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TOKYO, Japan: Honda Motor reported its first annual loss since listing on the stock market in 1957 after taking more than US$9 billion in charges tied to restructuring its electric vehicle business. The Japanese automaker also abandoned major long-term electric vehicle targets and suspended a planned $11 billion EV and battery project in Canada. Honda

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): China has once again emerged as the primary source of instability in the Indo-Pacific, with Taiwan strongly criticising Beijing's aggressive posture following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said China remains the 'sole risk to regional […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): India's first SME-led semiconductor chip manufacturing facility by Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt Ltd was inaugurated in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi on Friday, marking a major step in the country's push to strengthen domestic semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.The Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility, located inside the Electronics […]

CHENGDU, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Mayors and city representatives from around the world gathered in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu this week to discuss how cities can respond to mounting pressures from climate change, population aging, resource constraints and public safety risks.The 2026 World Mayors Dialogue, held from May 13 to 15, brought together […]

(260515) -- YANGON, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend the four-year summary ceremony of the Bank of China-University of Yangon Scholarship Program in Yangon, Myanmar, May 15, 2026. The program, launched in 2022, was funded by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Yangon Branch and implemented by the China Foundation for Rural Development, benefiting 100 […]

(260515) -- KATHMANDU, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs Chinese calligraphy at the Nepal final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 15, 2026. Organized under the theme "One World, One Family," the competition brought together 10 contestants from six Nepalese […]

Hong Kong health authorities have ordered hospitals to stop using a batch of blood pressure monitoring sets after an improperly sealed device was linked to the death of an elderly man undergoing a heart operation. The Department of Health also said on Friday that it had ordered the local supplier to halt sales of the affected batch and it was investigating […]

JIUQUAN, May 15 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday launched a Lijian-1 Y13 carrier rocket that sent five satellites into space.The rocket blasted off at 12:33 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. It successfully transported the satellites to their planned orbits.The mission marked the 13th flight of the […]

Hong Kong police have proposed introducing legislation enforced by a designated agency to criminalise bid-rigging, along with more attractive leniency and cooperation agreements for whistle-blowers, in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. In a submission to a judge-led independent committee investigating last November’s disaster at Wang Fuk […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Amidst disagreements over the US-Israel war on Iran, India on Friday issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS nations, which includes rival countries of Iran and the United Arab Emirates.The statement issued by India said that members of the 11-country bloc […]

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping laid out the red carpet for his American counterpart in Beijing this week, as the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries met to discuss critical matters. However, trust and suspicion dominated on both sides.The fact that President Donald Trump was going to Beijing put him in the role of […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): India's trade engagement with BRICS nations has grown strongly over the past five years, but the widening trade deficit poses a key policy challenge as New Delhi prepares to host the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday and Friday. According to a report by Rubix Data Sciences, India's bilateral trade with the other […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of seven Chinese naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters on Friday.In a post on X, the MND said, '7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the […]

Washington DC [US], May 15 (ANI): Two senior Republican lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at preventing China from gaining access to federally funded American research, warning that Beijing has systematically exploited US academic openness to strengthen its military and technological capabilities.John Moolenaar, chairman of the United States […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson, said on Friday that US President Donald Trump asked US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, if they could use the nuclear weapons, but the latter denied.Johnson, while speaking to ANI on the Iran war, said that Trump was mulling nuclear action.'There have been denials. So, […]

Cannes [France], May 15 (ANI): Eros Innovation showcased 'AI in Asia' at Cannes Next on May 14, 2026, highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence across Asia's media and entertainment industries.The three-hour programme at Village Innovation, Pantiero, followed by a reception, brought together 200+ studio leaders, sovereign funds, government […]

(260515) -- CHONGQING, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign students experience an embroidery skill, an intangible heritage craft of Chongqing, in Ba'nan District of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, May 15, 2026. A "Laowai@Chongqing" event was held in Chongqing's Yudong Subdistrict of Ba'nan District on Friday. "Laowai" is a Chinese slang term meaning […]

The US delegation came hoping Beijing would offer deals easing tensions caused by Washingtons foreign policy blunders, such as Iran war, Danny Haiphong saysUS President Donald Trump's Chinavisitwas an attempt to "save face" and seek relief after the Iran war destabilized the global economy, geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong has told RT. According to […]

The US delegation came hoping Beijing would offer deals easing tensions caused by Washington's foreign policy blunders, such as Iran war, Danny Haiphong says US President Donald Trump's China visit was an attempt to "save face"

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Highlighting the precarious state of regional diplomacy, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday suggested that efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia are currently hamstrung by deep-seated friction with Washington.Addressing a press conference in the national capital, the Iranian diplomat pointed to the […]

