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Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 14 (ANI): The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has criticised China's refusal to recognise Ladakh as a Union Territory of India, calling Beijing's territorial claims baseless and arguing that the unresolved Tibet issue remains central to border tensions between India and China.Reacting to China's position, Dolma […]

Copenhagen [Denmark], October 14 (ANI): India's string of poor performances at the ongoing Denmark Open 2026 badminton tournament continued as the popular men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also suffered a shocking first round exit on Wednesday. The fifth-ranked pair went down to the world number 37 pair of He Jiting-Ren […]

(261014) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

JINAN, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- After losing most of his left leg in an accident, Liang Kaiyu spent so much time perfecting his prosthetic that it eventually became his livelihood.The prosthetic he first ordered frequently buckled mid-stride and needed constant charging. So Liang set to work, modifying it until it fit him like a glove.Since then, he has made or […]

JIUQUAN, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- China successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y4 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China on Wednesday.The rocket lifted off at 7:40 p.m. (Beijing Time) and deployed 10 satellites into their preset orbits.The flight test mission was declared a complete success.Eight satellites of the […]

(Photo credit: Jerry Lai)Fifth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev marched into the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals with a 6-4, 7-5 win Wednesday against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.Medvedev struck eight aces, won 84.6% of the points on his first serve (33 of 39) and never faced a break point in the 85-minute victory. He finished with 25 winners and just […]

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- After "China Travel" draws global travelers to its capital, China is offering the world another way in: the "China Hotline," a 12345 service that lets foreign nationals make their voices heard and help improve the city they reside in.The service is part of a broader reform that began in Beijing in 2019, when the city, home to […]

(261014) -- ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zeng Yongchao, executive vice president of China Southern Air Holding Company, speaks during a launching event of the Addis Ababa-Changsha-Guangzhou air route of China Southern Airlines in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Oct. 13, 2026. China Southern Airlines has officially launched its Addis […]

NANNING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Five-star hotels had long been Li Na's default choice when traveling with her family. But on a recent road trip through Daxin County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, she took a chance on Nali, a semi-secluded retreat surrounded by rice paddies and jagged karst peaks.After just one night, her children were […]

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained sound momentum in the first three quarters of 2026, with both exports and imports growing rapidly and the overall growth rate reaching its highest level for the same period in five years, official data showed Wednesday.The country's total imports and exports rose 18.8 percent year on year to […]

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has extended a scheme allowing property owners to install smart fire alarm systems rather than traditional safety equipment to another 6,000 old buildings, but conceded that no installations had been completed although the policy was rolled out over five months ago for 3,600 blocks. Lai Kin-mo, acting deputy chief fire […]

(261014) -- HANOI, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows electric motorcycles at a Yadea store in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam, July 7, 2026. Chinese electric motorcycle brands are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of Vietnam's major cities, as the country accelerates its shift toward greener urban transport. More Vietnamese residents […]

(261014) -- HANOI, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows electric motorcycles at an Aima store in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2026. Chinese electric motorcycle brands are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of Vietnam's major cities, as the country accelerates its shift toward greener urban transport. More Vietnamese residents […]

(261014) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits an exhibition on Tianjin's financial history and culture at a former mining bureau building on Jiefang North Road in north China's Tianjin, Oct. 13, 2026. Recently, the restoration of a former mining bureau building in the historical and cultural block on Jiefang North Road was completed and […]

(261014) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits an exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Canton Fair before attending a symposium under the same theme in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

By Sahil KohliNew Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Indian para-shooter Rakesh Nidagundi expressed his excitement for his Asian Para Games debut and optimism that all the members of the Indian para-shooting squad will return back home with medals. Rakesh was speaking to ANI, ahead of the Asian Para Games, which will start from October 18 onwards in […]

Washington, DC [US] October 14 (ANI): The US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released a report urging Congress to strengthen safeguards against the alleged theft and misuse of American taxpayer-funded research by entities linked to China, calling for the passage of the Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries (SIRA) […]

BANGKOK, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), met with Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund […]

JAKARTA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia and China are accelerating cooperation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to align with Indonesia's national development goals and rising industrial demands, Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto told Xinhua in an interview on Tuesday.Collaboration […]

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Global oil demand is expected to decline by 2.6 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2026, with diesel accounting for 25 per cent of the dip, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).  In its latest report, the IEA noted that the Iran war is weighing on global oil demand amid fuel shortages, soaring prices and […]

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer inflation picked up in September, with analysts expecting a gradual recovery in prices to gain traction as improving supply-demand conditions and stronger policy support help bolster domestic demand.The country's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.9 percent year on year in September on […]

(261014) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a KFC restaurant in downtown Shanghai, east China, June 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: New wave of American fast-food chains bets on China's younger generation" (Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan] October 14 (ANI): Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has warned the European Union (EU) that excessive dependence on Chinese suppliers could threaten Europe's freedom and sovereignty, as EU leaders prepare to discuss trade relations with Beijing at a summit in Brussels, according to a report by Taipei Times.Speaking at the Warsaw […]

(261014) -- LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man (L) visits the Chinese pavilion during IMEX America 2026 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, Oct. 13, 2026. China showcased its tourism offerings at IMEX America 2026, which opened here on Tuesday. The three-day trade show brought together tourism officials and […]

