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A southbound scheme allowing Guangdong-registered yachts to sail in Hong Kong waters is expected to launch in October, the transport minister has said, with the city continuing preparations and discussions with provincial authorities. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan revealed the plan on Saturday after the annual policy address and the […]

Hong Kong is mourning the loss of its first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, in a weekend vigil, with tributes pouring in from political and business heavyweights as well as members of the public. Tung, who died at the age of 89 on September 8, led Hong Kong through ups and downs – the Asian financial crisis in 1997, the Sars outbreak in 2003 and a […]

Hong Kong’s leader has defended measures in his policy address to boost the economy and improve livelihoods, stressing that businesses must also do their part to remain competitive and survive, even with government aid. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Saturday that the livelihood section was the longest and broadest in scope in his policy address […]

NANNING, China, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- When Vietnamese visitor Doan Minh Thao stepped into an exhibition hall of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo here on Friday, he got interested in an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered eyewear that can provide real-time translation in over 40 languages, including Vietnamese.With the help of this gadget, developed by a Chinese […]

This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. This weekend, a state funeral will be […]

BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- China's StarWhisper Telescope has been cited in Stanford University's AI Index Report 2026 as a leading 2025 example of AI agents in physics, astronomy, chemistry and materials science, signaling growing international recognition for the country's AI-driven observation efforts.Led by the National Astronomical Observatories of […]

LANZHOU, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- At the Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot in northwest China, middle school student Xu Yan held up an English textbook and watched as the image on its cover aligned almost perfectly with the colorful, layered hills before him."Seeing it in person gave me a much deeper understanding of this kind of Danxia landform," said Xu, […]

New York [US], September 19 (ANI): Amid growing global calls for stronger safeguards and a coordinated approach to the rapid development of artificial intelligence, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to brief the United Nations Security Council next week on AI and international security, with his remarks expected to focus on international coordination, shared […]

This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. He is remembered for steering Hong Kong […]

Washington DC [US], September 19 (ANI): A false intelligence report generated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) reportedly came close to triggering a US military operation against a Chinese vessel in West Asia during the war with Iran, according to a CNN report citing multiple sources familiar with the episode.According to CNN, the intelligence […]

By Vipul KashyapNagoya [Japan], September 19 (ANI): Indian shot put athlete Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be replaced by kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat as the male flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony on Saturday. As per the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), due to technical issues, two-time Asian Games champion Tajinder will no longer be the […]

Alibaba Group co-founder Jack Ma reflects on his ties to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. Those connections spanned both business and philanthropy, encompassing Tung’s eight years on Alibaba’s board of directors and his inspirational role in Ma’s youth entrepreneurship foundation for local youths. Ma’s reflections are part of the […]

BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. Wu, Zhang inspire China to comeback win over DPR Korea at Asian GamesWu Xi and Zhang Yuning set up a goal for each other as China came from behind to beat DPR Korea 2-1 in its opening men's football Group B match at the 2026 Asian Games on September 16.China […]

(260919) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yutong (C) of China vies with Priscilla Jensen (R) of Thailand during the women's group A basketball match between Thailand and China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)

BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Discovered in 1974, the Terracotta Warriors army was built by Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-207 B.C.), who unified China for the first time. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.So far, thousands of life-size clay warriors and numerous weapons have been unearthed from three pits […]

A new pilot scheme to bring in foreign domestic carers for the elderly to deal with an ageing population could disrupt Hong Kong’s existing helper market, driving up wages and putting care beyond the reach of low-income older residents, some employers and agencies have warned. They said the measure, announced by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu in his […]

By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC [US], September 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said Washington is "doing very well with China" and expects to discuss multiple agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to the White House, which would mark Xi's first visit to the US presidential residence in more than a decade.Speaking in the […]

South China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam reflects on her encounters with Hong Kong’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, looking back on memories from her days as a frontline reporter, his regular exchanges with media representatives and Tung’s rare appearance at an SCMP conference in 2020 to advocate US-China dialogue. Her recollections […]

STRASBOURG, France: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a wide-ranging plan to protect children from online dangers, including a ban on social media for children under 13 and new rules requiring online services to create safer accounts for children. The proposal follows similar measures in Australia, the United Kingdom, China, […]

by Xinhua writers Yuan Quan, Yan YongBEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- In his school days, Xu Xing dreamed of becoming a martial-arts monk, an economist and even a coder. Dinosaurs were nowhere in his plans.But now, the 57-year-old is known as China's Dinosaur Whisperer, a scientist whose decades of digging have rewritten how humans understand these prehistoric […]

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Games have witnessed China's consistent and significant progress in sports. From its tournament debut in 1974 to topping the gold medal table in 1982, and further hosting the Games three times in 1990, 2010 and 2023 respectively, China is set to maintain its pace-setting position at the 20th edition, which opens […]

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan marks a new chapter for the city and will prompt discussion about individual priorities and initiatives. But there is another question worth asking: what can Hong Kong bring to the national journey over the next five years? As China begins its 15th five-year plan, Hong Kong has an opportunity to think more deliberately […]

Hong Kong civil servants could receive flexible hourly family care leave next year as part of the government’s wider drive to boost birth rates, the South China Morning Post has learned, though business leaders warn the private sector has little incentive to follow suit, citing manpower and financial constraints, especially for smaller firms. Under the […]

