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Hong Kong-headquartered DFI Retail Group, which owns and operates the city’s largest supermarket network, says it will continue to invest in new stores even though consumers remain cautious. Darren Chan, the group’s managing director for food in Hong Kong and Macau, said DFI – whose supermarket chains include Wellcome and Market Place in Hong Kong – […]

(261009) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of Young People's Chorus of New York City and Guangdong Experimental High School Choir perform during a joint concert themed "Youth Dialogue for the Future" in New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

TURIN, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) --The flame for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade was lit Thursday in Turin, Italy, where the first World University Games were held in 1959, beginning its journey to China ahead of the January event.

With the busy National Day travel rush past, now could be a good time to explore China at a more relaxed pace.Crowds thin, summer heat fades, and soft light and crisp air settle in. Welcome to discover a different side of China in autumn.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

(261009) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Oct. 1, 2026 shows tourists at a local tea house in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Hainan saw 4.754 million tourist trips during the National Day holiday, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.1 percent. Total tourist spending rose 14.7 percent year on year to 6.875 […]

ALMATY, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- "Dong -- dong as in dongfang, the East."In autumn-hued Almaty, the sound of students reciting Chinese drifts from a teaching building at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.Inside a classroom of Northwestern Polytechnical University's Kazakhstan branch campus, Chinese teacher Li Xiangning is teaching first-year students. Paper […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a former university student to seven years in prison for raping and sexually targeting five women, with some of the crimes taking place at orientation camps. The 31-year-old defendant was sentenced on Friday at the High Court after a jury found him guilty of one count of rape, another of voyeurism and three counts of indecent […]

The murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has been delayed again while the court addresses legal issues raised by lawyers in the high-profile case. Deputy High Court Judge Brian Keith told the nine-member jury on Friday that the hearing would resume on Monday after the legal arguments concluded. Choi’s mother, Cheung Yin-fa, had been […]

Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has raided 11 offices and homes over alleged bid-rigging for contracts to supply virtual reality (VR) systems to schools and non-profit organisations, with the deals valued at HK$10 million (US$1.3 million). The Competition Commission revealed on Friday that it had secured warrants and searched the 11 premises, including […]

When Professor Lam Hon-ming returned to Hong Kong after completing postdoctoral work in the United States in 1997, he was fixated on one question: how can science help feed the country and the world? He found that soybeans offered part of the answer. In addition to its nutritional value, the crop can fix nitrogen levels in the soil, reducing reliance on […]

Lawmakers and engineering sector leaders have called for a review of Hong Kong’s building inspection mechanism and a blacklist to bar errant contractors from government tenders, after a developer said half of the city’s first privately built “starter homes” project will be demolished due to shoddy steel work. The government should review the […]

by Nadeem JavaidOver more than a decade of travelling across China, I have watched a transformation that is difficult to capture in economic statistics alone.Since 2013, each visit has revealed not simply a richer or more modern China, but a country steadily changing the way it produces, innovates, consumes and, increasingly, how it is perceived by the […]

Timothy Chan Chi-fung was 19 when a testicular tumour sent him into a Hong Kong hospital system largely designed for children or much older adults. Neither door quite fitted. His experience eventually led him to found Youth Cancer Hong Kong, a contribution that has earned him a place as a finalist in the community category of this year’s Spirit of Hong […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened higher on Friday, with IT stocks witnessing strong buying despite the US government's decision to suspend some of the world's largest IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification Program.The Nifty 50 opened at 22,303.35, gaining 70.55 points or 0.32 per cent, while the […]

New postsFeatured entry20:098.10.2026Trump Says US Won't Attack Iran Before Midterm ElectionsUS President Donald Trump said Washington is having "productive" discussions with Iran and won't attack it before the midterm congressional elections in the United States in November.Trump also claimed that Iran was "in very bad condition," saying it was struggling […]

In 2014, a University of Hong Kong research team watched two years of reef restoration work collapse in Sai Kung. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had asked the researchers to speed up coral recovery. Cement structures were placed on the seabed and coral began to grow. But as the colonies became larger, they became unstable. “They […]

Hong Kong national security police have charged a man with publishing seditious material on social media, but only informed the press after the defendant appeared in court and declined to provide details of the alleged crime. The force’s National Security Department said on Friday it had charged a 52-year-old man for posting seditious material with the […]

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged the former head of a listed company for allegedly accepting HK$20 million (US$2.5 million) in bribes from a mainland Chinese property developer in exchange for acquiring a stake in the developer’s real estate project. Zhang Yadong, 58, who was chairman of Greentown China Holdings from 2019 to 2025, faced a […]

Over 160,000 Hong Kong residents have already registered for the “joint clearance” channel ahead of the revamped Huanggang border crossing’s opening on Monday, with extra manpower deployed and high-level command centres activated to ensure a smooth opening. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Friday that his bureau would activate its […]

by Xinhua writer Liu YananNEW YORK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's practices in economic growth and poverty elimination are exemplary and have proven that the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are attainable, as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) helps achieve the goals, said an American expert.China's economic success over the past two generations has […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Record imports pushed the U.S. trade deficit to US$105.6 billion in August, the largest in 17 months, as strong domestic demand kept businesses reliant on goods produced overseas. The trade shortfall increased 13.7 percent, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau said. Economists polled by Reuters had […]

BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- From bustling transport hubs and crowded scenic areas to fully booked restaurants and busy shopping districts, strong travel flows and vibrant consumption during the National Day holiday highlighted the resilience and momentum of China's holiday economy.Data from the Ministry of Transport showed that during this National Day […]

Twenty-seven individuals and groups have been named finalists for the 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which recognises the unsung heroes of the city who have made major contributions to society. This year’s shortlist for the awards, co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, is divided into nine categories: community, culture, […]

