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Hong Kong’s largest landlords and developers could get their first formal route into the rising student accommodation market after the government announced plans to tender land for a purpose-built student hostel this quarter, according to analysts. Development Secretary Bernadette Linn Hon-ho announced on Thursday the inclusion of a 1,100 square metre […]

(261021) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A transport vessel takes Bluefin tuna from a fishing farm to Ocean Star, an ultra-low temperature processing and transportation vessel of China on the Mediterranean sea east of Malta, Oct. 9, 2026. Fishery cooperation between China and Malta has delivered win-win results, Maltese Minister for Agriculture, […]

The three leaders could meet next month at APEC summit in China, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has said Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could hold a "historic" three-way meeting at the APEC summit in China, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has sai

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for stability in a world marked by turbulence and transformation.Li made the remarks when meeting with […]

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China and Russia have in recent years stood side by side and moved forward together in the face of a complex and turbulent international landscape.Co-chairing the 31st regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail […]

GUANGZHOU, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the Emirate's first business consultancy in China. The consultancy inauguration marks a significant milestone in Ras Al Khaimah's longstanding relations with the Provinces of China, opening a new chapter of […]

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon)The PGA Tour returns to Bermuda, the LPGA continues its Asian swing, the Champions Tour begins its three-event playoffs and the grind is on for DP World Tour playoff spots in South Korea.PGA TOURTHIS WEEK: Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Southampton, Oct. 22-25Course: Port Royal Golf Course (Par 71, 6,828 Yards)Purse: $6M […]

(261021) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin co-chair the 31st regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government in St. Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

(261021) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

SHANGHAI/FRANKFURT, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) and the People's Bank of China (PBOC) maintain regular multi-channel exchanges, and deeper mutual understanding yields shared benefits amid extensive trade, technology and financial ties linking China and the euro area, according to a member of the ECB's executive board.China and Europe […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 21 (ANI): Indian athletes will compete across multiple disciplines, including para archery, athletics, badminton, swimming, shooting and table tennis, on October 22 at the Asian Para Games 2026, according to the schedule listed by ESPN. Key medal events include Swati Chaudhary's women's W1 gold medal match against China's Cen […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- A slim, sky-blue scarf caught the eye of young visitors at an exhibition in downtown Beijing, with its contemporary zodiac motifs offering a fresh take on Xinjiang's traditional Atlas silk, known for its vivid colors and distinctive patterns.The scarf was the work of designer Gong Yue, a young entrepreneur from Korla, northwest […]

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TIANJIN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- At an automotive industrial park in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Egyptian students Abdelrahman Ayman Zaky and Adham Ayman are gaining hands-on experience in new energy vehicle (NEV) chassis systems alongside their Chinese peers.Having acquired vocational skills at an Egyptian Luban Workshop, the two came to China to […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China has achieved significant results in tackling climate change in recent years, gradually forging a green and low-carbon development path, a senior environment official said on Wednesday.Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment, made the remarks at a news conference, where an annual report on China's policies and […]

(261021) -- QINZHOU, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 21, 2026 shows cargo vessels passing through the dedicated wildlife corridor bridge over the Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Cargo throughput of the Pinglu Canal has surpassed 1 million tonnes since its opening to navigation on Sept. 16. The […]

Gazprom and CNPC are negotiating terms for the planned Power of Baikal pipeline, which could carry 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually via Mongolia Russia and China could finalize agreements on a major new gas pipeline by the end of the year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak said on […]

(261021) -- ABIDJAN, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A medical staff member from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark conducts an eye examination on a patient with the help of a volunteer at the Port of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Oct. 15, 2026. The hospital ship departed the Port of Abidjan on Wednesday morning, concluding a […]

Taipei [Taiwan], October 21 (ANI): Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has warned that a dramatic increase in cyberattacks and suspected Chinese influence operations could threaten Taiwan's security ahead of its November 28 local elections, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, the Government Service Network (GSN) recorded 185.6 […]

Seoul [South Korea], October 21 (ANI): Nearly half of the artificial intelligence (AI) models released by South Korean developers this year were built on Chinese technology, predominantly Alibaba's Qwen, according to a study cited by The Korea Herald, raising questions about the country's efforts to develop its own AI models.The report, released Friday by […]

HANGZHOU, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- A silver self-driving shuttle glided past golden rice fields on the outskirts of Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, linking several cultural landmarks, including the Liangzhu ruins, where an early regional state flourished over five millennia ago.This route, launched earlier this month, points to a question facing many […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- One of the most visible legacies of the Red Army's Long March, a roughly 12,500-km military odyssey that ended 90 years ago, may well be an active rocket family that bears the same name.Among the world's busiest launch vehicles, China's Long March rockets have for more than half a century carried satellites, crewed spacecraft […]

(261021) -- BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Elephant-shaped installations are displayed during the premiere in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 21, 2026. The premiere of the documentary film "The Elephant Odyssey", which follows the improbable journey of the wandering Asian elephants in southwest China's Yunnan Province that captivated viewers around the […]

