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New York [US], April 24 (ANI): Spokesperson for the 80th President of the United Nations General Assembly, La Neice Collins, has announced that the UNGA President Annalena Baerbock will be visiting New Delhi next week. According to the spokesperson, in India, the UNGA President will hold multiple bilateral meetings with various government officials as well […]

HONG KONG, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Step by step, move by move, Japan is quietly but proactively dismantling the postwar architecture that has kept it anchored as a pacifist nation for nearly 80 years.In about a month, a cascade of provocative, tightly coordinated actions -- from honoring war criminals and lifting bans on lethal weapons to deploying offensive […]

Washington DC [US], April 24 (ANI): Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Thursday (local time) strongly criticised US President Trump over the post targeting India and immigrant communities, calling them 'disgraceful and beneath the office he holds'. In a post on X, Krishnamoorthi said, 'Donald Trump's decision to amplify a racist rant attacking […]

Washington DC [US], April 24 (ANI): The House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats on Thursday (local time) sharply criticised President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran, calling for more responsible leadership during a critical moment. They further criticised him for 'amplifying racist trash' on his post that used derogatory terms against […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Leonard Grospe of the Philippines celebrates after the men's high jump final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- To make his remarks more relatable to global audiences, Chinese President Xi Jinping often references foreign literature as a way to foster closer ties while advancing his ideas. For him, literature and art are "the best medium for creating understanding and communication between different countries and cultures."Back in March […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Reading China's classical and modern works has given Chinese President Xi Jinping a broad intellectual foundation, allowing him to draw with ease on well-known authors and texts in articulating his governance and diplomatic philosophy."Outstanding literary and artistic works reflect the capacity of a country and a nation for […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- "I have many hobbies. I love reading most," Chinese President Xi Jinping once said.For Xi, reading is more than a personal hobby -- it is a way of life.As China's top leader, Xi often draws on books that have long enriched his intellectual world, using them as a diplomatic bridge to connect China with the wider world and […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 24 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft and seven vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday.The MND said they responded to the situation.In a post on X, it said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yayong (front) of China and Mohammad Sarwar Hussaini of Afghanistan greet each other after the Jiu Jitsu men's 69kg round of 32 match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The head of the Fire Services Department (FSD) will give evidence on the 19th day of evidential hearings into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, becoming the most senior official to testify to date. Director of […]

SANYA, China, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Despite the impact of war, Iran's delegation arrived in Sanya on schedule to compete in the 6th Asian Beach Games, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to peace through sport, a senior Iranian sports official said on Thursday."A war broke out and disrupted all our plans, but we had to come to China. We are here to […]

(260424) -- WEIFANG, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A robotic dog carrying agricultural gadgets is seen at the 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 20, 2026. Featuring more than 50 types of agricultural robots in its booth for digital agriculture, this year's expo allow […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Komil Boymurodov (L) of Tajikistan competes with Wang Zhiyu of China during their Jiu Jitsu men's 77kg round of 32 match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260424) -- MADRID , April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai (C, front) attends a reception hosted by the Macao SAR government in Madrid, Spain, April 22, 2026. Sam said on Wednesday that expanding cooperation with Spanish-speaking countries is a strategic priority for the region, pledging to […]

"We invest and innovate locally and continue to grow together with our Chinese partners," said Cedrik Neike, a member of the managing board of Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries. "China is and will remain a key market for Siemens."HANNOVER, Germany, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Companies seeking to become key players in industrial artificial […]

VIENTIANE, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Tourism in Luang Prabang province in northern Laos is gaining strong momentum, driven by improved rail connectivity, rising international interest, and growing global recognition of its cultural and natural heritage.The China-Laos Railway's Luang Prabang station has emerged as the busiest passenger hub along the line, playing […]

YANGON, April 24 (Xinhua) -- On a warm summer morning, rhythmic footsteps and swift hand movements fill the China Cultural Center in Yangon as focused, energetic children practice Wushu, a traditional Chinese martial art that is steadily gaining popularity among Myanmar's youth.For many students, the summer course of Wushu (Long Fist) offers more than a way […]

TAIYUAN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In an ancient courtyard in Xinzhou City, north China's relic-rich Shanxi Province, Cui Yafei, a post-00s tourist, saw a plain white silk scarf turn lush green after it was soaked in a dyeing vat for ten minutes, and then it turned indigo within minutes as it was exposed in the air."Everyone is a designer here. Every piece is a […]

NANNING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- On a cloudless morning during the Spring Festival holiday, an 11-passenger speedboat hummed along at low throttle, slipping out of the harbor on Weizhou Island, a volcanic outcrop off the coast of Beihai in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Once known primarily as a quiet refuge of pristine beaches, the […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Imagine a future where a pile of straw on a farm after harvest is transformed into ultra-strong, lightweight materials for smartwatches, medical devices or eco-friendly packaging. That future may not be far away.Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) under the Chinese Academy of […]

(260424) -- PARIS, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a portrait of Kristof Vandenberghe, chief of the Section for Earth Sciences and Geoparks at UNESCO. TO GO WITH "Interview: China plays key role in global geoparks network, supports international development: UNESCO official" (Xinhua)

