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SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Themed on "Healthy China, Healthy Life," the exhibition area at the 9th CIIE brings together the world's leading medical innovations. It showcases breakthroughs in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and cross-disciplinary digital healthcare, all aimed at advancing new productive forces in the medical field and supporting the […]

(261109) -- WINDHOEK, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of the University of Namibia (UNAM, in red) and Gobabis Vocational Training Center (in yellow) shake hands after the final of the Khomas inter-tertiary solidarity football tournament at Independence Stadium in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, Nov. 8, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: From roads to goals, Chinese […]

(261109) -- BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xinhua News Agency President Fu Hua meets with Mohamed Adel Ibrahim El-Nahas, head of the Central Administration for Media at the Presidency of Egypt, who is in China to attend the 7th World Media Summit, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

(261109) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of GE HealthCare at the exhibition area of Medical Equipment and Health Care Products during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2026. Themed on "Healthy China, Healthy Life," the exhibition area at the 9th CIIE brings together the world's […]

A woman narrowly escaped death after a folding table fell from an industrial building in Hong Kong and landed beside her on Monday evening, leaving her with only a minor hand injury. Police later arrested a man in connection with the incident, which occurred at about 6.15pm on Cheung Shun Street outside Maxim’s Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Video circulating […]

(261109) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Lezheng of Team China competes during the Artistic Gymnastics men's team final at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games at Dakar Expo Center in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

(261109) -- DAKAR, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Hanyun of China vies against Fatou Ndiaye (L) of Senegal during the women's 3x3 basketball semi-final between China and Senegal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(261109) -- SCHEGGINO, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A chef of Urbani Truffles makes pasta with a fresh white truffle in Scheggino, Umbria, Italy, Oct. 27, 2026. Urbani Truffles, an Italian company specializing in truffle harvesting and truffle products, participated for the first time in the China International Import Expo this year. The company has been […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look. On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the […]

(261109) -- MELBOURNE, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A mourner lights a candle outside the State Library Victoria to mourn the death of a Chinese national in a fatal stabbing in central Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 9, 2026. A 47-year-old Chinese national died after he was stabbed in Melbourne's CBD while working as a delivery rider on Friday night. (Xinhua/Xu […]

* Media professionals at the 7th World Media Summit emphasized that embracing AI technology must go hand in hand with upholding journalistic principles, and that international cooperation is essential to navigating the transformation.* "Xinhua is willing to strengthen dialogue with all parties to advance the industry's development and promote exchanges and […]

(261109) -- SALY, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Spain celebrates winning the women's preliminary round group A match of beach handball between China and Spain at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Saly, Senegal, Nov. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

(261109) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor from Mali plays a hand drum at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026. At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting […]

(261109) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Pop Mart at the exhibition area of Consumer Goods during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026. At the ninth CIIE, booths featuring creative toys, trendy collectibles, and IP-themed merchandise were packed with visitors. As consumer […]

HONG KONG: China's marriage rate has fallen to an 18-year low, raising fresh concerns about declining birth rates and the country's growing demographic challenges. Between January and September this year, 4.65 million couples registered marriages, while 2.08 million divorced, according to figures the Ministry of Civil Affairs released this week. The […]

* This year's China International Import Expo has brought together 162 countries, regions and international organizations, attracted 4,142 overseas exhibitors and seen its total exhibition area exceed 440,000 square meters for the first time.* For many overseas exhibitors, the expo is more than a six-day event. The connections established at the expo can […]

A disciplinary tribunal erred in its decision to clear barrister and former Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee of professional misconduct over her conviction for taking part in an unlawful assembly in 2019, a court was told on Monday. The Hong Kong Bar Association, the professional body for the city’s barristers, sought a court ruling to […]

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- An international dialogue at the 7th World Media Summit (WMS) explored some of the most pressing questions: who really shapes the news agenda? Why do people trust one source over another, and what impact will artificial intelligence (AI) have on journalism?"Newsrooms are no longer the only players deciding which stories reach the […]

(261109) -- BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks the growth of flowers at United Selections, a flower breeding company, in Nakuru County, Kenya, Nov. 4, 2026. At the Kenya Pavilion during the ninth CIIE, a rose wall over two meters high has drawn many visitors to stop and take photos. Kenya hopes to use this year's expo as a platform to […]

(261109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Villagers discuss poetry together in Baiyang Village, Dianjiang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Sept. 2, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese farmers find poetry in the soil" (Photo by Tang Tao/Xinhua)

(261109) -- CHANGCHUN, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Red Falcon aerobatics team from the Aviation University of Air Force performs during celebrations to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 9, 2026. Besides that, a powered paraglider formation also […]

China’s global policies could offer an alternative to Western approaches to tackling international challenges, speakers at a forum in Macau have said, noting that the nation’s development and achievements are most acutely felt in that city and in Hong Kong. At the second edition of the International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilisations, which […]

(261109) -- ZANZIBAR, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doctors from the 36th Chinese medical team to Tanzania's Zanzibar consult with a local resident during a free medical outreach camp at Kinduni Health Center in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Nov. 6, 2026. The 36th Chinese medical team to Tanzania's Zanzibar has concluded a four-day free medical outreach camp at Kinduni […]

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has signed an agreement with the Yacht Club de Monaco to explore an affiliation for its future marina along with other related services as part of its HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) Skytopia megadevelopment. The authority, which manages Hong Kong International Airport, revealed on Monday that the collaboration with the […]

