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Police have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold bars remain missing. The robbery occurred early on Thursday at Hong Kong International Airport’s car park 3, where a 36-year-old local man, carrying a backpack loaded with six gold bars weighing […]

Two mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have backed a controversial plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a figure the city’s largest American business chamber considers insufficient. In submissions to the Legislative Council on Monday and in recent days, Amap and Didi Chuxing said they supported the […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a 70-year-old gang member to a year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution, after they fell for job scams claiming to be hiring massage therapists and were trafficked from Thailand to the city in 2023. The District Court heard on Monday that Chiu Hon-leung ordered other gang members to lock the two women in a […]

Despite fierce local competition, China continues to attract foreign brands -- not only mass-market brands, but also niche and premium players drawn by its vast pool of affluent and aspirational consumers.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Tokyo [Japan], June 22 (ANI): The concept of Japan's industry is changing to adapt to its social transformation. It aims to keep steady growing of business, harmonizing with foreign market.Japan's social transformation ----population reduction, aging, market shrink and so on---- forces to Japan's industry to change business strategy.Government recognizes it […]

CHONGQING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- For Wang, a daily commuter in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle has been a financial game-changer.His monthly fuel bill, once hovering above 1,200 yuan (about 177 U.S. dollars), has plummeted to under 200 yuan for charging, translating to an annual savings of […]

Hong Kong police have arrested 24 drivers and issued more than 4,000 tickets during a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking, after the number of deaths in road accidents surged more than 40 per cent in the first five months of the year. During the two citywide operations from June 5 to 19, officers deployed unmarked traffic enforcement […]

(260622) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rowers compete in a dragon boat racing during a cultural event marking the Dragon Boat Festival at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 21, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Ramalho/Xinhua)

BERLIN, Germany: BMW and employee representatives are preparing for discussions on the company's plans after the German automaker issued a profit warning and announced measures to accelerate efficiency improvements. The talks come as BMW grapples with weakening demand in China and higher costs linked to the war in Iran, pressures that have contributed to […]

New York [US], June 22 (ANI): Valuable Capital Group (VCGL), a comprehensive financial services provider with operations across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announced that Chief Strategy Officer Steven Chou participated as a panelist at Nasdaq's 2026 Global Retail Executive Forum. This exclusive event brings together senior executives from leading retail […]

A Hong Kong primary school’s decision to host a late-night screening of a Fifa World Cup semi-final match on campus has triggered a wave of excitement online, with some saying it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. In a circular to parents, Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O said the event, scheduled for the early hours of July […]

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened in positive territory on Monday, supported by stable global indicators and a notable decline in international crude oil prices.The BSE SENSEX stood at 77,160.67 points, up by 357.77 points or 0.47 per cent. Meanwhile, the NSE NIFTY 50 reached 24,106.60 points, gaining 93.50 points or 0.39 per […]

The baby of a Hong Kong couple embroiled in custody battles for their two children has been taken to hospital after falling ill and was at one point recommended for meningitis testing, according to his parents. The couple earlier sparked controversy for failing to register the infant’s birth in the city and were arrested for alleged child neglect. The […]

A Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop in Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai on Monday morning. Police said the driver reported the fire at 10.41am after exiting the black vehicle, which had no passengers on board, near Ginza Station. Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing the blaze as traffic builds up behind the car, with smoke […]

YANGON, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese martial art of Wushu, known for its flowing forms and explosive athleticism, has grown in Myanmar into far more than a competitive sport.Over the years, it has evolved into a channel of cultural exchange and a quiet form of diplomacy, linking Myanmar and China through shared discipline, training, and mutual […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break to hear expert evidence on the cause of the blaze that killed 168 people last year. The […]

Last week, Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong and Macau affairs, made a two-day trip to the city to review the Hong Kong government’s progress across many areas. Everything seems to have been orchestrated with precision. Ahead of Xia’s arrival, the government launched its two-month public consultation on the city’s first five-year plan. […]

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. More mainland Chinese investors could gain access to a broader range of products in Hong Kong under a review by authorities, the finance […]

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): The third day of the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi witnessed several upsets and intense contests as the individual events concluded at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday. Serving as a key qualifier for the upcoming Asian Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the competition saw Japan continue its […]

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. Authorities are expected to roll out measures to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an offshore Chinese yuan hub next month, the finance […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 21 (ANI): China is increasingly relying on 'hybrid warfare' tactics to intensify pressure on Taiwan, shifting away from direct military confrontation and instead using coast guard deployments, scientific research vessels, and legal ambiguities to advance its strategic objectives, according to a senior Taiwanese security official.Taiwan […]

Munich [Germany], June 21 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting concerns over repression, surveillance, Beijing's growing influence abroad, and China's treatment of Uyghurs.The Third International Uyghur Forum (IUF) was held in Berlin, Germany, from June 11 to 13 under the theme 'Ten Years Since the Camps: From […]

