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The Chinese and French winners of the 2026 Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine have highlighted the spirit of “borderless connections” and friendship behind their research – which turned a rare form of leukaemia from deadly to widely curable. At an awards ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday attended by Chief […]

Hong Kong has cut the cost of its new Northern Metropolis rail link by 28 per cent to HK$86.2 billion (US$11 billion), after the government approved the funding for the project’s second phase, ahead of a planned launch by 2034. The Transport and Logistics Bureau and the MTR Corporation signed a project agreement on Tuesday covering the Northern Link, […]

Formulaic AI-generated microdramas risk stifling human creativity and innovation, a Beijing professor has warned at a forum in Macau. Zhang Lanshan, a professor at the School of Digital Media and Design Arts at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, said that while audiences loved such standardised content, it posed a risk to diversity and […]

Alibaba Group Holding’s chip design unit T-Head has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on a confidential basis in Hong Kong, the company said in a stock-exchange filing on Tuesday evening, setting up a high-profile listing in the city amid rising competition between the US and China as the latter continues its push for tech self-sufficiency. The […]

Operation Santa Claus (OSC), one of Hong Kong’s most enduring annual fundraising campaigns, has been launched, with organisers aiming to raise money for 13 local charities this year to “bring care and hope to every corner of the city”. During the launch ceremony on Tuesday, co-organisers RTHK and the South China Morning Post said they would continue […]

The former brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has insisted in court that the model was “not in a position” to blame him for her strained relationship with his family before her alleged murder, citing their friendship and his contribution to her children’s upbringing. Anthony Kwong Kong-kit on Tuesday portrayed himself as […]

BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- China has pledged to sustain its anti-graft drive in key sectors and target new and concealed forms of corruption, including those through virtual currency and cross-border financial activities.At a key Party plenum held in late October, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee adopted a resolution on persevering […]

(261110) -- COLOMBO, Nov. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Trainees attend the launching ceremony of a training session on tropical fruit seedling propagation and high-efficiency production technology at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka's Southern Province on Nov. 9, 2026. A China-sponsored training session centering on advanced cultivation techniques of tropical […]

(261110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Unmanned transport vehicles transport containers at a port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: China has a job for AI" (Xinhua/Shao Luwen)

(261110) -- CIXI, Nov. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker packs new cotton slipper products at a workshop of a shoe company in Qiaotou Town of Cixi City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 10, 2026. Qiaotou Town of Cixi City is one of China's main production hubs for cotton slippers. For a long time, its cotton slipper industry was plagued by severe […]

by Sylvia B. ZarateBOGOTA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Colombian company Lok Foods is presenting the country's fine-flavor cocoa at the ongoing ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), seeking to expand opportunities for its cocoa products in the Chinese market.The CIIE has played an important role in the company's growth in China, a strategic market where it […]

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank plans to introduce legislative amendments in the first quarter of next year to lower the capital costs for banks lending to local tertiary institutions, in a bid to speed up the development of the university towns in the Northern Metropolis. Under the proposed changes to the Banking (Capital) Rules, the Hong Kong Monetary […]

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has been urged to enhance its safety measures after an ageing observation tower broke down for the second time in two years, leaving 42 people stranded 70 metres above the ground. Lawmakers called for changes on Tuesday, a day after the incident sent firefighters rushing to the scene and caused the ride to stop working for more than […]

A British Nobel-winning virologist has launched a programme to develop the world’s first hepatitis C vaccine after joining a university in Hong Kong, tapping the city’s research funding, access to Chinese strains of the virus and partnerships with mainland drug makers. Sir Michael Houghton, who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the […]

Hong Kong’s annual WinterFest will expand beyond Central this year, reaching Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay with new attractions including steam trains and aurora light shows. But the festival’s opening next Wednesday will also mark the final performance of “A Symphony of Lights,” the nightly Victoria Harbour show that has illuminated the city’s […]

BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade in goods maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026, with imports posting especially robust gains and booming artificial intelligence (AI) demand lifting exports of electronic components, official data showed Tuesday.Total imports and exports grew 20 percent year on year to 44.81 […]

(261110) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Vietnam-themed and the Philippines-themed gardens at the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 9, 2026. The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several […]

(261110) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations featuring copper art of Zhu Bingren at the CIIE Arts Carnival during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. An array of cultural events were held during the ninth CIIE, allowing exhibitors and visitors to experience a vibrant mix of […]

New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): The intensifying artificial intelligence (AI) race between the US and China could face growing financial risks, including a potential 'AI bubble burst' and mass layoffs over the next three years, according to S&P Global Ratings.The report highlighted, the global artificial intelligence (AI) race is increasingly […]

New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Details of Anthropic's proposed nearly USD 70 billion initial public offering (IPO), including the expected share price and fundraising target, were briefly shared with banks before being withdrawn late on Monday, Reuters reported, citing emails it had reviewed.According to the report, a representative of Anthropic had […]

New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Women's Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026, scheduled to be held from November 19 to 28 at the newly built International Sports Complex, Nathu Barkheda, Bhopal. Midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the Indian team, playing its […]

Washington, DC [US], November 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has recounted issuing a severe warning to an unnamed artificial intelligence executive, threatening imminent arrest over alleged security violations as part of his administration's approach to technology oversight.Appearing on CBS' 60 Minutes, the US President disclosed an instance in which […]

Washington, DC [US], November 10 (ANI): Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang's comments on the company's prospects in China have resurfaced amid reports concerning his relationship with Alice Huang, whom US intelligence agencies reportedly suspect of being a Chinese intelligence asset.Speaking to Fortune in an interview conducted in October, before […]

