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(260214) -- BEIJING, Feb. 14, 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, inspects the Ministry of Emergency Management on Feb. 14, 2026. Li on Saturday emphasized efforts to ensure transportation services during the Spring Festival travel rush, […]

(260214) -- NANNING, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Junjie, conductor of the China-Vietnam international passenger train, patrols after passengers get off the train at Nanning Station in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 11, 2026. Since its resumption on May 25, 2025, the China-Vietnam international passenger train has operated […]

SHARJAH, 14th February, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited on Saturday morning the Shanghai Film Studios and Park, which spans an area of 800,000 square metres, located in Chedun Town in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed […]

(260214) -- BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- At 5:11 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2026: senior doctor Qi Wensheng explains and teaches classical prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Emergency Department of Guang'anmen Hospital in Beijing, capital of China. With the Spring Festival just around the corner, the staff members at the Emergency Department of […]

BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse.At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, […]

Transport authorities have warned of heavier traffic on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge from Sunday because of the combined effect of a key link’s suspension in Zhuhai and increased travel over Lunar New Year. A temporary link between the mega bridge’s Zhuhai Port and Qinglu South Road will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice, with […]

HOHHOT, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- This winter in the Phoenix Mountain scenic area of Yakeshi City in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the roar of car engines shattered the snowy stillness as test vehicles from global automakers sped, turned and braked across the frozen lake in a high-stakes display of extreme-cold testing.Yakeshi […]

The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong has lodged “solemn representations” with local envoys for Britain, the US, Australia and the EU over remarks made by their officials and politicians about the sentencing of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong issued a statement on […]

SHENZHEN, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- For decades, Chinese families marked the Chinese New Year by gifting boxes of health supplements and traditional delicacies. Now, high-tech gadgets, from drones to AI glasses, are emerging as the gift of choice, fueled by government subsidies, innovation and a consumer shift toward smart lifestyles.At Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei […]

(260214) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Elena Mathis (C) of Italy competes during the curling women round robin session 4 match between China and Italy at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

(260214) -- LIVIGNO, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ashley Koehler (front) of Canada and Li Ruilin of China compete during the freestyle skiing women's dual moguls 1/16 finals at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] February 14 (ANI) Tibetan environmental campaigner and anti-corruption whistle-blower A-Nya Sengdra has been released from a Sichuan prison in fragile health, but fresh reports indicate that Chinese authorities continue to keep him under tight surveillance and restrict his access to medical care. Sengdra returned to […]

BEIJING, China: A year after DeepSeek jolted global markets with a low-cost artificial intelligence model, Chinese technology firms are preparing a new wave of releases, many timed around the country's busiest holiday season. The Hangzhou-based startup's breakout during the 2025 Spring Festival reshaped China's AI landscape, pushing low-cost, open-source […]

Safeguarding national security is crucial for Hong Kong to fully implement the “one country, two systems” governing principle and ensure the city’s stability, which will aid its development and attract foreign investors. That was the key takeaway from a high-level meeting hosted by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday to discuss a white paper […]

BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse.At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, […]

CHENGDU, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Before his village wakes each morning, Lhogya has already checked on his horses. At nearly 4,000 meters above sea level in Dege County of the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the western Sichuan Province, winter days begin cold and dry. One recent morning, Lhogya entered the stable and paused by each of his three horses: […]

Zindi Village, located in northern Zimbabwe's Mashonaland Central Province, has witnessed a rapid transformation in agricultural development and the livelihoods of its residents in recent years as China-Zimbabwe agricultural cooperation prospers.HARARE, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Rows of solar panels glisten under the midday sun, while pumps hum quietly, with […]

(260214) -- JAKARTA, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar, who also serves as chairperson of the National Chinese New Year Organizing Committee, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Indonesia's national-level Chinese New Year celebration to enhance […]

(260214) -- BAKU, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijani students perform during an event to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year at the Confucius Institute in Azerbaijan University of Languages in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Norway's cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo clinched his third gold at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Friday, and eighth overall, joining an exclusive echelon as the most decorated Olympians. In the men's 10,000m speed skating, Olympic debutant Metodej Jilek clocked a time of 12 minutes 33.43 seconds to […]

(260214) -- TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Performers from the Canada Chinese Opera Arts Center act onstage during the 2026 Happy Chinese New Year Peking Opera Gala in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 13, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(260214) -- JAKARTA, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People view Chinese New Year lanterns in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Feb. 13, 2026. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua)

