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Health authorities are investigating whether blood samples from pregnant women are being smuggled into Hong Kong for testing, with two laboratories being referred for follow-up action. The Department of Health said on Wednesday that the case involved the suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing. It said it […]

by Xinhua writers Ren Jun and Pang YuanyuanBEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's economy demonstrated remarkable resilience and vitality in 2025, achieving robust growth despite a complex domestic and international environment, said Asif Cheema, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s country director for China.In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Cheema […]

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The three astronauts who participated in the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission were on Wednesday awarded medals for their contributions to China's space program.Chen Dong was presented with a first-class aerospace achievement medal. Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie each received a third-class aerospace achievement medal, as well as the […]

Britain has reportedly bought an estimated $2.15 billion worth of products made from Russian crude from refineries in India and TrkiyeBritain has effectively been evading its own ban on Russian oil by using a loophole to import millions of barrels of the sanctioned commodity in the form of fuel processed in third countries, Politico reported on […]

London [UK], January 21 (ANI): The United Kingdom government has given the green light to China's plans to build what is set to become its largest diplomatic mission in Europe, a decision that has triggered sharp criticism from security experts, opposition politicians, and human rights organisations.The approval has raised alarms over potential espionage […]

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's latest GDP figures show an economy holding firm in a troubled world. Growth in 2025 proved more resilient than many had expected. Yet the numbers point to something beyond mere endurance: they signal the early results of a strategic economic rebalancing that is increasingly the central theme of policy.As China enters the […]

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the latest cybersecurity package rolled out by the European Commission aimed at forcibly de-risking supply chains in the mobile networks, which some commentators say targets China.Guo Jiakun, the spokesperson, said Chinese companies are never a […]

Hong Kong delegates to China’s top political advisory body are a “steadfast patriotic force” and make an important contribution to the city’s long-term prosperity and stability, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. The city leader praised the delegates of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday as he […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered the buildings authorities to reconsider the licence renewal application of a construction company linked to five workplace deaths across three accidents, ruling that officials failed to provide adequate reasons for their refusal. The High Court’s Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng Wai-sum ruled in favour of Aggressive Construction on […]

Beijing is quietly reassessing its Syria strategy as a new leadership tests its appetite for risk and engagement The fall of Bashar Assad's government marked a decisive rupture in Syria's modern political history, but it did not erase Damascus from Beijing's strategic horizon. Instead, it forced China to […]

Jakarta [Indonesia], January 21 (ANI): India's ace badminton players Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Indonesia Masters tournament on Wednesday.In the men's singles Round of 32 match between Kidambi Srikanth and Koki Watanabe, the Indian badminton star overcame the challenge in a hard-fought […]

HOHHOT, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Eight individuals previously reported missing after a steel plant explosion in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region last week have been confirmed dead, raising the death toll to 10, authorities announced on Wednesday.All eight were found with no vital signs following extensive search and rescue efforts, according to a […]

The US president says he does not intend to develop real estate on the Danish autonomous territoryUS President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to build a golf course or other real estate in Greenland, framing his push to acquire the Danish territory as a purely strategic national security move.In an interview with NewsNation on Tuesday, Trump […]

(260121) -- LIJIANG, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Dehua and his wife prepare snacks at the "Wayfarers" music club at the ancient city of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 16, 2026. He Dehua, 51, and his wife refurbished an old house of theirs in October 2025, and turned it into a music club called "Wayfarers," where they can share their […]

(260121) -- HULUDAO, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Villagers prepare food for the Chinese New Year at Zhujiagou Village, Suizhong County, Huludao City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 14, 2026. Huludao was severely affected by floods in August 2024, and the low-lying Zhujiagou Village of Suizhong County used to be among the hardest-hit rural areas in […]

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025, up 27 per cent from the previous year, on the back of growth in tourist numbers. Cathay Group said on Wednesday that the number of passengers handled by its premium carrier grew by 26.5 per cent to 28.87 million last year, while the figure for HK Express […]

Hong Kong has allocated land within its Northern Metropolis to build venues for elite fencing, other sports and recreation, with observers saying the initiative must balance top-level athlete training with convenient access for residents. In a written reply to lawmaker Kenneth Fok Kai-kong on Wednesday, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law […]

(260121) -- JINAN, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a juci artwork made by Yang Tao, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of juci, in Zibo, east China's Shandong Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Chinese ceramic mending craft finds new life" (Xinhua)

(260121) -- URUMQI, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Feiteng (1st L), a glacier scientist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, explains ice core drilling operation to a group of young Chinese explorers on the Urumqi Glacier No. 1 in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 23, 2025. TO GO WITH "Letter From China: Tech-savvy young Chinese […]

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese capital Beijing's GDP exceeded 5.207 trillion yuan (about 743.79 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 5.4 percent year on year, surpassing the 5 trillion yuan mark for the first time, according to the municipal statistics bureau.Beijing's growth is anchored in its continuous industrial upgrading, with the tertiary sector -- […]

(260121) -- BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), addresses a symposium held to analyze the economic situation in Beijing, […]

A Hong Kong judge has said his decision to order the winding-up of bakery chain Taipan’s parent company is due to there being “no reliable evidence” that the business can settle its outstanding rent of more than HK$2 million (US$256,500). In a written judgment released on Tuesday, Deputy Judge Gary Lam Chin-ching of the High Court said Vast Luck […]

