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Hong Kong authorities will be able to demand external technicians or any “specified person” decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations and may punish suspects who provide wrong passwords or falsely claim to have forgotten them, the security chief has told lawmakers. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung stressed on Tuesday […]

Hong Kong will respond to uncertainty brought by intensifying geopolitical tensions “with openness rather than isolation”, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged at an annual forum in Hainan, calling on economies to join hands to promote free trade. Speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference – regarded as a platform for high-level […]

Hong Kong’s legislature will retain the power to scrutinise boundary changes for the Northern Metropolis megaproject proposed by the executive branch, the city’s development chief has said, addressing concerns over proposed laws to fast-track the scheme. Under proposed legislation comprising six main subsidiary laws designed to remove bottlenecks in the […]

The founder of an independent bookstore in Hong Kong and three staff have been arrested for selling a biography of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee‑ying and other publications deemed seditious by authorities, the South China Morning Post has learned. Pong Yat-ming, who founded Book Punch in 2020 in Sham Shui Po, was detained along with three female […]

A lawyer for the Hong Kong government has rejected “groundless” assertions that its surveyors conspired with a renovation contractor at the centre of the city’s deadliest fire in decades to conceal flammable materials used at the site, suggesting the firm did not have enough time to plan a deception before a crucial inspection. But Jenkin Suen SC on […]

Chinese self-driving technology developers continue to expand outside the mainland as WeRide seeks to launch robotaxi services this year in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to an executive. WeRide’s planned entry into Hong Kong was set to cover both robotaxis and robobuses, said senior director of public relations and marketing Maeve Zhang in a media […]

Hong Kong is a stable base for global wealth as rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties prompt wealthy families to rethink where they base their assets, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. “We are living in a world marked by uncertainty and conflicts,” Chan said at the gala dinner of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit […]

A former Hong Kong civil servant has been jailed for 12 months for threatening to burn down the newsrooms of the South China Morning Post and five other media outlets if they refused to publish seditious material he had created to frame the husband of his former girlfriend. West Kowloon Court on Tuesday heard the guilty pleas from Tse Chun-pan, 43, who had […]

Manama [Bahrain], March 24 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic escalation against Tehran, Bahrain has circulated a draft United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at authorising member states to 'use all necessary means' to curb Iranian threats and ensure free passage of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The […]

New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Indian senior men's national team head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 23-member squad for the last match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round against Hong Kong, to be held on March 31.The Blue Tigers began their camp in Kochi on Tuesday, where 20 players, along with the staff, have assembled, […]

NANCHANG, March 24 (Xinhua) -- A porcelain sculpture of arhat, housed in the Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum, has gained Internet fame after netizens nicknamed it the "Speechless Buddha" for its endearingly charming expression. The artwork was created over 80 years ago by Zeng Longsheng, a master of Chinese porcelain art who established a long-standing […]

(260324) -- BEIJING, March 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces an intelligent sport at the media center of the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) in Beijing, capital of China, March 24, 2026. Themed "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation," this year's ZGC Forum will be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29. More than […]

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit, meeting the city’s leader, politicians and businesspeople, and will also examine key sites in the Northern Metropolis megaproject to explore collaboration opportunities. It will be Wong’s first official visit to Hong Kong since he assumed office as […]

BOAO, Hainan, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Asia is emerging as a pivotal force in the global shift toward greener, low-carbon energy, moving from "the largest center of traditional energy consumption" to "a leader in clean energy development," according to a report released Tuesday by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA).Titled "Sustainable Development: Asia and the World […]

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- China is profoundly shocked that a man claiming to be an active-duty officer of the Japan Self-Defense Forces forcibly broke into the Chinese embassy in Japan by climbing over a wall in the morning, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday.According to Lin, the man admitted that […]

The global energy market is facing one of its most severe disruptions in decades with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz -- a vital artery for 20 percent of global maritime trade and a third of the world's liquefied natural gas (LNG) -- amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.Coordinated Israeli air strikes on key Iranian gas facilities in South Pars […]

(260324) -- NAIROBI, March 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants learn about Kenyan coffee at the exhibition of the China-Kenya Business Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya, March 23, 2026. The China-Kenya Business Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together more than 350 representatives from the government and business sectors of both countries to discuss […]

(260324) -- NANNING, March 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmers eat Luosifen in the fields at Dangjiu Village of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 10, 2021. Known for its unique and rich flavor, Luosifen, a traditional Chinese rice noodle dish in Liuzhou, has gained popularity widely. Over the past decade, the […]

A Swedish businessman convicted of raping his domestic helper has failed to clear his name and has been sent back to prison after a Hong Kong court dismissed his appeal. The Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the conviction of Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, who was unanimously found guilty by a jury two years ago and sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his […]

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- The One-China principle is the political premise for China's Taiwan region's participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO), Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' decision […]

There is a second space race, with America on the back footThe Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle has once again been rolled out to the launchpad, preparing to send the Artemis II spacecraft into orbit. This mission, first reported at the end of January, is meant to mark a milestone: the first crewed flight of the Artemis program, launched during Donald […]

Overseas galleries exhibiting at Art Central in Hong Kong are considering keeping their artworks in the city for months after the fair ends amid rising shipping prices as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Ahead of the fair’s opening at the Central Harbourfront on Wednesday, gallerists told the South China Morning Post that fuel charges for shipping […]

Beijing [China], March 24 (ANI): China on Tuesday urged all parties involved in escalating tensions around Iran to immediately halt hostilities and return to dialogue, warning that a prolonged conflict would benefit no one, the China Daily reported. Speaking after reports that the United States postponed planned strikes on Iran's power plants, Chinese […]

