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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng said that building Hong Kong “remains a key strategy for China” as he outlined four ways for the city to boost its long-term prospects and support the country’s development. The city should strengthen its role as a centre for international finance and the offshore yuan market, promote high-quality economic and social […]

Hong Kong’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent year on year in the third quarter, marking its 15th consecutive quarter of expansion, while retail sales rose by 6.4 per cent in September. For the first three quarters combined, the economy expanded by 5.1 per cent, its fastest growth for the period in five years, advance estimates released by the Census and […]

Hong Kong will launch a 30,000-place youth employment and internship programme in the first quarter of 2027. Before applications open, the government should decide what it is buying: a temporary increase in headcount or a durable increase in professional capability. The distinction matters because the entry-level labour market is already changing. According […]

Beijing says it will introduce extra measures, as needed, to bolster Hong Kong as an international financial centre, with Vice-Premier He Lifeng pledging continued support in a speech on Tuesday. Delivering a keynote speech at the opening of the 2026 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong via video link, He said finance was the most […]

Travellers flying from Hangzhou or Wuhan to overseas destinations via Hong Kong on different airlines can have their baggage checked through to the final destination under a newly launched service that aims to streamline connections between mainland Chinese cities and other countries. Under the new one-stop service that launched on Tuesday, travellers […]

SHANGHAI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of overseas businesses are gearing up to meet buyers in Shanghai in east China at a trade fair devoted to imports. The draw is China, the world's second-largest import market.The occasion is the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), set to be held from Nov. 5 to 10 at the four-leaf-clover-shaped National […]

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 2, 2026 shows the flags zone of the Iba Mar Diop Sports Complex in Dakar, Senegal. Located in the heart of Medina, one of Dakar's most vibrant and emblematic neighbourhoods, the Iba Mar Diop Sports Complex is a modern, state-of-the-art sports facility. Its infrastructure is designed to support […]

(261103) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xue, a 27-year-old Chinese female professional wrestler, poses for a selfie with a fan after a professional wrestling event in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Oct. 11, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture" (Middle Kingdom […]

(261103) -- SALY, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhuang Ming (2nd L)/Qi Siyu (1st R) of China and Goh Yu Heng (2nd R)/Ong Jing Yi (1st L) of Malaysia pose for photo after the beach volleyball women round of 16 match at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Saly, south of Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chang Mohan of China reacts after the women's 200m breaststroke final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chang Mohan of China competes during the women's 200m breaststroke heat at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

Hong Kong’s transport authorities have launched an investigation into a four-hour outage of the city’s parking meter system on Tuesday morning and ordered operator HKT to submit a report. The Transport Department said HKT had notified it at about 8.20am that the system was out of service and urgent repairs were under way. Shortly after noon, the […]

by Xinhua writers Yang Shilong, Xu JingNEW YORK, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chicago resident Sam Liu works 40 hours a week across two part-time jobs, has no health insurance and has not seen a dentist in about two years. After five or six months of searching, the recent urban planning graduate has landed a full-time job."A lot of people are hurting, especially a […]

(261103) -- DAKAR, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xie Yichen of China reacts before the men's 100m freestyle final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

BERLIN, Germany: Volkswagen recorded its steepest quarterly loss in more than a decade as a writedown on its Porsche stake and weakness in China intensified pressure on the automaker to push ahead with sweeping restructuring. The world's second-largest carmaker reported an operating loss of €5.9 bi

NewsVoirOlathe (Kansas) [US], November 3: Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the ECG App is now available to customers in India with a compatible Garmin smartwatch, including fenix 9, Venu 4, Forerunner 970 and more [1,2]. The ECG App allows users to record their heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) whenever they want. Customers […]

PRNewswireSingapore, November 3: Arrowpoint Investment Partners ('Arrowpoint'), an investment firm building an Asia-focused, multi-strategy platform, today announced that it has partnered with Arcesium, a leading global financial technology provider to the investment industry. Arrowpoint is leveraging Arcesium's intelligent da

A Hong Kong district councillor has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail for having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl 15 years ago, with a judge noting he had shown no remorse towards a victim he claimed to have loved. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi on Tuesday noted that Sei Chun-hing, a 39-year-old Yuen Long District Council […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, November 3: HashKey Group ('HashKey', or 'the Group', Stock Code: 3887.HK), a leading digital asset company in Asia with a global footprint, today announced that it has become an Industry Pioneer of EnsembleTX, an initiative of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). HashKey Group will leverage its integrated capabilities in digital […]

Beijing has formally removed Hong Kong’s housing chief, Winnie Ho Wing-yin, from her post, after she resigned last week to take political responsibility for the deadly Tai Po fire. According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, the State Council removed Ho from office on Tuesday on the recommendation of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. The announcement […]

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China will step up the use of monetary policy tools to support its capital market, strengthen market resilience and boost investor confidence, its central bank announced Monday.The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said that it will conduct the third operation of the Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility (SFISF) on […]

