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Canberra [Australia], June 27 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has strongly criticised China's assertions regarding the succession of the Dalai Lama, accusing Beijing of attempting to politicise a deeply religious process and interfere in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, as reported by CTA.The Tibet Information Office in Canberra strongly […]

(260627) -- MOSCOW, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People view exhibits during a photo exhibition in Moscow, Russia, June 26, 2026. The photo exhibition on China-Russia educational exchanges and cooperation was held at the Chinese Embassy in Russia on Friday. More than 60 representative photographs were selected from pictures submitted by over 40 institutions […]

(260627) -- ISTANBUL, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Ziyi (C) of China goes for a layup during the Group B match between China and Cameroon at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Trkiye, June 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the upcoming solar manufacturing facility in Jewar will play a crucial role in strengthening India's export capabilities and advancing the vision of a self-reliant India.Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Cell […]

GUILIN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has been deeply exploring folk culture and tradition in recent years, aiming to promote innovative development in its cultural industry. Local firms and creative teams draw inspiration from traditional Chinese culture, and inject classic elements into modern products like backpacks, […]

GUILIN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has been deeply exploring folk culture and tradition in recent years, aiming to promote innovative development in its cultural industry. Local firms and creative teams draw inspiration from traditional Chinese culture, and inject classic elements into modern products like backpacks, […]

(260627) -- HANGZHOU, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 27, 2026 shows a high-speed railway train running on the Hangzhou-Taizhou high-speed railway in Shengzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. China's first high-speed railway controlled by private capital has handled more than 100 million passenger trips as of Saturday, less […]

(260627) -- GUILIN, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sews a product by hand at a workshop for cultural and creative products in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 23, 2026. Guangxi has been deeply exploring folk culture and tradition in recent years, aiming to promote innovative development in its cultural industry. […]

(260627) -- HANGZHOU, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a technology enterprise during an inspection tour in east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2026. Zhang has emphasized the need for deep integration of scientific and […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 27 (ANI): Taiwan's 5,000 largest companies posted a record high in aggregate net profit in 2025, up more than 11 per cent from a year earlier, with contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) remaining the country's most profitable company amid the artificial intelligence boom, according to a report by Focus Taiwan, […]

Binance has failed to obtain a license under the blocs new framework regulating the industryBinance has announced plans to temporarily suspend services to its customers in the European Union starting next week. The crypto exchange, which is the world's largest by trading volume, has so far failed to secure authorization under the bloc's new licensing […]

XILINGOL, June 27 (Xinhua) -- American horseman Clayson Benally, dubbed a "horse whisperer," has a gift for communicating with horses through body language and other nonverbal cues. When involved in the filming of a Chinese documentary series, he became fascinated by China's grassland horse culture after learning about a young woman and her Mongolian […]

A boy who showed signs of heatstroke, including vomiting and fainting, after completing a 400-metre training run at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in Hong Kong has died. A police spokesman said the force was alerted at 5.11pm on Saturday that the boy, 11, had vomited and was displaying signs of heatstroke at the sports complex. “He was sent to Tseung Kwan O […]

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The biggest risk to the AI-driven tech rally is not a sudden jump in semiconductor supply but a 'sudden realisation by investors that the hyperscalers and the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic will not be able to make a return on their investment,' according to latest research report by Jefferies.The brokerage argued that 'for […]

The number of elite Hong Kong public servants who resigned or retired climbed by a third in the past financial year compared with the previous one even as overall civil service turnover declined, prompting calls to expand open recruitment for senior posts. Figures from the Civil Service Bureau show that 36 administrative officers left the government in […]

China will strengthen coordination with other countries to remove bureaucratic barriers and make travel more convenient for international tourists, Beijing’s tourism chief has told an Apec meeting attended by ministers from Hong Kong and other jurisdictions. Sun Yeli, China’s minister of culture and tourism, also called for closer cooperation within the […]

(260627) -- LUSAKA, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the 26th Chinese medical team to Zambia pose for a group photo with Zambian representatives during a farewell ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia, June 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Zambia commends Chinese medical team for enhancing healthcare delivery" (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

WUHAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- In an immersive exhibition in central China's Wuhan City, Hubei Province, a humanoid robot drew a bow, released an arrow and hit the target. Nearby, a robot band pounded out rock music while some other robots danced or executed Chinese martial arts.The futuristic performance was one of many demonstrations that greeted nearly 40 […]

(260627) -- XILINGOL, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Clayson Benally (L) chats with a herder in West Ujimqin Banner of Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 26, 2026. American horseman Clayson Benally, dubbed a "horse whisperer," has a gift for communicating with horses through body language and other nonverbal cues. When involved […]

The developer has become the second major AI firm to restrict a frontier model launch after Anthropic earlier this monthOpenAI has restricted the initial rollout of its latest frontier AI models at the request of the US government, marking the first time the company has staggered a flagship release at Washington's request. Previous generations of ChatGPT […]

(260627) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition of ancient Chinese food culture at the National Historical Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 26, 2026. The exhibition officially opened to the public here on Saturday and will run until Oct. 11. Themed "The Flavors of Tradition -- History of Food in Ancient […]

Hong Kong’s prison service has twice withdrawn an anti-drug video featuring a beautiful AI-generated virtual K-pop girl group from social media after internet users said it resembled a promotion campaign for illegal substances. The Correctional Services Department uploaded the controversial video, titled “Obsession: The Sugar-Coated Trap”, to its […]

The global higher education landscape has shifted markedly over the past five years, with universities across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and mainland China, climbing international rankings while more than 70 per cent of US institutions slipped, a South China Morning Post analysis has found. UK-based education data firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) said […]