Cheers erupted across the hall as moderators announced 10-year-old Tanzanian child Ayubu Shaaban as the overall winner of a Chinese proficiency competition, which brought together 12 contestants aged nine to 13 from schools in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Lindi, and Zanzibar.DAR ES SALAAM, May 15 (Xinhua) -- When 10-year-old Tanzanian child Ayubu Shaaban stepped […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded the resilience of Hong Kong’s economy, noting a sustained recovery despite economic activity having yet to return to pre-Covid levels, while warning of downside risks stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions. It also urged Hong Kong to pursue medium-term financial reforms, including the introduction […]

by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongBEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- A low-budget, Chaoshan (Teochew)-dialect film featuring an almost entirely first-time cast has continued its remarkable word-of-mouth rise in China, with box office forecasts now topping the symbolic 1 billion yuan (about 146 million U.S. dollars) mark."Dear You," directed by Lan Hongchun, a native […]

(260515) -- BEIJING, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the exhibition area of the National Museum of China during the 2026 China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2026. The event opened here on Friday, covering an area of about 66,000 square meters and showcasing cultural and creative […]

(260515) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing delivers a speech during the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition (2026 CSITE) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "China smart industry exhibition enhances Malaysia-China business, tech ties" (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

WASHINGTON, D.C: Boeing is set to receive an order for 200 aircraft from China, U.S. President Donald Trump said during his visit to Beijing. If confirmed, the agreement would mark China's first major purchase of U.S.-made commercial aircraft in nearly a decade. Trump disclosed the deal in an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, "One thing he agree

Collections from Hong Kong’s M+ museum will be exhibited in Paris alongside works from the Centre Pompidou in France under a five-year deal signed by the two institutions, which also covers research and talent exchanges. The memorandum of understanding for the multi-year partnership was signed on Friday at the M+ by its director Suhanya Raffel and Laurent […]

The Hong Kong government’s first land sale in the current financial year has drawn six bids, according to the Development Bureau, including those from the city’s largest developers, suggesting a more confident outlook for the residential property market. At the close of tender for Tung Chung Town Lot No 54 at Area 106A on Friday noon, Sun Hung Kai […]

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on strengthening, optimizing and expanding the real economy will be published on Saturday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 10th issue of […]

The international community has spoken positively of the progress, saying the new vision is not only important for the development of China-U.S. relations, but also valuable for promoting peace, stability and prosperity of the entire world.BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President […]

A Hong Kong property developer has been sued for HK$130 million (US$16.6 million) over allegedly breaching guarantor obligations in two bond subscription agreements, becoming the latest lawsuit to implicate the embattled company and following its founder’s sudden death earlier this week. Lofter Group, known for its urban renewal projects across the […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Friday outlined China's vision for deeper cooperation among BRICS countries while also expressing condolences over the loss of lives caused by severe storms and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, Xu said he was 'honoured to address on behalf of Chinese FM WangYi at the […]

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Friday said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump had reached an important understanding on strengthening bilateral ties and maintaining stability in China-US relations during Trump's visit to China.In a post on X, Mao said Xi called Trump's visit […]

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that China has indicated it is 'not in favour' of militarising the Strait of Hormuz or introducing any tolling mechanism as done by Iran during the course of the conflict in West Asia.Speaking in an interview with NBC News on Thursday, during US President Trump's two-day state visit to […]

(260515) -- ACCRA, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students have a Chinese language class at the North Hill International School during the launching ceremony of a virtual classroom project in Accra, Ghana, May 14, 2026. The Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana (CIUG) on Thursday launched a virtual classroom project to expand access to Chinese language […]

(260515) -- XI'AN, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A cloned super high-yield dairy goat is pictured in Fuping County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 14, 2026. Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major […]

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday issued a stark remark on the ongoing maritime crisis in the Gulf region due to conflict between Iran and US-Israeli coalition forces and the border concern over the blockade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, noting that the 'unprovoked aggression' by Washington and Tel Aviv […]

(260515) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the sixth Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Primary School Students and the third Tanzanian Primary School Chinese Proficiency Competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Tanzanian pupil pursues Chinese dream through language […]

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday reiterated Beijing's support for dialogue and political settlement over the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, saying 'the use of force is a dead end' and urging all sides to maintain momentum toward de-escalation in West Asia. https://x.com/MFA_China/status/2055122

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in Beijing.

DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Chambers recently held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Jiangsu Sub-Council (CCPIT Jiangsu) to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and China.The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Wang […]

(260515) -- BEIJING, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Beijing on May 15, 2026, concluding his state visit to China. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

(260515) -- BEIJING, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump upon Trump's arrival at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2026. Xi and Trump had a private meeting on Friday in Beijing. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): After two days of high-stakes meetings and engagement aimed at strengthening the ties between Washington and Beijing, US President Donald Trump on Friday departed from China, marking the conclusion of his state visit to the country.As Trump departed, he gave his signature fist pump and a final wave as he boarded Air Force […]

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States around September 24, describing the proposed trip as a 'reciprocal' visit, referring to the US's reciprocal trade with China, as he nears the end of his own two-day state visit to China.Speaking to the press […]