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HANGZHOU, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese AI firm DeepSeek on Friday released and open-sourced its highly anticipated V4 model, which features good performance in programming, world knowledge and logical reasoning.The new model's Pro edition matches the best open-source models in agentic coding and significantly leads in general knowledge, second only to the […]

TIANJIN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) workshop in north China's Tianjin Municipality, tonnes of beige soybean meal moved along a highly automated production line as it transformed into bags of specialized feed protein after multiple processes.With an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes, this production line, which began operations […]

Hong Kong’s fire services chief has acknowledged that better communication with building authorities is needed after an independent committee earlier revealed that his officers had taken no action against possible safety breaches during renovations at Wang Fuk Court, where 168 people were killed in last year’s inferno. But Director of Fire Services Andy […]

Cathay Pacific Airways has raised HK$2.08 billion (US$265.4 million) by selling Hong Kong dollar-denominated bonds to boost its working capital, tapping the public bond market for the first time. Hong Kong’s flag carrier said on Friday that the bond issuance was the biggest of its kind by a locally based, non-public sector company. The three-year bonds, […]

by Xinhua writers Ji Hang and Yang ShujunBEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- With a virtual reality (VR) headset strapped over her eyes, a nine-year-old girl surnamed Zhao stepped into a shimmering cinematic world, where she moved her small hands with purpose through the air as she learned sign language to help a character in the animated VR film.In similar […]

(260424) -- BANGKOK, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(260424) -- HANGZHOU, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A technician tests a humanoid robot at Ningbo Boden Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2026. Driven by the dual engines of technological and industrial innovations, Zhejiang has been effectively turning research outcomes into real productivity. The province […]

CHONGQING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The continuously optimized entry policies in recent years have made it more convenient for overseas tourists to travel in China. Chongqing, a city built on mountains that boasts one-of-a-kind skyline, vibrant street life, and rich local flavors, has drawn many travelers from around the world.While enjoying the delicious food, […]

In a commentary, Japan's daily newspaper Shimbun Akahata said that the Takaichi administration's words and actions lay bare its intention to abandon the pacifist principles enshrined in the Japanese constitution and transform Japan into a "war-capable country."TOKYO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In less than a week, Japan lifted its ban on lethal arms exports, […]

More than 50 restaurants and shops have joined a “tourism everywhere” initiative to promote Hong Kong’s bustling Central district among residents and tourists and boost local spending. The Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association on Friday revealed the programme to promote hidden delicacies and goods in Central, aligning with the […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and entered the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing on Friday to join training alongside their Chinese peers, the China Manned Space Agency announced.Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud were selected as the final candidates following the completion of the first selection of […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cao Haoxiang of China competes during the beach handball men's preliminary round group A match between China and China's Hong Kong at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

LANZHOU, April 24 (Xinhua) -- When spring arrives, plants face a critical challenge in their life cycle via a "wisdom of balance," starting to grow leaves early enough to capture sunlight, while avoiding the risk of deadly frost damage. Chinese scientists have recently cracked the code behind how plants solve this ancient survival puzzle.This study is the […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fu Fengziyi of China competes during the ILCA4 Boys race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xu Youjia of China competes during the Optimist Boys race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(260424) -- CHONGQING, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist from Mexico purchases shoes at an international smallware wholesale market in Yuzhong District of Chongqing, southwest China, April 22, 2026. The continuously optimized entry policies in recent years have made it more convenient for overseas tourists to travel in China. Chongqing, a city built on […]

Beijing [China], April 24 (ANI): China on Friday dismissed allegations by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel intercepted by US forces was 'a gift from China', calling the accusation not based on facts. According to Al Jazeera, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the accusation lacked evidence. He also told […]

New Delhi has reacted to the US president reposting an anti-immigrant message by conservative radio host Michael SavageNew Delhi has hit back at US President Donald Trump's controversial social media repost of a commentary that called India and China "hellholes."The US president on Thursday reposted a letter from American conservative political commentator […]

New Delhi has reacted to the US president reposting an anti-immigrant message by conservative radio host Michael Savage New Delhi has hit back at US President Donald Trump's controversial social media repost of a commentary that called India and China "hellholes."

