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Hong Kong is set to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day “golden week” break, fuelling questions online about what locals and tourists can do during the celebrations. On popular mainland social media platform RedNote, many users have recommended a range of activities, such as visiting the countryside, exploring the Unesco […]

(260929) -- ICHINOMIYA, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin (R) of China compete during the mixed doubles final of badminton between Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah of Indonesia and Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Ichinomiya of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(260929) -- TOYOTA, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shanshan of team China reacts during the trap women team final of shooting at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyota of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Hong Kong, September 29 (ANI): The leaders of the world's two most powerful countries met in Washington, DC, from 23-25 September 2026. This summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Xi Jinping was much anticipated, but the results were underwhelming and did nothing to diminish the intersecting trajectories of the two nations.However, some take it […]

(260929) -- TOKONAME, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China (L) line up ahead of the Battle Royale [PUBG MOBILE - Asian Games Version] finals of Esports at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokoname of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

by Zhou YaxinNinety-five years ago, the Sept. 18th Incident shocked China and the world.It marked the beginning of Japan's long-premeditated aggression against China. The Chinese people rose up in resistance and fought an arduous War of Resistance until securing victory 14 years later, at a staggering cost of 35 million military and civilian […]

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- China is accelerating the integration of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) with frontier technologies, expanding its application from consumer devices to industrial operations and powering growth across sectors.Integration with frontier technologies, such as 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, remote sensing and […]

Taipei [Taiwan], September 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Tuesday (local time) that three sorties of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and four official ships were detected operating around its territory.According to an official daily update issued by the […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 29 (ANI): Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Neeraj Chauhan advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's recurve individual event at the Asian Games 2026 after registering contrasting victories in the Round of 16 here on Tuesday.Top seed Dhiraj overcame Chinese Taipei's Cheng Hsiang-Hui 6-2, while Neeraj produced a strong […]

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 29 (ANI): Double silver medallist at the Asian Games 2026, Vidarsa K Vinod received a grand welcome from fans and family members after arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Airport on Monday night, saying she was delighted by the reception.'I got my medal for my country, for my Kerala people, and I was not expecting […]

(260929) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Aiganym Zhanbolat of Kazakhstan competes during the women's 86kg final of weightlifting at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Yu Yang)

(260929) -- ZUNYI, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A docent gives an introduction at the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 28, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has been basically completed. The Zunyi Meeting was held in January 1935 during the Long March. The meeting is […]

(260929) -- ZUNYI, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has been basically completed. The Zunyi Meeting was held in January 1935 during the Long March. The meeting is regarded as a […]

KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Mean Samnang, a quality control supervisor at a Chinese-invested mango processing factory in western Cambodia, beams with pride as she watches the production line buzz with activity.For Samnang and her co-workers, a recent surge in purchase orders from China has brought immense joy, translating into abundant […]

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government have set work priorities in their push to enhance core functions and sharpen core competitiveness as they strive to seize new opportunities, especially in the age of AI.The central SOEs, a major pillar of the national economy, aim to enhance […]

Hong Kong is bracing for a surge of mainland Chinese visitors to its eco-sensitive areas during the National Day “golden week” holiday, as strong interest in countryside attractions raises questions over whether the city can absorb crowds without overwhelming popular sites. A review of discussions on Chinese social media platform RedNote on Monday by […]

Beijing has vowed to support Havana against external interference after the US president called for "fundamental change" in Cuba China has vowed to support Cuba against external interference after US President Donald Trump said Havana "will fall" and called for "fundamental change" on the island.

Beijing has vowed to support Havana against external interference after the US president called for fundamental change in CubaChina has vowed to support Cuba against external interference after US President Donald Trump said Havana "will fall" and called for "fundamental change" on the island.Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the pledge on Monday […]

People from around the world are attending the Valdai Discussion Club to talk about fundamental issues, the University of Kent professor has saidThe collective West's efforts to isolate Russia have failed, as shown by the international turnout at this year's Valdai Discussion Club, University of Kent professor emeritus of politics Richard Sakwa has told […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India claimed eight medals on Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, winning four silver and four bronze medals across athletics, shooting and kurash, while three Indian boxers confirmed medals by advancing to the semifinals in their respective categories.Athletics accounted for six of India's […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 28 (ANI): As the Indian women's kabaddi team clinched a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, captain Pushpa Rana described the team's journey as challenging, saying their year-long training, intensive camps, dedicated coaches and strong support finally paid off in their achievement.Indian women's kabaddi team […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): Team India will be in action across several disciplines on September 29 at the ongoing Asian Games, with medal events in athletics, shooting, cycling, martial arts and other sports set to headline a packed day of competition.The day begins with surfing, where Anbarasu Kishore Kumar will compete in the Men's […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare said his aim was to win gold at the 2026 Asian Games, but expressed happiness after securing a silver medal in the men's high jump final.Sarvesh Kushare won silver in the men's high jump at Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday. Kushare cleared 2.25m to finish second in the men's high jump final. […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary expressed happiness after securing two medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, saying she was pleased with her performance despite facing tough competition.Parul clinched her second bronze medal in three days at the Asian Games 2026, finishing third in the women's 5000m on […]

