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The administrator of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court has reassured residents that the Hong Kong government will assume responsibility for pursuing claims on insurance policies bought by the estate on behalf of owners who sell their flats to authorities under a buy-back plan. But some residents of the Tai Po estate who attended Wednesday’s Zoom briefing by […]

Hong Kong accounted for the largest share of losses uncovered in a cross-border scam crackdown spanning 10 jurisdictions, making up more than 40 per cent of the US$752 million total. The single-largest loss involved a Singaporean firm whose funds were transferred to multiple bank accounts in the city and Hong Kong. Hong Kong police said on Wednesday that it […]

Hong Kong’s top court has been asked to abolish an “extraordinary” and “inexplicable” law prohibiting calls to boycott the city’s “patriots-only” elections on the grounds that it violates residents’ rights to express disapproval of the political system and to make informed decisions before voting. A government senior counsel opposed the […]

(260520) -- TIANJIN, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Newlyweds take a boat tour during a group wedding in Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, May 20, 2026. A group wedding ceremony, combining traditional Chinese cultural charm with a new civilized trend, was held here on Wednesday. Fourteen newly married couples in traditional Chinese costumes attended the […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- At the Brain-Computer Science Innovation Demonstration Center in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, an employee of neurotechnology company BrainCo, who lost his arms, has rekindled his passion for calligraphy, using an intelligent bionic hand to hold a brush and write with ink.Behind the scenes is […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin on his state visit to China.

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday elaborated on the preliminary outcomes of the recently held China-U.S. economic and trade consultations, covering issues including tariffs, agricultural trade, rare earth export controls, and aircraft trade.The two sides have agreed in principle to discuss, under the trade council, a […]

(260520) -- FUZHOU, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 12, 2026 shows volunteers taking a boat heading for Simuyu Island in Lianjiang County of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Simuyu, a rarely-visited island in Fujian, is an important habitat for the Chinese crested tern. Known as the "bird of legend," the species is […]

XUANCHENG, May 20 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, Luxi Village of Jingde County, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province has been continuously optimizing the management of the tea gardens and exploring the integration of tea cultivation with tourism. Around the tea gardens, supporting facilities such as walking trails and tea rooms have been constructed […]

Visa-free entry for Russian citizens has been extended through end of next year, according to Chinese Foreign MinistryChina has extended visa-free travel for Russian citizens through the end of 2027, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday, signaling closer cross-border ties between the two nations. The statement came a day after Vladimir Putin […]

Visa-free entry for Russian citizens has been extended through end of next year, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry China has extended visa-free travel for Russian citizens through the end of 2027, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday, signaling closer cross-border ties between the two […]

The large-scale exercise coincides with President Vladimir Putins state visit to ChinaThe Russian Defense Ministry has released footage showing road-mobile missile launchers taking part in this week's large-scale nuclear exercise. The drills, conducted jointly with Belarus, coincide with President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China.As both events were […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday visited a photo exhibition that celebrates the everlasting friendship between the two countries.The exhibition was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

(260520) -- BEIJING, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China, at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 20, 2026. Xi held talks with Putin at the Great Hall of the […]

For ASEAN, drawing closer to China represents a pragmatic response to where growth, stability and opportunity increasingly reside.by Julia RoknifardAs the global economic center of gravity shifts steadily eastward, Southeast Asia finds itself in an era where pragmatism, connectivity and development take precedence over ideological confrontation.For the 10 […]

Japan, a country outside the #SouthChinaSea region, has recently ramped up its presence in the area, with clearly provocative undertones.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Gold can serve as a “potential bridge” between conventional and new forms of finance, Hong Kong’s treasury minister has said, highlighting the need for the city to provide more opportunities for the digital asset market to grow. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu also said on Wednesday that Hong Kong had opted […]

Thirty-five families living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong have faced eviction in the 2½ months since the government introduced a new regime to eradicate substandard shoebox homes, according to housing authorities. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin also said on Wednesday that another 40 subdivided flat households from Yee Wa Building in Sham Shui […]

(260520) -- XUANCHENG, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 15, 2026 shows a view of the tea gardens in Luxi Village of Jingde County, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. In recent years, Luxi Village has been continuously optimizing the management of the tea gardens and exploring the integration of tea cultivation with tourism. […]

Washington DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US seized an oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean amid US President Donald Trump's constant military strike threats, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing US officials. The Wall Street Journal cited three US officials who confirmed that the vessel 'Skywave' was detained overnight after being identified as […]

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s charity will expand support for liver cancer patients by subsidising surgery fees for 200 patients over the next three years, enabling access to cutting-edge treatment at a cost of HK$50,000 (US$6,380). Announcing the initiative on Wednesday, the Li Ka Shing Foundation said eligible patients would be selected by three […]

As conflict in the Middle East sends marine insurance costs surging, Hong Kong has an opening to prove that it is more than a port city by becoming a trusted centre for risk pricing, legal certainty and maritime resilience. When tensions rise in the Middle East, the first signs of trouble in global shipping do not always appear at sea. Often, they appear in […]

