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Four disgraced Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence of the cover-up six years ago. In a written judgment on Thursday, the Court of Appeal said the officers must have intended to pervert the course of justice when they tried to obstruct […]

BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- China Coast Guard's (CCG) actions to drive away two Philippine government vessels that intruded into China's territorial waters off Huangyan Dao on Thursday were professional, standard-compliant, legitimate and lawful, according to a CCG spokesperson.Jiang Lue, spokesperson for the CCG, said the two Philippine vessels had […]

XI'AN, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Molten glass, glowing with intense heat, cascades down the pipeline. Guided by a fully automated production line, it is continuously processed into ultra-thin, smooth substrate glass panels measuring just 0.4 millimeters thick.This is how the premium substrate glass panels roll off the cutting-edge G8.5+ substrate glass production […]

Hong Kong has approved a trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles, with the technology to be tested on Airport Island without a person at the wheel as a backup for the first time. The Transport Department announced on Thursday that it had expanded the scope of a pilot licence for autonomous vehicle trial schemes in North Lantau, after […]

SHANGHAI, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Walking into the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech 895 Incubator in Shanghai, visitors can see entrepreneurs and engineers working behind glass windows, operating precision instruments to test chips.For many innovators, this is just one step in a much longer journey from laboratory breakthroughs to commercially viable products.At the 895 […]

Manila [Philippines], July 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated India's strong stance against terrorism, asserting that there must be 'zero tolerance' towards terror and that acts of terrorism will have consequences, while addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila.Sharing details of his […]

Manila [Philippines], July 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi counterparts Vijitha Herath and Khalilur Rahman on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meeting in Manila, as India continued its high-level diplomatic engagements during the ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meetings.Sharing […]

A Hong Kong mechanic died earlier this week after being crushed by a 28-seater bus while he was inspecting its undercarriage, police revealed on Thursday. The force said a colleague of the victim had contacted police at 3.45pm on Tuesday about the incident, which took place in a garage on Tin Ha Road in Tin Shui Wai. Police said the deceased, a 52-year-old […]

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI allegedly distilled Anthropic's Fable model to develop its K3 model and acquired servers equipped with GB300 chips, said Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.In a post on his official X account, Kratsios accused Moonshot AI […]

A former Hong Kong opposition leader has entered the United Kingdom after reportedly being denied entry while seeking residency using his British National (Overseas) passport, according to local media. A source said on Thursday that Wu Chi-wai, former chairman of the Democratic Party and a former lawmaker, had since been allowed into the UK. The Times […]

MANILA, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Facts have proven that the improvement and development of China-Canada relations serve the shared interests of both countries, are welcomed by the two peoples, and constitute the right historical choice, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Tuesday.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of […]

One of the main features of the “one country, two systems” principle is that, despite our physical proximity, Hong Kong has a very different set of laws from those of mainland China. Very often, we talk about our differences when explaining the system to one another. But at heart, both legal systems seek to deliver justice in real-life situations. […]

MANILA, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Pushing back against a series of recent negative U.S. remarks and actions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday urged the U.S. side to respect China's core interests, uphold the one-China principle, properly manage differences, and address China's legitimate concerns.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the […]

A tropical depression near the Philippines could intensify into a typhoon and move closer to Hong Kong over the weekend, with a possible landfall less than 400km (249 miles) east of the city, the forecaster has said. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Thursday that the tropical depression had formed over waters east of the Philippines and was expected to […]

JINAN, July 23 (Xinhua) -- On mornings during the slack farming season, Yang Suhua, a villager from Beicun in Yinan County, east China's Shandong Province, hurries to a scenic spot in neighboring Changshanzhuang Village, where she now works as a performer in addition to her farm work, a role she never could have imagined just a few years ago.This scenic […]

(260723) -- WUXI, July 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows a robot giving a demonstration at a testing ground of Wuxi Kaiqi Embodied Intelligent Robot Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: East China veteran emission control maker pivots to embodied intelligence" (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

A monkey disrupted peak-hour train services in Hong Kong for nearly an hour on Thursday morning after straying onto the tracks near a busy MTR station. The MTR Corporation, the city’s rail operator, said an animal had made its way onto the tracks near Kowloon Bay station, prompting trains on the Kwun Tong line to run at reduced speeds. While train […]

