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About 5,000 people linked to a university in Hong Kong may have had their personal data compromised in a cybersecurity incident, with information allegedly being offered for sale on the dark web. Data advertised by dark web sellers reportedly included the names of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) students, Hong Kong identity card numbers, telephone […]

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- In a classroom at Ayutthaya Technical College, home to the world's first Luban Workshop jointly established by China and Thailand, several humanoid desktop robots rhythmically waved their arms and stepped to the music as Surapat Pimrat skillfully operated them."I named one of the robots Nam Khing because it keeps me […]

Hundreds of Hongkongers have flocked to a Catholic mass offered for the victims of the deadly Tai Po fire ahead of its first anniversary, as a church leader dismissed speculation that the event had come under pressure from authorities. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Tai Po on Sunday celebrated a mass “in memory of lives lost over the whole year […]

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- In early November, south China's Guangdong Province is still warm and lush, with harvest activity in full swing as terraced pomelo orchards in the village of Nanfu in the city of Meizhou bear heavy golden fruit, while growers weave among the trees picking and sorting.Meizhou is China's second-largest pomelo-producing region […]

Openness. Innovation. Cooperation. APEC 2026's priorities are also woven into the story of its host city, Shenzhen.From a border town to a global metropolis in less than half a century, Shenzhen offers a window into Chinese modernization.Ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan invites the people who call Shenzhen home to spell […]

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Hindalco Industries on Sunday said Novelis Inc., its US-based subsidiary, has agreed to sell two Chinese subsidiaries for about USD 265 million. The proposed sale includes the subsidiary that operates Novelis's automotive aluminium plant in Changzhou, China.The deal also provides for an additional USD 10 million payment […]

Manila [Philippines], November 15 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to ASEAN Srinivas Gotru said on Sunday that India is looking to deepen its economic, technological, and defence cooperation with Southeast Asia, viewing the 700-million-person bloc as a vital neighbour and a cornerstone for global supply chains.Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, […]

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): India's merchandise imports excluding petroleum, gold, pearls and precious or semi-precious stones rose 20.7 per cent year-on-year to USD 354.94 billion in April-October, outpacing the 16.4 per cent increase in overall goods imports, according to a Dolat Capital research note."Import growth has broadened beyond […]

(261115) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members maintain an electric motorcycle in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 21, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology empowers Kenya's electric motorcycle push" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

(261115) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese musician Zhang Qianyuan (front) plays the suona at the "Golden Bell Resounds, Harmony Along the Silk Road" concert in Nairobi, Kenya, Nov. 14, 2026. A Chinese concert was staged in Nairobi on Saturday during the Kenya International Theatre Festival, attracting numerous local attendees to enjoy the […]

(261115) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy themselves at Shenzhen Bay in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 22, 2026. In recent years, Shenzhen has embraced a high-quality green development path. According to the white paper titled "A City of Symbiosis: the Shenzhen Practice of Harmonious Coexistence between Humanity and […]

by Xinhua writers Shi Chun, Xu Jing and Xie ENEW YORK, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Scholars and representatives from China and the United States gathered in New York on Saturday for a symposium honoring Edgar Snow, the American journalist whose pioneering reporting helped introduce the Chinese revolution in the 1930s to the world and whose legacy continues to […]

A public housing resident in Hong Kong has lost more than HK$800,000 (US$101,960) worth of cash and gold jewellery that disappeared from her flat in Ngau Tau Kok, prompting a police investigation. Police said the 41-year-old woman filed a report at about 11.55am on Sunday after discovering the items were missing from her home in Kwai Fai House, Lower Ngau […]

(261115) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a photo exhibition honoring Edgar Snow in New York, the United States, Nov. 14, 2026. Scholars and representatives from China and the United States gathered in New York on Saturday for a symposium honoring Edgar Snow, the American journalist whose pioneering reporting helped introduce the Chinese […]

Kumamoto [Japan], November 15 (ANI): Lakshya Sen's Japan Masters title win in Kumamoto helped India secure their best-ever Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour season ever, with the Indian players registering nine titles and four runner-up finishes this year in BWF Super 300 or higher-level tournaments outside India, as per the Badminton Association […]

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 15 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Sunday said there is nothing noteworthy about Pakistan's Climate Minister attending the SCO meeting in India since it is a multilateral forum, asserting that Islamabad hasn't taken any action against terrorism directed at India. Speaking to ANI, Tewari asserted that India's […]

Beijing [China], November 15 (ANI): Twelve leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, will attend the APEC CEO Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, from November 17 to 18, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) announced on […]

Kumamoto [Japan], November 15 (ANI): Following his Japan Masters title win, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen reflected on how his self-belief and confidence played a big role in his back-to-back title wins and has set his sights on a good showing at the Hong Kong Open to solidify his spot for the BWF World Tour Finals. Lakshya continued his fine run at the BWF […]

SHANGHAI, 15th November, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is expanding the international reach of Emirati children's publishing by participating in the Shanghai International Children's Book Fair 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre. Through its stand, the Association is showcasing the work of UAE […]

(261115) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmers transfer freshly picked golden pomelos with a drone at Nanfu Village of Meizhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2026. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Golden pomelo industry sweetens life in south China village" (Xinhua)

In the last five months, Yvette Celine Koki, a female electric motorcycle rider, has proved naysayers wrong, navigating the streets of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, with unmatched courage and confidence in a space that is male-dominated.NAIROBI, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- In the last five months, Yvette Celine Koki, a female electric motorcycle rider, has proved […]

