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(260203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

CHONGQING, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- As the Spring Festival approaches, Banan District of Chongqing Municipality hosted a "Laowai@Chongqing" event. "Laowai" is a Chinese slang term meaning "foreigners".Twenty international students gathered to engage in an immersive experience of local traditional cultural practices such as Mudong folk songs, paper cutting, and […]

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One season.The team announced his signing on Tuesday and said he will join Ryo Hirakawa of Japan as reserves for the American team.Doohan, a 23-year-old from Australia, was a reserve for Alpine in 2023 and most of 2024. He was a […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): The identity of a Chinese national arrested for an illegal stay in Himachal Pradesh was confirmed by local authorities on Tuesday as 60-year-old Lou Wennian. The individual was taken into custody in McLeodganj after police discovered he had been residing in the Kangra district for 130 days without […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The Indian U17 women's football team will take on Bhutan in their third and final round-robin encounter of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 on Wednesday, February 4, at 11:45 IST, with hopes of securing a spot in the final.As part of preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup, scheduled in China from April 30, […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns over being prevented from speaking on matters of national security during the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. In his letter, he stated that he had followed parliamentary convention by […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the latter was 'too afraid' to let him speak in Parliament about former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir and the Epstein files. He said that the Prime Minister was 'compromised' […]

Beijing has slammed a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that nullified Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ right to operate two major ports at the country’s canal as “legally unfounded”, warning the Central American nation that it could pay a heavy political and economic price. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said in a commentary on Tuesday […]

(260203) -- MILAN, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A France's ice hockey player is seen in front of the Alibaba's Intelligent Pin Trading Station at the Olympic Village ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)

(260203) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns about products at the booth of Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd. during the Intersolar Africa 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 3, 2026. TO GO WITH "Africa solar expo opens in Kenya to advance green transition" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(260203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Le Hoai Trung, special envoy of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPV Central […]

(260203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A robotic guide operates in the outpatient hall at the Tongzhou branch of Beijing Anzhen Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2026. Beijing Anzhen Hospital, designated by the Beijing municipal government as the city's first demonstration unit for "robots plus medical" applications, currently has 25 […]

(260203) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Aircraft of the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force perform during the 10th Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Feb. 3, 2026. The 10th Singapore Airshow opened on Tuesday at the Changi Exhibition Center, with the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese PLA Air Force delivering a […]

(Photo credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)Gold-medal winning speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca will carry the American flag and lead the U.S. delegation in the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday.The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee made the announcement Tuesday after Jackson and Del Duca were […]

Hong Kong authorities are considering changing the proposed fine for smoking on a construction site to a fixed penalty of HK$3,000 (US$385) rather than a maximum of HK$150,000. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Tuesday that the initial plan was to amend the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance, which only stipulates the […]

(260203) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign students visit a museum in Banan District of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, Feb. 3, 2026. As the Spring Festival approaches, Banan District of Chongqing Municipality hosted a "Laowai@Chongqing" event. "Laowai" is a Chinese slang term meaning "foreigners". Twenty international students […]

Washington DC [US], February 3 (ANI): Penpa Tsering, the current Sikyong (political leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), also known as the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, continued his advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, holding meetings with senior members of the US House of Representatives to advance international support for Tibet, reported […]

New Delhi, [India] February 3 (ANI): State-level industry bodies across India have welcomed the India-US trade deal, calling it a significant boost for exports and saying it will make our industries far more globally competitive.Potluri Bhaskar Rao, President of the Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce, described the agreement as 'wonderful news for the […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): As day one of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship is set to commence, the Pistol shooters will take aim at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in the national capital on Wednesday. According to a press release, the medals in the 10m Air pistol events will be decided tomorrow. Indian shooters, led by World Champion Samrat […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dilip Saikia on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misleading the Lok Sabha by quoting unauthenticated documents and defended the suspension of eight Opposition MPs for 'unruly behaviour' and disrespecting the Chair during proceedings.Speaking to ANI, Saikia said, 'Rahul Gandhi […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday criticised the government for restricting the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) from speaking on India-China relations, calling it a 'dark day for democracy.'Speaking outside the Parliament, Hooda said, 'This is very unfortunate because in a country and in a democracy, both the […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday lashed out at the opposition following the suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs, accusing them of 'crossing all limits of decorum'. He criticised the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, over his conduct in the lower house.He condemned the 'reprehensible' behaviour of […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Suspended Congress MP Hibi Eden on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a recent trade agreement with the United States, alleging a 'surrender' to America and highlighting what he called 'shady dealings', stating that the party will continue its protest both inside and outside Parliament following the […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of opposing India's progress and questioning the country's institutions.Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Goyal said, 'Rahul Gandhi appears to be uncomfortable with […]

The move would be essential for Beijing to turn into a true financial powerhouse, the president saidChina's yuan must become a global reserve currency, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said.The yuan (renminbi) became the second most-used trade finance currency after the dollar following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022, as sanctions […]

