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Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola outbreaks escalate in Central Africa, with at least 139 suspected deaths reported. The red alert – the middle level in a three-tier outbound travel alert system under the Security Bureau – means residents travelling to the country should adjust their plans and avoid […]

Hong Kong International Airport has recorded a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in the first four months of the year, while flight movements rose 5.1 per cent. According to the Airport Authority, the Easter holiday boosted traffic in April, when the airport handled more than 5.6 million passengers and 34,000 flight movements, […]

A man plunged to his death from the balcony of his public housing flat in Hong Kong on Wednesday night after a dispute with his wife and son over education expenses, police said. A source said on Thursday that the man’s wife, 52, and their 21-year-old son were arrested, with preliminary investigations suggesting the death was accidental. The force […]

A Hong Kong construction worker has been remanded in custody pending sentencing after pleading guilty to tossing 59 pieces of paper bearing seditious messages from his public rental flat in 2024 and last year. Raymond Wong Chan-fai, 55, was detained on Thursday morning by police’s National Security Department. He was escorted to West Kowloon Court in the […]

CK Hutchison Holdings, one of the flagship companies of billionaire Li Ka-shing, has no plans to sell ParknShop in Hong Kong to one of its largest competitors, according to a senior executive of the supermarket chain’s owner and operator. “There is really no such plan to sell ParknShop,” said Dominic Lai, group co-managing director of CK Hutchison, […]

Uber has described Hong Kong’s plan to cap the number of ride-hailing vehicle licences as “unusual”, as the city enters the final stage of shaping its regulatory regime. Andrew Byrne, the company’s US-based global head of public policy, was in Hong Kong on Thursday, where he urged authorities to consider existing demand when setting any cap. The […]

QINGDAO, May 21 (Xinhua) -- In a coastal laboratory in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, a team of scientists is putting the final touches on an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict the ocean's most unpredictable behavior.Server hums echo across the research base of the Institute of Oceanology under the Chinese Academy of […]

LHASA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- In a university laboratory in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhakpa Dondrup read a passage in his native dialect into the microphone. Almost instantly, Tibetan writings showed up on the screen.With a click, the system read the text back in natural-sounding Tibetan via a recently developed text-to-speech feature […]

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Grain Buds season, or Xiaoman, is the eighth of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, with each term spanning about 15 days based on the position of the sun in the zodiac. An ancient Chinese book describes Xiaoman as the time when the seeds of the grain reach their plump stage but have not yet ripened.

(260521) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese instructor teaches at a classroom of Holeta Polytechnic College in the Holeta town of Oromia region, Ethiopia, May 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese agricultural teachers empower Ethiopian youth with practical skills" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

In a sunlit classroom at Ethiopia's Holeta Polytechnic College, animal science students clustered around a table as Chinese instructor Ma Yujie demonstrated surgical suturing. The hands-on session reflects a shift from theory-heavy lessons to practical skill training, a change students credit to their Chinese teachers.ADDIS ABABA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- In a […]

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- From the clear deployment in this year's government work report on accelerating the comprehensive green transition to the rigid target set in the "15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)" outline of reducing carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 17 percent, and from the full shift to dual control over the total amount and intensity […]

On the busy streets of Kampala, Uganda's capital, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Sleek, locally manufactured electric buses are becoming part of the city's daily rhythm, marking the country's accelerating drive toward greener and more sustainable urban transport.KAMPALA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- On the busy streets of Kampala, Uganda's capital, a quiet […]

Many rural communities in Togo's Plateaux Region have long struggled with severe water shortages, forcing villagers to walk long distances each day for unsafe, muddy water. Today, a China-aided rural water project is bringing clean groundwater to some of the region's most remote villages.LOME, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Driving north from Lome into Togo's Plateaux […]

KUALA LUMPUR, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The first step towards earning a coveted spot at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 will be taken with the Qualifiers Draw on 28th May at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.A cast of 44 teams are set to participate in the Qualifiers, which will take place for the 23rd occasion since first being implemented for the […]

Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary at a seaside luxury house in Tai Po, where a businesswoman lost an estimated HK$8 million (US$1.02 million) worth of premium wines, Mao-tai liquor and vintage tea leaves, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Thursday that the victim, a 53-year-old local businesswoman, reported the break-in […]

As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression, highlighting calls for stronger counselling and social support. The Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service (KTMSS) said on Thursday that it had served 158 families living in subdivided flats in the district in 2024-25, about half […]

"To me, tea is not simply a drink," Russian tea master Elena Pazhetnykh said. "It is a doorway into Chinese culture and a natural bridge between people."by Xinhua writers Xu Weikai, He Yiran, Zhang ChaoqunMOSCOW, May 21 (Xinhua) -- In a tranquil teahouse nestled in Moscow's southwestern suburbs, the crisp chime of bronze bells filled the air. Russian tea […]

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate an electrical appliance retailer to offer compensation or product replacements, with losses totalling HK$17,000 (US$2,170) in one case. A spokesman for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said on Thursday that it had received 24 complaints and seven […]

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Nvidia reported a record revenue of USD 81.6 billion for the first quarter of FY27, representing an 85 per cent increase from the same period last year. The financial results showed a 20 per cent sequential growth from the previous quarter.According to Nvidia, the growth was primarily driven by its data center business, […]