(Photo credit: Nick Oza)Bilibili Gaming won their first League of Legends World Championship with a 3-1 defeat of Gen.G Esports in the grand final at Barclays Center in New York on Saturday.Bilibili, which narrowly escaped the Swiss stage of the event on the final day of competition, previously beat three-time defending world champions T1 in a semifinal […]

(261115) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xiaoxiao, acting Chinese consul general in New York, speaks at a photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Nov. 13, 2026. An event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial […]

(261115) -- CAIRO, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar delivers the opening address during the 8th World Education Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 14, 2026. The 8th World Education Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine opened on Saturday in Cairo, marking the first […]

Hongkongers will experience the chilliest days of autumn this coming week, with temperatures expected to drop to 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) as a cold front sweeps across the southern Chinese coast. The expected drop to 16 degrees on Friday and Saturday may mark the coldest days of the month, falling below the previous low of 17.5 degrees recorded in […]

(261115) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2026 shows a scene at a press conference held at the media center for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic […]

Hong Kong’s police chief has dismissed concerns that geopolitical tensions could affect attendance at the coming Interpol general assembly to be held in the city, saying transnational cooperation on policing is “inevitable”. Speaking on a television programme on Sunday, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming responded to questions about whether […]

The charred body of an elderly woman was found in a flat in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin after a blaze broke out on Sunday morning, with officers uncovering a large amount of clutter piled up to the ceiling. The Fire Services Department received a report at 8.45am of a blaze at a lower-floor flat in Lung Kwong House at Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate. Firefighters […]

BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Nov. 18 to 19.

BUDAPEST, Hungary: The world-famous Rubik's Cube is returning to its birthplace in Hungary, more than 50 years after its invention. A new automated factory will produce up to one million cubes every year, bringing production back to the country where the colorful puzzle was first created. The puzzle has sold more than 500 million units worldwide and re

Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): US Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson has strongly rebutted a recent media report from Politico claiming that the Quad alliance between the United States, India, Australia and Japan is faltering under President Donald Trump's administration.Addressing the claims on social media, Johnson […]

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): More than 1.32 lakh people have signed an online petition urging NVIDIA's board to reinstate co-founder Jensen Huang as chief executive, demanding an independent investigation and an explanation of the circumstances surrounding his sudden departure after 33 years leading the chipmaker.The petition, hosted on a campaign […]

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): The global economy is expected to register steady growth in 2027, supported by declining energy prices and sustained investments in artificial intelligence (AI), although geopolitical tensions, fiscal pressures and uncertainty over technology spending could pose downside risks, according to a research report by Goldman […]

By Sahil Pandey Manila [Philippines], November 15 (ANI): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called for stronger maritime cooperation among ASEAN member states and efforts towards an effective and substantive Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law […]

Manila [Philippines], November 15 (ANI): Manila has transformed into the focal point of diplomacy as regional leaders and prominent international figures assemble in the Philippine capital for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, with discussions expected to focus on pressing geopolitical, economic and security challenges facing […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a taxi driver for alleged dangerous driving after his vehicle hit two British nationals who were crossing the road in Wan Chai. Police said on Sunday that the incident happened at 1.39am, when the victims – a 65-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman – were crossing the road near Hay Wah Building in Wan Chai while the taxi […]

The Victoria Harbour Race on Sunday ended in chaos and disappointment for hundreds of swimmers, after organisers cancelled the final waves of amateur competitors, while reports said others were pulled from the water with the finish line in sight. With the 11.30am cut-off time fast approaching, the fourth batch of leisure swimmers, which had 700 spaces […]

Hong Kong must proactively expand trade networks and not “wait for luck to come our way”, as artificial intelligence development that has driven recent growth in exports may gradually slow down, the city’s commerce chief has said. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said on Sunday that Hong Kong’s September export […]

Internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang has denied making a last-minute change to a recent performance in Hong Kong that led to full refunds to concertgoers, saying the organiser was told weeks in advance about the revision and that she refused to be a “scapegoat” over the controversy. But Premiere Performances of Hong Kong said it was first told in […]

Hong Kong International Airport has become the world’s first to deploy robots to repaint runway markings, cutting the time needed to refresh centre lines by about 67 per cent compared with manual painting, its managing authority has said. According to the Airport Authority, the AI-powered robots, called “Brushman”, also improve painting accuracy and […]

(261114) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Moses Nderitu, managing director of BasiGo Kenya, receives an interview in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 30, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese innovation powers Kenya's e-mobility boom" (Xinhua/Liu Jiaqi)

(261114) -- LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the Chinese and American film and television industries, along with experts and scholars, attend a forum at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, the United States, on Nov. 11, 2026. American and Chinese filmmakers gathered this week in Los Angeles during the 22nd Annual Chinese American […]

Hong Kong will send one of its largest-ever delegations to the Apec CEO Summit in Shenzhen on Tuesday and Wednesday, with at least 54 business leaders set to attend, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a delegation list obtained by the SCMP, the group includes senior executives of companies, leading business chambers, banks and statutory […]

Hong Kong firefighter Yuen Chung-hang did not expect to have to explain his work experience while dangling from a rope to rescue one of two workers left hanging in mid-air outside a skyscraper after their gondola malfunctioned. As Yuen tried to keep the man calm with small talk during their descent from the 35th floor of Jardine House in Central late last […]

BANGKOK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that "China and Thailand are as close as one family" is a unique advantage of bilateral relations, as reflected in the practical achievements across various fields.Li made the remarks during his meeting with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok.Conveying cordial greetings from […]