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Many shoppers who queued for days ahead of the launch of a new watch from two Swiss brands have listed the timepieces for sale within hours of buying them, with resale prices nearly seven times their original retail value. A South China Morning Post reporter observed at least 70 people in raincoats and carrying umbrellas queuing in Causeway Bay on Saturday […]

Health authorities are investigating a human case of rat hepatitis E - the first recorded in Hong Kong this year - and have urged the public to observe good hygiene practices and use effective rodent control measures. A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Saturday that the case involved a 42-year-old man with chronic liver disease, […]

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 will reopen later this month, with several airlines to relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 as part of expansion plans linked to the three-runway system. The phased move, starting on May 27, will mainly involve regional and low-cost carriers, including HK Express and AirAsia group airlines. Terminal 2 was […]

Hundreds of prospective buyers gravitated to a Sun Hung Kai Properties’ (SHKP’s) project in the New Territories on Saturday, keen to view the 121 flats on offer in a fresh sign that Hong Kong’s home market is on a sustained upwards cycle despite risk caution. By 5.30pm, all of the homes at Lime Spark in Tsuen Wan had found buyers, while some bullish […]

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday.

A Hong Kong police officer accidentally fired a single round from her service firearm on Saturday morning, with no injuries reported. The force said the incident occurred at the Kai Tak police headquarters at around 7.10am, when the officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol in a designated loading area on Concorde Road. The officer is attached to the […]

JIUQUAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Saturday.The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.All facilities and equipment at the launch site […]

HANGZHOU, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Unitree Robotics said it had received orders immediately upon the release of the world's first production-ready manned mecha, whose debut went viral on the internet earlier this week.In science fiction, mecha is depicted as a giant robot or machine, either piloted or sentient, and is typically a humanoid walking vehicle, […]

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images)Team Falcons and Team Spirit each won twice via sweeps on Friday to remain unbeaten and share first place in Group A at the DreamLeague Season 29 event.Team Falcons and Team Spirit both improved to 5-0. Aurora Gaming also swept both of their matches for their first two victories after an 0-3 start, while Team Liquid […]

The Russian presidents trip will come just days after Trumps meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issuesRussian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said.The Russian president has been invited to the country by his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, it said in a statement on Saturday.During the […]

The Russian president's trip will come just days after Trump's meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issues Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said. The Russian president has been invited to the country by his Chinese counterpart, Xi […]

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): US officials suspect Iranian hackers may be behind a series of cyber intrusions targeting systems that monitor fuel levels at gas stations across multiple US states, as reported by CNN, citing multiple sources briefed on the matter.According to CNN, compromised systems, known as automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems, were […]

New posts09:34Trump Says Iran Has Been Close To A Deal '4 Or 5 Times'US President Donald Trump said that Iran has come close to reaching a full agreement with the United States "four or five times" but repeatedly reversed course at the last minute."Every time they agree, the next day it's like we didn't even talk," Trump told Fox News on May 15. "And this […]

Hong Kong is counting down to the “milestone” launch of the reconfigured second terminal at the airport on May 27, which will feature technology-led services to ease bottlenecks, the city’s transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that Terminal 2 was ready to serve travellers, highlighting new […]

(260516) -- JIUQUAN, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2026 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket to be transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on […]

(260516) -- JIUQUAN, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2026 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on […]

Two Hong Kong tourists have been killed and two others injured in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch revealed the fatal crash on Saturday, saying it occurred a day earlier. “According to a New Zealand police report, a serious traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of May 15 near the intersection of North Rakaia Road and […]

A catapult toy and a tangram set could pose injury and choking risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned, urging retailers to pull the products from shelves. The Customs and Excise Department said on Saturday that it had seized 700 units of the toys during an operation and issued a prohibition notice banning their sale. The action followed an earlier […]

Tin Sam Tsuen in northern Hong Kong, marked by small houses built with bricks in a traditional colour and an ancestral hall with green and white walls, has been home to generations of residents for hundreds of years. From traditional rituals to celebrate newborns to flowing banquets during festive occasions, the village of about 50 households in far-flung […]

An elderly man died after falling on board a bus in Hong Kong on Saturday. Police said they received a report at 8.50am that the man in his seventies had fallen while the bus was near 125 Chatham Road South in Tsim Sha Tsui. The KMB bus was operating on route 5 between Fu Shan Estate and Star Ferry. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and took the […]

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China claims 12th straight men's, 7th consecutive women's titles at table tennis team worldsChina beat Japan in both finals at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London on May 10, winning its 12th straight men's and seventh consecutive […]

(260516) -- SHANGHAI, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cruise ship Adora Flora City prepares to set sail from Pier 5 of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for a sea trial in Shanghai, east China, May 16, 2026. Adora Flora City, China's second domestically built large cruise ship, departed from Shanghai on Saturday for a 12-day sea trial. A total of 937 […]