What China offers is not a "shock," but resilience, which stems from long-term strategic patience, institutional continuity and a profound grasp of developmental dynamics. In a world fraught with shocks, China's resilience is a source of certainty and a platform for shared stability.by Zhong GuanIn late 2025, the narrative of a so-called "Second China […]

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued requirements on Wednesday for banks to improve their services for elderly customers, as the proportion of the city’s population over the age of 65 increases rapidly. Banks will be required to upgrade their apps to meet the needs of elderly customers, improve branch facilities and ensure that staff members […]

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer by market capitalisation, sold out another batch of flats at its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories, the city’s largest residential project in two and a half decades. All 218 units launched on Wednesday found buyers, according to property agents. The developer previously sold out two […]

London [UK], January 21 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on the United Kingdom government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reconsider its decision to approve the construction of a new Chinese embassy complex in London, warning that the move could pose serious security and human rights concerns.On January 20, the UK government approved the […]

For three and a half years, Amina Ally Sauko has helped coordinate Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) train operations from its Operation Control Center in the port city of Dar es Salaam, where precision and teamwork are essential.DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- For three and a half years, Amina Ally Sauko has helped coordinate Tanzania Railways […]

BEIJING, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) -- China has commenced the second-phase 6G technical trials after a reserve of more than 300 key technologies took shape in the first phase, said officials with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Beijing on Wednesday.China Central Television (CCTV) quoted Vice Minister of Industry and Information […]

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday emphasised the crucial role of air power in modern warfare, citing its effectiveness in conflict zones and counterterror operations.Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Delhi, organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), he […]

Hong Kong authorities are partnering with technology experts, professionals and educators to develop a highly intelligent AI platform tailored to the needs of the city’s schools, Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin has said. Choi told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that authorities were exploring launching a large language model (LLM) […]

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- China will strengthen coordination across policy design, public services and labor-market monitoring to safeguard overall employment stability, said Wang Xiaoping, minister of human resources and social security.Facing a more volatile international environment and tough reform and development tasks at home, this year will be […]

One of two domestic helpers in Hong Kong earlier arrested for allegedly abusing two small children faces a holding charge of ill-treatment after one of the boys, a four-month-old infant, was hospitalised with a brain haemorrhage and injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Chief Inspector Tam Ching-shan of the Tai Po district crime unit said on […]

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday underscored the importance of military power as essential for national security, arguing that economic strength alone is insufficient to protect a nation's sovereignty. Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Dlehi, organised by the Centre for […]

(260121) -- PEMBA ISLAND, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member (1st L) of the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar provides free medical services on Pemba Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Jan. 20, 2026. Chinese medical experts on Tuesday launched the "100 Medical Teams in 1,000 Villages" free medical services program at a community health service center on […]

(260121) -- BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A bullet train stops at a platform of the Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 21, 2026. The Beijing West Railway Station marked its 30th anniversary on Wednesday. Over the past three decades, this modern transport hub has handled more than 1.96 billion passenger trips, standing as […]

XIANBIN JIAO, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Illegally planted fish traps were spotted and dismantled by the China Coast Guard vessel Fuying patrolling the waters near the Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea on Jan. 12.Above the water the traps usually feature buoyant materials such as tires, foam, or iron barrels. Beneath the "tip of the iceberg" are ropes stretching […]

(260121) -- MA'ANSHAN, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows a jade dragon on display at the Lingjiatan Site Museum in Hanshan County, Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province. Dating back some 5,300 to 5,800 years, the Lingjiatan relic site in east China's Anhui was discovered in 1985. It is known for the jadeware unearthed there. […]

BEIJING, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) -- Beijing's gross domestic product topped 5.2 trillion yuan ($746.7 billion) in 2025, up 5.4 percent from 2024, China Daily said Wednesday.The figure made Beijing the second Chinese city, after Shanghai, to surpass an economic scale of 5 trillion yuan.Among key growth drivers, manufacturing of computers, communications […]

(260121) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rajeev Ram (R) of the United States/Matthew Ebden of Australia compete during the men's doubles 1st round match against Zhang Zhizhen/Shang Juncheng of China at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

(260121) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Taylah Preston(L)/Lizette Cabrera of Australia talk during the women's doubles 1st round match against Wang Xinyu/Zheng Saisai of China at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Seasonal demand and improved inventory drawdown have pushed Indian Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) prices upward, even as exports remain muted in the international market.According to the latest sector update from IDBI Capital, domestic HRC prices increased by 2.4 per cent Week-on-Week (WoW) to reach Rs 52,000 per tonne. This […]

Davos [Switzerland], January 21 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposed to host a follow-up meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) every July in Hyderabad. The proposal received unanimous support from global business leaders and policymakers during the 'Join The Rise' event held in Davos.Stating that one year is a very long time for […]

(260121) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bai Zhuoxuan of China hits a return during the women's singles 2nd round match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

In a world fracturing along economic faultlines, Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a clear compass. "Countries cannot thrive without an international environment of open cooperation, and no country can afford to retreat into self-imposed isolation," he reminded global audiences.BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual […]

Amidst rising global trade protectionism, managing director of the WEF called for utilizing multilateral mechanisms to balance healthy competition against trade barriers.DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Amidst persistent global geopolitical tensions and rising risks of economic fragmentation, China's transition from high-speed to high-quality […]