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A Hong Kong coach has been accused of assaulting and abusing an eight-year-old boy, slapping his face and forcing him to stand outside in the blazing sun at a training camp for children. Eastern Court on Wednesday heard that Zhao Yiqun allegedly ill-treated and assaulted the boy during a training programme at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp in Cheung Chau. […]

Hongkongers travelling in the quake-hit Japanese city of Kumamoto are offering rides to fellow visitors stranded in the area. A travel operator also said on Wednesday that one of its tour groups from Hong Kong had initially thought their coach had crashed when the 7.1 magnitude quake shook Kyushu island on Tuesday, but they safely headed to their next […]

A former customer services officer with Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has been jailed for one year and eight months for accepting at least HK$18,000 (US$2,295) in bribes to help smuggle mainland Chinese travellers overseas 17 years ago. Tsui Ying-kit, 45, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of conspiracy for an agent to accept advantages at Tsuen Wan […]

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Launching a sharp offensive against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over the NEET paper leak controversy, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday dared the Minister to file a defamation suit, asserting that the allegations made against the administration were true and highlighting that the exam compromise occurred […]

by Vivien LiuNEW YORK, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Delaney Masal first arrived in China expecting the country she had long seen in American headlines -- crowded, less developed and unwelcoming. Instead, the 29-year-old New York photographer said the experience "floored" her.Masal was among a group of American photographers who traveled through east China's Zhejiang […]

This article was first published on July 30, 1996. Our golden girl by Nazvi Careem and Scott McKenzie Cheers and tears swept Hong Kong yesterday (July 29, 1996) on the back of the golden victory for Olympic windsurfer Lee Lai-shan. The 25-year-old from Cheung Chau won a gold medal for herself and glory for Hong Kong after 44 years of fruitless Olympic […]

A Hong Kong ophthalmologist has been cleared of professional misconduct after the city’s medical watchdog decided to offer no evidence against him, 15 years after a complaint was lodged over his handling of laser eye surgery procedures. The three disciplinary charges against Dr Yiu Man-kit stemmed from a complaint submitted in 2011 by a patient, Chan […]

New posts04:21US, Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Aligned Targets in Iraq, CENTCOM SaysWASHINGTON -- US and Saudi forces carried out strikes on Iran-aligned targets in eastern Iraq on July 28 in response to recent drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.CENTCOM said in astatementthe strikes targeted […]

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Indian benchmark equity indices opened sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues as investors reacted to easing crude oil prices, firm Asian markets, and the implementation of new US tariff measures that were largely in line with market expectations.The BSE Sensex opened at 77,419.74, rising 653.82 points […]

Selangor [Malaysia], July 29 (ANI): Chandigarh's Guntas Kaur Sandhu carded a brilliant one-over 73 to take the tied second spot along with three other golfers after the opening round of the coveted Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open here on Tuesday. The 15-year-old is part of a two-member Indian team sent by the Indian Golf Union, the National Sports Federation […]

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Beyond its artistic value, porcelain has long served as a bridge fostering mutual learning among civilizations. Through the ancient Silk Road, porcelain vases, jars and bowls adorned the royal courts of Europe, becoming collectors' highly coveted items.For Chinese President Xi Jinping, porcelain is more than a craft; it is a […]

(260729) -- HONG KONG, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xinyi celebrates a point against Yoana Ilieva of Bulgaria during the team women's sabre round of 16 match between China and Bulgaria at the 2026 Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, south China, July 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The kilns of the eastern Chinese city of Jingdezhen have transformed mounds of humble clay into exquisite porcelain that has traveled across oceans, transcended cultural boundaries and fostered bonds between civilizations for over 2000 years.On Saturday, the Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on the […]

A 50-year-old independent bookshop has announced it will close when its lease ends, following a raid by Hong Kong national security police earlier this month. Customers at Greenfield Book Store said on Wednesday they headed to the shop on Sai Yeung Choi Street South in Mong Kok after learning the news of the closure earlier in the day. In a social media […]

(260729) -- TASHKENT, July 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kabuljon Sabirov, director of the Tashkent-based SCO's Public Diplomacy Center, receives an interview with Xinhua in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 14, 2026. China has made important contributions to advancing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and deepening political mutual trust among its members, with […]

Washington DC [US], July 29 (ANI): The Trump administration has announced restrictions on imports of advanced foreign-made robots and power inverters used in solar energy projects, citing concerns that the technologies could pose cybersecurity risks, enable espionage and threaten critical US infrastructure, according to Politico. The new measures, announced […]

TIANJIN, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that Chinese modernization cannot be achieved without the inheritance and promotion of fine traditional culture, and that Tianjin is a city with distinct characteristics and charm. It is necessary to protect and make good use of historical and cultural blocks so that they can add to the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 29 (ANI): Taiwan on Wednesday reported tracking multiple Chinese military assets operating in the vicinity of the island.In am update shared on X, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that authorities detected 8 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 7 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 1 […]

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- After living with hepatitis B for years, a 50-year-old man surnamed Zhao was rushed to the hospital with liver failure following a period of overwork.Through a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, the patient received treatments to protect the liver, fight the virus, and improve blood clotting. After a month, Zhao was […]

