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For 66-year-old Ming Lee, the only way to get back to his flat in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court is by walking up 25 flights of stairs, after the deadly inferno at the housing estate last November destroyed seven of its eight buildings, including their lift systems. Undaunted by the physical toll required, the retiree will ascend Wang Yan House next week and […]

Hong Kong’s second-biggest public housing provider will gradually expand the supply of its subsidised sale flats, aiming for them to account for 40 per cent of its home supply in future projects. Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan said on Saturday the move was to meet residents’ strong desire to own their homes. In a television interview, […]

by Yi Ling BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- No celebrity. No influencer. No scripted drama. The unlikely star of a recent marathon livestream was a robot on a factory assembly line -- and it kept viewers glued for eight straight hours.On Tuesday, AgiBot, a Shanghai-based embodied AI company, broadcast live from the intelligent manufacturing center of […]

Ultimately, China-EU economic relations have never been a zero-sum game. They are a partnership with deeply intertwined interests. China's new energy equipment and electromechanical products are precisely what Europe needs for its green transition and industrial upgrade. Conversely, Europe's high-end manufacturing and precision instruments serve as […]

(260418) -- XI'AN, April 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the inauguration ceremony of Airbus' second Final Assembly Line (FAL) for A320 family aircraft in Tianjin, north China, Oct. 22, 2025. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Why multinationals still see China as a long-term industrial bet" (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

A Hong Kong charity is attempting to fast-track the supply of guide dogs for the blind by breeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time, as only 10 per cent of applicants for canines were ready for immediate pairing. Jasmine Tang Yau-sheung, head of operations with Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services, also told the South China Morning Post […]

BEIJING, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- A delegation from the General Women's Union (GWU) held a high-level strategic meeting with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), as part of its official visit to the People's Republic of China, with active support from the UAE Embassy in Beijing.The meeting forms an integral part of the agenda of the […]

Driven by both policy support and market forces, China-Mozambique economic and trade cooperation continues to expand, helping Mozambique upgrade industrial chains and inject sustained momentum into development.MAPUTO, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Marking the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2026, China and Mozambique are […]

(260418) -- NANNING, April 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, tries a pair of AI real-time translation glasses at the China-ASEAN Countries Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Cooperation Center in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 17, […]

A "significant" amount of US-made communications equipment in Iran reportedly failed during a recent US attack, showing signs of "deep-seated sabotage" embedded in the equipment.The incident could hardly be more ironic: The US -- allegedly behind the attack, both physically and virtually -- has spent years witch-hunting Chinese tech companies, citing fears […]

The US-Israeli war on Iran has unleashed sharp swings across global energy and financial markets, fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets. In the first of a three-part series, we examine Hong Kong’s bid to position itself as Asia’s bullion hub. War in the Middle […]

Hong Kong authorities will take public opinion into account when deciding whether to trigger a new investigation mechanism to hold senior officials accountable, the city’s civil service minister has said. Permanent secretaries of bureaus – who are not covered by the proposed “Heads of Department Accountability System” – would also face scrutiny if […]

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Global stock markets saw oil prices drop, and stock indices soar on Saturday as investors relaxed post US-Iran ceasefire, easing immediate concerns over energy supply stability. Market data indicated a sharp correction in the commodities sector alongside a robust rally across major equity benchmarks.Brent Crude recorded a […]

Hong Kong’s investments in the Middle East will not be derailed by ongoing conflicts, the commerce minister has said, expressing confidence in the region’s economic prospects and urging businesses to take a long-term view. “The geopolitical situation has a temporary impact, but in the long term, we remain hopeful about development in the Middle […]

BEIJING, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- China on Friday launched a new satellite for high-precision greenhouse gas detection from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the country's northwest.A Long March-4C rocket blasted off at 12:10 p.m. (Beijing Time), carrying the satellite into a preset orbit.This marks the 638th mission in the Long March carrier rocket […]

Some passengers have been unable to use any mandatory e-payment options in Hong Kong taxis, with drivers blaming faulty machines or battery problems, reasons that customers deem as excuses as the “cash is king” mentality persisted. Experts said many taxi drivers still held a deep-seated fear of having a traceable income record, which could lead to […]

BEIJING, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Chinese scientists found that higher intake of calcium and its major food sources, such as milk and yogurt, was associated with a significantly decreased likelihood of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a Chinese population with relatively low dietary calcium intake.A case-control study, published by the Food & […]

Washington DC [US], April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, is 'very happy' about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran stating that the maritime movement through the strategic waterway will be strictly controlled by Tehran.Trump made his remarks in a post on […]

A new wave of football fervor is sweeping China, with grassroots leagues drawing crowds, sponsors and civic pride, turning local tournaments into a nationwide phenomenon.by sportswriter Yue WenwanWUHAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Last summer, firefighter Shi Feng from Huangshi, a city in central China's Hubei Province, traveled more than 500 kilometers to Jiangsu […]

