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Hong Kong’s financial chief has revised the city’s fiscal surplus for the previous year to HK$11 billion (US$1.91 billion), nearly four times the original estimate, saying the ongoing Middle East conflict had a limited impact on the economy with gross domestic product (GDP) growth remaining strong in the first quarter. Financial Secretary Paul Chan […]

Hong Kong expects about 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, a 7 per cent increase from last year. Instead of rushing through major attractions, many travellers are opting for slower, highly curated itineraries centred on exhibitions, neighbourhood walks and carefully timed photo spots – trends […]

Hong Kong will introduce a two-month subsidy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by taxis, minibuses and school buses from May, amid soaring fuel prices, while a previously announced diesel subsidy will take effect on Thursday. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday that the interdepartmental task force monitoring fuel price movements had […]

A Hong Kong cook has been jailed for 18 years for persistently sexually abusing the daughter he shares with his mistress, with the presiding judge also criticising the victim’s mother for trying to keep her silent. The High Court on Wednesday said a deterrent sentence was necessary for the 61-year-old to reflect society’s abhorrence of the “evil” […]

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market, reported a record quarterly profit in the first three months of 2026, buoyed by more new listings and increased turnover. Net profit rose 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion (US$662 million) – or HK$4.10 per share – from a year earlier, the company said on Wednesday. […]

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes that are preventing residents from retrieving belongings left at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, as packing efforts enter their 10th day. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Wednesday that while the government expected agreement on limited entry quotas, […]

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to the Green and Sustainable Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).Xi said in the message that China upholds the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," and unswervingly follows the path of prioritizing […]

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that Kharg Island, the primary oil export terminal for Iran, is reaching its maximum storage limits. In a social media post, Bessent suggested that this saturation could compel Tehran to scale back its petroleum output, potentially resulting in daily revenue deficits of up […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning on Wednesday calling on the public to seek safe shelter as thunderstorms and intense gusts might hit the city. The Hong Kong Observatory raised the […]

Homeowners of the only block undamaged in the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno who decline the government’s buy-back offer will face significant challenges in the management and maintenance of their properties in the long run, Hong Kong authorities have warned. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said on Wednesday that while the government […]

(260429) -- SANYA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Qin Yumei of China competes during the women's relay qualification of sport climbing (speed) at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

(260429) -- SANYA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dong Jie (up) spikes the ball during beach volleyball women's bronze medal match between Jiang Kaiyue/Dong Jie of China and Salinda Mungkhon/Patcharaporn Seehawong of Thailand at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

"China is evolving, particularly when it comes to the electrification and automation of the ports," said IMO chief, noting that such progress enables ships to reduce emissions while at berth.by Xinhua writer Gao WenchengLONDON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's achievements in port electrification and the green transformation of shipping have played a positive […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 10 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 11 vessels, and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday.As per the MND, of the 10, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern […]

TOKYO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Recently, the Japanese government has finalized a plan to revise the rank titles of Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officers and intends to submit the relevant amendment bill to the Diet (Japanese parliament) within this year.Under the proposed changes, some of the rank titles would revert to those used by the former Imperial Japanese […]

The cartel of oil-producing states has been gradually losing its geopolitical power since the 1970s, the journalist told RTThe decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC will further weaken the cartel of oil producers, whose power has been eroding over the years, Afshin Rattansi, host of Going Underground, has told RT.The Emirati government […]

(260429) -- YINCHUAN, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Consumers enjoy food during a Chinese cuisine carnival in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

LANZHOU, April 29 (Xinhua) -- From having affordable and nutritious lunches at a "Happiness Canteen" to attending weekly vocal music and dance classes, elderly residents in Zaolinxi Community in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, are enjoying fulfilling lives.Around 11 a.m., the aroma of food wafted from the canteen in Zaolinxi Community. […]

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- At Qingdao Port in east China's Shandong Province, three sunflower-shaped solar power systems automatically track the sun, boosting power generation efficiency by about 40 percent compared with standard solar products.Solar installations like these form a broader energy mix that also includes wind, hydrogen, shore power, energy […]

GUANGZHOU, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A car carrier with a maximum capacity of 10,800 car equivalent units, described as the world's largest of its kind, was delivered Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.The vessel, named Glovis Leader, was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation […]

(260429) -- LONDON, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong hits a return against Li Jie of the Netherlands during their women's group match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): The United States and its allies have raised concerns over what they described as China's 'targeted economic pressure' on Panama following a key court decision affecting port operations linked to the Chinese firm CK Hutchison.In a joint statement, the US, along with Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay and Trinidad and […]

A Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after being struck by a giant screen during a 2022 concert by popular boy band Mirror has clarified that neither he nor his family have attempted to raise funds after the death of his father. Reminding his supporters to beware of scammers, Mo Li Kai-yin said in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he was grateful for the […]

Twenty-two-year-old Hongkonger Elio* started smoking at the age of 16, when he was studying abroad in New Zealand. But what started as a way to kill time soon became a daily habit to relieve the stress of an uncertain future. Despite suffering from a collapsed lung in 2020, he resumed smoking and drinking a few months after recovery, later switching to […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 29 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz, Kazakh and Belarusian counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday. During the meeting with the Defence Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Major General Mukambetov […]

A wave of demand from mainland Chinese buyers is restoring liquidity to Hong Kong’s trophy home market, enabling owners who have held onto pricey assets for many years to lock in gains. Among them, mainland property tycoon Zhao Zhijun sold two adjoining units at 8-12 Peak Road for a combined HK$320 million (US$40.8 million), according to Land Registry […]

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus for a signature event, the LPGA Tour is in Mexico and the Champions hit their second major of the year.PGA TOURTHIS WEEK: Cadillac Championship, Miami, April 30-May 3Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (Par 72, 7,739 Yards)Purse: $20M […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has said it will not remove the ban on domestic travel agencies promoting package group tours to China until the 'personal freedom and travel safety' of Taiwanese travellers can be guaranteed amid criticism that followed a recent deadly bus crash in China, according to a report by […]

Beijing [China] April 28 (ANI): The United States State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in its latest annual report to Congress under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018, has stated that Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) remains the only territory in the People's Republic of China (PRC) where foreign visitors, including diplomats, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 28 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) expects its 2-nanometer (2nm) chip capacity to grow at a compound annual rate of 70 per cent from 2026 to 2028. The world's largest contract chipmaker projects this growth as five fabrication plants begin volume production of 2nm chips this year. These facilities include two […]

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, on Tuesday called for strengthened global cooperation and renewed commitment to the United Nations Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing pressure on the international system.Speaking at a press briefing at UN House in the national […]

Seoul [South Korea], April 28 (ANI): Samsung Electronics and Apple are currently navigating a tightening global memory chip supply that is simultaneously squeezing Chinese smartphone vendors and reshuffling market leadership. While the broader mobile industry faces a shipment decline, these two manufacturers are leveraging financial strength and internal […]

Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung has pledged to be a companion rather than a mentor to youngsters arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests during an event organised as part of a youth rehabilitation programme. The sharing session, themed “New Opportunity, New Journey”, was held at the Hong Kong Museum of History on Tuesday night. More than 300 […]

GUANGZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely […]

(260428) -- FUZHOU, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2026 shows Fuzhou Strait International Conference & Exhibition Center, Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. The AI market kicked off here ahead of the 9th Digital China Summit, which will convene in Fuzhou from April 29 to 30. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

(260428) -- JAKARTA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volunteers delivering bottled water to communities affected by flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 13, 2026. Shi Kaixin, the regional manager for an international outdoor sports brand in Jakarta, Indonesia, was struck soon after her arrival in 2024 by the sight of […]

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday.The inclusion of an additional 20 African nations under the zero-tariff treatment policy has demonstrated the nation's active commitment to expanding […]

Officials are seeking funding for Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system by citing the rival capabilities The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed […]

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- All peace-loving countries in the world must remain highly vigilant and firmly resist Japan's reckless moves of neo-militarism, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday.Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when answering a query related to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's claim to be […]

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China expresses its strong indignation and stern condemnation over Japan's series of negative moves concerning the Yasukuni Shrine, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the visit to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine on Tuesday by […]

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Wanxiang of China competes during the water polo men's round-robin final between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

(260428) -- BEIJING, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Researcher Lin Jiaben at National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reveals an AI model in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2026. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Tuesday revealed an artificial intelligence (AI) model system supporting scientific research, […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly put two young boys inside a dog cage in a Tsing Yi flat. Police said they received a report at 1.34pm on Tuesday from the 26-year-old mother of the boys, aged two and three, who alleged that her helper had confined them in a cage at a flat in the Grand Horizon […]

(260428) -- BUEA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows a view of a cocoa plantation on the outskirts of Buea, capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroon cocoa growers eye vast China market, buoyed by Beijing's zero-tariff policy" (Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua)

(260428) -- LANZHOU, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Senior residents have meals at an elderly service center in Shanhai Xincun Community in Chankou Town of Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 3, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages" (Xinhua/Cheng Nan)