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An animal welfare charity has apologised after facing a backlash for asking Hong Kong police to help remove videos of a dog and its pups being killed in mainland China, with the group accused of undermining efforts to raise public awareness of the case. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) issued the apology on Wednesday night after […]

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has urged the city to position the Greater Bay Area as a leading equine hub under its first five-year plan, proposing the formation of a distinctive racing circuit for both mainland Chinese and international tourists. In a submission to the government on Thursday, the club said the equine industry had already been identified as a […]

A Hong Kong professional rugby player has been acquitted of molesting a woman at a bar after a magistrate ruled the athlete had touched her buttocks by accident. But Faizal Solomona Penesa, 34, admitted a lesser offence of common assault and another charge of criminal damage, and was ordered by Magistrate Gary Chu Man-hon on Thursday to pay HK$12,000 […]

Hong Kong’s short-haul visitor arrivals plunged by 15 per cent in June despite an overall growth in traffic, as higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict reduced flight capacity and weaker regional currencies dampened travel demand, tourism authorities have said. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Thursday that the city received 3.72 million […]

Hong Kong’s security chief has warned that booksellers are responsible for ensuring their titles do not violate national security legislation, a day after police raided two independent stores and arrested five people on suspicion of sedition. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung also reiterated on Thursday that the government would not compile a […]

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- At a technology bazaar in Longfusi, a Beijing cultural landmark dating back nearly 600 years and once home to one of the city's most important temple fairs, a compact camping cart rolled quietly and independently through the crowd, keeping a steady distance from its user and steering around people in its path.Zhang Lei, a local […]

(260716) -- GUANGZHOU, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in May 2025 shows blooming Manglietia aromatica flowers inside a sinkhole in Leye County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese researchers uncover sinkhole evolutionary trap" (Tang Jianmin/Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangxi Institute […]

On July 16, 2001, China and Russia signed the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.Over the past 25 years, the two countries have upheld the treaty's principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party.They have treated each other as equals, shown mutual respect, honored their commitments, and pursued mutually […]

Two of the four schools in mainland China whose students can take Hong Kong’s university entrance exams as school candidates have said that most of their pupils passed the core subjects, beating the citywide average. The four schools in the Greater Bay Area are the only institutions on the mainland approved by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment […]

KUALA LUMPUR, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates were drawn alongside hosts Tajikistan, the Republic of Korea and Jordan in Group A of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers.The draw, held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, placed 30 teams into eight groups - six of four teams and two of three - for the qualifying […]

A senior Hong Kong police officer has been convicted of indecently assaulting a subordinate on three occasions at the force’s headquarters in Wan Chai, with one of the incidents taking place at a work party in full view of several colleagues. Senior Superintendent Ian Chow Ngai-kong, 51, was found guilty by West Kowloon Magistrate Vivian Ho Wai-han on […]

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Procuratorial organs across China prosecuted 14,000 individuals over duty-related crimes in the first half of 2026, an increase of 5.6 percent year on year, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Thursday.During the period, 1,410 people were prosecuted for crimes of bribe-giving, according to data released by the […]

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Amid mounting uncertainty in the global economy stemming from geopolitical tensions, trade frictions and slowing growth, the train of the Chinese economy has kept moving forward and upgrading along the way, reinforcing its role as a key anchor of stability for the global economy.The world's second-largest economy has operated […]

China is expanding its AI talent pool:- Over 600 universities now offer AI-related majors- AI research workforce has grown at an average annual rate of 28.7% over the past decadeProduced by Xinhua Global Service

A Hongkonger has died in a traffic accident in New Zealand, marking at least the second fatal crash involving city residents in the country this year. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch said on Thursday that the resident died in a “serious traffic accident” a day earlier along Crown Range Road near Queenstown. “Our consulate is deeply saddened by […]

Hong Kong authorities plan to invite ride-hailing platforms to apply for operator licences as early as next month and will begin approving them in batches from the end of November, the city’s transport minister has said, with some leading operators expressing interest in joining the market. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan laid down the […]

This article was first published on July 17, 1986. Cafe de Coral the live wire in quiet market by John Mulcahy Fast-food counter Cafe de Coral hit the boards yesterday (July 16, 1986), trading up to $1.35 and recording the biggest volume of the day. Although 16.6 million Cafe de Coral shares traded, at a total value of $22.08 million, this was about all the […]

Hong Kong’s legislature is expected to pass a bill providing the legal basis for implementing a “co-location” arrangement at the Huanggang Port border crossing on Friday at the earliest, after approving a government request to hold an extra meeting to scrutinise it. The Legislative Council will hold the additional meeting on Friday to vet the […]

by Xinhua writers Yu Xiaohua and Wang XiaopengBEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- He is a man racing against time. Somehow, he has learned to catch it on paper.Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old delivery rider, has earned one of China's most prestigious literary honors with verses born in the fleeting moments spent waiting for meals to be delivered, elevators and […]

The US Senate has proposed legislation that would impose up to 100% levies on Russia's major oil and gas customers China has vowed to protect its companies from proposed US tariffs targeting buyers of Russian energy, warning Washington that economic coercion and unilateral sanctions would ultimately […]

A growing number of mainland Chinese institutional fund managers have built up stakes in Hong Kong-listed biotechnology stocks over the past month, drawn by attractive valuations amid a surge in cross-border licensing deals in the sector. China’s largest mutual fund manager, E Fund Management, has taken a 7 per cent stake in gene-editing biotechnology […]