(260418) -- BRAZZAVILLE, April 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Shao Hong, also vice chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the presidential palace in Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo, […]

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China to send 171 athletes to Asian Beach Games in SanyaChina announced a 255-member delegation on April 15, including 171 athletes, for the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026.The Chinese delegation will compete in 60 events across 13 sports, excluding beach […]

CHONGQING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Li Yongqiu, a 13-year-old Chinese boy, claimed gold in Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026, making history. It is a famous street dance event and brings together the best dancers from around the world. During the finals, Li performed a special routine. He combined […]

(260417) -- MARY, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Ding Xuexiang, also Chinese vice premier and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the groundbreaking ceremony of the fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field with National Leader […]

(260417) -- ASHGABAT, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, speaks at the unveiling ceremony of the Luban Workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

ASHGABAT, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field.Turkmenistan, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production to China since 2009, when the Central Asia-China pipeline opened.Galkynysh, in the Karakum desert about 400 […]

The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited more than 1,700 influencers from around the world to the city between 2023 and last year, with the internet personalities having a combined following exceeding 1.6 billion. Responding to an inquiry from lawmaker Chan Hoi-yan, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said the board had invited 1,730 influencers to come to […]

JINAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- China's impressive export performance in the first quarter (Q1) reveals a telling detail: amid the rapid global expansion of AI, the country is emerging as a primary and stable supplier in the digital infrastructure supply chain.While its overall exports climbed 11.9 percent in Q1, electromechanical products stood out with a 21.4 […]

(260417) -- GENEVA, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child from Pakistan tries Quanzhou Jincang Embroidery, a traditional embroidery craft from southeast China's Fujian Province, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, April 17, 2026. A celebration marking the 2026 United Nations Chinese Language Day was held on Friday. The event drew some 400 […]

(260417) -- HARARE, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend a language class at a Chinese language school in Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean youth build bridges with China through language" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

In recent years, warnings about Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population have become increasingly urgent. Long hospital waits, chronic shortages in long-term care and a shrinking working-age population have led many policymakers and researchers to portray ageing as an approaching demographic crisis that a small, densely populated city might be unable to […]

(260417) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia's State Minister of Labor and Skills Teshale Berecha speaks during a series of Chinese cultural activities to mark the upcoming Chinese Language Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 17, 2026. A series of Chinese cultural activities was held in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, on Friday to mark the […]

New Delhi, [India] April 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has officially announced a massive global scale-up of its cutting-edge 3-nanometer (3nm) production capacity.CEO CC Wei, on Thursday at an investor conference, described the need as 'soaring global demand for artificial intelligence,' Focus Taiwan reported.The foundry giant […]

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has forecast that its 2026 sales will grow by more than 30 per cent in US dollar terms from a year earlier, on the back of strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, according to Focus Taiwan CAN English News.Speaking at an investor conference, TSMC […]

(260417) -- BELGRADE, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant delivers a speech in Chinese during a Chinese language competition marking the 17th United Nations Chinese Language Day in Nis, Serbia, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua)

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that China has lodged a strong protest with Japan after the Japanese destroyer JS Ikazuchi transited the Taiwan Strait, calling the move "a deliberate provocation."Responding to a media query, Zhang Xiaogang, the ministry's spokesperson, said the Japanese vessel's passage sent […]

(260417) -- BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attends the opening of the seventh forum of social groups of Taiwan compatriots and […]

(260417) -- BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, in Beijing, capital of China, April 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- There have been continuous harassment and provocation targeting China's diplomatic missions in Japan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday, urging Japan to reflect on and correct its policy and behavior, conduct a thorough probe and take full responsibility for such incidents.A series of grave […]

HAIKOU, April 17 (Xinhua) -- This week, the tropical city of Haikou, known as the "coconut city" and the capital of China's island province of Hainan, is hosting the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE). The annual event underscores Hainan's efforts to become a globally influential hub for tourism and consumption.As a major exhibition […]

Munich [Germany], April 17 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has condemned the sentencing of 19 Kazakh activists in Kazakhstan, calling it a worrying sign of shrinking civic freedoms and growing external pressure linked to China.In a press release shared on X, WUC stated that the activists affiliated with the Nagyz Atajurt Volunteers Group were […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 17 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has acknowledged receiving a formal communication from China proposing the resumption of cross-strait flights from five mainland cities, but officials say the plan will undergo scrutiny amid concerns over its practicality and intent, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The […]

(260417) -- PARIS, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests take selfies during a celebration marking the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Alexander Novak has arrived in the African nation for the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou NguessoThe implementation of joint projects between Moscow and Brazzaville is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has said.During his working visit to the Republic of the Congo, the minister […]

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The Department of Commerce, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has updated the list of banks authorised to import gold and silver, as per an official notification issued on Friday.According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), amendments have been made in Appendix 4B of […]

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, has unveiled extensive plans for their 75th anniversary celebrations on its foundation day.The celebrations began here at the hallowed Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) Finals Hall, with a ceremonial […]