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A mainland Chinese student has been jailed for three months for paying an impostor to take an English proficiency test in Cambodia on her behalf and submitting the results to a university in Hong Kong to meet graduation requirements. Tuen Mun Court on Monday ruled that a community service order would not help Huang Xinyi turn over a new leaf after a […]

Hong Kong’s construction watchdog should help small firms procure approved scaffolding nets at a lower cost, a leading contractor has said after inspectors found two sites using plastic meshes that failed security tests. Lawrence Ng San-wa, permanent honorary president of the Hong Kong Construction Sub‑contractors Association, said on Monday that the […]

BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- In January 2026, two nuclear power projects in east China's Fujian and Jiangsu provinces made important progress. In the same month, China's atomic energy law took effect, providing national-level support for its nuclear energy development.With its safe, clean power, the nuclear energy sector is making an important contribution […]

YINCHUAN, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- As night falls, a barbecue restaurant in the bustling Jinfeng District of Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, comes alive.Xia Wen sat around a table with her friends, enjoying a unique sensory experience: taking a bite of sizzling, golden-brown mutton skewers followed by a sip of deep ruby-red […]

by Yang Shilong, Li XiruiPHILADELPHIA, United States, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philadelphia Orchestra's engagement with China has evolved over more than five decades into what its president describes as a sustained, two-way relationship centered on performance, education and long-term professional exchange.Ryan Fleur, president and chief executive officer of […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a man after discovering the bodies of 20 cats and a hamster, as well as other animals in poor condition, in his flat. The force said it received a report at about 7pm on Sunday from a resident of Chau Tau Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau complaining of a foul smell. Officers later found the carcasses inside the man’s flat, along with […]

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 2 (ANI): The Tibetan community living in exile on Monday took part in the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President of the Central Tibetan Administration) and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, marking a key democratic exercise for Tibetans residing outside their homeland.Voters […]

BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- In the past, foreign institutions investing in China relied on experienced "China hands" familiar with the country's economic policies and market dynamics, but the industry is now turning to new solutions.Several international asset management firms have started integrating AI into their investment research processes for the […]

People generally don’t like change. But if you have ever had to take the worst seat on a bus – lower deck, last row, middle seat – then you would have probably put on the seat belt to avoid being catapulted down the aisle should the driver slam on the brakes. And if you’re on the upper deck and the only available seats are in the front row, then […]

(260202) -- WIJK AAN ZEE, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lu Miaoyi (R) of China competes against Carissa Yip of the United States during the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

University graduates in Hong Kong are facing the gloomiest employment market since 2021, with the number of available jobs plunging by 55 per cent in 2025 and the average salary of new hires increasing by only 0.5 per cent year on year. A veteran human resources consultant attributed the sharp fall in entry-level jobs, which require significant investment […]

(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)Fifth-seeded Liudmila Samsonova and sixth-seeded Leylah Fernandez both advanced in straight sets in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Open, played on the outdoor hard courts in the United Arab Emirates.Samsonova, from Russia, defeated Sofia Kenin, 6-4, 6-0, while the Canadian native Fernandez knocked off Chloe Paquet […]

FRANKFURT, Germany: The eurozone closed out 2025 on firmer footing than expected, with domestic demand helping the bloc weather weak exports and heightened uncertainty from U.S. trade policy, data released on January 30 showed. The economy of the 20-nation currency bloc expanded by 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter, beating expectations for 0.2 percent […]

MILAN, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games offered useful lessons during the planning phase for Milan-Cortina 2026, particularly in the increased use of technology in venue development, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry said at a press conference here on Sunday."Beijing 2022 showed us how to use existing […]

Shanghai [China], February 1 (ANI): Consulate General of India to Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, attended the inaugural ceremony of Air India's resumed non-stop Delhi-Shanghai flight at Pudong International Airport, marking a renewed chapter after nearly six years as the Chief Guest.Mathur highlighted the 'three Kartavyas' underlined by the Union Budget 2026 and […]

BEIJING, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Behind a carved gate in a Suzhou garden, four-year-old Miao Muqing twirls in a peach-colored cloak and an embroidered horse-face skirt. For her mother, Zhao Yajing, this outfit isn't just a souvenir during their trip -- it's a modern take on Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) designed for everyday wear.Zhao is far from alone. […]

(260201) -- LANZHOU, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare to load pet passengers onto the high-speed train at Lanzhou West Railway Station, in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 1, 2026. With the arrival of the Spring Festival travel season, Lanzhou West Railway Station has welcomed a number of pet passengers. These pet passengers are […]

(260201) -- BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Noting that critical minerals, rare earths, and permanent magnets are a very important part of manufacturing sector today, Union Minister Electronics and Information Technology has hailed the Union Budget's announcement of Rare Earth Corridors to support the mineral-rich states and said it will help the country develop […]

Golaghat (Assam) [India], February 1 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026, calling it unambitious and falling short of the aggressive economic policies pursued by other major nations, including the US, the EU, and China.Speaking on the budget, Gogoi said, 'Given its absolute power, the government appears to believe a […]

Shanghai [China], February 1 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Shanghai, under the leadership of Consul General Pratik Mathur, warmly welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi, marking a major step forward in restoring people-to-people, business and institutional connectivity between India and […]

BEIJING, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi met with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing on Sunday.Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, welcomed Shoigu's visit to China for a […]

(260201) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) SU-30MKM fighter jet performs during the media preview for the 10th Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2026. The airshow will be held from Feb. 3 to 8 in Singapore. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

