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A new subject called information and innovation technology (IIT) will be introduced gradually in Hong Kong primary schools from September 2028 to boost students’ digital literacy, with artificial intelligence (AI) one of its highlights. Students as young as seven will be able to hold simple “conversations” with an AI system, using simple prompts or […]

(261030) -- BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender prior to the talks between Xi and Steinmeier at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 30, 2026. Xi held talks with Steinmeier, who is […]

Hong Kong, October 30 (ANI): The Mother of All Rivalries lived up to its billing as India and Pakistan faced off in Match 7 of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi won the toss and elected to bowl, restricting India to 88/5 in six overs, despite a fiery 40-run knock off just 11 balls from Shashank Singh.In response, Pakistan chased down […]

Hong Kong’s development chief has rejected accusations of a policy U-turn over the establishment of a dedicated agency to help flat owners with building repair tenders, insisting the agency’s planned remit differs fundamentally from one rejected a decade ago. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, in a press conference on Friday, elaborated […]

Ministers have defended their decision not to step down over the deadly Tai Po fire, insisting they are putting Hong Kong’s well-being ahead of personal considerations. A senior official also hinted that a successor might not be named to replace Winnie Ho Wing-yin, who resigned as housing minister to take political accountability for the city’s […]

A planned renovation monitoring body could be held liable for poor oversight when recommending and keeping tabs on consultants and contractors, Hong Kong’s development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho has warned, as officials detailed broader reforms to curb malpractice during major building repairs. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun also gave […]

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed the need to persevere with full and rigorous Party self-governance to ensure that the CPC remains the strong leadership core in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics.Xi made the remarks at a symposium on Aug. 21 to solicit […]

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin in Beijing on Friday, calling on both countries to inject confidence and more certainty into China-Europe economic and trade cooperation as well as into the global economic development.Noting Switzerland is an important partner of China in […]

(261030) -- ACCRA, Oct. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark is berthed in Tema, Ghana, Oct. 27, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese hospital ship brings relief to Ghanaians" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

Hong Kong police are investigating the suspected theft of five styrofoam sculptures created by local artist Keith Lam Yan-kit. The sculptures were discovered missing from Hong Kong City Hall in Central hours before the opening of a major new exhibition. At just after 2.30pm on Friday afternoon, officers received a report from the Microwave International New […]

(261030) -- NINGBO, Oct. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Guan-Ling of Chinese Taipei competes during the women's 57kg snatch event at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): Around 35 Tibetan activists-in-exile on Friday began a peace march from Dharamshala to Kurukshetra to condemn China's so-called 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Law' and demand its repeal, alleging that the legislation threatens Tibetan identity, language, culture and fundamental rights.The march was […]

Beijing [China], October 30 (ANI): The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expelled 33 of the 34 members of its Central Committee whose disciplinary cases were reviewed during the Fifth Plenum, intensifying concerns over the continuing purge of senior officials under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).The report said […]

By Ayushi Agarwal Singapore City [Singapore], October 30 (ANI): Singapore's Telok Ayer offers a glimpse into the country's rich multicultural history, tracing its evolution from a Malay fishing village into a bustling settlement of immigrants, traders and religious communities.It is one of those places in Singapore where history is visible at almost every […]

Hong Kong’s security chief has expressed confidence that a new joint task force led by him will eradicate the decades-long problem of bid-rigging, while denying that the reforms came too late after the deadly Tai Po fire. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung also said on Friday that law enforcement officers would attend meetings of owners’ […]

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are boosting global copper demand; however, a sharp slowdown in AI spending could weaken the market, slow economic growth and weigh on equities, according to an S&P Global report.The report highlighted that AI infrastructure is emerging as a major source of copper […]

Hong Kong will be the exclusive host of Vinexpo Asia from 2027 to 2031, ending a rotation with Singapore. The organiser of the fair, Vinexposium, confirmed its five-year commitment to Hong Kong on Friday, signing a memorandum of understanding with the Tourism Board. Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok called the partnership a milestone that underscored a […]

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox)Top Esports became the fifth team to qualify for the League of Legends World Championship knockout stage, overtaking Bilibili Gaming for a 2-1 win in a fourth-round Swiss stage match on Thursday in Allen, Texas.Top Esports prevailed in a showdown of teams with 2-1 records.The day's only other action was a Round 4 matchup of teams […]

Munich [Germany], October 30 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised alarm over the imminent deportation of two Uyghur men from Thailand to China after they were granted royal pardons and transferred from regular detention to an immigration detention facility on October 21, warning that their return could expose them to torture and enforced […]

CHANGSHA, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A water-skimming stunt challenge has turned a rural Chinese county into an unlikely destination for tourists and motorcycle fans, drawing nearly as many visitors during the event as its entire population.Mayang, a county with 274,000 permanent residents in central China's Hunan Province, received 250,000 tourist arrivals when […]

(261030) -- FUYUAN, Oct. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows the passenger inspection building of the Heixiazi Island Road Port in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 30, 2026. A completion ceremony for the construction of the Heixiazi Island Road Passenger Port was held in Fuyuan City on Friday. The Heixiazi Island Road Port will provide […]

