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Hong Kong is gearing up for a September launch of its revamped Huanggang Port border crossing, with drills set to begin next month under the new “joint inspection” model, the South China Morning Post has learned. Sources said Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung and other officials were set to inspect the checkpoint on Friday, when Hong Kong […]

Hong Kong police have recorded 150 WhatsApp account hijacking cases in the past two weeks, with total losses exceeding HK$26 million (US$3.31 million), including one in which a victim was scammed out of HK$10 million by fraudsters impersonating his father. In a social media post on Wednesday, the force’s Cyberdefender platform warned residents against […]

More than 90 per cent of mainland Chinese enterprises plan to expand overseas within the next two years, with over 80 per cent aiming to use Hong Kong as their launch pad into Southeast Asia, a survey has found. The research findings, published by the Trade Development Council on Wednesday, indicate that mainland firms are actively pursuing diversified […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 29 (ANI): Taiex falls below 40,000 points as AI concerns run deeper, with shares in Taiwan plunging sharply on Wednesday morning as major technology equities faced intense selling pressure amid mounting uncertainties surrounding returns on artificial intelligence investments, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.The broad market […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 29 (ANI): Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) confirmed that all its employees were safe and its Japanese plant remained structurally intact following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, Focus Taiwan reported.In a statement, the company said an inspection confirmed that the fab operated by TSMC-led joint venture […]

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- About three kilometers west of the majestic Forbidden City (Palace Museum) in the Chinese capital Beijing lies Xidan, a bustling hub where shopping malls cluster and people from different parts of the world enjoy shopping, food and drinks at ease.On a hot summer day in July, a young couple named Nina and Rafael from Switzerland […]

HONG KONG: China moved tourists out of the famous Jiuzhaigou scenic area on July 27 after heavy rain caused mudslides, according to state broadcaster CCTV. At the same time, authorities issued the highest level of warning for flash floods in several parts of the country after Typhoon Noul. Jiuzhaigou, located in Sichuan province in the southwest, is well […]

The uprooting of numerous trees across Hong Kong during Typhoon Noul last weekend has sparked safety concerns among residents, with an expert warning that restrictive planting methods had left some unable to withstand strong winds. Two government hotlines received a total of 331 reports of fallen trees during the typhoon, which triggered No 8 and No 9 […]

A former Hong Kong teacher has been remanded in custody pending sentencing for twice molesting a student six years ago. A District Court judge sitting at Tsuen Wan Court found Cheng Hon-sze guilty of two counts of indecent assault on Wednesday, for groping his then 15-year-old pupil and making her perform an obscene act on him between May and October 2020. […]

Hong Kong’s hygiene authorities have arrested 14 people during a citywide crackdown on unlicensed hawkers and seized 600kg (1,320lbs) of food, some of which was expired. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Chief Health Inspector Chan Sze-man, responsible for hawkers, said on Wednesday that the suspects, aged 38 to 76, were arrested in various […]

The Graham bill would give Donald Trump authority to impose up to 100% import duties on countries that continue to buy Russian energyThe US Senate has advanced a new sanctions bill that would, among other things, impose harsh tariffs on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas, which include India and China.The bill, if it becomes law, would give US President […]

The SANDF says its engagements reaffirm Pretorias commitment to defense diplomacy and enduring partnerships grounded in mutual respectSouth Africa and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their armies following high-level talks in Moscow focused on training, leadership development, and professional military exchanges.South African Army Chief […]

What makes Jingdezhen China's "porcelain capital"? What gives its newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage site its enduring appeal? Cheng Linyao, a city-level inheritor of Jingdezhen's traditional blue-and-white porcelain painting, shares a deeply personal journey through her hometown and the living heritage that continues to shape it today. "You either never […]

