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HONG KONG: Former executives of Apple Daily, the now-defunct, pro-democracy newspaper founded by media mogul Jimmy Lai, finished pleading for lighter sentences in a Hong Kong court this week on charges of conspiring to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. The former journalists admitted to the prosecution's charge that they conspired […]

(260117) -- JEDDAH, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yudong (front L) of China vies with Behruzjon Karimov of Uzbekistan during the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal match between China and Uzbekistan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

Two Hong Kong students secured championship titles on Saturday in the first storytelling competition for global youth, delivering impassioned speeches on education and AI before an audience of about 100 people. Vanessa Jane Wong, a Form Four pupil from the Independent Schools Foundation Academy, won the top award in the senior category, while Wan Ruixi, a […]

(260117) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng (C) poses for a group photo with guests at a yearly gala held by the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA (CGCC) in New York, the United States, on Jan. 15, 2026. China is sincere about developing its relationship with the United States, but it also has clear […]

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in Hong Kong has “strongly condemned” a group of US senators for pushing what it calls “malicious legislation” that seeks to strip the city’s trade offices in the United States of their special privileges and potentially force their closure. A spokesman for the Commissioner’s Office of the Foreign Ministry in Hong […]

Washington, DC [US] January 17 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is ramping up its global advocacy efforts. Their award-winning documentary 'Eyes of the Machine' is shedding light on China's mistreatment of Uyghurs, reinforcing global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan.The documentary 'Eyes of the Machine,' directed by Dutch filmmaker Daya […]

Donald Trump has said he is OK with the rapprochement between Ottawa and BeijingIt is easier for Canada to deal with China these days than with its neighbor and main trading partner, the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said.While running for office in April 2025, Carney labeled Beijing the main security threat to Ottawa. However, he appeared to […]

Donald Trump has said he is "OK" with the rapprochement between Ottawa and Beijing It is easier for Canada to deal with China these days than with its neighbor and main trading partner, the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. While running for office in April 2025, Carney labeled Beijing the […]

(260117) -- BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Citizens make their way amidst snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 17, 2026. Beijing witnessed a snowfall on Friday. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- When Jin Lulu returned from studying abroad, she opened a cafe -- not in a glossy mall or office tower, but at the entrance of the 30-year-old Gudang market in east China's Zhejiang Province."I used to come here with my grandmother when I was little. Now I'm back opening a cafe here, and it feels so warm and nostalgic," Jin […]

Heilongjiang, China's traditional winter sports heartland, is turning a record season of grassroots ice-and-snow events and international competitions into a powerful engine for mass participation, cultural exchange and tourism-driven economic growth.HARBIN, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, a two-time host of the Asian Winter […]

Hong Kong authorities have identified 1,600 at-risk elderly households in public housing, but analysts have said the figure fails to reflect the scale of this group of vulnerable residents and urged the government to speed up search efforts. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Saturday that authorities had identified high-risk cases […]

Since the withdrawal of international forces and the Talibans return to power in August 2021, Afghanistans once-diverse media landscape has collapsed under a lack of funding and restrictions -- and Chinese state media is looking to fill the void.Hundreds of outlets have shut down, thousands of journalists have lost work, and those remaining face censorship, […]

London [UK], January 17 (ANI) The British government is nearing approval of a contentious proposal by China to establish what would be its largest diplomatic mission in Europe, raising alarms over security, sovereignty and civil liberties. The planned complex, often described as a 'super embassy,' is to be built at Royal Mint Court, a landmark location […]

Hong Kong police officers rarely fire their guns, but when they do, it grips the city’s attention. On Thursday, officers shot dead a man who had taken a woman hostage while brandishing a 30cm knife at a shopping centre in Tuen Mun. Under police guidelines, officers may open fire to protect anyone – including themselves – from death or serious injury. […]

(260117) -- FOSHAN, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members conduct epidemiological survey in Sanshui District in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 17, 2026. A total of 103 students at a senior high school in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, have been infected with norovirus, local health authorities said Saturday, noting that no […]

Hong Kong’s health minister has revealed that the number of less urgent patients seeking treatment at public hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments has dropped by 24 per cent in the first 10 days of a new pricing regime. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said in a television interview on Saturday that authorities had so far approved […]

A murder suspect who fled across the border late last month after allegedly killing his girlfriend in a public housing flat has been handed over to Hong Kong police following his capture by mainland Chinese law enforcers. The Hong Kong identity card holder, 28, was wanted in the city in connection with the murder of a woman, 35, whose body was hidden in the […]

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday said that the so-called 'BRICS Naval Exercise' was entirely a South African initiative in which some BRICS members took part.Responding to comments relating to India's non-participation in the 'BRICS Naval Exercise', Jaiswal said that […]

Hong Kong authorities will expedite updates to safety guidelines for elevated work platforms and launch a large-scale inspection campaign after three workers died in accidents involving work at height or lifting devices. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han on Saturday expressed grave concern over the string of industrial fatalities, vowing […]

BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China reaches knockout stage for first time in AFC U23 Asian CupChina reached the knockout stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time after drawing 0-0 with Thailand in its final Group D match here on January 14.China finished second in the group with one […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 17 (ANI): Taiwan detected a Chinese army's reconnaissance UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that the UAV departed after radio warnings.In a post on X, it said, 'At 0541hrs (UTC+8), a PLA reconnaissance UAV was detected entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ and […]