Hong Kong public universities had more than 20,000 non-local undergraduate students in the second academic year since the government doubled quotas, a 17 per cent year-on-year increase, as the education minister promised to review the threshold. The Education University of Hong Kong (EdU) saw the sharpest increase in non-local undergraduate students under […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 14 (ANI): Marking Valentine's Day, a romantic track 'Main Hoon' from Salman Khan-starrer 'Battle of Galwan' was unveiled on Saturday morning. As per the makers, 'Main Hoon', which is picturised with Salman and Chitrangda Singh, perfectly embodies the 'love within a relationship, from moments of togetherness and […]

(260214) -- ALMATY, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers take part in a Chinese New Year cultural event at the Almaty International Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

(260214) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rinqen Wangyal (2nd L) guides tourists in a horse ride in Hongyuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 17, 2025. TO GO WITH "Across China: Modern roads pose no challenge to equine culture on China's western plateau" (Integrated media center of Hongyuan County/Handout via Xinhua)

(260213) -- MUNICH, Feb. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. […]

BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse.At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed […]

Some lovebirds in Hong Kong are expressing their affection this Valentine’s Day by spending hundreds of dollars on bouquets and gifts, while several vendors have recorded growth in sales of about 20 per cent. At the bustling Flower Market in Mong Kok, many men were among the crowds picking bouquets of roses, while others browsed for flowers to celebrate […]

NANNING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- January and February are the busiest months of the year for fruit vendor Huang Chunlian. As the Spring Festival approaches, orders and inquiries flood in for her fruit, nuts and other snacks imported from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).At her store in Pingxiang, a city on the China-Vietnam border in south […]

BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- For millions of Chinese pet owners, the Spring Festival reunion is no longer complete without the presence of their four-legged family members.This year, notably, they have received very good news. A record 110 high-speed rail stations and 170 dedicated trains are now offering pet transport services -- a significant leap from 54 […]

(260213) -- MUNICH, Feb. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds a trilateral meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(260213) -- MUNICH, Feb. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

Munich [Germany], February 14 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio while they both were attending the Munich Security Conference 2026.Official Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian posted on X about their meeting.He wrote, 'Chinese FM Wang Yi met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

New Delhi [India], February 14 (ANI): Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior trade diplomats at the World Trade Organization (WTO), focusing on preparations for the upcoming 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon. The discussions underscored India's emphasis on purposeful […]

SHIJIAZHUANG, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Four years after co-hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Chongli, 200 kilometers northwest of the Chinese capital, has jumped on the bandwagon of China's booming ice and snow economy.Ski courses carved into Chongli's mountain slopes in north China's Hebei Province, equipped with modern chairlifts that reach the highest […]

Hong Kong’s police chief has slammed the alleged involvement of a lawyer and doctors in a spate of so-called crash-for-cash scams as “unforgivable and unacceptable”. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said on Saturday that the force would speed up its investigation into such cases and expected a fresh wave of arrests. He noted police previously […]

Hongkongers packed the airport and cross-border railway station on Saturday, with many opting to take a nine-day Lunar New Year break to destinations across the rest of Asia, as mainland Chinese visitors entered the city. Travellers, including families with children and elderly relatives, gathered at check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport in […]

Hong Kong police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old man allegedly knocked down by a taxi driver in a traffic accident in Kwun Tong. The force said on Saturday that the cab driver, a 46-year-old man, was travelling along Kwun Tong Road on Friday night when he was believed to have struck the pedestrian near Ngau Tau Kok Road. The elderly man was […]

HONG KONG: A surge in initial public offerings in Hong Kong is exposing staffing strains at Chinese investment banks, as regulators tighten oversight and cap the number of deals senior bankers can handle at once. Last month, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) warned 13 banks over what it described as "serious deficiencies" in IPO […]

Some Hong Kong restaurant operators have urged authorities to clearly tell the public about the origins of problematic raw oysters following a spate of food poisoning cases, so that diners can make informed decisions in the lead-up to Lunar New Year, their peak business season. Consumers are becoming increasingly wary about oysters, with some restaurants […]

Taipei [Taiwan], February 14 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of a Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.Taiwan's military said it monitored the situation.In a post on X, the MND said, '1 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 1 […]

(260213) -- MUNICH, Feb. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

(260213) -- MUNICH, Feb. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

(260213) -- MUNICH, Feb. 13, 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 on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)