Tokyo [Japan], November 10 (ANI): Indian star shuttler Lakshya Sen and popular men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be aiming to push their case for this year's Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals as they compete in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 badminton tournament from Tuesday. The BWF Super 500 event will […]

PRNewswireSingapore, November 10: As AI assistants and agents take on increasingly complex tasks, the speed at which they respond is becoming an important consideration for businesses.Singapore-headquartered semiconductor startup Symatics unveiled its Morphic Processing Unit (MPU) architecture at the Business & Philanthropy Forum 20

PRNewswireSingapore, November 10: For the first time in its 20+ year history, digital travel platform Agoda has introduced a brand-new booking experience on its platform. First introduced as a limited test in September, Agoda's AI Assistant has now expanded to users across 21 markets, helping them discover, plan, and book travel in Agoda's mobile […]

Washington, DC [US], November 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump brushed it off when asked whether he had read a memo by Secretary of State Marco Rubio last spring, in which he flagged Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an alleged spy for the Chinese government.'I would certainly check with the intelligence people. It could have been mentioned. […]

Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): Nvidia and its Chief Executive Jensen Huang have been sued in a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing them of misleading shareholders by concealing Huang's alleged ties to a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence, adding to growing scrutiny over the chipmaker's business and national security exposure, […]

Jensen Huang is "an amazing guy," who is "suffering greatly" due to the scandal, the US president said US President Donald Trump has said that the FBI has launched a probe into Jensen Huang's affair with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence, but stressed that he believes in the Nvidia chief's […]

Washington, DC [US], November 10 (ANI): Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, specifically Gabe Amo of Rhode Island, Gregory W. Meeks of New York and Sydney Kamlager-Dove of California, have demanded that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick address inquiries regarding the Trump administration's export policies concerning advanced […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 10 (ANI): Global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to remain strong despite the controversy surrounding Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, with Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain sources expecting limited long-term impact on the industry, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.A source from Taiwan's […]

Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has expressed concern for NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang following allegations that the semiconductor tycoon was involved in an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, describing the tech executive as a 'very high-quality person' while stating he hopes national security has not been […]

BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade in goods maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026, with imports posting especially robust gains, official data showed Tuesday.Total imports and exports grew 20 percent year on year to 44.81 trillion yuan (about 6.67 trillion U.S. dollars) over the period, accelerating from 18.8 […]

by Xinhua writers Yao Yuan and Zhou RuiSHANGHAI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- One moment, models walk the runway; the next, they step into a livestream studio to show an online audience every detail of the garments -- down to pocket size.Nearby, a livestream host walks viewers through the clothes and offers styling tips. Interested viewers can place an order […]

More than 8,000 runners from 34 countries and regions took on the ancient Shu Roads in southwest China at the 2026 Ultra-Trail Shudao by UTMB. Winding past centuries-old cypresses, mountain passes and historic towns, the race brought international trail runners into a landscape where sporting challenge meets cultural heritage.CHENGDU, China, Nov. 10 […]

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 highlighted a more attack-minded style of play and improving technical standards, while China's quarterfinal run showed signs of progress. FIFA technical experts praised the young team's tactical flexibility, defensive organization and counterattacking ability, pointing to a promising talent pool for the future of […]

The United Kingdom remains a “much valued business partner” to Hong Kong, the city’s leader has said, while calling on British companies, investors and universities to explore opportunities in the Northern Metropolis. Speaking at the annual summit of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said […]

Cheers filled Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Sunday as Chinese businesses helped bring students from six institutions together for the first edition of the Khomas inter-tertiary solidarity football tournament.WINDHOEK, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Cheers filled Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Sunday as Chinese businesses helped bring students from six […]

FWD Private (Bermuda), a unit of Hong Kong-listed FWD Group founded by billionaire Richard Li Tzar-kai, has set a new Guinness World Record by selling a US$318 million life insurance policy, the companies said in separate announcements on Tuesday. The record-breaking sale surpasses the previous record of US$300 million set by Manulife Singapore in February […]

DAKAR, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- China claimed titles in both men's and women's team gymnastics at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Monday, and added two silver medals and a bronze in athletics.China's women's 3x3 basketball team also took silver after a narrow final defeat.At the Dakar Exhibition Center, China's men's gymnastics team, comprising Yang Lanbin, […]

DAKAR, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- China won the first women's artistic gymnastics team gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games on Monday, as Chen Ziyan, Xie Guying and Zhong Qi scored 107.798 points to edge Japan by 0.234 in Dakar.France got bronze on 105.231, while Italy finished fourth.Dakar 2026 marked the introduction of artistic gymnastics team finals to the […]

(261110) -- INDIAN WELLS, Nov. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guo Hanyu (L)/Kristina Mladenovic reacts during the group stage match between Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei/Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and Guo Hanyu of China/Kristina Mladenovic of France at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California, the United States, on Nov. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. companies are deepening their engagement with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), attracted by China's vast market and growing innovation capabilities, said Eric Zheng, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai).U.S. firms have led in exhibition space for eight consecutive editions, […]

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 9 (ANI): Markets across Lucknow are witnessing a surge in customer footfall as people gear up to celebrate Jamghat, the traditional kite-flying festival observed a day after Diwali. The festival, which dates back nearly 250 years, holds a special place in the city's cultural heritage, with kite flying being one of […]

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has raised questions over Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's 2018 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.In a post on X, Dubey questioned as to when no 'Indian MP gets Permission to visit Kailash Mansarovar' then how come a Congress leader […]