US President Donald Trump has said he is not optimistic about the release of former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, who was sentenced to 20 years for violating the national security law, after raising the issue with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing. “[Xi] said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do; he went through a […]

(260516) -- MINSK, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Winners receive certificates and awards during the award ceremony of the Belarusian section for the 2026 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition in Minsk, Belarus, May 15, 2026. The competition concluded here on Friday. A total of 198 primary, secondary and college students across Belarus competed for the […]

(260516) -- YAOUNDE, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The champion of the sixth "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show for Primary School Students in Cameroon celebrates at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II, in Soa, Cameroon, on May 15, 2026. A total of 13 primary school students participated in the event. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

On a warm Saturday in early May, the kind of day most would choose to spend on a hike or at the beach, hundreds of Hongkongers instead stood for hours in a queue at Edinburgh Tower in Central. But despite the loss of a pleasant weekend afternoon, none would be likely to consider it time wasted. They were there claim their fair share of HK$1.5 billion […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Saturday (local time) detected eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship around its territorial waters.In a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, '8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have […]

(260516) -- GUIYANG, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, engages in conversations with lawmakers and local residents while visiting a workplace of legislators in Huaxi District, […]

YANGON, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Students wearing white T-shirts gathered in a brightly lit hall in Yangon on Friday morning for a four-year summary ceremony held for a China-funded scholarship program, marking its support for Myanmar students since 2022.The event brought together students and officials from China and Myanmar to reflect on the impact of the Bank […]

Hong Kong’s tourism sectors have entered 2026 with renewed momentum. The broader economy has strengthened, expanding by 5.9 per cent in the first quarter, its fastest pace in nearly five years. Visitor arrivals also reached 14.3 million in the first quarter, up 17 per cent year on year. The recent Labour Day “golden week” holiday offered a further […]

Trial flights for Hong Kong’s first two-tonne electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could take place within the next six months, initially to transport heavy construction materials to remote sites in the New Territories. Infrastructure consultancy AECOM said once aviation safety for cargo logistics was proved, the potential next step was […]

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): United States and China have agreed that 'Iran can't have nuclear weapons,' and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened, according to US President Donald Trump. President Trump met with his Chinese conterpart XI Jinping during his three-day state visit to China, where he discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, and other […]

Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump following the US President's three-day visit to China, during which the two leaders discussed issues related to China, economic security, and regional stability.In a post on 'X', PM Takaichi said that she discussed the […]

Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of strategic ambiguity regarding tensions with China over the islandUS President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change US policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said.Beijing has long opposed US arms sales to […]

Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of "strategic ambiguity" regarding tensions with China over the island US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change US policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Na

BEIJING, China: President Donald Trump left Beijing on May 15 after two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping that produced warm rhetoric and ceremonial pageantry but few concrete breakthroughs on trade, technology and Taiwan. The visit, Trump's first to China since 2017, was intended to deliver visible economic and diplomatic gains ahead of […]

(260515) -- SOUSSE, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 14, 2026 shows the unveiling ceremony of the Tourism Confucius Institute of Tunisian University of Sousse in Tunisia. The Tourism Confucius Institute of Tunisian University of Sousse, established jointly by Beijing International Studies University (BISU) and the University of Sousse, was […]

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, has congratulated India over the 'successful' BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi from May 14 to 15.Feihong, who represented China in the absence of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said that the BRICS countries engaged in constructive and in-depth discussions on various […]

The American and Chinese presidents talked Iran, Taiwan, and trade, but found little to agree on US President Donald Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing? Trump left […]

The American and Chinese presidents talked Iran, Taiwan, and trade, but found little to agree onUS President Donald Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing?Trump left Beijing on Friday, two days after becoming the first […]

TOKYO, Japan: Honda Motor reported its first annual loss since listing on the stock market in 1957 after taking more than US$9 billion in charges tied to restructuring its electric vehicle business. The Japanese automaker also abandoned major long-term electric vehicle targets and suspended a planned $11 billion EV and battery project in Canada. Honda

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): China has once again emerged as the primary source of instability in the Indo-Pacific, with Taiwan strongly criticising Beijing's aggressive posture following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said China remains the 'sole risk to regional […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): India's first SME-led semiconductor chip manufacturing facility by Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt Ltd was inaugurated in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi on Friday, marking a major step in the country's push to strengthen domestic semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.The Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility, located inside the Electronics […]

CHENGDU, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Mayors and city representatives from around the world gathered in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu this week to discuss how cities can respond to mounting pressures from climate change, population aging, resource constraints and public safety risks.The 2026 World Mayors Dialogue, held from May 13 to 15, brought together […]

(260515) -- YANGON, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend the four-year summary ceremony of the Bank of China-University of Yangon Scholarship Program in Yangon, Myanmar, May 15, 2026. The program, launched in 2022, was funded by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Yangon Branch and implemented by the China Foundation for Rural Development, benefiting 100 […]