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team departed for Europe early Wednesday morning, beginning its journey to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, scheduled to be held from 15 to 30 August. The team travelled from Bengaluru to Mumbai before boarding its onward flight to Frankfurt, Germany, where it will undergo the […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 29 (ANI): Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to attend the BRICS summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the host country, according to the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry. 'We have received the invitation and forwarded it to the Prime Minister's office for consideration, and the decision will be made by the […]

(260729) -- OAXACA, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Isaias Jimenez's daughter paints on a wood carving at a workshop in San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico, July 27, 2026. Isaias Jimenez, 65, is a renowned woodcarver from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He learned the craft from his father, Manuel Jimenez, and continues to create vividly painted wooden sculptures […]

(260729) -- HONG KONG, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Peng Shengwei (R) of China competes with Alexis Bayard of Switzerland during the team men's epee round of 16 match between China and Switzerland at the 2026 Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, south China, July 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

A Hong Kong coach has appeared in court over allegations she slapped an eight-year-old boy and forced him to stand under the hot sun at a summer training camp for children. Eastern Court on Wednesday heard that Zhao Yiqun, 51, allegedly mistreated the boy during a training programme at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp on Cheung Chau on August 8, 2024. She was […]

(260729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by Beijing Jicheng Shanshui Investment Management Corporation shows a renovated sky-bridge at Xidan area in Beijing, capital of China. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Urban renewal supports Beijing's endeavor to become global consumption hub" (Xinhua)

Hongkongers travelling in the quake-hit Japanese city of Kumamoto are offering rides to fellow visitors stranded in the area. A travel operator also said on Wednesday that one of its tour groups from Hong Kong had initially thought their coach had crashed when the 7.1 magnitude quake shook Kyushu island on Tuesday, but they safely headed to their next […]

A former customer services officer with Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has been jailed for one year and eight months for accepting at least HK$18,000 (US$2,295) in bribes to help smuggle mainland Chinese travellers overseas 17 years ago. Tsui Ying-kit, 45, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of conspiracy for an agent to accept advantages at Tsuen Wan […]

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Launching a sharp offensive against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over the NEET paper leak controversy, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday dared the Minister to file a defamation suit, asserting that the allegations made against the administration were true and highlighting that the exam compromise occurred […]

by Vivien LiuNEW YORK, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Delaney Masal first arrived in China expecting the country she had long seen in American headlines -- crowded, less developed and unwelcoming. Instead, the 29-year-old New York photographer said the experience "floored" her.Masal was among a group of American photographers who traveled through east China's Zhejiang […]

This article was first published on July 30, 1996. Our golden girl by Nazvi Careem and Scott McKenzie Cheers and tears swept Hong Kong yesterday (July 29, 1996) on the back of the golden victory for Olympic windsurfer Lee Lai-shan. The 25-year-old from Cheung Chau won a gold medal for herself and glory for Hong Kong after 44 years of fruitless Olympic […]

A Hong Kong ophthalmologist has been cleared of professional misconduct after the city’s medical watchdog offered no evidence against him, 15 years after the initial complaint was lodged over his handling of laser eye surgery. The Medical Council’s acquittal of Dr Yiu Man-kit on Wednesday is the second disciplinary case that concluded this month where […]

New posts04:21US, Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Aligned Targets in Iraq, CENTCOM SaysWASHINGTON -- US and Saudi forces carried out strikes on Iran-aligned targets in eastern Iraq on July 28 in response to recent drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.CENTCOM said in astatementthe strikes targeted […]

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Indian benchmark equity indices opened sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues as investors reacted to easing crude oil prices, firm Asian markets, and the implementation of new US tariff measures that were largely in line with market expectations.The BSE Sensex opened at 77,419.74, rising 653.82 points […]

Selangor [Malaysia], July 29 (ANI): Chandigarh's Guntas Kaur Sandhu carded a brilliant one-over 73 to take the tied second spot along with three other golfers after the opening round of the coveted Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open here on Tuesday. The 15-year-old is part of a two-member Indian team sent by the Indian Golf Union, the National Sports Federation […]

