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Hong Kong’s national security laws must be continually improved to address risks and close loopholes amid geopolitical tensions, a former senior mainland Chinese official overseeing the city’s affairs has said, while insisting they are less stringent than those in the United States and the United Kingdom. Wang Zhenmin, former bureau chief of the State […]

SHENYANG/CHANGCHUN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 365,000 people were evacuated across northeast China's Liaoning Province by early Tuesday as torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Bavi battered the region, sending multiple rivers above warning levels and prompting emergency responses.Heavy rain lashed central and northern Liaoning from Sunday night through […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars), marking the first time the figure has exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the same period, official data showed Tuesday.China retains its position as the world's largest goods trader amid the […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Japan's latest hype on the so-called "South China Sea arbitration award" stands as another stark reminder of Tokyo's unrelenting militarist ambition.Japan has repeatedly attempted to portray itself as a "stakeholder" in the issue concerning South China Sea, where it has neither territorial claims nor any legitimate […]

A Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assisting in robbing three people when she was a teenager by luring them to a deserted location before her fellow gang members attacked them and took nude photos for extortion. The High Court sentenced 23-year-old Hau Yan-ki on Tuesday after a jury rejected her assertion that she had mistakenly […]

An independent Hong Kong bookshop founded by journalists has announced that it will close on August 30, citing financial losses and “hard-to-grasp red lines”. In a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, the bookstore Have a Nice Stay said its decision was driven by the broader social environment, financial strain, staff development considerations, […]

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Indian table tennis stars Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah created history on Monday by climbing to World No. 2 in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) men's doubles rankings, becoming the highest-ranked Indian players or pair ever in the senior world rankings.The Indian duo improved one place from last […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A new type of solar cell developed by a team of Chinese scientists has achieved a certified steady-state power conversion efficiency of 28.04 percent, setting a new world record for this class of solar cells.The team, led by Li Yongfang, an academician at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Meng Lei, a […]

HARBIN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd. has advanced the development of digital port systems and railway express services while continuously improving connectivity among port infrastructure facilities. These efforts have enhanced the efficiency and capacity of the eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train service. As of […]

(260714) -- UNITED NATIONS, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the UN headquarters in New York, on July 13, 2026. A Chinese envoy on Monday expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions surrounding Yemen's Sanaa International Airport and called for de-escalation in the […]

A record 24 students from 15 schools have scored perfect marks in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams, up from 17 last year, with 36.8 per cent of day-school candidates meeting the minimum admission requirement. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority released the candidates’ general performance in the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) […]

(260714) -- HARBIN, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows a China-Europe freight train undergoing cargo transshipment at Tongjiang North Railway Station in Tongjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd. has advanced the development of digital port systems and railway express services […]

(260714) -- HARBIN, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains waiting for transshipment at a yard of Suifenhe Station in Suifenhe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd. has advanced the development of digital port systems and railway express services while […]

(260714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Academician Li Yongfang (C), researcher Meng Lei (L) and PhD student Wu Ruihan pose for a group photo at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), in Beijing, capital of China, July 3, 2026. A new type of solar cell developed by a team of Chinese scientists has achieved a certified […]

(260714) -- ANSHAN, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a study tour watch a shadow puppetry performance in Xiuyan Man Autonomous County, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 12, 2026. Nearly 50 international teachers and students from five countries, including Mongolia, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, joined the study tour, visiting modern […]

A Hong Kong couple has lodged a complaint with the United Nations over an alleged breach of human rights after Swedish authorities applied to permanently transfer the legal guardianship of their daughter to a local foster family. Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin said on Tuesday that they had filed the complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee regarding […]

HAIKOU, July 14 (Xinhua) -- While barn swallows are commonly associated with urban landscapes, few would expect to see them soaring over the turquoise waters of the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea."Seeing even barn swallows gliding overhead during our first visit to the Xisha Islands was a thrilling surprise," said Liu Tao, a PhD student in ornithology […]

HOHHOT, China, July 14 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, caravans crossing the grasslands of Eurasia carried silk, spices and porcelain. The one that rolled into Hohhot, in northern China, on Monday carried something less tangible: ideas about how to keep the grass beneath its wheels alive.The Silk Road Caravan, an initiative of the United Nations Convention to […]

An associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has denied indecently assaulting a woman who reported him upon discovering he was a married man. Peng Peng, 38, appeared at Sha Tin Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault. The complainant, a fellow scholar, had been seeking an academic job and […]

Many mainland Chinese businesses that joined a Hong Kong-led delegation to Central Asia last month are preparing to list in the city to raise capital for global expansion, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has revealed. The city leader stressed on Tuesday that Hong Kong would continue to leverage its role as a “superconnector” and “super value-adder” […]

From franchising to diversification, Hong Kong’s heritage brands and long-running family businesses are looking for ways to navigate challenging times amid changing consumption patterns and soaring costs. Second- and third-generation stewards of three local brands – charcoal-roasted goose restaurant Yung Kee, toy manufacturer Kader Holdings and […]