Two of the 19 people reportedly arrested this week as part of a major crackdown on an illegal bookmaking ring in Hong Kong have been identified as prominent football coaches in the city. Lo Kwan-yee, head coach of local first division champions Supreme, and Poon Man-chun, coach of the under-18 and under-22 teams at local Premier League champions Kitchee and […]

(260627) -- SANTIAGO, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An artist interacts with spectators as he performs Sichuan Opera face-changing during the Tea for Harmony cultural event in Santiago, Chile, June 26, 2026. The event was held here on Friday, bringing together people to experience the rich heritage of traditional Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Thousands of spectators and paddlers have descended on Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade to cheer and compete as the 50th anniversary of the city’s annual International Dragon Boat Races gets under way. More than 220 teams comprising over 4,500 paddlers from 16 jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Australia and Qatar, are competing in the two-day event […]

Yatsushiro [Japan], June 27 (ANI): Team India sealed their quarterfinal spot in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a dominant 2-0 (55-31, 55-21) win over Kazakhstan in their Group C opener here on Saturday.With the all-important clash against Chinese Taipei to decide the group winner looming, India mixed things up in doubles, according […]

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Around 52 Indian citizens travelling to Kailash Mansarovar are currently stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal, and are seeking urgent assistance for their safe onward journey. The matter was flagged by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday, who urged the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian […]

BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China's major industrial firms posted accelerated profit growth in the first five months of 2026, driven by surging demand for AI-related electronics and new-energy materials, official data showed Saturday.Industrial firms with an annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.93 million U.S. dollars) saw […]

JINAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- In east China's Shandong Province, the borders between three adjacent administrative villages in Bianlin Township of Dezhou City are fading fast. It's not a matter of redrawing lines on a map, but a transformation in daily life, as production and commerce now flow seamlessly across once-rigid divides.A few years ago, the three […]

"Chinese companies have a significant presence at this year's exhibition, accounting for about 30 percent of exhibitors," said Tara Benn, chief executive officer of the South African Paint Manufacturing Association.JOHANNESBURG, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies have emerged as a prominent presence at the Coatings For Africa exhibition, held from […]

(260627) -- WUHAN, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign diplomatic envoys watch a humanoid robot performance in an immersive exhibition in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 24, 2026. Nearly 40 envoys from 27 countries and international organizations visited Hubei this week to learn how artificial intelligence, robotics, and technologies are reshaping […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has apologised to actor and singer Wu Chun after the star, who was featured in its recent promotional campaign, vented his frustration online at the airline’s failure to find his missing luggage despite his “countless” phone calls over three days. The incident sparked a public outcry against the airline, […]

Fullerton [US], June 27 (ANI): Thailand Masters winner Devika Sihag upset third seed Riko Gunji of Japan, while Rounak Chouhan continued his dream run to reach the semifinals of the US Open badminton tournament here.Devika kept her nerves in the business end of both the games to beat Gunji 22-20, 21-19 in the women's singles quarterfinals, while Chouhan […]

Thousands of residents have braved the scorching heat to watch helicopter demonstrations and try out military equipment at a PLA airbase near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China. Military enthusiast Kin Man arrived at Shek Kong barracks with his mother from Tai Po more than an hour before the 9am opening on Saturday. They were among the first ticket […]

This article was first published on June 28, 1977. Film festival off to impressive start by SCMP reporter Hongkong’s First International Film Festival got off to an impressive start last night (June 27, 1977). It was not quite the glittering social occasion as the Cannes Film Festival and there certainly was not the profusion of topless models and eager […]

On a drizzly, windy morning in June, a family gathered before a tombstone at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery in northern Hong Kong to bid farewell to a loved one who died in the Wang Fuk Court fire. Beneath the muddy grave and scattered stones lies a man surnamed Hung, in his forties, among the 168 victims of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Last November’s […]

TOKYO, Japan: China has arrested two Japanese citizens suspected of illegally moving items that are not permitted to be imported or exported. A Japanese official said the case may be linked to rare earth materials, which are important resources mostly controlled by China. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minoru Kihara, said that Chinese customs officia

A Filipino teenager has drowned after losing his balance while walking on a bridge and falling into the sea off an outlying island in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a source, the 17-year-old boy, who held a Hong Kong identity card, was chatting with two friends while sitting on the railings of Chau Tsai Bridge on Peng Chau […]

Beijing [China], June 27 (ANI): China on Friday said its cooperation with Bangladesh does not 'target' any third party or should be influenced by any, particularly on the matter of the Teesta River project, amid questions over India's concerns regarding Beijing's involvement in the river development initiative.Responding to a query during the regular press […]

Hong Kong’s welfare minister has said a three-year care order granted for home-born baby Danny could be shortened, but only based on professional assessments and the boy’s best interests. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Saturday that the two-month-old had developed a fever and was in hospital, where he was expected to remain […]

BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- As he sets down the phone in his station in downtown Beijing, Zhang Ben's furrowed brow eases slightly, the police officer having just talked to a man he has supported through the arduous process of recovering from drug addiction.Under Zhang's supervision, the man in his early 30s, surnamed Zhou, has completed his full […]

Hong Kong authorities plan to expand a scheme allowing mainland Chinese motorists to drive into the city for leisure to all 21 prefecture-level cities in Guangdong province by the first quarter of next year, after applications reached about three times the daily quota. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that about 15,000 […]

NANJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- A little more than a month after scientists warned that climate change is causing widespread oxygen loss in the world's rivers, a new study delivers a hopeful message: targeted interventions can reverse this trend, even as global temperatures climb.Published on Friday in the journal Nature Geoscience, the research found that […]

Prediction markets occupy a grey area under Hong Kong’s gambling laws, with experts warning that the increasingly popular betting platforms could pose risks related to market manipulation and consumer protection. Lawyers and a legislator said that while a ban could restrict access to these largely unregulated betting platforms, authorities would face […]