ZHENGZHOU, May 20 (Xinhua) -- As China celebrates its annual tourism day on Tuesday, a younger generation of Chinese travelers is redefining outbound tourism, shifting the focus from ticking off landmarks to seeking emotional value, cultural meaning and more personal encounters.Shen Bing, an office worker from Shanghai who recently returned from Malaysia, […]

(260520) -- HARBIN, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A participant gets to know the product of China Mobile during the 10th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 19, 2026. With a total exhibition area of 55,000 square meters, this year's expo has attracted more than 1,500 enterprises from 46 countries and regions. It also […]

Beijing [China], May 20 (ANI): In a powerful display of strategic alignment, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their commitment to dismantling global hegemonism and building a 'multipolar world.'During high-level talks in Beijing, both leaders emphasised that the comprehensive partnership between their nations […]

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): India witnessed a relatively much lower hike in petrol and diesel prices as compared to neighbouring and several other countries following the global oil supply disruption that began in February 2026 due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.International Brent crude oil prices have surged sharply since the disruption, crossing USD […]

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday accused the Centre of launching a 'propaganda campaign' to portray critics of the Great Nicobar Island Project as being 'soft on China', while alleging that the Narendra Modi government itself has followed a policy of 'Continuing, Calibrated Capitulation to China'. In a post […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Wednesday.

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed in Beijing on Wednesday a joint statement on further enhancing the comprehensive strategic coordination and deepening good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation between the two countries.

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The National Development and Reform Commission said on Wednesday that it has urgently allocated 50 million yuan (about 7.31 million U.S. dollars) from the central government's investment budget to support post-flood emergency recovery efforts in central China's Hunan Province.The funds will primarily be used for the emergency […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The China-Russia relationship has entered a new stage of greater achievements and faster development, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.Xi made the remarks when holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi pointed out that in […]

(260520) -- DONGXING, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a fish fry and broodstock release event held at the Beilun River estuary in the border city of Dongxing in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 19, 2026. China and Vietnam on Tuesday jointly released 270 million fish fry and broodstock into the Beibu Gulf in an effort to […]

(260520) -- BRASILIA, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists of the China National Peking Opera Company perform at the National Theatre in Brasilia, Brazil, May 19, 2026. A tour performance presented by the China National Peking Opera Company to mark the "China-Brazil Cultural Year" was staged here in Brasilia on Tuesday. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

(260520) -- ALGIERS, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors experience making handicrafts at the China Pavilion of the 25th International Tourism and Travel Fair (SITEV 2026) in Algiers, Algeria, on May 19, 2026. The event, held from May 18 to 21, serves as an important platform for showcasing the country's tourism resources and promoting tourism cooperation. […]

A Hong Kong court has denied bail to internet personality “Mr Ho” after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his 45-year-old wife “Mrs Ho” in a domestic violence dispute that escalated into a criminal case. The District Court on Wednesday heard that Ho Huen, 79, pleaded guilty to attacking his 45-year-old wife Ye Xiuding, known as Mrs Ho, with a folding […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signed a series of agreements in Beijing aimed at deepening strategic and economic ties, as Moscow sought to turn the optics of the summit intotangible gainson energy cooperation amid turmoil in global oil and gas markets caused by the war in Iran.But despite repeated pledges of friendship and […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20 for talks centered on deepening energy ties and presenting a united front against what both leaders cast as a Western-dominated global order.Speaking at the start of meetings at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said China and Russia should continue to support each others […]

Hong Kong authorities have approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 adjustment applications to help airlines respond to sudden surges in passenger and cargo demand amid the Middle East war. “We are actively engaging airlines to encourage them to deploy extra cargo capacity to connect Hong Kong International Airport with destinations […]

Beijing [China], May 20 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an end to all hostilities in the West Asia region during the talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Xinhua news agency reported. XI Jinping said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities must end immediately.Xi made the remarks when holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.Xi pointed out that […]

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for driving the development and revitalization of China and Russia through their comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality.Xi made the remarks while holding talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi said the […]

"I have been studying Chinese painting for 20 years and teaching it for 12 years," Russian artist Anna Donchenko said. "The artistic conception conveyed by Chinese painting strikes a chord with people from all cultural backgrounds." Against the backdrop of in-depth people-to-people and cultural exchanges amid the China-Russia Years of Education, Donchenko […]

Washington DC [US], May 20 (ANI): Yields on the US government's longest-dated bonds shot up to their highest levels since 2007 on fears of inflation rising amid uncertainty around the Iran war and no clarity on when the critical Strait of Hormuz will open.The 30-year bond yields rose seven basis points to 5.20% on Tuesday, indicating how jittery the […]

Beijing [China], May 20 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in the capital. Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in the Chinese capital on Tuesday night to begin a high-profile two-day state visit, marking his arrival just days after his US counterpart Donald Trump wrapped up the high-stakes […]