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Domestic stock markets opened in the red on Tuesday amid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, which sparked widespread selling by investors.The BSE Sensex fell by 524.12 points, or 0.68 per cent, to stand at 77,092.28 points. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty 50 shed 145.20 points, representing a […]

Hong Kong’s new cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) to encourage welfare recipients to take up jobs are expected to benefit many single-parent families, lawmakers have said, while urging more flexible eligibility rules and stronger employment support. Legislators made the remarks on Tuesday as the government unveiled a three-year pilot scheme, […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1), data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed Tuesday.The total value of goods imports and exports reached 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-June period, surpassing 25 […]

Japan's groundless accusations against China and interference in the South China Sea show that its real aim is not to uphold international law, but to meddle in the region and undermine its stability.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Japan's egregious interference in the South China Sea reminds people of its history of aggression and expansion, and heightens their vigilance against Japan's neo-militarist agenda.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Hong Kong, July 14 (ANI): On 6 July, a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine launched a ballistic missile - of a type capable of carrying a nuclear warhead - deep into the South Pacific. The event startled nearby nations and confirmed the opaque nature of Chinese military activities.The event was significant because it was the first time a People's Liberation […]

China's booming grassroots football scene is transforming passion for the World Cup into a long-term movement that is nurturing local communities, developing young talent, and fueling hope for the future of Chinese football.by sportswriter He LeijingBEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- For many Chinese football fans, this summer has been a season of double delight: […]

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Children should never be confined to a single, predefined path in life, Olympic diving champion Chen Yuxi said while speaking with a group of children with visual impairments at a summer camp in Beijing on Sunday.After recounting her journey of learning to dive and competing at major tournaments, Chen told the group: "The world […]

(260713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, holds talks with Kazakhstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev in Beijing, capital of China, July 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

According to the International Energy Agency, Europe is warming at twice the global average rate, yet only around 20 percent of European households have air conditioning, leaving significant room for future growth.BARCELONA, Spain, July 13 (Xinhua) -- As another scorching summer grips Spain and much of Europe, demand for affordable and energy-efficient air […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Unseeded Qinwen Zheng of China pulled off a first-round upset, sweeping No. 6 seed Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 7-5, 6-1 on Monday at the Athens Open.Zheng, who collected seven aces to zero for Bouzas Maniero, saved 6 of 7 break points and converted 4 of 7 break points in the one-hour, 49-minute match. After […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday extended wishes to the young Indians who bagged gold at the 56th International Physics Olympiad, which took place in Bucaramanga, Colombia.In a post on X, he lauded their performance and said that their exceptional accomplishment is a testament to the […]

Washington DC [US], July 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has called for the passage of the Clarity Act arguing that the legislation is critical to maintain America's leadership in artificial intelligence and digital assets like cryptocurrencies. Trump, who himself made more than a billion dollars in cryptos last year according to the latest financial […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): As the BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years, a new generation of Indian badminton stars is ready to step onto the biggest stage of their careers. While established names like PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will carry the nation's hopes, four rising shuttlers will make […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): China has shifted its influence and espionage tactics into what officials describe as 'legal gray zones,' prompting a senior Taiwanese judge to urge closer cooperation between Taipei and Washington to counter Beijing's growing transnational activities, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, speaking at […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Continued supply restraint by Chinese manufacturers could keep chemical prices elevated for longer, supporting India's specialty chemical sector, while faster-than-expected normalisation in pricing and profit spreads remains the key downside risk, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.The report said […]

(260713) -- BISHKEK, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A journalist reads a copy of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" at an event promoting the fifth volume of the book, in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, July 13, 2026. The event was held here on Monday. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is expected to provide updates on its capital expenditure plans and the progress of its advanced chipmaking technologies at its investor conference scheduled for Thursday, Focus Taiwan reported.Liu Pei-chen, a researcher at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, told CNA on […]

VMPLHyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13: In a groundbreaking first move from India, Nexon Geochem Private Limited fast tracks rare earth minerals processing and production signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Giredmet, the State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry under Russia's Rosatom State Corporation. The company is […]

Movie stars and Hong Kong’s culture minister have paid tribute to veteran film producer and “legendary figure” Shi Nan-sun, who died aged 75 earlier this week after suffering multiple organ failure caused by a bacterial infection. Film Workshop, the company she co-founded with her former husband, acclaimed director Tsui Hark, said Shi died peacefully […]

CHENGDU, July 13 (Xinhua) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies usher the global energy sector into a new era, China's rapid advances in smart energy are creating new opportunities for international cooperation.These prospects took center stage at the 2026 China Smart Energy Conference recently concluded in Chengdu, in southwest […]

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong looks to develop all aspects of the sports sector, from grass-roots participation to elite-level competition, it is essential to have a strong and effective governance structure in place to oversee day-to-day activities, policy implementation and high-profile mega […]