swept Japan to open the United Cup on Friday in Perth, Australia.Argentina's Sebastian Baez won the opening match in the mixed-team event with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Jaume Munar. Solana Sierra clinched the Group A win with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 victory […]

SHENYANG/HAIKOU, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- This New Year holiday sees Chinese travelers heading to diverse winter destinations, seeking everything from northeastern ice and snow to southern sunshine and tropical beaches.In Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province, the Yunshan Ski Resort awakens for peak season of winter sports. Across its six winding […]

Hong Kong’s biggest electricity company, CLP Power, has been urged to implement 43 measures to improve the stability of its supply, including enhancing lightning protection systems, after a series of failures. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department released a review report on CLP on Friday, following an independent consultant’s analysis – […]

Jose-Antonio Maurellet is set to serve for another term as chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, with the current vice-chairpersons also to return. Senior Counsel Maurellet on Friday confirmed a circular stating that he had been nominated as chairman for the 2026-27 term. Martin Hui Siu-ting and Eva Sit Yat-wah, both senior counsel, would continue to […]

(260102) -- BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child interacts with an exhibit at a science and technology museum in Hezhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 2, 2026. Diverse exhibitions staged at museums, galleries and other cultural institutions across the country have greatly enriched people's life during the New Year holiday. (Photo […]

New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): Indian exporters have begun a strategic shift toward market diversification as a primary mechanism to counter the impact of significantly higher US tariffs and the absence of a formal trade deal. According to a report from the Bank of Baroda, this transition follows a period of rapid frontloading of shipments earlier in […]

(260102) -- BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Citizens visit a park after a snowfall in Jiaozuo City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 1, 2026. Snowfall hit many parts of China during the New Year's Day holiday, drawing tourists to enjoy the snowy scenery. (Photo by Xu Hongxing/Xinhua)

(260102) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aircraft of China Southern Airlines, carrying some Chinese passengers eligible for visa-free entry, arrives at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Trkiye, Jan. 2, 2026. Trkiye has granted visa-free travel to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports for tourism and transit, according to a presidential decree […]

At least two pet cats have been found alive at the Wang Fuk Court fire site in Hong Kong’s Tai Po about a month after the inferno, according to an animal protection group, which called the discovery a “miracle” and expressed hope of finding more. Non-profit body the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) revealed on Friday that it had […]

(260102) -- YINCHUAN, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a view of the Yellow River after snowfall in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. (Photo by Yuan Hongyan/Xinhua)

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], January 2 (ANI): The Fit India Mission will be organising the 55th edition of Sundays on Cycle in Vadodara on January 4, against the iconic backdrop of the Lukshmi Vilas Palace. This edition will be organised in association with special partners 'Swachhta Senanis' and the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government […]

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu is suffering from a bout of sciatica, a common degenerative condition that mostly affects middle-aged people who might be unaware of its seriousness at first, until the pain worsens and affects their mobility. The Chief Executive’s Office revealed that Lee had sciatica after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for […]

(260102) -- BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone phone taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows trucks loaded with containers at the Tangshan Port in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan], January 2 (ANI): China's recent large-scale military exercises around Taiwan have triggered widespread disruption to regional air travel, prompting renewed concern over China's growing use of coercive tactics to pressure the island. The drills, conducted on December 30, disrupted 941 flights and affected more than 100,000 passengers, […]

Historical science fiction action film Back to the Past, starring actors Louis Koo Tin-lok and Raymond Lam Fung, has broken the opening-day record for a Chinese film despite a gloomy box office last year. Local takings sank to a 14-year low of HK$1.13 billion (US$145.2 million) in 2025 from a year earlier amid a wave of cinema shutdowns, according to data […]

(260102) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A group of Chinese tourists arrive at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Trkiye, Jan. 2, 2026. Trkiye has granted visa-free travel to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports for tourism and transit, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette. The first group of Chinese tourists eligible […]

BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Every year on New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his New Year greetings to the Chinese people from his office, with the Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese nation's resilience and heritage, depicted the backdrop.This time was no exception. On Wednesday evening, with a warm smile, Xi sat at his desk to reflect […]

The director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong has been picked to lead the government body coordinating the Northern Metropolis, after authorities previously pledged to fast-track the megaproject’s development. The government announced on Friday that Linda So Wai-sze would become the director of the Northern Metropolis Coordination […]

Seoul [South Korea], January 2 (ANI): South Korea's outbound shipments surpassed the USD 700 billion mark for the first time in 2025, driven primarily by robust global demand for semiconductors and record automobile sales.According to a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea, data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and […]

New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): Metals are expected to outperform in 2026, driven by tight supply and strong demand, according to ING's Commodities Outlook 2026.The report adds that copper is expected to be in deficit due to high demand and disruptions at Grasberg (Indonesia), flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula mine (DRC), and an accident at the El Teniente […]

Beijing [China], January 2 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Korean President Lee Jae Myung to a state visit in Beijing, highlighting China shift towards mending relations South Korea amid regional turbulence, Al Jazeera reported.South Korea's national security adviser, Wi Sung-lac, said that Lee will meet Xi in Beijing on Monday before […]

Veteran Hong Kong lawmakers Starry Lee Wai-king and Ronick Chan Chun-ying have thrown their hats in the ring to be the Legislative Council’s next president, with a vote expected on January 8. The coming contest will mark the first time two hopefuls from the pro-government camp have vied for the position, with a scholar saying a president chosen through […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 2 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected six naval vessels, an official ship and two balloons around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday.The MND said they responded according to the situation.In a post on X, the MND said, '6 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up […]

Hong Kong’s retail uptick extended into November last year, with sales climbing by 6.5 per cent year on year as authorities pointed to improving local consumption, macroeconomic stability and growth in visitor numbers. But an industry leader warned against framing the trend as a “recovery” due to the low starting point set by past sales and increases […]