A 51-year-old man who fainted on a Cathay Pacific Airways flight to Hong Kong from the United Kingdom was pronounced dead on Friday morning. Flight CX216 took off from Manchester and landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 6.35am on Friday. Police said they received a report about the man’s collapse at 6.16am, adding that the deceased had a history […]

Washington DC [US], April 24 (ANI): The United States has raised concerns over what it described as large-scale efforts by foreign entities to extract capabilities from American artificial intelligence systems, according to a memorandum issued by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.In the memorandum, it said that foreign actors, […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-led international team has released the largest-ever cosmological simulation, named "HyperMillennium," offering scientists a powerful digital tool to explore cosmic evolution.This simulation covers a vast cube with a side size of 12 billion light-years and uses 4.2 trillion virtual dark matter particles. By applying a […]

(260424) -- BISHKEK, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Performers perform during the "Charm of Chinese Kung Fu" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, April 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese wushu event held in Kyrgyz capital" (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Participants at a think tank forum on Thursday discussed China's governance practices and theories, noting that these practices and theories offer valuable insights for the world.The forum, co-hosted by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Xinhua News Agency, […]

Hongkonger Dominique Li and his wife spent a two-day break earlier this month in Shenzhen to soak up the cultural vibe, a short getaway they said would not be their last. The 45-year-old engineer, who lives in Tin Shui Wai in the northwestern New Territories, was particularly drawn to a new landmark, Shenzhen Bay Culture Square in Nanshan district. He […]

(260423) -- ASHGABAT, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A teacher and students attend the 2026 International Chinese Language Day event in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April 23, 2026. A celebration event marking the 2026 International Chinese Language Day was held here Thursday. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The government on Thursday said a social media post that referred to Indians in derogatory terms in terms of immigration, was 'uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste'. 'We have seen the comments, as also the subsequent statement issued by the US Embassy in response. The remarks are obviously uninformed, inappropriate […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Hungary's Anna Bondar delivered a 6-3, 6-4 upset of No. 7 seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday.It was the first career top-10 win for Bondar, who advanced to face Czech teenager Laura Samson in the third round of the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament.Bondar struck six […]

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has extended comprehensive logistical and financial support worth over Rs 1.45 crore for the Indian badminton team's participation in the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, scheduled from April 24 to May 3.A 34-member Indian contingent, comprising 20 players, five […]

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) one-line response to US President Donald Trump reposting a video which referred to India and China as a 'hellhole on the planet.'In a post on X, Kharge said that Prime […]

SANYA, China, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team made a strong start at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, winning four medals-two gold, one silver and one bronze.Khaled Al Shehhi secured gold in the 62kg category, with teammate Omar Al Suwaidi taking silver, while Asma Al Hosani won gold in the 52kg division and Shamma Al Kalbani […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] AI-enabled solution providers and corporate gathered at Hong Kong Science Park on March 24 to examine real-world use cases of AI as it shifts from experimental pilots into connected, operational systems across multiple sectors. The “Connected Intelligence: AI & Robotics Across […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A new international network, Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange (GIE), was set to facilitate scale-ups win business, raise capital and find partners as they move between Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas markets. Unveiled in March by the Hong Kong Science and […]

(260423) -- QINGDAO, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot from a video clip shows people participating in a navy open-day event in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on April 23, 2026. China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an important force for regional and global […]

(260423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Stephen Schwarzman, chairman and CEO of the Blackstone Group, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

(260423) -- YANGON, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend a Wushu training class at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, April 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Wushu brings cultural, physical benefits to Myanmar children in summer holidays" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260423) -- QINGDAO, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Taiwan compatriot visits a warship of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 23, 2026. A group of Taiwan compatriots on Thursday attended an open-day event celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in […]

(260423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cering Chophel poses for a photo at the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, April 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Crop of hope: Young Tibetan entrepreneur finds his future in the fields" (Xinhua)

(260423) -- SHANGHAI, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and foreign youth representatives read out the Initiative on "Jointly Safeguarding Maritime Security and Building a Shared Ocean Future" during the opening ceremony of the second Shared Oceans * Shanghai Forum 2026 in east China's Shanghai, April 23, 2026. The second Shared Oceans * Shanghai Forum […]

(260423) -- GUANGZHOU, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser (R) communicates with an exhibitor during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 23, 2026. The second phase of the 139th edition of the Canton Fair kicked off here on Thursday. Spanning an area of 515,000 square […]

by Xinhua writer Xu HaofuCAIRO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Discarded glass bottles are remelted into delicate pendants; scraps from garment factories are woven into weaving rugs and bags; tens of thousands of potato chip wrappers form a football pitch where children run and play.At the headquarters of the sustainable NGO APE (the Association for the Protection of […]

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China will celebrate its 11th Space Day on Friday, while its Chang'e-7 spacecraft is undergoing final preparations at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province before its planned launch in the second half of 2026. It will head to the moon to conduct environmental and resource surveys of the lunar south […]