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The bloc is moving from pure economic cooperation to shaping tomorrows security agendaNot long ago, BRICS was largely seen as an economic acronym - a loose coalition of emerging powers united by their ambition to reshape global finance and give the developing world a stronger voice in international economic governance. Today, that image is rapidly becoming […]

New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India's development assistance for projects in Bangladesh is based on a mutually agreed roadmap that is regularly reviewed. Specifically addressing the ongoing discussions surrounding the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, MEA spokesperson […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese legislators on Friday held a meeting to study a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary.The meeting, convened by the leading Party members group of the National People's Congress (NPC) […]

(260703) -- HONG KONG, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend a flash mob event at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison's naval base on Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong, south China, July 3, 2026. A visiting PLA Navy fleet ushered in its first "open-house" day here on Friday, featuring hands-on experience, drill demonstration, art […]

(260703) -- LIPING, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the memorial hall of Liping Meeting on the Qiaojie street in Liping County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 2, 2026. The Qiaojie street, with a history of more than 600 years, is affectionately called "Red Army Street" by the local people as […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 3 (ANI): The United States is unlikely to match the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) production capacity in Taiwan despite the chipmaker's expansion in Arizona, said Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.The statement addresses recent claims regarding the scale of the […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The parents of a 13-year-old Hong Kong girl critically in need of a new heart and lungs have appealed to the public in hopes of a “miracle”, with the girl fearing she “won’t be able to go home”. In a letter […]

by Xinhua writers Zhang Yunlong, Xu Zhuang and Zhou YuanBEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- As summer vacation draws near, Liu Li, a mother from Beijing, signed her child up for a study tour at a high-speed train manufacturing base in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province.Rather than heading to theme parks or scenic mountains, the family opted for a factory […]

(260703) -- GABORONE, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tshepo Machacha, acting permanent secretary of Botswana's Ministry of Health, speaks at the farewell and welcome reception for the 17th and 18th batches of the Chinese medical teams to Botswana at the Chinese embassy, in Gaborone, Botswana, July 2, 2026. Comprising 46 highly skilled professionals, the 18th […]

(260703) -- ABUJA, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose for a group photo during the ceremony marking the official commissioning of the new headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria, July 2, 2026. The new headquarters of the ECOWAS was officially commissioned here on Thursday, marking a major milestone in West […]

(260703) -- DUSHANBE, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit the photo exhibition showcasing China's landmark modernization achievements in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 1, 2026. A photo exhibition showcasing China's landmark modernization achievements was held here earlier this week. Hosted at the Chinese Embassy, the selection of 30 pictures on topics ranging […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities announced Friday that starting from January 1, 2027, the country will cancel the policies of halving the vehicle and vessel tax for energy-saving vehicles and exempting certain new energy vehicles (NEVs), including pure electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell commercial […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday rejected a report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in which it announced negative certifications for China over illegal fishing and other issues.These "certifications" pursuant to U.S. domestic law has neither factual evidence nor basis in international law, Chinese foreign ministry […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China urged the United States and the EU to stop hyping up the so-called ethnic issue, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.According to media reports, the United States and EU have expressed so-called concern over China's Ethnic Unity and Progress […]

(260703) -- COPENHAGEN, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Danish King Frederik X at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, on July 3, 2026. (Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix/Handout via Xinhua)

GUANGZHOU, July 3 (Xinhua) -- In the humid heat of July in southern China, the Akeso Greater Bay Area Technology Park in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, is running at full speed.Signal lights flash on precision instruments as researchers monitor streams of automatically generated experimental data inside a drug-discovery laboratory, while a newly completed […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- How do you fit 1,000 years of history into the palm of your hand?In Jingdezhen, the grandest history is told through the smallest details. Using miniature photography as our guide, we zoom into a world where time-honored Chinese heritage finds its modern canvas.Explore how a single drop of glaze and a touch of clay tell a story […]

(260703) -- BEIJING, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also secretary of the leading Party members group of the State Council, chairs a meeting to study the guiding principles of a speech made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering in celebration of the 105th anniversary of […]

The multiple-projectile munitions have already been delivered for army trials, the producer has saidA pioneering Russian anti-drone round, which uses special three-element bullets in standard small-arms munitions, has been showcased in a new videoreleasedby the defense conglomerate Rostec.The Mnogotochie (Ellipsis) project wasunveiledearlier this year and […]

(260703) -- BEIJING, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and secretary of the leading Party members group of the CPPCC National Committee, presides […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 3 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has received official clearance to inject USD 20 billion into its wholly owned subsidiary in Arizona. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the approval was one of nine major domestic and overseas investment projects cleared by the MOEA's Department of Investment Review at a […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): Benchmark equity indices ended higher on Friday, as supportive global cues, easing crude oil prices, optimism over a softer global interest rate environment and positive outcomes from the India-Japan Summit lifted investor sentiment.The Nifty 50 gained 95.15 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 24,270.85, while […]

New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Centre of continuing what he termed a 'calibrated capitulation' to China after reports that four Chinese-linked power equipment firms had been allowed to bid for certain government power projects. In a post on X, Ramesh criticised the government's reported decision, alleging […]

