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Central Asia can become a strategic logistics hub for Hong Kong as wars in the Middle East and Europe persist, with cargo volume between the city and two countries in the region surging nearly fivefold year on year, the Airport Authority chairman has said. Fred Lam Tin-fuk, who joined a recent trip with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to Central Asia, also […]

A recent series of child protection controversies, including a couple refusing a DNA test to register their home-born baby, has prompted calls for Hong Kong authorities to review guidelines for identifying neglect, and to expand the list of professionals required to report suspected abuse. Under the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance – which […]

(260607) -- ROME, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mu Wenzhe (L) of China competes with Anastasiia Kosmycheva of Russia during their women's +67kg semifinal match at Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Rome, Italy, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

(260607) -- JAKARTA, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rachel Allessya Rose (R)/Febi Setianingrum compete during the women's doubles semifinal match between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum of Indonesia at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

Taipei [Taiwan], June 7 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Sunday reported 4 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 9 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory.In a post on X, the MND said, '4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. […]

(260606) -- MINSK, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

(260607) -- MINSK, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

(260606) -- MINSK, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addresses the opening ceremony of a China-Belarus industrial and investment cooperation forum in Minsk, Belarus, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Visiting indoor ski resorts, enjoying water parks and eating at dim sum restaurants in Shenzhen and other nearby cities have become weekend draws for Hong Kong residents holding foreign passports, who praise a travel permit that has made crossing the border easier and faster. But even two years after the launch of the scheme, some hiccups remain, such as […]

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- With the global push for AI computing power unleashing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure buildout, China-made optical modules that shuttle data and the chips that process it have become critical links. Featuring the world's leading market shares and accelerating upgrades, China's tech supply chains have become essential to […]

Tehran [Iran], June 7 (ANI): Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a fresh round of negotiations with Iranian officials on behalf of the United States, with regional tensions remaining high despite months of diplomatic engagement, as reported by CNN.During his visit, Naqvi is scheduled to meet Iranian Foreign Minister […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series in England will be announced during the latter part of the ongoing Afghanistan series. The three-match away ODI series against England will be held from July 14 to July 19.India will play a three-match ODI series […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performances left the selectors with little choice but to include him in India's squad for the T20I series against England and Ireland and the Asian Games.Sooryavanshi, who was named in the Indian cricket squad, became the youngest-ever […]

Analysts say Serbia-China cooperation is evolving beyond a traditional focus on infrastructure, mining and steel production toward deeper technology-oriented collaboration.BELGRADE, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's recent visit to China yielded over 900 million euros (1.04 billion U.S. dollars) in new investment agreements and a […]

HANGZHOU, June 6 (Xinhua) -- China has made a new breakthrough in high-performance axial flux motors, injecting fresh momentum into the country's booming electric drive industry.Leveraging independently developed high-performance materials, this new generation of electric motor, featuring a more compact size, lighter weight, and higher energy efficiency, […]

YINCHUAN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- With graduation approaching, Indonesian student Maria Christina has been busy refining her resume and looking for jobs. Later this month, she will complete her master's degree in Chinese language and literature at Ningxia University in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region."Teaching Indonesian in […]

(260606) -- HARARE, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant showcases her Chinese calligraphy skills at the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 5, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cultural bonds deepened as Zimbabwean students shine at 'Chinese Bridge' competition" (Xinhua/Ye Ting)

Samastipur (Bihar) [India], June 6 (ANI): Firecrackers lit up the skies and sweets were distributed across Samastipur as family members, friends and local residents celebrated the selection of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's squad for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.The […]

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- With China's national college entrance exam, also known as gaokao, set to kick off this weekend, around 12.9 million candidates will potentially have access to more academic options, following the introduction of a raft of new majors.Multiple Chinese universities have rolled out new undergraduate programs such as embodied […]

(260606) -- PARIS, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Xinran reacts during the girl's singles final match between Sun Xinran of China and Alisa Oktiabreva of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

(260606) -- ZUNYI, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Yonghao (L) of China vies with Olimzoda Fathullo of Tajikistan during CFA Team China International Competition Zunyi 2026 between China U23 National Team and Tajikistan U23 National Team in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

As this year marks the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, China and the DPRK will surely carry forward their traditional friendship and deepen cooperation for the benefit of their peoples and the cause of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, […]

QINGDAO, June 6 (Xinhua) -- A year after issuing its first ocean forecasting AI system, Chinese scientists on Saturday rolled out LangYa 2.0, a major upgrade that moves beyond basic sea variables to predict complex marine phenomena including typhoons, extreme rainfall and storm surges.The new model was unveiled at the ongoing Fourth China Digital Earth […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 6 (ANI): Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has unanimously passed a resolution condemning Beijing's alleged efforts to block President William Lai's planned visit to Eswatini in late April, according to a report by The Taipei Times.As reported by The Taipei Times, the resolution was introduced by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party after […]