A 12-year-old unvaccinated girl has become the second child to die after suffering from influenza A since the current flu season began in Hong Kong in late June, the Centre for Health Protection has said. Centre controller Edwin Tsui Lok-kin said on Wednesday that local influenza activity remained at a high level. “I urge the public not to take influenza […]

Washington, DC [US], October 21 (ANI): A US congressional committee has raised concerns over online brokerage platform Webull's data security practices, questioning its assurances that sensitive American customer information remains protected despite the company's operational and corporate connections to China, The Epoch Times reported.In a statement issued […]

XINING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- In June 2000, an American bowed before a CT scanner newly delivered to a county hospital in northwest China's Qinghai Province."This scanner must serve the people of my hometown well," David Victor Plymire said, in the county's local dialect.Plymire had made three trips to help secure the 350,000-U.S.-dollar machine for Huangyuan […]

(261021) -- BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fishing boats berth at a fishing harbor in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Oct. 21, 2026. China Meteorological Administration (CMA) issued the typhoon emergency response of Level IV to prepare for the upcoming Typhoon Champi, which is approaching the east sea areas of southeast China's Taiwan and […]

(261021) -- TASHKENT, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Qihao of China serves to Nima Alamian of Iran during the men's teams quarterfinal match between China and Iran at the 29th ITTF-Asian Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

Hong Kong police are investigating after two local media outlets received suspicious letters containing white powder – believed to be crushed oatmeal – sent from the United Kingdom. Police said that at around 3pm on Wednesday, online media outlet HK01 received an airmail letter delivered from the UK at its Kwai Chung office. Staff at the office in Tower […]

GUANGZHOU, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Supreme Council, led a delegation to visit a flying car mass-production factory of ARIDGE, a pioneering developer of low-altitude mobility solutions, in Guangzhou on Tuesday.During the visit, he joined ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Former abbot of Ragya Monastery in Amdo, Lobsang Tenpa, also known as Tenpa Gyatso, has reportedly been detained by Chinese security personnel, sentenced to five years in prison and transferred to a prison in Xining, Qinghai Province, Tibet Times reported.According to Tibet Times, security personnel […]

Seoul [South Korea], October 21 (ANI): Chinese startup Langdao Silex recently unveiled a prototype EUV light source built with what it claims are 90 percent domestically made components, promising commercialization within three to five years, The Korea Herald reported.Its reported performance falls far short of commercial requirements, and experts doubt […]

St Petersburg [Russia], October 21 (ANI): United States special envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in St. Petersburg. The aim of the meeting was to advance proposals to end the war in Ukraine and establish a pathway towards broader negotiations.As reported by CNN, the diplomatic outreach came […]

About 20 more non-local students have been admitted to Hong Kong semi-private schools under a government scheme to boost the city’s status as an international education hub, with a principal urging authorities to do more to promote the initiative to prospective pupils. Education authorities said on Wednesday that the non-local students holding student […]

(261021) -- JINAN, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows a view of the Taierzhuang Pump Station of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Taierzhuang District of Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province. According to the China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation, the water diversion operation for the entire […]

Hong Kong lawmakers and the media industry have raised concerns about the authorities’ plan to tighten arrangements for journalists searching land records, with some legislators urging the government to explain operational details and streamline the application to support investigative reporting. The Hong Kong Journalists Association voiced objections on […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 21 (ANI): India continued to add to its medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Rohit Kumar, Sharath Makanahalli, Shailesh Kumar and Haney clinching bronze medals across swimming and para athletics events.Debutant Rohit Kumar clinched bronze in the men's 100m Breaststroke SB4 final with a timing of 1:57.25, improving […]

(261021) -- BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with foreign representatives attending the 2026 International Science Council (ISC) Midterm Members' Meeting and Beijing Science Dialogue in Beijing, […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- One of the most visible legacies of the Red Army's Long March, a roughly 12,500-km military odyssey that ended 90 years ago, may well be an active rocket family that bears the same name.Among the world's busiest launch vehicles, China's Long March rockets have for more than half a century carried satellites, crewed spacecraft […]

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tech firms are harnessing the deep integration of AI and hardware to bring a new generation of intelligent devices to market, launching not just new products but entirely new product categories.Alibaba's Qwen has recently unveiled a set of new products including two models of AI glasses and a model of AI clip-on […]

KUNMING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Driving up Jingmai Mountain is both a pleasure and a challenge. Towering trees rising above rugged valleys and mountains make for a fine view, but halfway up the slopes, smooth asphalt gives way to bumpy stone road.The rough surface is intentional. Villagers endure the bumpy ride to protect their ancient tea trees, as asphalt at […]

(261021) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform in the play "Hamlet" in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 20, 2026. The Beijing People's Art Theater's production of "Hamlet" held a media preview in Shanghai on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

(261021) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi (L), ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the UAE Supreme Council, and ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli attend a roll-off ceremony in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 20, 2026. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a delegation to visit a flying car mass-production […]

(261021) -- TASHKENT, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yidi of China hits a return during the women's teams quarterfinals between Wang Yidi of China and Paranang Orawan of Thailand at the 29th ITTF-Asian Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)