(260918) -- ABUJA, Sept. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. (Photo by Walekazm/Xinhua)

(260918) -- LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, delivers a video speech at an event under the theme "Listen to Each Other, Open New Horizons" in London, Britain, Sept. 17, 2026. TO GO WITH "London event promotes China-Britain cultural, people-to-people exchanges" (Xinhua/Zhao Jiasong)

Washington DC [US], September 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced what he described as an "Infinite Life" agreement with Denmark and Greenland, claiming the pact gives the United States permanent control over security and other security-related needs in Greenland and allows Washington to prevent adversaries from establishing […]

The agreement will give Washington permanent control over the self-governing Arctic territorys security matters, the president saidThe US will effectively control Greenland's security under an agreement reached with Denmark and the self-governing Arctic territory, President Donald Trump has announced.DETAILS TO FOLLOW(RT.com)

The agreement will give Washington permanent control over security in Denmarks self-governing Arctic territory, the president saidThe US will effectively control Greenland's security under an agreement reached with Denmark and the self-governing Arctic territory, President Donald Trump has announced.In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump said the agreement […]

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Former US National Security Advisor Lt Gen HR McMaster has said the "long-term future is in favour of the India-US relationship", underlining that shared democratic values, economic interests and concerns over China will continue to draw New Delhi and Washington closer despite tensions in their ties.Speaking with ANI, […]

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Former US National Security Advisor Lt Gen HR McMaster (Retd) on Friday urged Washington to deploy legislative 'tariff guns' against major buyers of Russian energy while simultaneously admitting to stark Western inconsistencies, calling continued US reliance on Russian nuclear fuel 'nuts'.Speaking to ANI in the wake of […]

By Vipul KashyapNagoya [Japan], September 18 (ANI):  Ahead of the Asian Games 2026, Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth expressed confidence in their preparations while acknowledging the quality of opposition they are set to face in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.India has named a 20-member badminton squad for the Asian Games 2026, with Lakshya […]

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker and shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be India's flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday.Team India confirmed the announcement through its official account on X, writing, 'Introducing our flag bearers for the Opening […]

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], September 18 (ANI): The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thursday.According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation among SCO Member States in the […]

Nagoya [Japan], September 18 (ANI): The Indian men's soft tennis team's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games came to an end after a 0-2 defeat against Indonesia in the quarterfinals on Friday.India went down in the opening doubles match, with Jay Meena and Yogesh Choudhary losing 2-5 to Indonesia's Tio Hutauruk and Fernando Sanger.https://x.com

By Karunesh KumarTokyo [Japan], September 18 (ANI): Hriday Chheda, part of India's historic gold-medal-winning dressage team at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, acknowledged the heightened expectations surrounding the squad ahead of the 2026 edition, but said the focus would remain on staying calm and delivering on the day.The 20th Asian Games get underway […]

Digital tools and AI bring innovation in kitchen technologies in Poland, opening up new possibilities.WARSAW, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Following instructions on a screen, chefs from across Poland worked through the steps of making gelato, using a digital tool to balance their recipes as they turned natural ingredients into the frozen dessert.The demonstration […]

BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- China steadfastly opposes the so-called voluntary restrictions on China's hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, as they gravely violate the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and run counter to market economy rules and the principle of fair competition, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Friday.The spokesperson made the […]

by Nie Xinyu, Li Xiaoyu, Qi ZijianSYDNEY, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The three-day Everything Electric Sydney 2026 opened at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday, bringing together the latest electrified products from automakers around the world.A number of Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) makers showcased new models at the event, drawing strong interest from visitors. […]

* Friday marked the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, the start of China's 14-year war of resistance against Japanese aggression. On Sept. 18, 1931, Japanese troops blew up a section of railway near Shenyang under their control and accused Chinese troops of sabotage, using this as a pretext for their later attack that night on barracks near […]

BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- In May 2026, Wu Yuyang, a young college student working as an intern in east China's Jiangsu Province, traveled to Qingdao in the neighboring Shandong Province to donate hematopoietic stem cells. Meanwhile, a mother of a three-year-old child was waiting for cells that might give her a second chance at life.About three months […]

BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- For years, similar China-blaming narratives have resurfaced whenever Western manufacturing has shed jobs, with accusations ranging from overcapacity, unfair subsidies to dumping.The latest smear narratives circulating in Europe reveal real local anxieties over eroding manufacturing competitiveness. But China is not the real […]

(260918) -- BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), meets with Essam El Din Farid, speaker of the Egyptian Senate, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

HONG KONG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The launch of Hong Kong's inaugural five-year plan represented a proactive push by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to seize growth opportunities, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said on Thursday.Lee made the remarks in an interview after unveiling the HKSAR's milestone five-year plan for economic and social […]

Tokyo has ignored warnings from Moscow and allowed Typhon launchers on Kyushu Island, the Foreign Ministry says Russia has demanded that Japan remove US mid-range Typhon missile systems from its territory, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said, describing the deployment as unacceptable and a […]

WUHAN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's booming sturgeon-farming and caviar industry is providing the global market with a legal and sustainable alternative to wild caviar, helping curb demand for illegally harvested roe and ease pressure on vulnerable sturgeon populations.This transformation is visible in Yidu, a city along the Yangtze River in central China's […]