A former Hong Kong youth cricketer has set a world record after running the length of Sri Lanka in just over six and a half days, overcoming a journey beset by problems, during which “nothing went to plan”. Rahul Sharma, 24, said he faced a slew of obstacles along the way – from logistical chaos to unbearable heat and physical exhaustion – but […]

(260117) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child plays at the Wujiang River and Gongtan tourist resort in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Jan. 17, 2026. Located in the renowned Wujiang River Scenic Area and the Gongtan Ancient Town, the Wujiang River and Gongtan tourist resort has leveraged its […]

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The visit of the European Commission and the European Union leadership to India for the Republic Day Parade is being seen as a strategic signal that goes well beyond the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).Speaking exclusively to ANI, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said the timing of the visit reflects […]

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): In the last five years, between the Financial Year 2020 to 2025, India's annual gross FDI inflows have hovered between USD 70 and 85 billion, recording a flat Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2%.As per the data shared by CareEdge Ratings, the Net FDI flows have fallen from USD 44 billion in FY20 to USD 1 […]

(260117) -- HARBIN, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fishermen transfer the first fish caught during the 2026 Xingkai Lake winter fishing festival at Xingkai Lake in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 17, 2026. The festival was kicked off on Saturday on the shore of Xingkai Lake, a boundary lake between China and Russia, presenting a fully-integrated […]

(260117) -- HARARE, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student attends a donation ceremony at the Jairos Jiri Centre Primary School in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Jan. 16, 2026. The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Friday donated daily necessities and stationery to a school for children with disabilities in Zimbabwe's capital. TO GO WITH "Chinese community donates supplies […]

BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- China and Canada have reached specific arrangements to properly address trade issues related to electric vehicles (EVs), steel and aluminum products, rapeseed, and agricultural and aquatic products, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.To implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of China and Canada, both […]

This article was first published on December 15, 1969 Drama in HK’s first international marathon by Neil Perera Unheralded Kim Cha Hwan of South Korea yesterday (December 14, 1969) pulverised an international field of long distance runners to win the first Tin Tin international marathon in the New Territories. Kim, a 21-year-old electrician, overcame a […]

Hong Kong authorities may remove building maintenance contractors from a government list if homeowners are dissatisfied with their performance, as part of measures to combat bid-rigging following the deadly Tai Po fire, the city’s No 2 official has said. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok‑ki said on Saturday that the government aimed to improve the Urban […]

HONG KONG: China closed 2025 with its largest trade surplus on record, underscoring how exports to the rest of the world have cushioned the impact of sharply reduced shipments to the United States amid renewed trade tensions under President Donald Trump. The surplus surged nearly 20 percent to almost US$1.2 trillion last year, according to data released […]

Beijing [China], January 17 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new trade agreement with China.Carney said that the deal would open markets for Canadian businesses and workers.In a post on social media platform X, Carney said, 'We've secured a new trade agreement with China -- unlocking more than $7 billion in export markets for […]

Hong Kong authorities have issued a suspension notice to a contractor at a government-run recycling centre after a worker severed his palm while clearing debris from a wood-chipping machine. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) said on Saturday it was “highly concerned” about the incident, which occurred at around 2pm the day before at the […]

Cologny [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): As world leaders prepare for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), leading economists and geopolitical thinkers are drawing attention to a series of complex paradoxes shaping the international landscape this year. These contradictions, emerging at the nexus of geopolitics and the global economy, […]

Davos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): Around 53 per cent of World Economic Forum chief economists who were surveyed expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72 per cent in September 2025, even as they acknowledge the relative resilience of the global economy amid turbulence. The global economic outlook has improved modestly […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a man who brandished a knife in an apparently disoriented state near a McDonald’s outlet in Tsuen Wan, just two days after officers shot dead another blade-wielding attacker elsewhere in the city. Police said they received a report at 8.42am on Saturday from a passer-by that a man was seen holding a knife in the area near a […]

BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- In the heart of Germany, a traditional Chinese herbal product has secured a lasting place on the shelves of the renowned Bahnhof-Apotheke pharmacy chain for over six years, with nearly 200,000 bottles of Shufeng Jiedu granules sold to date.Priced at 39.9 euros per bottle, this respiratory relief formula is among more than a […]

Several newly elected Hong Kong lawmakers have not fully disclosed their unpaid directorships and those held at subsidiaries, the Post has found, prompting calls from the legislature’s House Committee chairman for greater transparency. Andrew Yao Cho-fai and Lothair Lam Ming-fung were among the Legislative Council newcomers who did not register dozens of […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 17 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 26 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.Of the 26 sorties, seven crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ. […]

(260117) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a workshop of the Tianjin Pharmaceutical Da Ren Tang Group Co., Ltd. in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 25, 2025. Once regarded as an exotic alternative, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is now expanding its global presence and joining the worldwide conversation on health and lifestyle. TO […]

(260117) -- MILAN, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model presents creations of Fall/Winter 2026 collections of Li-Ning China during the Milan Men's Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, Jan. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

PHNOM PENH, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) have provided tremendous opportunities for socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Cambodia, an expert said.Phy Veasna, a geopolitical and policy analyst at the Royal […]

Like many long-time reporters in Hong Kong, I had occasional dealings with David Webb, the market transparency and shareholder rights crusader who died this week of prostate cancer at the relatively young age of 60. Almost all of my encounters with him over the years were annoying and slightly unpleasant. But they made me respect him all the more. He once […]

BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-20 crewed mission met the press in Beijing on Friday, their first public appearance after returning to Earth in November.Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie recounted how they found the cracks on the window of their original return vessel, the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, and shared […]