A high school student from Guangxi who went viral for her dazzling streetball moves stepped onto the pro stage at back-to-back All-Star weekends, finding not just a moment in the spotlight but a clearer path toward sharing her love of basketball as a future coach.by sportswriters Su Bin and Yao YoumingXI'AN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Feng Minmin may not be a […]

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday called on relevant parties to bring an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities and return to peace and dialogue as soon as possible, after the U.S. claimed to postpone planned strikes against Iran's power plants for negotiations.Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a […]

(260324) -- BEIJING, March 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Information Office (SCIO) holds a press conference on the 9th Digital China Summit in Beijing, capital of China, March 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Xu)

(260324) -- NANCHANG, March 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cultural and creative products inspired by the "Speechless Buddha" are pictured at Zeng Rui's studio in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 12, 2026. A porcelain sculpture of arhat, housed in the Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum, has gained Internet fame after netizens nicknamed it the […]

Gratitude and hope now define daily life for Juma Makame Mohamed and Huzaima Bakari Haji, two residents of Chaani whose community has been transformed by a China-supported clean water project.ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Gratitude and hope now define daily life for Juma Makame Mohamed and Huzaima Bakari Haji, two residents of Chaani whose […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has further extended its suspension of all flights to and from the Middle East until the end of May, amid a regional conflict that shows little sign of abating. But the airline will increase flights to Europe starting next month to cater to surging demand. The airline has extended its suspension of Middle East […]

Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) [India], March 24 (ANI): A balloon bearing the inscription 'PIA' was discovered in a farmer's field in Joiyawali village, falling under the jurisdiction of Jaitsar Police Station in Sri Ganganagar. The balloon has been secured, and relevant authorities have been informed for further investigation, officials said.'A Pakistani […]

NANNING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- In a high-tech hall at Guangxi Medical University in south China, a digital avatar came to life, speaking fluent Vietnamese to a room full of delegates from across Southeast Asia.The scene unfolded at a ceremony on March 16, marking the official launch of the Guangxi Medical Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the […]

BOAO, Hainan, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Asia remains the world's primary growth engine, with its economy forecast to expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on Tuesday.Asia's share of global GDP is projected to continue its upward trajectory, rising from 49.2 percent in 2025 to 49.7 percent in 2026 on a […]

(260324) -- BEIJING, March 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with a delegation led by Nyam-Osor Uchral, chairman of the Mongolian People's Party and chairman of Mongolia's State […]

Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), the government’s investment arm, has teamed up with venture capital firm Gobi Partners and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to launch a fund on Tuesday to invest in technology start-ups spun off from the university’s research breakthroughs, according to an HKIC statement. Gobi-HKU Fund I made two investments at […]

Amid headwinds including tariffs and global crises, China has demonstrated strong resilience in recent years, injecting invaluable stability into global supply chains, a German expert says. BOAO, China, March 24 (Xinhua) -- China's commitment to multilateralism, free trade and inclusiveness offers crucial strategic stability to a world marked by market […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], March 24 (ANI): In a landmark moment for India's cultural and artistic journey, a 46-member Indian delegation has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the 1st Youth Delphic Games of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This marks the first-ever participation of an Indian artists' team in a […]

WUHAN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Wearing a VR headset and a motion capture suit, 23-year-old Chen Wenhai raises his arm while a humanoid robot of similar height beside him mirrors the movement in sync.Chen gently closes his hand, and the robot's five fingers curl inward. Moments later, the robot grinds coffee beans, lifts a cup and pours hot water, replicating […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 24 (ANI): Sikyong Penpa Tsering (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, said increasing international recognition of Tibet's historical status could push China to reopen dialogue, while emphasising existing back-channel contacts as largely 'inconsequential'. […]

NANNING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- A digital monitoring system is now delivering smart, timely alerts across sugarcane fields in Laibin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region."Your sugarcane is growing well. It is recommended to stop irrigation to keep the fields moderately dry and boost sugar accumulation," said one of its automated reminders.In […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 24 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday recorded the presence of 9 PLAN vessels, 3 sorties of PLA aircraft and 1 official ship around its territory.As per the MND, three out of the three sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern part ADIZ.Sharing the details in a post on X, it said, '3 […]

Hong Kong’s largest international school group plans to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.1 per cent for most of its primary and secondary divisions next academic year – or roughly HK$600 and HK$720 (US$77 and US$92) more per month, respectively – pending approval by authorities. The English Schools Foundation (ESF) also said on Tuesday that its […]

"Amid a complex global environmental situation, China's promotion of green transformation in a more systematic and standardized form is one of the most prudent decisions possible," an Uzbek expert said.TASHKENT, March 24 (Xinhua) -- China's adoption of the Ecological and Environmental Code at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National […]

The electronic platform of the Mandatory Provident Fund (eMPF) will cut administration fees for 378 investment funds by more than 21 per cent from April 1, the pension regulator said on Tuesday, adding that this will achieve its cost-saving target of HK$50 billion (US$6.4 billion) in less than 10 years. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po approved the […]

Hong Kong authorities will launch advertisements and a transport guide to help seniors adapt to the revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare scheme, which comes into effect next Friday, according to the city’s welfare chief. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Tuesday that the government would extensively publicise changes to the […]

New York [US], March 24 (ANI): A court in China sentenced the prominent human rights lawyer Xie Yang to five years in prison on March 23, 2026, on politically motivated charges of 'inciting subversion of state power,' as per the Human Rights Watch on Tuesday. It urged the Chinese government to immediately quash the conviction, which followed serious […]