(261103) -- SALY, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lili (front) of China hugs Guilloton Elisa of France after the women's solo last 16 knockout 2 match of the rowing coastal beach sprints between Liu Lili of China and Guilloton Elisa of France at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Saly, south of Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261103) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket carrying a new satellite group blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Nov. 3, 2026. China successfully launched the Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket on Tuesday. Lifting off at 8:15 a.m. (Beijing Time), the rocket sent its payloads, a new […]

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday refuted claims of forced displacement of residents due to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), describing the information as false.'Some people and groups are spreading false information about the SUMP. They claim that a decision regarding […]

Hong Kong’s plan to start an interbank tokenised gold transaction project marks a crucial step in its quest to make itself a key global hub for the precious metal, according to analysts. The city planned to launch a gold token representing a standard 400-ounce gold bar, referencing HAU, Hong Kong’s ticker for gold prices launched earlier this year, said […]

Hong Kong is rewriting its economic playbook amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and is pivoting towards commodity trading, fintech and green finance, the city’s leader has said, while pledging to provide stability for investors. Addressing the annual Global Financial Leaders’ Investment […]

A 61-year-old Hong Kong man has been arrested for allegedly spiking the drink of Japanese disc jockey Mao Hamasaki at a Tsim Sha Tsui nightclub over the weekend, leaving her in intensive care. The police on Tuesday said that after investigations by the Yau Tsim crime squad, officers arrested the suspect in Central on Monday in relation to an alleged […]

(261103) -- STOCKHOLM, Nov. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientist Fu Bojie poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the 2026 Volvo Environment Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 2, 2026. Chinese scientist Fu Bojie was awarded the 2026 Volvo Environment Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday for his outstanding contributions to ecological restoration […]

Retail is making a comeback in Hong Kong. Deloitte China reported an encouraging HK$203 billion (US$25.9 billion) in sales volume in the first half of 2026, beating expectations. Accordingly, they forecast the retail market to reach HK$412 billion by the end of this year. A retail revival should directly translate into reduced vacancies for the city’s […]

Water shortages, gruelling course conditions and a lengthy post-race walk marred Hong Kong’s inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday, participants have said, prompting calls for organisers to overhaul arrangements if the event is to return. As the city seeks to establish itself as a premier hub for mega-events, experts warned the problems went […]

(261102) -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the "Chinese Cultural Night * Hebei, Once Again" event in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov. 2, 2026. A Chinese cultural event was held in Kuwait on Monday evening, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists from northern China's Hebei Province.Themed "Chinese […]

(261102) -- ABU DHABI, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People communicate at the booth of Sinopec Group during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 2, 2026. ADIPEC 2026 opened here on Monday. The four-day event brings together energy companies, government representatives and […]

Justice delayed, it is often said, is justice denied. If that is true, many court users in Hong Kong are being failed by the system. Those involved in criminal cases at the Court of First Instance must wait 358 days on average for the hearing, the judiciary revealed last week. The figure for the District Court is 354 days, way above the court’s 100-day […]

If the two Asian powers cooperate they can create a multipolar world, the US economist has said Renowned US economist Jeffry Sachs has called for cooperation, not competition, between India and China. The two Asian economic powerhouses can help to build a truly multipolar world, the economist argued. He

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) -- DP World's Shipping Solutions AMEA business ("Shipping Solutions") is expanding its China-Africa shipping network with the launch of the China Africa Link, a new weekly service designed to strengthen connectivity between the Far East and Africa, providing customers with greater choice, enhanced market access and more […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi held talks with Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, in Beijing on Monday.Al-Aiban handed over a letter from Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, addressed to Chinese President […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, met with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in Beijing on Monday.Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, said that China will […]

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, and Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko visit an exhibition of masterpieces by Nikolai Fechin at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. Zhao held talks with Valentina […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- As China enters a critical period in its modernization drive, the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) has charted the course for tougher action against corruption and stronger self-governance in the years ahead.Last week, the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee adopted a resolution on persevering with full […]

FUZHOU, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Valuable lessons for global urban development can be drawn from China's people-centered approach to urban renewal, Anaclaudia Rossbach, United Nations under-secretary-general and executive director of UN-Habitat, said during the Global Observance of World Cities Day in China's Fuzhou.Under the theme "Regenerating the City: […]

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, holds talks with Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, […]

(261102) -- BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(261102) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Shanghai Ballet take a curtain call at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in New York, the United States, Nov. 1, 2026. The Shanghai Ballet brought the classical ballet Giselle to the New York stage Sunday night, captivating audiences with a performance that showcased the exquisite technique […]

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Oman to steer their strategic partnership to a higher level, and to help restore peace and realize lasting stability in the Middle East at an early date.Xi made the remarks during talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit […]

(261102) -- NINGBO, Nov. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Shunnan of China competes during the snatch of the men's 85kg event at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)