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and U.S. law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Thursday.The MPS's narcotics control bureau and the Drug Enforcement Administration under the U.S. Department of Justice […]

At least one man was injured in a 10-vehicle pile-up on Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun Road during the Thursday morning rush hour. Police received the first report of the collision near Sham Tseng Fire Station on the Yuen Long-bound fast lane of the major highway at 7.47am, while an amber rainstorm warning was in force. A driver in his thirties reported hand […]

Japan's relentless meddling in the South China Sea exposes its dangerous geopolitical ambitions. It is a blatant challenge to the postwar international order.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Taipei [Taiwan], May 21 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven sorties of Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday.Of the seven, six sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part of […]

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and U.S. law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, China's Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 21 (ANI): Senior officials from BRICS countries have reached a consensus on a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms through enhanced capacity building in mediation and arbitration, during a two-day meeting in Gujarat's Gandhinagar under India's BRICS 2026 […]

New York [US], May 21 (ANI): Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, noted that protecting civilians, including during conflict situations, is a central element of the maintenance of international peace and security.Parvathaneni, while speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on 'Protection of civilians in armed […]

Few moments at the Bar are more joyful and surreal than watching one’s former pupil take silk: pride, disbelief and the sudden realisation that someone you still instinctively think of as “junior” is now being bestowed with unmistakable senior seriousness. Last Saturday was, therefore, a sentimental moment for me as I watched my former pupil, Bonnie […]

Hundreds of parents have criticised Hong Kong’s weather forecaster after children were required to attend school during heavy downpours, with many complaining of flooded streets and difficult commutes even after the year’s first red rainstorm warning was downgraded. The Observatory issued the red rainstorm signal at 2.40am on Thursday as intense […]

NANCHANG, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Across the vast desert landscapes of the Middle East, a blue ocean of solar panels is taking shape. Countries across the region are partnering with Chinese PV companies to drive green energy transitions.The collaboration has gained fresh momentum. Recently, Chinese PV manufacturer JinkoSolar signed a 2 GW module supply agreement […]

A Hong Kong migrant workers’ group has urged authorities to expand a pedestrian area in Central on Sundays, as a section of a landmark garden that serves as a popular gathering spot for domestic helpers will temporarily close for the construction of a pedestrian underpass. The subway is part of the tender requirements for a Central harbourfront site […]

Washington DC [US], May 21 (ANI): The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group have entered the Caribbean Sea amid rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, according to a report by The Hill.The deployment comes as US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Cuba and threatened action against the island nation, The […]

(260520) -- BRATISLAVA, May 20, 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, meets with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, in Bratislava, Slovakia, on May 19, 2026. Li led a delegation to visit Slovakia from Monday to […]

Hong Kong’s push into Central Asia aims to strengthen links between mainland China and the region while reinforcing the city’s role as a professional services hub for belt and road countries, although economic gains may take time, analysts have said. They added that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, given their strategic positions, were logical destinations […]

Beijing [China], May 20 (ANI): Amid rising global uncertainty, including tensions in West Asia, particularly due to the Iran-related conflict dynamics, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks in Beijing as part of the latter's two-day state visit, emphasising what they described as the need to uphold […]

Moscow and Beijing have inked dozens of agreements and pledged deeper cooperation Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up a two-day state visit to Beijing, during which he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, hailed "unprecedented" bilateral ties, describing the relationship as a stabilizing force

Moscow and Beijing have inked dozens of agreements and pledged deeper cooperationRussian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up a two-day state visit to Beijing, during which he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, hailed "unprecedented" bilateral ties, describing the relationship as a stabilizing force amid growing global turbulence.The two leaders […]

When it comes to tourism, Hong Kong is recovering footfall faster than spending and officials need to realise that the two are not the same. The city’s economy grew by 5.9 per cent year on year in the first three months, its strongest quarterly performance in almost five years, according to the Census and Statistics Department’s advance estimate. […]

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)Yasmine Kabbaj continued her run through her home tournament with a 6-2, 6-4 upset of third-seeded German Tatjana Maria in the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem Round of 16 on Wednesday at Rabat, Morocco.Kabbaj is just the second Moroccan to make a WTA quarterfinal in the Open Era, converting 6 of 8 […]

Dhaka (Bangladesh); May 20 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said his government will start work on the Padma Barrage and Teesta Barrage projects.'I want to clearly state that this BNP government will begin work on the Padma Barrage and also on the Teesta Barrage. BNP (Bangladesh National Party) carried out […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States is investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately reduced global production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, CBS reported on May 19, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, several Chinese executives have been indicted, and the formal indictments were […]

The potential encounter may happen at the APEC summit in China, Yury Ushakov has indicatedRussian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump could meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China in November, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said, while stressing that no talks are currently planned.Putin, who has just concluded his official […]

The potential encounter may happen at the APEC summit in China, Yury Ushakov has indicated Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump could meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China in November, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said, while stressing that no talks are currently […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): India's low research and development (R&D) spending of around 0.6-0.7 per cent of GDP is emerging as a key structural challenge for the country's manufacturing growth, with the sector's share in GDP declining over the past decade despite steady output expansion, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.The […]

Washington DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has released a new investigation alleging that China-linked scam centres operating across Southeast Asia are defrauding Americans of at least USD 10 billion annually while fuelling human trafficking, cybercrime, and illicit financial activity.In a press release, […]