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Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing five credit cards from the luggage of two passengers on a flight from Abu Dhabi to the city, the Post has learned. A source said on Friday that the man, 52, was arrested a day earlier at Hong Kong International Airport after two passengers filed reports with authorities. The insider said another […]

More than half of the children set to start Primary One at Hong Kong’s public or government-subvented schools in the next academic year have secured a place at their preferred institutions, the highest success rate in about 20 years. The Education Bureau revealed on Friday that 37,581 children had applied for discretionary places in government or aided […]

CHONGQING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Nestled in southwest China, Chongqing Municipality stands out for its noodle-centric cuisine, a stark contrast to the rice-dominated diets prevalent in southern China.Here, noodles are more than just a meal -- they're a culinary staple enjoyed throughout the day, embodying the city's vibrant food culture. Locally known as […]

(251121) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform before the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

(251121) -- TONGXIANG, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the Britain pavilion of Puyuan International Contemporary Jewellery Art and Design Biennale in Tongxiang City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 21, 2025. The first edition of Puyuan International Contemporary Jewellery Art and Design Biennale will kick off here on Nov. 22. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- If Japan wants to follow the old path of militarism, abandon its commitment to peaceful development and undermine the post-war international order, it will ultimately end in failure, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here Friday.According to media reports, Japan has exported domestically produced Patriot air defense […]

(251121) -- CHENGDU, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a copy of the think tank report titled "Joining Hands to Advance Toward an Eco-Friendly Modernization -- The Theoretical Contributions and Practical Leadership of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization To Global Sustainable Development." A report focusing on the global significance of Xi […]

Hong Kong customs has seized 120,000 suspected counterfeit items in a month-long operation that targeted cross-border transshipments during a major online shopping festival in mainland China, confiscating goods including fake Gucci handbags, Hermes shoes and latest iPhone models. The Customs and Excise Department revealed on Friday that it conducted a […]

While some Western voices attempt to deflect responsibility by nitpicking developing countries, even the most skeptical observers can hardly overlook the concrete actions made by China in the past decade.BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- As the world confronts the mounting urgency of the climate crisis, attention is increasingly drawn to the widening gap between […]

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese side should retract its wrongful remarks if it wants to develop a strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with China, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday."Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's brazenly wrongful remarks on Taiwan, which imply the possibility of armed intervention in […]

(251121) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese vessel attends the 39th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in the Beibu Gulf, on Nov. 19, 2025. Two fleets from the Chinese and Vietnamese navies conducted their 39th joint patrol in the waters of the Beibu Gulf from Nov. 19 to 20, in accordance with a relevant agreement and annual plans […]

(251121) -- NANJING, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows copies of the think tank report titled "Harnessing Rivers for National Prosperity, Public Wellbeing -- A Study on the New Era River Strategy." The report was released on Friday by the National High-Level Think Tank of Xinhua News Agency, and China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower […]

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st November, 2025 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah marks one year of progress under its landmark cooperation agreement with Guangdong, China's most populous province, signed on 21st November 2024 in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Wang Weizhong, Governor of Guangdong.The […]

CANGZHOU, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Recently, Adam, a British influencer passionate about martial arts, visited Mengcun Hui Autonomous County in Cangzhou City, north China's Hebei Province, renowned as the "Hometown of Bajiquan." There, he apprenticed under Wu Hao, an inheritor of Bajiquan, a powerful style of Kung Fu, to learn the art. Through each movement and […]

A buyer bearing the same name as veteran investor Xu Liusheng is the latest owner of a luxury home in Hong Kong after acquiring a HK$342 million (US$43.9 million) unit in the affluent Southern district, with the transaction adding to a growing list of prime assets being snapped up following years of falling prices. The buyer shares the name of the owner of […]

Hong Kong immigration officers have arrested 34 people, including 13 former domestic helpers who overstayed their visas, during an operation to crack down on illegal labour. The three-day operation was among a series of citywide crackdowns by the Immigration Department on illegal workers over the past week. The collective effort has resulted in the arrests […]

Lemmy Nyongesa Mulaku, a lecturer of international studies at the University of Nairobi, said, "The G20 summit provides an opportunity for a stronger partnership between China and Africa to not only push climate adaptation solutions ahead, but to entrench them into global governance institutions and structures."JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Group of […]

A Hong Kong charity founded by a former city leader has relocated its headquarters to a 104-year-old historic site at a nominal premium of HK$1,000 (US$128), with the organisation saying it hopes to inherit the location’s “spirit of philanthropy”. The GX Foundation announced on Friday that it had moved to No 4 Hospital Road in the Mid-Levels. The site […]

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Can children make a difference in climate change? Themed "Step up for Climate, Light up Children's Future," an event was held by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the Chinese Meteorological Society (CMS) to mark World Children's Day in a stadium in Beijing on Thursday, […]

(251120) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov. 20, 2025, to attend the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

In recent years, China and the United States have been playing "a game of masters." It began with both sides testing each other's strengths, a process through which they gradually gained a deeper understanding of each other's strategies.by Shao XiaThe meeting in Busan between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a […]

New Delhi [India] November 21 (ANI): The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has flagged ten priority recommendations aimed at countering what it describes as Beijing's 'systematic, persistent, and escalating' challenge to the US national security and global stability. The bipartisan Commission, whose mandate is to assess the security […]