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades heard concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of hearings on the tragedy continued. The legal representative for nine residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po also delivered a concluding statement before the judge-led […]

BEIJING, China: China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist Party over corruption charges. He is the third current member of the top decision-making body to be removed since 2025, as President Xi Jinping steps up his anti-corruption campaign. Ma, who also served as deputy head of a central rural work group, was placed […]

WASHINGTON, D.C./BEIJING: A unit of Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE and two other Chinese companies have received U.S. approval to purchase advanced artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia and AMD, expanding the list of firms granted access to the technology despite ongoing export restrictions. According to documents and sources familiar with the […]

Hong Kong’s introduction of pet-friendly dining at designated restaurants has drawn significant public criticism, prompting some lawmakers to call for tighter vetting of licences. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department had received about 20 complaints as of Monday following the launch of the scheme on July 9. The department earlier said most […]

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a reliable engine of growth for China's industrial transformation. From factories and mines to classrooms and hospital wards, fresh AI applications are creating new businesses and reshaping the world's second-largest economy.The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-level Meeting […]

(260716) -- JAKARTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sultan B. Najamudin, speaker of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia, delivers a speech at an open house day hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, July 15, 2026. Najamudin said here on Wednesday that Chinese modernization has a positive impact on the modernization of Indonesia and other […]

LAM DONG, Vietnam, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Perched atop durian trees in Da Huoai commune of Vietnam's central province of Lam Dong, harvester Ho Minh Nhat carefully cuts loose each spiky fruit, knowing that many of them will soon begin their journey to China.Nhat, who travels between Vietnam's southeastern and southwestern regions during the harvest season, […]

Every four years, billions of football fans spend a month arguing about offside decisions, whether Ronaldo or Messi is a grass-grazing horned mammal, and whether football is finally “coming home”. For nations, however, the Fifa World Cup is far more than football. Beyond the national pride that comes with simply qualifying, the tournament offers an […]

(260716) -- CAPE TOWN, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul-General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang addresses the opening ceremony of the China Premium Textile South Africa and Allfashion Sourcing 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, July 14, 2026. China Premium Textile South Africa and Allfashion Sourcing 2026, one of Africa's major textile and fashion trade […]

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) recorded a major jump in investment income during its second year of operation, as it expanded its role as the city’s “patient capital” engine driving local economic development. The wholly state-owned investment firm generated about HK$6.46 billion (US$824 million) in investment income in 2025, a stunning […]

Hong Kong suspended morning classes on Thursday after the city’s weather forecaster issued a red rainstorm warning, which was lowered to amber in less than two hours. The Observatory issued the red warning at 7.40am. It was replaced by the amber signal at 9.25am, before being cancelled less than an hour later. The Drainage Services Department said it had […]

Setting a timer to take a short break after every 25 minutes of study, compiling a “mistakes booklet” to learn from past errors and using artificial intelligence to boost English skills are among the strategies used by top scorers in this year’s university entrance exam in Hong Kong. However, some of the 24 high achievers of this year’s Diploma of […]

Taipei [Taiwan] July 15 (ANI) Taiwan's legislature has advanced a motion condemning China's newly implemented 'ethnic unity' law, marking a push against what lawmakers describe as Beijing's attempt to extend its political influence beyond its borders. The development came after opposition parties agreed to allow the proposal to proceed following earlier […]

Bangkok [Thailand] July 15 (ANI): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concerns towards Thailand over the possible deportation of four Chinese dissidents, with the rights group warning that Beijing is intensifying pressure on Bangkok to return political critics despite the risk of persecution.According to HRW, at least four Chinese dissidents currently […]

From Crocus to AI chatbots, extremist groups like ISKP show how the dark web, crypto, and AI are outpacing global defensesIn March 2026, two years after the Crocus City Hall massacre in Moscow, a military court in Russia sentenced the perpetrators.The terrorist attack on March 22, 2024 claimed the lives of 149 and injured 600 innocent civilians. Fifteen […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 marks the first time that India has adopted a complete ecosystem approach for the semiconductor sector, according to HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chowdhry welcomed the Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Dumped imports, dependence on critical raw materials and inverted customs and GST duty structures are weakening India's manufacturing competitiveness across key sectors, according to a new set of reports released on Tuesday by C-DEP Research in collaboration with the Centre for WTO Studies, a think tank affiliated with the […]

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- A new giant panda facility at Beijing Zoo was put into use on Wednesday. Covering an area of 13,000 square meters, the facility features four indoor exhibition halls, five animal enclosures and five outdoor activity areas, providing a more comfortable habitat for the giant pandas. The zoo is currently home to 10 giant pandas, […]

SHANGHAI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a renovated urban sports park in Dazhou City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), over 240,000 old urban residential compounds were renovated across the country, benefiting more than 40 million households […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a renovated residential compound in Chengguan Town of Ruyang County, central China's Henan Province. During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), over 240,000 old urban residential compounds were renovated across the country, benefiting more than 40 million […]

(260715) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the gala dinner marking the 50th anniversary of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway's commercial operation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "China, Tanzania, Zambia reaffirm commitment to revitalizing TAZARA at railway's 50th anniversary" (Xinhua/Nurdin Pallangyo)