A new exhibition about a pioneering school that nurtured talent for the country has opened at a Hong Kong history museum as part of the government’s efforts to promote national education, with many exhibits shown in the city for the first time. “National Development and Achievements Series: Cultivation and Renewal – The Education Legacy of Hong […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): India will not compromise on essential regulatory standards, such as Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, to match jurisdictions like Hong Kong or Singapore, former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman UK Sinha said on Wednesday.Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 4th CII […]

PRNewswireSingapore, October 14: DayOne Data Centers Limited ('DayOne'), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced it has surpassed 1GW of Billings[4]. This follows the recent upsize of its senior secured multi-currency syndicated term financing in Malaysia to approximately US$7.2 billion in total. These milestones […]

(261014) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto speaks in an interview with Xinhua in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Indonesian minister seeks deeper vocational education cooperation with China to power national transformation" (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Dubai Business Forum - China concluded in Shenzhen, with the participation of 854 high-profile Chinese investors and business leaders, along with the largest overseas business delegation ever led by Dubai Chambers. The delegation comprised 112 senior representatives from Dubai's public and private sectors, reflecting […]

Wu Opera performers in vibrant costumes brought centuries-old Chinese operatic traditions to life in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, on Monday, captivating the audience with expressive gestures, soaring vocals and martial arts.HARARE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Wu Opera performers in vibrant costumes brought centuries-old Chinese operatic traditions to life in […]

PNNPune (Maharashtra) [India], October 14: vivo introduced the vivo X500 Pro as the smallest model in its X500 flagship line-up. The compact phone, sometimes referred to as the vivo X500 Pro Mini in earlier reports, features a 6.36-inch display, a Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, a 6,510mAh battery, and a triple ZEISS rear camera setup.

Roughly one in three unattended dogs captured by Hong Kong authorities had been euthanised as of May this year, a sharp rise from 18 per cent in 2021, according to the latest legislative documents. The proportion of captured unattended dogs later reclaimed by their owners or transferred to animal welfare groups for rehoming has also fallen over the past […]

What does it take to build a healthier future for more than 1.4 billion people?From expanding access to healthcare to promoting healthier lifestyles, discover how President Xi Jinping is leading China's efforts to improve people's health and well-being in our latest Xictionary.

Sixty-one South African women entrepreneurs completed the two-week workshop under the Global Female Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program, led by Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU). The initiative aims to strengthen women's entrepreneurial skills through business education and practical training while fostering business cooperation.JOHANNESBURG, Oct. […]

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has suspended Pramod Kumar as Secretary General with immediate effect, under the BFI Constitution.In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the president-led BFI announced that it has suspended Pramod Kumar as Secretary General with immediate effect under Clauses 24(xvi) and 24(xxxvi) of its […]

Three Hong Kong taxi drivers have been disqualified from driving cabs for three months after accumulating 15 demerit points or more under a penalty system in place for two years, the transport chief has said, disclosing such figures for the first time. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that since the mechanism took effect in […]

Hong Kong police are searching for a man who stole a gold necklace worth nearly HK$80,000 (US$10,193) from a Chow Sang Sang jewellery store in Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon. According to a source, the suspect, described as a man in his forties, entered the shop on Kwong Fuk Road around 3.10pm. After asking to try on the necklace, which weighed more than a […]

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 14 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, accompanied by his wife, Tan Yuxiu, will visit Vijayawada from October 16 to 18 to attend Vijayawada Utsav 2026, highlighting the importance of cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties between India and China.In a letter addressed to Andhra Pradesh Chief […]

Nanjing [China], October 14 (ANI): Hundreds of workers at a chemical plant in China's Jiangsu Province demanded compensation after finding themselves locked out of the facility, with police arriving at the scene amid growing tensions, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).Xuzhou Fengcheng Salt Chemical Co., based in Feng County, informed employees […]

Hong Kong should make better use of its public gyms by allowing online safety briefings and penalising no-shows, an industry leader and a lawmaker have urged after the ombudsman identified management loopholes. The Office of the Ombudsman launched the inquiry into public gym management on Tuesday, noting that rigid mandatory training requirements combined […]

When news broke last week that three newly completed housing blocks were to be demolished without ever having been occupied, I suffered an immediate attack of deja vu. In early 1974, I was in the first wave of recruits to the Operations Department of the newly established Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). As luck would have it, my first […]

(261014) -- CHANGCHUN, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A performance is staged during a flame welcome ceremony of Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, Oct. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

China's foreign trade maintained strong momentum, growing 18.8% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026.A look at the numbers:- Total goods trade: 5.97 trillion USD- Exports: 3.47 trillion USD- Imports: 2.50 trillion USDProduced by Xinhua Global Service

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India's consumer spending is likely to see more moderate growth in the second half of the current fiscal year despite resilient demand so far, as the impact of earlier tax cuts fades from comparisons and rising food and fuel costs threaten household budgets, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said.Speaking to ANI, Nayar […]

Complaints about noisy and inconsiderate passengers on Hong Kong’s public transport have more than doubled over three years, with authorities recording a surge in reports of people playing loud music and putting their feet on seats. The Transport Department and Environmental Protection Department received 66 complaints about noise nuisance and improper or […]