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- At Yuetan Park (Temple of the Moon) in Beijing, six-year-old Serena from Ireland pointed at a glowing panda lantern and tugged her father's sleeve. For her family, this Mid-Autumn Festival fair was not just a stop in their China trip, but a holiday event they could touch, taste and carry home."We came to admire the moon and […]

(260928) -- BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with representatives of ethnic minorities from across China, in Beijing, capital of […]

(260928) -- COLOMBO, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang (L, C) and Asiri Karunawardena (R, C), secretary to Sri Lanka's Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, attend the signing ceremony of an agreement on implementing a China Aid project that rebuilds 14 bridges destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, in Colombo, […]

(260928) -- BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Takeshi Iwaya, president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT), in […]

JINAN/TAIPEI, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- From Confucius' hometown Qufu in east China's Shandong Province to Taipei on the other side of the Taiwan Strait, various ceremonies were held on Monday to commemorate the 2,577th anniversary of the ancient philosopher's birth.The celebrations, reflecting the enduring influence of Confucian culture across the Strait, stood […]

(260928) -- JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Du Lei, counselor at the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sept. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China, home to the world's largest high-speed rail network, opened four major high-speed railway sections to traffic on Monday, improving transport links across several regions.The new sections connect Xiong'an in Hebei Province with Shangqiu in Henan Province, Xi'an with Ankang in Shaanxi Province, Yichang with Xingshan in […]

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has released its development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), setting priority directions for sci-tech breakthroughs in three major fields: basic research, strategic high technologies and sustainable development.The plan defines the strategic priorities guiding the […]

(260928) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ronnie O'Sullivan competes during the round 2 match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Jiang Jun of China at World Snooker Tour Shenzhen Open 2026 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Six firms are competing for mining rights, with Nairobi requiring the winner to process minerals locallyKenya's political opposition has pushed back against a government tender for a vast rare earth deposit sought by US and Chinese firms, saying it is proceeding without an economic viability study.The competition for the Mrima Hill deposit comes as […]

A former police constable who spent 21 years paralysed after an attack on duty will be buried in Hong Kong’s official cemetery for public servants lauded as heroes, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said that Jacky Chu Chun-kwok, who died earlier this month, would be buried in Gallant Garden on October 23 after a police service funeral. […]

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Grand ceremonies honoring the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius were held on Monday across China, in commemoration of the 2,577th anniversary of the ancient philosopher's birth.

(260928) -- BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a national video conference on workplace safety and delivers a speech on Sept. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Grand ceremonies honoring the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius were held on Monday across China, in commemoration of the 2,577th anniversary of the ancient philosopher's birth.

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the silver medal in the men's long jump at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, recording a best jump of 8.07m.Sreeshankar secured his second consecutive Asian Games silver after also finishing runner-up at the Hangzhou 2023 edition, according to the Athletics Federation of […]

New Delhi [India], September 28 (AN): Direct, non-stop air connectivity between India and Mongolia began on Monday with the launch of a regular service connecting New Delhi and Ulaanbaatar, significantly reducing travel time between the two capitals to around five hours.The inaugural flight from Ulaanbaatar arrived at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi […]

A US cutoff could hit Europe hard as Russian and Middle Eastern supplies remain disruptedThe White House is still "very seriously" considering a diesel export ban, US President Donald Trump has said, as fuel prices soar ahead of the November midterm elections.Shipments being cut from the world's largest exporter could deepen a global shortage and leave […]

(260928) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Bassem Hemeida (C) of Qatar, silver medalist Goto Taiju (L) of Japan, bronze medalist Lin Chung-wei of Chinese Taipei pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's 400m hurdles of Athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Yuchen)

(260928) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kori Nanaka of Japan competes during the women's discus throw final of Athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)

(260928) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xie Zhenye, Zeng Keli, Wang Shengjie and Chen Jinfeng (L to R) of team China pose for photos after winning the men's 4x100m relay final of athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)

TIANJIN, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank of China is one of the landmarks in Tianjin's Jiefang North Road historical and cultural block, witnessing the development of the city's financial industry in modern times.This building had undergone many historical changes and had been used successively as an art museum, an […]