Chinese investment in Hungary has increased significantly in recent years, particularly in the electric vehicle and battery sectors, "contributing to the development of local supply chains," Miklos Bornemissza, vice president of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has said.BUDAPEST, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Hungary views its cooperation with China as […]

(260621) -- ATLANTA, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lamine Yamal of Spain is seen before the group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): China's 'Atlantic Rhapsody,' directed by Zhong Kaifeng, claimed the best feature film at the 28th Golden Goblet Awards, concluding the Shanghai International Film Festival's awards night, reported Variety. According to the outlet, 'Atlantic Rhapsody' had its world premiere at the 28th edition of SIFF, where Zhong discussed […]

Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly man and his son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Sunday that police arrested the 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son outside cooked food stalls in Sam Shing at 11.40am. […]

(260621) -- WUHAN, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lotus flowers are seen on the East Lake in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 21, 2026. As summer unfolds, East Lake scenic area in Wuhan presents a vibrant ecological landscape with lotus flowers in full bloom and water birds perching across the area. Adhering to the concept of ecological priority and […]

"It is the youth who will shape our future, and we want the young people of the United States and China to have the opportunity to exchange places and spend time in each other's countries so they can better understand the importance of the relationship," said Jan Berris, vice president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.by Xinhua writer Liu […]

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating 'The Arch,' the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred, reported VarietyTurning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age […]

Shanghai [China], June 21 (ANI): Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating 'The Arch,' the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred, reported VarietyTurning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age […]

A 54-year-old Hong Kong man died after reportedly losing control of an electric bike and falling from an unloading platform in Yuen Long early on Sunday, with the incident only discovered more than five hours later. Police received a report at 9.21am that a man was lying unconscious on Tong Yan San Tsuen Road. Officers arrived at the scene and found the […]

(260621) -- MACAO, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chan Yin Chak (R)/Ng Tsz Yau of China's Hong Kong compete during the mixed doubles final against Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China at Macao Open badminton tournament 2026 in Macao, south China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(260621) -- MACAO, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand hits a return during the men's singles final against Hu Zhean of China at Macao Open badminton tournament 2026 in Macao, south China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(260621) -- MACAO, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bao Lijing (R)/Cao Zihan of China celebrate scoring during the women's doubles final against Chen Fanshutian/Liu Jiayue of China at Macao Open badminton tournament 2026 in Macao, south China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Lillian Sze, a Hong Kong television host who spoke four languages and frequently emceed fan meetings for South Korean stars, has died of ovarian cancer, less than a month after revealing her diagnosis. The death of the former ViuTV host and content creator was announced on her social media page on Sunday. “Lillian faced everything in life with a positive […]

ABU DHABI, 21st June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has hosted a panel discussion titled "The Role of Cultural Institutions in Heritage Preservation and Inheritance: Shared Practices of the UAE and China," held as part of its participation in the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair. The UAE is this year's Guest of Honour at the fair's […]

BEIJING, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates concluded its landmark participation as Guest of Honour at the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, held from 17th to 21st June at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing, with the participation of more than 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and attendance exceeding 300,000 visitors.The […]

In the fourth instalment of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung examines how city researchers are developing new blood tests to detect the disease earlier, and what they could mean for screenings and diagnoses. Retired Hong Kong businessman Peter Wan Ying-keung still remembers the uncertainty and discomfort of […]

(260621) -- GUIYANG, June 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Viktoriya Grafeyeva (L) of Kazakhstan fights against Lin Yu Ting of Chinese Taipei during the Elite Women's 60kg final at the World Boxing Cup China 2026 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Germany reached the World Cup knockout stage after substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory over Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, while Japan's 4-0 rout of Tunisia later marked the 1000th match in World Cup history. Curacao earned its first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Goalkeeper Eloy Room […]

Four taxis and a private car collided on Hong Kong’s Shenzhen Bay Bridge, leaving six people injured and forcing the temporary closure of a road leading to a nearby land border crossing. A police spokesman said officers were alerted to the crash at 2.36pm on Sunday. “The private car was suspected to have lost control and rammed into one of the taxis, […]

As the harvest season is in full swing in June, bags of rice labeled "Chinese Hybrid Rice, Made in Guinea" are ready to be transported to markets at a rice processing plant in Koba, a sub-prefecture in Guinea's western prefecture of Boffa.To explore new ways to increase food production, China and Guinea launched a pilot hybrid rice project in Koba in […]

HOUSTON, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Germany reached the World Cup knockout stage after substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory over Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, while Japan's 4-0 rout of Tunisia later marked the 1000th match in World Cup history.In Group E, Germany secured its second straight win and advanced to the round of 32 with one match […]

Hong Kong families cheered for Japan as it beat Tunisia 4-0 during a Sunday lunchtime broadcast of the Fifa World Cup, making for a memorable Father’s Day that combined the family tradition of yum cha with live football. The occasion highlighted the catering sector’s creative efforts to boost business, as a World Cup match coincided with a major family […]