SYDNEY, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) is crucial for the international order, said Australian historian John Queripel."The GGI is important because without that, we've got the law of the jungle. And a world like that is constantly at violence and gives no security. It's a dangerous world. We need global governance. We need to […]

More than 60 per cent of Hong Kong Zoomers fear they cannot compete with rapidly advancing AI in the workplace, a survey has found. The survey by the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong also showed about 30 per cent of respondents did not know how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, while only 11.5 per cent considered themselves “very familiar” with the […]

Rafael Hui Si-yan, a former Hong Kong chief secretary who was jailed for pocketing nearly HK$20 million from a prominent land developer, has died at the age of 77. “Mr Rafael Hui passed away at [Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital] peacefully on Sunday after a brave fight with an acute illness,” a source told the South China Morning Post. Hui […]

* Reinvigorated engagement between Europe and China is being driven by a mutual recognition of the vast potential for win-win cooperation.* China has become a critical contributor to scientific innovation and advanced manufacturing, as well as a driving force for common prosperity worldwide.LONDON, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- In a world rattled by geopolitical […]

Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 1 (ANI): In what appeared to be a befitting response to the ongoing chatter surrounding the trailer of 'Battle of Galwan', actor Salman Khan took an indirect jibe at those who trolled his expressions in the film's teaser. Salman Khan, who was present at an ISPL event, spoke to former Indian cricketer and commentator […]

BEIJING, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- For Selena, a consumer from Spain, traditional Chinese culture came alive in an unexpected way: a makeup palette. The compact from Chinese cosmetics brand Florasis, intricately engraved with a phoenix, struck her as more a work of art than a cosmetic."I love how traditional craftsmanship is integrated with cosmetics," she said. […]

(260201) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Aircraft of the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force conduct a validation flight during the media preview for the 10th Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2026. The airshow will be held from Feb. 3 to 8 in Singapore. The appearance marks the team's return to the event […]

(260201) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Chen Hai speaks during the 2026 Chinese New Year Bazaar in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 Chinese New Year Bazaar was held Sunday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year.TO GO […]

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings faces limited legal avenues to challenge a Panama court ruling that nullified its rights to operate two major ports at the country’s canal, while taking the case to the International Court of Justice will require Beijing to act on its behalf, a legal expert has said. Basil Hwang, managing partner of law firm Hauzen […]

Bangkok [Thailand], February 1 (ANI): India's Devika Sihag scripted history as she became the women's singles champion of the Thailand Masters 2026 badminton event on Sunday, according to Olympics.com.The rising star won her maiden BWF World Tour title after Malaysia's World No. 68 Goh Jin Wei was forced to retire injured while trailing 21-8, 6-3 in the […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] February 1 (ANI): A legal team headed by Beijing-based Chinese lawyer Dong Peng recently visited nomadic areas of Qinghai, part of the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo, to offer legal support to affected communities, according to a report by Phayul.The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised […]

Washington DC [US], February 1 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed concern over the recent meeting between the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, and Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng in Beijing, saying that the bilateral engagement failed to address human rights, religious freedom or the […]

Nearly 100 companies filed new listing applications in Hong Kong in January, marking a strong start to 2026 for initial public offering (IPO) activity. A total of 95 companies applied to list on Hong Kong’s main board, while one sought a place on the Growth Enterprise Market, which primarily served smaller and growth-stage firms, according to a report […]

(260201) -- BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026 shows horse-themed decorations at a shopping mall in Beijing, capital of China. With the approach of the Spring Festival, shopping malls across Beijing have begun selling festive decorations. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Adidas has expressed concern over a woman’s complaint about a staff member and other customers opening the curtain of a fitting room at a Hong Kong branch on two occasions while she was inside, saying it would review its facilities and store operations. The German sportswear giant issued a response on Sunday, four days after the woman took to social media […]

(260201) -- MELBOURNE, Feb. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic (R) is seen before the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)

Balochistan [Pakistan], February 1 (ANI): Armed factions, political leaders and segments of the Baloch population on Saturday voiced backing for the Baloch Liberation Army's (BLA) ongoing 'Operation Herof 2.0,' as the outfit claimed its fighters were still holding positions in multiple districts more than 15 hours after launching synchronized assaults […]

Hong Kong’s tourism chief has struck an upbeat note on visitor arrivals over Lunar New Year and has expressed confidence that numbers will cross the 50 million mark by the end of the year. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said she was optimistic about a year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals over the Lunar New Year […]

For business owner Tracy Sung, flat-hunting in Hong Kong was complicated by two things – her pets and the intense competition in the rental market. Sung, who used to live in a 500 sq ft flat in Happy Valley, had to offer more than the landlord’s asking price to secure an 800 sq ft property in Tseung Kwan O. The 28-year-old is paying about HK$35,000 […]

Hong Kong’s spending should not grow faster than its income, even though the city’s finances are improving, Paul Chan Mo-po has said, adding that the market expects the government to invest more to boost the economy. But the finance chief on Sunday also painted a rosy picture for the city’s retail sector, revealing that sales figures for December, set […]

LHASA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region is targeting high-quality economic development this year, vowing to implement measures such as investing in infrastructure, expanding high-level opening up, further developing clean energy and accelerating the application of digital and smart technologies.Having surpassed the […]

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer by market capitalisation, sold all 350 units released on Sunday in its Sierra Sea project, marking a fifth consecutive sell-out and underscoring returning buyer appetite in the world’s most expensive property market. The batch at phase 2B included 244 two-bedroom and 106 three-bedroom units, […]