(260203) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Hao and a student participate in an underwater archaeology training near the shore of Pingtan, southeast China's Fujian Province, Aug. 7, 2025. TO GO WITH: "Profile: Chinese diver brings deep sea history to the surface" (Xinhua)

(260203) -- SEVILLE, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra performs during "Colors of China" concert at the Cartuja Center in Seville, Spain, Feb. 2, 2026. With the Chinese New Year of the Horse just over the horizon on Feb. 17, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra on Monday kicked off a tour of Spain with a concert called "Colors of […]

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): India Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib on Tuesday reached Madhya Pradesh's Indore district to participate in the Jan Adhikar Nyay Yatra, which represents their fight for constitutional rights, justice, and accountability for families affected by contaminated drinking water.Several people […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Arun K Singh, former Indian Ambassador to the United States, on Tuesday termed the recent reduction in US tariffs on Indian exports as a significant move that removes a 'competitive disadvantage' for the country. Speaking to ANI, he noted that the deal helps correct a months-long imbalance in which Indian sectors such as […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): After the Lok Sabha adjourned amid huge chaos over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attempting to invoke former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti on Tuesday termed the conduct of the opposition members as 'objectionable', saying the dignity of the Chair and the […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Congress MP Raja Warring on Tuesday criticised the government's actions of suspending eight opposition members from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and 'throwing papers on the chair' following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's insistence on mentioning a specific […]

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer by market capitalisation, said executive director Maureen Fung Sau-yim resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday due to health issues, according to a stock exchange filing. “Ms Fung has confirmed that she has no disagreement with the board of the company and that she is not aware of any […]

(260203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hsiao Hsu-tsen, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, speaks at the opening ceremony of a think tank forum co-hosted by research institutes affiliated with the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the KMT in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2026. The think tank forum was held here on Tuesday. […]

DALIAN, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and two others injured in a traffic accident in Dalian's Jinpu New Area on Tuesday morning, according to a statement from local traffic police.The accident occurred at 6:38 a.m. at an intersection in the area's Qidingshan subdistrict. A small passenger car carrying six people made a left turn and collided […]

BEIJING, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- A China-led study has reported the discovery of amphibian track fossils in Middle Jurassic strata in Beijing, the first such record in Asia. The research has been published online in the journal Ichnos.According to experts, the find not only fills a gap in the study of Jurassic amphibian trace fossils across Asia, but also […]

(260203) -- MAPUTO, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A doctor from the 26th Chinese medical team to Mozambique provides free medical service on Inhaca Island in Maputo, on Feb. 1, 2026. Chinese doctors provided free consultations and donated medical supplies on Inhaca Island in Maputo, the Mozambican capital, over the weekend. The activity by the 26th Chinese […]

(260203) -- BUDAPEST, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian pianist Gergely Kovacs performs during "The New Four Seasons of Hungary and China Concert" at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary, Feb. 2, 2026. A China-Hungary musical joint premiere was held Monday evening in Budapest as the European tour of "The New Four Seasons of Hungary and China […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Suspended Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday said that eight Members of Parliament, including seven from the Congress and one from the CPI (M), were suspended from the Lok Sabha after they protested the repeated interruption of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's speech in the House.Speaking to ANI, Tagore alleged […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Tuesday criticised the government's trade deal with the US, stating that India has 'become nothing but a market,' after a trade deal with the United States led to reports that India could abandon Russian oil procurement. Aujla's comments follow reports that India may abandon Russian oil […]

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Eight opposition members were suspended from Lok Sabha on Tuesday for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and 'throwing papers on the chair' following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh […]

A number of mainland-based suppliers of memory chips and storage solutions are pursuing share listings in Hong Kong, signalling a strategic change in how the sector aims to fuel its global ambitions, according to analysts. The most watched firm is Shanghai-based Montage Technology, a designer of high-speed interconnect chips for data centres, which is […]

Hong Kong’s annual fundraiser, Operation Santa Claus (OSC), has wrapped up its campaign this year, raising more than HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) for charitable projects and victims of the Tai Po fire – nearly double its target. The campaign, launched on November 4, had aimed to raise at least HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects. However, […]

A newborn baby Tanzanian girl, she was named after Liu Huiling, a Chinese doctor whose decisive actions and unwavering dedication saved the life of the baby's mother, Salma Kombo Omar.ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- In the white wards of Abdulla Mzee Hospital in Tanzania's Zanzibar Pemba Island, a quiet yet powerful story of life, gratitude, and […]

Hong Kong’s banking regulator has unveiled four flagship projects, including a quantum computing readiness index, to help the city’s lenders stay competitive and secure in the artificial intelligence era. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said the initiatives formed part of its new Fintech Promotion Blueprint, aimed at guiding responsible […]

A Hong Kong taxi driver has been fined HK$1,000 (US$128) for rude behaviour, having thrown a passenger’s change out of the window after she had asked him to slow down. Magistrate Winnie Lau Yee-wan at West Kowloon Court convicted taxi driver Lam Ching-fung of behaving rudely towards a female passenger who had booked his cab from Hong Kong International […]