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it has decided to add seven European Union (EU) entities to its export control list to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations.Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to these seven entities, […]

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In Sozhug, a high-altitude township in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region where families have harvested potatoes from thin soil for generations, a young entrepreneur did something few expected.Standing on the observation deck of Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest stadium last week, 28-year-old Cering Chophel looked out over a […]

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia Cup will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 27 to May 3, with India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Macau, China set to compete.Team India has now reached Bishkek for the tournament, arriving at a time when Indian ice hockey is beginning to draw wider attention and […]

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The ongoing tensions in West Asia and risks to key oil supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz could accelerate the global shift towards renewable energy, especially among oil-importing nations, according to a report by Jefferies.The report noted that instead of focusing on short-term windfall gains from rising oil […]

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 50.6 per cent to another record last year as affluent customers continued to buy policies in the city for wealth transfer, protection and medical needs. The industry wrote HK$330.9 billion (US$42.2 billion) in new life policies in 2025, compared with HK$219 billion a year earlier, which was also a record, according to […]

HANGZHOU, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In a workshop nestled in a mountain village in Zhejiang Province, east China, the air is filled with the rich aroma of freshly processed tea as tea maker Lan Xiangping oversees the season's first batch of spring tea.Lan, a master of Huiming tea-making, has devoted many late nights to the spring harvest. While tea processing […]

XICHANG, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China successfully sent a new set of test satellites promoting internet technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern Sichuan Province on Friday.The satellites were launched at 2:35 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket and have entered their preset orbits.These […]

CHENGDU, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Friday announced the results of its international collaboration selection for Tianwen-3, China's first Mars sample-return mission.Following a call for cooperation proposals in April 2025, in which the CNSA announced it would open up 20 kilograms of payload resources for […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Mengqi (top) competes against Annie Ramirez during the Jiu Jitsu women's 57kg round of 16 match between Zhang Mengqi of China and Annie Ramirez of the Philippines at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalists team Vietnam pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the grand final of small boat women's 100m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wei Hai)

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team Chinese Taipei competes during the semifinal of small boat women's 100m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

The head of Hong Kong’s City University, Professor Freddy Boey Yin Chiang, has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, leaving his post two years earlier than expected. The university expressed its gratitude to Boey, a Singaporean, for his contributions to CityU during his three years as president. “The executive committee of the […]

HK Electric will cut fuel surcharges for customers in May but has warned that costs could rise significantly later in the year due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The company said on Friday that its fuel clause charge for May would fall by 4.4 HK cents per kilowatt-hour to 26 HK cents per kWh, citing a deferred effect under the monthly […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Hong Kong (L) and team the Philippines compete during the minor final of small boat men's 100m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team Chinese Taipei competes during the grand final of small boat men's 100m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Bao-Xuan (2nd R) of Chinese Taipei competes during the Beach Kabaddi Women's Team Group B match between Thailand and Chinese Taipei at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

(260424) -- BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2026 shows the booth of Hongqi Tiangong during the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, capital of China. The exhibition kicked off here on Friday and will last until May 3. (Xinhua/Chang Nengjia)

A winning bid involving Henderson Land Development to operate a major Hong Kong harbourfront event space has expanded the developer’s footprint in Central to three prime locations, which experts say may result in greater accessibility and more visitors from surrounding commercial properties. Central Grand, a 50:50 joint venture formed by Henderson and […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Mengqi (L) of China competes with Zamzam Alhammadi of the United Arab Emirates during the Jiu Jitsu women's 57kg round of 32 match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Waiel Awwad, Foreign Affairs Expert, said on Friday that on matters of terrorism, India has been reacting sharply and independently.Awwad, in a conversation with ANI, said that if the US feels that India is a victim of terrorism, it will side with India.'I don't think India is waiting for the United States to give it the […]

(260424) -- MILAN, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view an exhibition on China's intangible cultural heritage crafts during Milan Design Week at the University of Milan in Milan, Italy, April 20, 2026. Chinese designs and products are drawing wide attention at the ongoing Salone del Mobile, or the Milan's furniture fair, a highlight of the Milan Design […]

(260424) -- BUENOS AIRES, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 50th Buenos Aires International Book Fair in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 23, 2026. The fair opened here on Thursday, drawing nearly 1,500 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo)

In Azerbaijan, the Chinese language is becoming not merely a subject of study, but a stable channel for training human resources, strengthening public trust, and forming a deeper social foundation for bilateral partnership.by Emin GasimovOn April 20, the United Nations system observes the Chinese Language Day. This date was established within the framework […]

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs, Neena Malhotra, held talks with China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun on the sidelines of BRICS MENA Consultations.Malhotra and Zhai talked about recent developments in the MENA region.In a post on X, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of […]

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Ha Thi Thuy Hang of Vietnam poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's long jump of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Playing one last song on a piano that cannot be retrieved from a fire-ravaged home was among the wishes of residents returning to the scene of the deadly Tai Po blaze in Hong Kong, with one man climbing stairs on a fractured leg to try and recover a water boiler linked to his childhood memories. Some of those returning to their homes on Friday had lived in […]