New Delhi [India] November 21 (ANI): China's sweeping industrial push over the past decade has reshaped the global technology and manufacturing landscape, described as 'interlocking innovation flywheels' that propel breakthroughs across multiple high-tech sectors simultaneously, noted a study by 'US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.'The report […]

Rising tensions between China and Japan have caused uncertainty in the tourism sector, with both mainland and Hong Kong authorities cautioning against travel to the country. Nearly half a million air tickets from mainland China to Japan were recently cancelled, while a Hong Kong tour operator reported a decline in inquiries about travel there. Some Hong […]

(251121) -- BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Swans rest in the Qingshui River at the Miyun Reservoir basin in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2025. The Miyun Reservoir basin in Beijing has recently seen a surge in the number of migratory birds. (Photo by Li Yifei/Xinhua)

As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization continues to evolve and expand, its distinct model of cooperation, underpinned by the Shanghai Spirit, is increasingly recognized as a vital force in promoting regional cooperation and a more equitable international order.MOSCOW, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- At their recent meeting in Russia, government leaders from Shanghai […]

New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI): Nvidia's latest results confirm that spending on artificial intelligence (AI) remains strong, underlining continued confidence in the technology's growth potential. According to Jefferies' recent 'GREED & Fear' report, the outcome was expected, but the market's enthusiastic response may be missing a deeper concern. […]

Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): The US Navy has launched a major recovery operation to lift two crashed aircraft from the floor of the South China Sea, amid concerns that the debris could offer China access to sensitive military technology, CNN reported.According to CNN, an F/A-18 Super Hornet and an MH-60 helicopter went down within half an hour of […]

Takaichi must devote her energy to understanding history, revisiting the four political documents that define China-Japan relations, and learning how to coexist peacefully with neighboring countries. Her dangerous provocation is nothing short of playing with fire.TOKYO, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has once again exposed the […]

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The head of the Korea-China City Friendship Association has vehemently denounced Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on China's Taiwan as a despicable act betraying diplomatic trust."I believe these were outrageous remarks that disregard diplomatic practices and squarely violate international law ... Japan has […]

(251121) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Yan Jing (bottom) of Tianjin competes during the women's water polo final between Shanghai and Tianjin at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Hong Kong police have arrested two men after reclassifying an industrial accident involving collapsed scaffolding that killed two workers and injured three others last year as manslaughter. Foreman Lai Cheuk-yuen, 48, and worker Fong Man-hung, 58, were taken into custody on Thursday and jointly charged with two counts of manslaughter over the incident in […]

Mandi, the Alibaba Health-backed consumer healthcare arm being spun off from mainland drug maker 3SBio, filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong on Friday, betting that its market-leading minoxidil hair-loss products will attract investors. The deal aims to tap into a red-hot Hong Kong market that has seen US$73 billion in equity capital market […]

Hong Kong authorities will set key performance indicators (KPIs) for a planned government-owned company intended to drive the development of the San Tin Technopole and grant its subsidiaries greater flexibility to meet the needs of enterprises. Kevin Choi Kit-ming, permanent secretary for innovation, technology and industry, said on Friday that a […]

(251121) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Huang Jiayu (top) of Hunan shoots during the women's water polo bronze medal match between Guangxi and Hunan at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

PM Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks leading to drop of Chinese tourists, hitting Japan's economy.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

(251121) -- GDANSK, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shaolin of team China competes during the mixed team relay quarterfinals at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

HONG KONG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's opening-up policy will continue to drive economic growth, although its role will differ from that of previous decades, said Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz.In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, the renowned U.S. economist shared his insights on China's economic achievements, expressing firm optimism about the prospects […]

HONG KONG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's blend of strengths gives it a rare edge in green shipping, Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), recently told Xinhua, voicing hope that the city will step up its role in this pivotal global transition.In a recent exclusive interview, Grimaldi said that as a hub bridging the […]

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has met a delegation led by HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery, marking his second meeting with the bank’s leadership in eight months. But the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office did not reveal what was discussed in the meeting between its director, Xia Baolong, and Elhedery in Beijing on Thursday. Xu Qifang, the […]

This article was first published on November 21, 1985 By James Sun Families to be evacuated The Housing Authority is expected to announce today (November 21, 1985) an intensive redevelopment programme for 26 substandard estate blocks from which more than 17,000 families will be evacuated in the next four years. The super programme, costing taxpayers up to […]

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of children gathered in a stadium in Beijing on Thursday, World Children's Day, to learn all about garbage classification, try their hand at generating electricity, and collect stamps related to ocean protection.As the culmination of a six-month campaign, "Step Up for Climate," the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 21 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday (local time) said that 29 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were operating in the vicinity of Taiwan and were detected.In a post shared on 'X', the ministry said that, out of 29 sorties, 17 aircraft crossed the median line and noted that it has […]

Mere days after her election as Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi delivered a policy speech declaring that a major priority was to build a strong and resilient economy. Since then, her administration has ushered in a rapid-fire series of policies to support digital assets, with the goal of countering Japan’s sluggish economic growth. This shift […]

Chinese premier says willing to work with Zambia, Tanzania to build new economic hubChinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is willing to work with Zambia and Tanzania to advance the development of a prosperity belt along the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, and jointly foster a new hub of economic growth.He made the remarks here in Zambia's capital of […]