A man was killed and nearly 80 people were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a village house in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities said they were alerted at around 4.30am to a blaze at a house made of metal sheets in Ling Shan Tsuen in Fanling. Police said some electrical wires were spotted burning when rescuers arrived at the scene. […]

During the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is more than a trend and […]

Hong Kong’s export surge will extend into the coming months, driven by the global AI boom, economists have told the South China Morning Post, adding that gross domestic product (GDP) growth could surpass official forecasts. Billy Mak Sui-choi, an associate professor at Baptist University’s accountancy, economics and finance department, said global […]

WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to eliminate Washington's reliance on Chinese critical minerals by January 2027 is running into a major obstacle, with industry executives and analysts warning that domestic mining and processing capacity remains far short of what manufacturers and defense contractors need. Since returning to office, […]

(260728) -- TRIPOLI, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mustafa Dried has a discussion about Chinese language with others in Tripoli, Libya, July 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: From circuit boards to whiteboards -- Libyan engineers bridge China, Libya through Chinese" (Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua)

SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Chinese chipmaker CXMT vaulted to the top of China's stock market by valuation on July 27 after its shares surged 466 percent in their Shanghai trading debut, marking one of the strongest first-day performances ever for a major Chinese listing and underscoring investor enthusiasm for the country's semiconductor sector. The rally followed […]

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along the India-China border areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 28 (ANI): Taiwan has communicated its concerns to Beijing 'through third countries and existing private channels' regarding recent Chinese activities east of Taiwan, which Beijing has described as law-enforcement operations, according to a report by the Taipei Times.Speaking at a seminar in Taipei, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Deputy […]

Munich [Germany], July 28 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned the detention, denial of entry, and subsequent deportation of prominent Uyghur activist and former WUC President Dolkun Isa by Moroccan authorities, describing the incident as another example of transnational repression targeting Uyghur human rights defenders.According […]

(260728) -- NAIROBI, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shaukat Abdulrazak, principal secretary in Kenya's State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, addresses the awarding ceremony of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026 Africa Regional Finals in Nairobi, Kenya, July 27, 2026. TO GO WITH "Winners awarded for China-backed […]

(260728) -- BEIJING, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the High-level Meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and delivers remarks in Beijing, capital of China, July 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- China aims to ensure that all residents can access high-quality traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services within a 15-minute journey from their homes over the next five years, a senior health official said Tuesday.China recently issued an action plan to strengthen TCM services at the grassroots level, aiming to improve service […]

A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her […]

VMPLPune (Maharashtra) [India], July 28: Food habits are evolving, but India's love for bold flavours has never been stronger. From Schezwan noodles and spicy sandwiches to Korean ramen and fiery street-food creations, younger consumers are actively experimenting with intense, global flavours. As Korean cuisine continues to gain popularity across India, it […]

Mehsana (Gujarat) [India], July 28 (ANI): Gujarat's renowned Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel have been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India in collaboration with the Gujarat Government, providing the products with a distinct geographical identity and further strengthening the state's position as a global leader in […]

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Tuesday said that India has become a 'top-tier defence and security partner' for Australia, underscoring the growing strategic convergence between the two countries following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia from July 8-10 for the third India-Australia […]

LHASA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- More than two decades after arriving in Lhasa from northwest China's Gansu Province, Li Zhongkui still runs the same small shop in Tengye Ling Alley, a busy commercial lane in the Barkhor subdistrict.A member of the Hui ethnic group, Li began selling bracelets from a street stall in 2002. He later opened the shop where he remains […]

(260728) -- BEIJING, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), addresses a special consultative session held by the CPPCC National Committee […]

(260728) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits a paraplegic rehabilitation center and talks with people left paraplegic by the Tangshan Earthquake, during an inspection tour in Tangshan, north China's […]

Telling a Hong Kong judge found to have plagiarised submissions in his judgments to retire early is a sufficient penalty, as he has already suffered reputational damage and is losing tens of millions of dollars in forgone salary, allowances and pension payouts, legal experts have said. A spokesman for the judiciary confirmed on Tuesday that Justice Wilson […]

Hangzhou [China], July 28 (ANI): Indian rifle shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon secured the bronze medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, adding another podium finish to India's campaign.Both Indian teams delivered strong performances in the qualification round to […]

Beijing [China], July 28 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Li Wentang, Vice President of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), on Tuesday and discussed opportunities for future cooperation and academic exchanges between the two sides. According to the Indian Embassy in China, the meeting […]

CHENGDU, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Before an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can answer a learner in Bangkok, the technology behind it may already have crossed several borders throughout Asia.The chatbot is available on AI Class ASEAN, a digital learning platform run by the Jakarta-based ASEAN Foundation with support from Google.org. It is powered by […]

(260728) -- SHENZHEN, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An attendee of the 2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forestry tries a bike at an ecological preservation stripe in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, July 28, 2026. The meeting was held in Shenzhen from July 27 to 28. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through a coming “transformation”, the head of its governing council has said. HKU council chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun announced details of the recruitment on Tuesday, a day after president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang […]

(260728) -- BEIJING, July 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attends the national conference on work related to Chinese nationals overseas and […]