The announcement of stricter rules for migrants wishing to settle in Britain has ended a lamentable period of anxiety and uncertainty for former Hong Kong residents forging a new life in the country. When the plans were first proposed in May last year, Hongkongers living in the United Kingdom under a special visa scheme for British National (Overseas) […]

A bill designed to streamline the development of Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is a step closer to passage, with final discussions set to take place in the Legislative Council on Wednesday before it could be passed as early as this week. Lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-fun said on Monday that the relevant bills committee held 12 meetings and scrutinised […]

by Xinhua writers Zhang Yunlong and Bai YingBEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- A 30-episode mythological drama with a live-action look can now be produced in just months using artificial intelligence (AI), compared with the years conventional production methods would require.Made entirely with AI-generated imagery and performances, the TV series "Beyond Wukong," […]

MOSCOW, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- As delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States prepare to convene Tuesday in Abu Dhabi for another round of talks on the Ukraine conflict, the spotlight has once again fallen on a familiar question: Can this round achieve what previous attempts did not?The lead-up to upcoming two-day talks has been characterized by […]

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended warm greetings to the residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of Uttarakhand Foundation Day, highlighting the state's spiritual legacy, culturally rich history, and the vital role played by its people in serving the country.In a post on X, she urged the state's citizens to […]

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day, commending its rich cultural heritage, rapid progress across various sectors, and spiritual significance, including the Char Dham yatra.In a post on X, PM Modi referred to […]

Washington DC [US], November 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has urged senators to vote in favour of the American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653), describing the proposed legislation as a 'BIG WIN for U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE and DOMINANCE'.In a post on Truth Social, Trump called on lawmakers to support the bipartisan permitting reform […]

Hong Kong, November 9 (ANI): The Ukraine war has underscored the importance of space as a domain for warfighting. When the USA restricted access to Starshield, for example, it immediately curtailed the ability of Ukrainian forces to target their Russian adversary.Indeed, a competition is occurring right now for ascendancy in space, and China represents the […]

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has come out in strong defence of Nvidia founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang amid an escalating controversy regarding his relationship with a woman suspected of operating as a Chinese intelligence asset, describing the tech leader as an 'honourable guy' and affirming that […]

Washington, DC [US], November 9 (ANI): The NVIDIA Board said in a statement that it is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.'A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation.,' […]

Firefighters used ropes and took about two hours to rescue a stranded rider after an observation tower at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park apparently malfunctioned in mid-air on Monday. Another 40 people and a staff member who had been briefly stranded in the Ocean Park Tower about 70 metres above ground made it down on their own. The theme park said the tower – […]

A Hong Kong contractor is under criminal investigation for suspected fraud after authorities found it had failed to install fire-resistant door frames in about 90 per cent of the lifts it installed, with preliminary evidence also pointing to serious negligence and misconduct. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said on Monday that […]

Lawmakers have demanded tighter scrutiny over a government proposal to fund a HK$377.3 million (US$48.4 million) redevelopment project for the scandal-hit Hong Kong Student Aid Society. Residents and former staff of the NGO’s childcare facilities recently alleged severe staffing shortages, high employee turnover and an inadequate food budget that […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- At a booth showcasing chocolate from the Republic of the Congo, samples ran out within just two days of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as curious visitors flocked to taste the African delicacy.For overseas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the annual expo offers opportunities to tap into […]

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove)Bilibili Gaming knocked off three-time reigning champion T1 on Sunday in the semifinals of the League of Legends World Championship in Allen, Texas.Gen.G, after routing Invictus Gaming 3-0 in the other semifinal on Saturday, await Bilibili Gaming in the grand final. The title match will be held at Barclays Center in New York on […]

(Photo credit: Jeff Faughender)MOUZ swept The MongolZ 3-0 in the grand final on Sunday at the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 tournament.Natus Vincere won 2-0 over BetBoom Team in the third-place match at the Counter-Strike 2 tournament that began Monday with 16 teams. All matches were best-of-three until Sunday's best-of-five grand final, […]

(Photo credit: Jeff Faughender)MOUZ swept The MongolZ 3-0 in the grand final on Sunday at the $1.25 million Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 tournament.Natus Vincere won 2-0 over BetBoom Team in the third-place match at the Counter-Strike 2 tournament that began Monday with 16 teams. All matches were best-of-three until Sunday's best-of-five grand final, […]

Hong Kong’s legislature will require lawmakers to submit relevant research findings and recommendations when they raise motions that have no legislative effect, a move its president has said is aimed at helping the public follow debates more easily and fostering “evidence-based” discussion. “This will allow the government and the public to better […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Eight years after showcasing Kenyan avocados at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Tiku Shah is back in Shanghai with a bigger ambition: doubling his company's avocado shipments to China next year.For Shah, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Sunripe, China's latest tariff cuts have given his expansion plans a […]

After two silvers, illness and a week of mounting pressure, China's 15-year-old Chang Mohan saved her best for last at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Facing three races in one day, she swept the women's 200m freestyle and 200m butterfly titles within an hour, turning a difficult campaign into a double-gold finish and setting her sights on LA28.by […]

The former brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has said he treated her like a biological sibling and that she had maintained a “very close” relationship with her ex-husband after he absconded ahead of a trial for his alleged role in a HK$6.3 million theft case. Testifying in the High Court for the first time on Monday, Anthony […]