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The Indian hockey team secured the Bronze Medal at the Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026 after registering a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in the third-place match at Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday.Sandeepa Kumari (2'), Captain Sweety Kujur (16') and Nousheen Naz (33') were on target as India capped off their campaign with an […]

Some patrons of an exclusive Hong Kong sports club have escalated action against the Rosewood Hotel Group’s plan to change operations at its clubhouse in Central, but the hospitality firm says it has made some “refinements” to the arrangement. A representative of a group of concerned patrons at the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA) told the […]

(260606) -- ALMATY, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows Chinese Smart Agriculture Demonstration Zone outside the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea Basin in Nukus, Uzbekistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Central Asia cooperation brings hope to Aral Sea restoration" (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

(260606) -- QINGDAO, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member of the AI oceanography research team at the Institute of Oceanology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences is pictured while developing the LangYa 2.0 AI model in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, May 20, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China releases LangYa 2.0 AI model for full-blown marine […]

(260606) -- JAKARTA, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Xing (L)/Zhang Chi celebrate after winning the mixed doubles semifinal match between Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi of China and Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui of China at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

FUJAIRAH, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Fujairah Free Zone Authority discussed prospects and opportunities for joint cooperation with China in economic and investment sectors of mutual interest.The discussions took place during a visit by Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to the Fujairah Free Zone […]

HARBIN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports including Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang. The number of operating routes on this corridor has expanded to 27, linking over 60 Chinese […]

QINGDAO, June 6 (Xinhua) -- It sounds like a creature from a sci-fi thriller: a deep-sea supergiant organism that can survive more than five years without a single meal.Yet for the supergiant isopod, a distant relative of the common pill bug found in gardens with the size of a chunky tablet, this extreme fasting ability is simply an everyday strategy for […]

HARBIN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports including Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang. The number of operating routes on this corridor has expanded to 27, linking over 60 Chinese […]

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was named in the Indian cricket squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games, became the youngest-ever player to be picked for the national side, breaking a 36-year-old record held by legendary Sachin Tendulkar.Tendulkar had made his India […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 6 (ANI): A Tibetan monk from eastern Tibet has reportedly been detained for a second time by Chinese authorities, raising fresh concerns over China's continued suppression of religious freedom and dissent in Tibet.Jamyang Tashi, a monk from the influential Labrang Tashikhyil Monastery in Amdo, was taken into […]

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has wrapped up his visit to Central Asia after meeting high-level leaders and sealing nearly 100 partnership agreements aimed at opening the “big door” for local and mainland Chinese businesses. While reviving direct flights to the region was considered a big win from the trip, observers noted that the real challenges […]

A nearly 180-year-old temple nestled in the heart of Wan Chai and Hong Kong’s only mosque inside a prison are poised to receive the city’s highest level of heritage protection under a government proposal. In a paper submitted ahead of a board meeting on Thursday, the Antiquities and Monuments Office recommended that Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai and the […]

(260606) -- HARBIN, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains doing refitting work at the Manzhouli Station in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this […]

Changes to a Hong Kong public transport subsidy scheme used by about 2.7 million people saved the government HK$69 million (US$8.8 million) in the first month, the welfare minister has said, with lawmakers calling for a future review to ensure its fiscal sustainability as the population ages. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on […]

Hong Kong, June 6 (ANI): Chinese memory chipmakers are emerging as a growing challenge to global semiconductor leaders as they move ahead with public listings and rapidly expand their market presence amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, according to Jefferies' latest GREED & fear report.The report highlighted that China's leading NAND flash […]

Dignitaries, relatives and members of the public gathered on Saturday to pay their final respects to the late Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, whose son Mo Li Kai-yin – the Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after an accident at a 2022 Mirror concert – delivered a heartfelt video tribute thanking his father for his “unconditional love”. For nearly four […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the Indian squad for the Men's T20 event at the 2026 Asian Games in September-October in Japan. Newly appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer will lead the side in Japan, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. Teenage sensation Vaibhav […]

CHENGDU, June 6 (Xinhua) -- China is expanding fish conservation and river connectivity projects in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, a hydropower-rich region where ecological restoration has become increasingly crucial for biodiversity protection.The most recent measures include more than 30 million fish released into the Yalong River over the past […]

(260606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith leaves Beijing on June 6, 2026, concluding his state visit to China. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

(260606) -- QINGDAO, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken in May, 2018 shows a deep-sea isopod sampled from the ocean in China. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese scientists reveal how deep-sea supergiant organism survives five years without food" (Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Handout via Xinhua)