From AI-powered Rubik's Cubes to rideable go-karts made of toy bricks, innovation is on display at the 25th China Shantou (Chenghai) International Toys and Gifts Fair in south China's Guangdong Province. #China #Toy

Eight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the market, confirmed to the South China Morning Post that they had submitted […]

by Sizo NkalaTrade has long been an important pillar of Africa-China cooperation. As China continues to open its vast domestic market, African countries and businesses are gaining more opportunities to bring their products to Chinese consumers.A series of measures is helping turn these opportunities into greater market access, including the zero-tariff […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has revealed that 53,000 bookings were compromised after hackers breached the system of its technology service provider. The carrier is among hundreds of airlines worldwide that use technology solutions provided by Amadeus IT Group. The revelation follows similar disclosures by Korean Air and Japan Airlines. […]

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): India is among the world's leading markets for AI-powered shopping, with 76 per cent of consumers using artificial intelligence tools to search for products, compare choices or make purchase decisions, according to a report by McKinsey, which highlighted the growing shift towards AI-led commerce.The survey, covering […]

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): VEL Sports Management, an initiative built on the vision of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, has signed Indian high jumper Pooja, who has already made her mark with an Asian Games bronze and a National Record. The association will see VEL support her sporting development, career management and commercial opportunities as […]

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Piyush Anand on Friday said there was no cause for concern so far over the reported Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan, while adding that NDRF teams had been placed on alert and the force was coordinating with relevant agencies.Speaking to reporters in […]

HARBIN, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- For the past two months, 53-year-old Hou Fengjun has made regular trips to a construction site in downtown Harbin, watching the run-down 1930s residential building she once shared with 14 other households be reborn from its ruins.The new four-story building, up and ready for move-in in just two months, marks the first […]

(261030) -- FRUTIGEN, Oct. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a Puralpina workshop in Frutigen, Switzerland, Oct. 14, 2026. The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, 2026. Puralpina, a Swiss family business based in Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland, will exhibit at the expo for the […]

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- As the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) approaches, executives of Ethiopian coffee company AWO Coffee are making final preparations for the event, seeking to tap the potential of China's fast-growing coffee market.Building on its successful debut at last year's expo, AWO Coffee is looking to further expand its […]

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Laiyuan, a longtime resident in a run-down neighborhood in east China, recalled the days of family reunion dinners in the past: "The living room was so small that half of us had to sit on the bed to eat."In Shiliu New Village, Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, windows once directly faced those of neighboring homes, […]

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has stressed the need to promote Party building in emerging sectors in a resolution adopted at a plenary session of the CPC Central Committee, an official said Friday.The CPC will step up efforts to expand and deepen the coverage of Party organizations and Party work in new types of economic […]

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has outlined four areas of focus for steadfastly following a distinctive Chinese path to combating corruption in a resolution adopted at a plenary session of the CPC Central Committee, a senior anti-graft official said Friday.The four areas include maintaining a tough stance against corruption, […]

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew criticism for mispronouncing former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's name while speaking to reporters about his passing.A predecessor's name deserves respect. His warnings deserve more than ceremonial condolences. In June 2018, Fukuda paid a visit to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by […]

ZURICH, Switzerland: Syngenta's advisers are targeting a valuation of at least US$66 billion for the Swiss-Chinese agrochemicals group's planned Hong Kong listing, which could raise as much as $10 billion and rank among the world's largest IPOs expected next year. Two people familiar with the matter said UBS and China International Capital Corp are […]

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has made a U-turn midway through his and his sons’ murder trial, pleading guilty to the illegal disposal of her body. As the High Court trial entered its fifth week before a nine-member jury, Kwong Kau made the stunning reversal on Friday and admitted to the charge he had initially […]

PRNewswireTaipei [Taiwan], October 30: CM is excited to announce that ICM Asia is working with Concord Capital Management to introduce its U.S. Sunbelt industrial real estate opportunities in Taiwan.Through its U.S. affiliate, ICM Realty Group, LLC, ICM has established a track record of industrial investment and development across the United States. The […]

Atlanta [US], October 30 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Atlanta to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting scheduled for October 30-31, Russian news agency Sputnik reported on Friday.According to Sputnik, Lavrov will join top diplomats, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja […]

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has played a decisive role in drafting the Party leadership's Resolution of the Central Committee of the CPC on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance, a senior official said Friday.Hailing the […]

PRNewswireSingapore, October 30: DayOne Data Centers ('DayOne'), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, and Blue Whale Energy, a Singapore-based company specializing in battery energy storage systems ('BESS') and Virtual Power Plant ('VPP') aggregation services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') to study the […]

Hong Kong officials’ apology over the deadly Tai Po blaze nearly a year ago came too late, residents of the fire-ravaged estate have said, as they urged authorities to learn from the disaster and pursue long-term reforms. Several Wang Fuk Court residents also said on Thursday the resignation of housing minister Winnie Ho Wing-yin could not answer for […]

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Win for Lula boosts China’s foothold and gives Brazil rare earths leverage Brazilian […]

CHENGDU, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape over millions of years.The research, led by a team from the Chengdu Institute of Biology (CIB) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, […]