New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): China said it hoped the US will handle Taiwan-related issues with extra prudence, as it has far-reaching implications.Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in his conversation with US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio talked about the need to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China will take the World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with all parties to build a global AI governance system based on broad consensus, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Friday.Han made the remarks when […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- How do you fit 1,000 years of history into the palm of your hand?In Jingdezhen, the grandest history is told through the smallest details. Using miniature photography as our guide, we zoom into a world where time-honored Chinese heritage finds its modern canvas.Explore how a single drop of glaze and a touch of clay tell a story […]

(260703) -- SHENZHEN, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows awards and certificates conferred on Hypershell, a company innovating intelligent wearable systems, in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

(260703) -- SHENYANG, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China warm up before the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

Along the coastline of Fumba on Tanzania's Zanzibar Unguja Island, the construction of a new port is underway, bringing opportunities to a community that once grappled with limited access to basic services and scarce employment.ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Along the coastline of Fumba on Tanzania's Zanzibar Unguja Island, the construction of a new […]

SHARJAH, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) -- The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdullah Al Sharhan, Vice President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) Board, as a member of the Professional Category Jury of the "Beijing International Book Fair Illustrations Awards 2026", making him the first Arab to join the jury […]

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a middleman in the fast-growing global space economy, senior officials and experts have said, noting the city can turn its financial markets, common law system and dispute-resolution capabilities into a commercial advantage. At the 2026 Colloquium on International Law on Friday, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok […]

Cybersecurity experts have called on authorities to impose fines on firms that suffer data breaches after the personal information of more than 1 million people linked to a leading Hong Kong appliance distributor was maliciously encrypted. They made the comments on Friday, a day after the city’s privacy watchdog announced it had launched an investigation […]

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- In northwest China, the Taklamakan Desert, long known as the "Sea of Death," has for centuries made farming all but impossible with its sandstorms, drought and barren soil. This summer, however, an area on its very fringe is producing wheat at an impressive level.Wang Yufeng, a native of Hebei, a major grain-producing province in […]

Hong Kong authorities have approved the city’s first three subdivided units to comply with official minimum standards, with the successful applicant urging landlords to seek professional help to avoid wasting time and money. Hayson Chan Hin-hay said the Housing Bureau had approved his three subdivided units in a flat in Sham Shui Po as “basic housing […]

Hawaii [US], July 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft has arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the 30th edition of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) is a US military base on the island of Oahu, […]

(260703) -- ONTARIO, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Manyu (R)/Kuai Man of China compete against teammates Wang Yidi/Chen Yi during the women's doubles semifinal match at the WTT United States Smash 2026 in Ontario, California, the United States, July 2, 2026. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)

(260703) -- ONTARIO, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chuqin (L) of China competes during the men's singles round of 16 match between Wang Chuqin of China and Anders Lind of Denmark at the WTT United States Smash 2026 in Ontario, California, the United States, July 2, 2026. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)

A Hong Kong man has been found guilty of manslaughter but acquitted of murdering his girlfriend after jurors accepted his claim that he may have mistakenly beaten her to death while trying to help her lose weight by keeping her awake overnight. A High Court jury on Friday ruled by a majority of 5:2 that Ng Ka-sing, 29, was not guilty of murdering his […]

(260703) -- BEIJING, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng poses for a group photo with guests before the opening ceremony of the 14th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing, capital of China, July 3, 2026. Han addressed the opening ceremony of the forum here on Friday. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a week-long business delegation to China, led by Group CEO Ramy Jallad, with engagements across Suzhou and Shenzhen. The trip strengthened trusted ties with industrial associations and companies across new energy, intelligent equipment and green construction.The visit to […]

(260703) -- ZANZIBAR, July 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A local constructor welds steel structures at the construction site of the Fumba Port project in Zanzibar, Tanzania, June 26, 2026. The Fumba Port project, built by China Railway Jianchang Engineering Company (CRJE) (East Africa) Limited, has become a catalyst for local development. Beyond the construction of […]

A Hong Kong court has awarded more than HK$251,000 (US$32,000) to the family of a domestic helper who was dismissed by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and later died. The years-long legal battle involving the late helper, Baby Jane Allas, came to an end on Friday when the District Court ordered her former employer, […]

Expectant mothers in Hong Kong requiring government antenatal services will only need to visit public hospitals, rather than maternal and child health centres, under a change taking effect on Monday. Health authorities announced on Friday that antenatal services currently provided by maternal and child health centres, managed by the Department of Health, […]

BRUSSELS/LONDON: The European Union has imposed a new three-euro fee on low-value e-commerce imports from China, targeting online retailers such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress as it seeks to curb what it describes as unfair competition from ultra-cheap imports. The charge, which took effect on July 1, applies to goods that previously entered the bloc […]

The average number of training hours an employee in Hong Kong undergoes has hit a 14-year high as companies push for greater technology adoption and skills upgrading, a survey has found. According to the poll released by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management on Friday, average annual training hours per employee reached 19.4 last year. This […]