Hong Kong’s new legislation on end-of-life directives could create significant operational challenges, including verifying patients’ wishes in emergencies and affordability barriers for low-income families, according to frontline responders and patient advocates. The warnings come a week before the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance […]

(260722) -- LISBON, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Portugal Yang Yirui presents the first prize to winners of the "My Story with Traditional Chinese Medicine" short video contest in Lisbon, Portugal, July 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Traditional Chinese medicine wins wider recognition in Portugal" (Xinhua/Xun Wei)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Papua New Guinea's Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Prince Abdul Mateen, Brunei's minister of foreign affairs in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Representatives attending the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting pose for a group photo in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, co-hosted the meeting, which was attended by foreign […]

Washington, DC [US], July 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has cleared a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia featuring minimal safety mechanisms, marking a significant triumph for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.The nuclear deal has generated widespread anxiety over whether the framework possesses sufficient […]

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Yige)

Hong Kong authorities have warned of possible enforcement action after mainland Chinese dental chains were suspected of operating illegally in the city, as local industry leaders called for tighter supervision. The Hong Kong Dental Association also said on Wednesday a poll of local practitioners found that each dentist needed to follow up on an average of […]

(260722) -- LANGKAWI, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing speaks at the ASEAN-China Tourism Dialogue in Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia, July 22, 2026. The event was held here on Wednesday, aiming to further deepen tourism cooperation between China and ASEAN. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Yige)

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For a growing number of Hong Kong millionaire respondents, the mainland Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities becoming part of later-life planning, from healthcare access and living space to retirement lifestyle. Yet many have not fully worked out the financial demands of maintaining a life […]

New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Dharmendra Pradhan has 'failed as an Education Minister' and 'has literally destroyed India's biggest asset' and said the Congress fully supports the demand for his resignation. Addressing a press conference here, Rahul Gandhi also demanded accountability for police […]

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government have intensified efforts to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies, with their investment in research and development (R) rising 3.8 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1).According to the State-owned Assets Supervision and […]

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Wednesday that relevant countries are not parties in the South China Sea, and are in no position to interfere in the maritime issues between countries concerned.Lin made the comment in response to a query about Australian Foreign Minister Penny […]

(260722) -- WEST JAVA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dedi Mulyadi, governor of West Java, delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for an industrial park of Chinese machinery giant LiuGong in West Java, Indonesia, July 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "China's machinery giant breaks ground on green, smart industrial park in Indonesia" (Xinhua)

(260722) -- MANILA, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

Manila [Philippines], July 22 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday warned Southeast Asian leaders, cautioning that permitting illegal maritime blockades in West Asia risks establishing a precedent that could spread to vital Indo-Pacific chokepoints. Speaking to foreign ministers during an ASEAN-related gathering in Manila, Rubio directly […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 22 (ANI): Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in the presence of Chinese coast guard and research vessels around the island, prompting authorities to prepare drills simulating possible Chinese escalations off Taiwan's Pacific coast, Taipei Times reported.According to Taipei Times, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) recorded 55 […]

Manila [Philippines], July 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday that ensuring stability along frontier regions remains a 'pre-requisite' for restoring standard diplomatic engagements, emphasising that bilateral relations ought to be anchored in mutual respect, interest and […]

XI'AN, July 22 (Xinhua) -- A key global forum on digital cooperation opened Wednesday in Xi'an, the ancient Silk Road's starting point in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, spotlighting intelligence-driven digital connectivity and cross-border collaboration.The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Digital Silk Road Development Forum has brought together […]

(260722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and president of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), speaks at a meeting with heads of Party schools nationwide in Beijing, capital of China, […]

(260722) -- LHASA, July 22, 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, visits villagers in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang […]

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- First came "China shock." Then followed "Chinese overcapacity." Now, some Western agitators have invented a new label: "China Squeeze."A May 2026 paper from the Peterson Institute for International Economics argues that China's strength in labor-intensive manufacturing is narrowing the path to industrialization for poorer […]

* From Indonesia's salt-laden coastal air and Thailand's humid heat to Malaysia's compact urban kitchens, companies are redesigning appliances to better match local environments and consumer preferences.* Chinese brands are responding with localized R&D and smart production that reflect the region's climate, infrastructure conditions and evolving […]

(260722) -- LINYI, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Villagers perform a short play in Yinan County, Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese villagers take center stage in revitalizing rural culture" (Xinhua)