Hong Kong’s police have revealed they will launch an academy offering specialised courses for overseas officers and shared new details about the force’s bachelor’s degree programme, with classes expected to start next March. Kelly Cheng Lai-ki, director of the Police College, said establishing the Hong Kong International Academy of Policing would […]

JAKARTA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday launched 11 Chinese-backed downstream projects worth an estimated 10.2 billion U.S. dollars at the Weda Bay Industrial Park in Central Halmahera, North Maluku.Prabowo also witnessed the park's first export of electric vehicle (EV) batteries produced by Chinese enterprises.He said […]

(261009) -- TURIN, Oct. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The flame is carried in Turin after the flame collection ceremony for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade in Turin, Italy, Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

China’s once-notorious “gutter oil”, recycled from kitchen and drainage waste, has almost vanished from dining tables in recent years and now carries the nickname liquid gold. The substance has become a highly sought-after feedstock for producing clean energy, especially sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with biofuel producers such as Hong Kong-based […]

(261008) -- ROME, Oct. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Chinese stand during the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Global Exhibition "From Seeds to Foods" in Rome, Italy, Oct. 8, 2026. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

In a rare market move, a long-established local developer sold a Central retail shop that was held for over 50 years to an heir of Swiss underwear maker Triumph, according to data from the Land Registry, a deal analysts have called “highly unusual”. The use of international capital to acquire local retail assets in Hong Kong is uncommon. Triumph […]

ANTALYA, Trkiye, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut and deputy chief designer of the China Manned Space Agency, has said here that the country's space station will become a global research platform for scientists worldwide.Yang made the remarks at the ongoing 77th International Astronautical Congress in Trkiye's Mediterranean city of […]

Washington DC [US], October 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) honoured Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science at the White House's 'Science: A New Golden Age Summit', praising him as a 'national treasure' and 'modern-day Thomas Edison' for his contributions to space exploration, technology and […]

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte)Poland's Hubert Hurkacz hammered 19 aces in a 6-3, 7-6 (4) first-round win against Australia's James Duckworth on Thursday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.His reward is a second-round showdown with a fellow former champion of the ATP 1000 tournament, No. 10 seed Novak Djokovic. Hurkacz is 0-8 in his career against the Serbian legend, […]

(261008) -- BEIJING, Oct. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Harvesters harvest sorghum at a farmland demonstration area in Xiping County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Autumn crops, the mainstay of China's annual grain production, are now being harvested. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China is on track for a […]

(Photo credit: Robert McGraw)FlyQuest and JD Gaming claimed the final two spots in the Knockout Stage in Thursday's action at the Demacia Cup Global Invitational in China.Wrapping up the Swiss Stage, FlyQuest swept RED Canids and JD Gaming rallied for a 2-1 triumph against Natus Vincere in Round 4.The League of Legends event runs through Oct. 17 and began […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)No. 4 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia held off 19th-seeded compatriot C 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) on Thursday to reach the China Open semifinals in Beijing.In another quarterfinal clash of countrywomen, No. 26 seed Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic advanced to her first WTA 1000 semifinal with a swift 6-3, 6-0 victory over No. 7 […]

BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Crime drama "Traces of Justice" topped China's National Day holiday box office, in a market that fell from a year earlier, with some analysts citing the absence of a blockbuster-scale title.The seven-day holiday frame ending on Wednesday generated 1.165 billion yuan (about 173 million U.S. dollars) from nearly 32 million […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Chinese authorities have intensified restrictions on the public use of the Tibetan language after removing a Tibetan-language signboard in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, as reported by Tibet Times.According to Tibet Times, the authorities are reportedly ordering the company to replace it with signage […]

Taipei [Taiwan], October 8 (ANI): Beijing is expanding its pressure campaign against Taiwanese entertainers and media figures, using political warnings and access to the Chinese market as leverage, according to Taiwan national security officials, as reported by The Taipei Times.The latest incident involved television host Kevin Tsai, who attended the […]

BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- As China celebrated its National Day holiday, cinemas across the country saw audiences flock to the big screen, while a new mix of cross-sector activities turned movie theaters into spaces for sports, culture and tourism.The trend reflects a broader shift in China's film industry, as cinemas look beyond ticket sales and films […]

Three of the six residential buildings at CK Asset’s “starter homes” project in Hong Kong will be demolished and rebuilt in what the developer called the most “time-saving” solution, two years after a scandal over substandard steel reinforcement work halted construction. The Buildings Department said on Thursday that it had approved demolition […]

Countries on the continent could save up to $74.5 billion if sovereign ratings were based on less subjective assessmentsOn October 7, the African Union officiallylaunchedthe Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius, giving the continent its own institution for assessing African sovereigns, companies, and financial institutions. AfCRA is not intended […]

BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's highway new energy vehicle (NEV) charging volume rose sharply during the recent week-long National Day holiday, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Thursday.From Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, the country's highway NEV charging volume reached 163 million kilowatt-hours, averaging 23.26 million kilowatt-hours daily, […]

(261008) -- SANYA(HAINAN), Oct. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customers select goods at a duty-free shop in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 2, 2026. According to Haikou customs, the customs authority supervised offshore duty-free purchases worth 855 million yuan (about 126.8 U.S. dollars) during the seven-day National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to 7, […]

(261008) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A customer selects goods at a duty-free shop in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 7, 2026. According to Haikou customs, the customs authority supervised offshore duty-free purchases worth 855 million yuan (about 126.8 U.S. dollars) during the seven-day National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to 7, involving […]

(261008) -- KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrives in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Aug. 8, 2026, for a five-day goodwill visit. TO GO WITH "Chinese naval escort task group arrives in Malaysia for goodwill visit" (Photo by Du Jiangfan/Xinhua)