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Beyond its artistic value, porcelain has long served as a bridge fostering mutual learning among civilizations. Through the ancient Silk Road, porcelain vases, jars and bowls adorned the royal courts of Europe, becoming collectors' highly coveted items.For Chinese President Xi Jinping, porcelain is more than a craft; it is a […]

(260729) -- HONG KONG, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xinyi celebrates a point against Yoana Ilieva of Bulgaria during the team women's sabre round of 16 match between China and Bulgaria at the 2026 Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, south China, July 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The kilns of the eastern Chinese city of Jingdezhen have transformed mounds of humble clay into exquisite porcelain that has traveled across oceans, transcended cultural boundaries and fostered bonds between civilizations for over 2000 years.On Saturday, the Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on the […]

A 50-year-old independent bookshop has announced it will close when its lease ends, following a raid by Hong Kong national security police earlier this month. Customers at Greenfield Book Store said on Wednesday they headed to the shop on Sai Yeung Choi Street South in Mong Kok after learning the news of the closure earlier in the day. In a social media […]

(260729) -- TASHKENT, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kabuljon Sabirov, director of the Tashkent-based SCO's Public Diplomacy Center, receives an interview with Xinhua in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 14, 2026. China has made important contributions to advancing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and deepening political mutual trust among its members, with […]

Washington DC [US], July 29 (ANI): The Trump administration has announced restrictions on imports of advanced foreign-made robots and power inverters used in solar energy projects, citing concerns that the technologies could pose cybersecurity risks, enable espionage and threaten critical US infrastructure, according to Politico. The new measures, announced […]

TIANJIN, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that Chinese modernization cannot be achieved without the inheritance and promotion of fine traditional culture, and that Tianjin is a city with distinct characteristics and charm. It is necessary to protect and make good use of historical and cultural blocks so that they can add to the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 29 (ANI): Taiwan on Wednesday reported tracking multiple Chinese military assets operating in the vicinity of the island.In am update shared on X, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that authorities detected 8 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 7 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 1 […]

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- After living with hepatitis B for years, a 50-year-old man surnamed Zhao was rushed to the hospital with liver failure following a period of overwork.Through a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, the patient received treatments to protect the liver, fight the virus, and improve blood clotting. After a month, Zhao was […]

A fire broke out at a village house in Hong Kong on Wednesday, leaving one man dead and forcing nearly 80 people to evacuate. Authorities said they were alerted at around 4.30am to the blaze at a house made of metal sheets in Ling Shan Tsuen in Fanling. Police said rescuers arriving at the scene found electrical wires burning. Seventy-eight people were […]

During the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is more than a trend and […]

Hong Kong’s export surge will extend into the coming months, driven by the global AI boom, economists have told the South China Morning Post, adding that gross domestic product (GDP) growth could surpass official forecasts. Billy Mak Sui-choi, an associate professor at Baptist University’s accountancy, economics and finance department, said global […]

WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to eliminate Washington's reliance on Chinese critical minerals by January 2027 is running into a major obstacle, with industry executives and analysts warning that domestic mining and processing capacity remains far short of what manufacturers and defense contractors need. Since returning to office, […]

(260728) -- TRIPOLI, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mustafa Dried has a discussion about Chinese language with others in Tripoli, Libya, July 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: From circuit boards to whiteboards -- Libyan engineers bridge China, Libya through Chinese" (Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua)

SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Chinese chipmaker CXMT vaulted to the top of China's stock market by valuation on July 27 after its shares surged 466 percent in their Shanghai trading debut, marking one of the strongest first-day performances ever for a major Chinese listing and underscoring investor enthusiasm for the country's semiconductor sector. The rally followed […]

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along the India-China border areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 28 (ANI): Taiwan has communicated its concerns to Beijing 'through third countries and existing private channels' regarding recent Chinese activities east of Taiwan, which Beijing has described as law-enforcement operations, according to a report by the Taipei Times.Speaking at a seminar in Taipei, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Deputy […]