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The mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has accused her former in-laws of living off her family’s wealth without contributing anything to her grandchildren. Cheung Yin-fa testified in the High Court on Monday about the relationship between her daughter, ex-son-in-law Alex Kwong Kong-chi, and his family in the years leading up to the […]

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital launched its first phase of operations, treating nearly 300 patients at its family medicine centre on Monday morning, with the daily number projected to reach 1,800 by the end of the year. While some patients expressed satisfaction about the service, lawmakers called for more frequent connecting transport services and better […]

DFI Retail, the food and beverage unit of Hong Kong-headquartered conglomerate Jardine Matheson, is looking to sell its mall at The Peak, one of the city’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. The entire commercial portion of the Dairy Farm Guildford Road Shopping Centre will be sold via a public tender closing at noon on November 19, according to sole agent CBRE. […]

Hong Kong has unveiled a four-step artificial intelligence (AI) “talent ladder” strategy to counter entry-level job shock and foster industry leaders, viewing the technology as a “catalyst, not a threat”. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming warned on Monday that the “entry-level shock” was real because […]

by Ada ZhangUNITED NATIONS, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Five years after China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI), its focus is shifting increasingly towards practical cooperation that addresses the priorities of developing countries, a senior UN official has said."Five years on, the Global Development Initiative is showing how shared ambition can […]

Hong Kong’s largest public hospital, built on the former airport site in Kai Tak, will begin its first phase of operation on Monday after more than a decade of planning and preparation. The South China Morning Post looks at the new hospital’s key features and what its opening means for the city’s healthcare development. 1. What makes Kai Tak Hospital […]

BISHKEK, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Since a railway project launched in late 2024 connecting China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Chinese and local construction workers have worked side by side diligently.The railway, a landmark Belt and Road cooperation project personally promoted by the leaders of the three countries, has brought together specialists and workers […]

What can you do in a minute? For Chinese automaker BYD, it can be a car.Step inside BYD's Fuzhou base in Jiangxi, where robots and automated guided vehicles work together across stamping, welding, painting and final assembly.

Housewife May and her three children were overjoyed last September when they moved into a 200 sq ft subdivided flat in Kwai Tsing, a Hong Kong district with one of the city’s lowest average monthly household incomes. For years, the 50-year-old single parent had lived in a squatter hut with her son and two daughters, where they had to climb hundreds of […]

(261005) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Chinese language teacher Gloria Mshana (R) exchanges teaching insights with Chinese volunteer teacher Liu Mu at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Oct. 1, 2026. As the world prepares to mark World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5, Chinese and Tanzanian […]

Hong Kong, October 5 (ANI): China's first overseas military base was set up in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa in 2017, but it now also has access to two bases in Southeast Asia. One is a naval facility in Cambodia, and the latest revelation is of a newly built air base in neighbouring Laos.The news of the Laos base came as a surprise, with China's Ministry […]

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is looking to secure more laboratory space in the Northern Metropolis university town to expand its research capacity and attract talent, its new vice-president for research has said. Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, who took up the vice presidency in August, also called for more government funding, saying grant […]

Hong Kong refrained from setting overly rigid economic indicators in its first five-year plan to avoid fuelling concerns that it was moving towards a planned economy, according to the city’s constitutional affairs minister. The current priority should be hitting targets instead of dwelling on accountability mechanisms for potential shortcomings, Secretary […]

The right-wing senator has nearly 50% of the vote with almost two-thirds of polling stations reportingBrazil's presidential election is headed to a runoff, with right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, leading incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.With 64.81% of polling stations reporting, Bolsonaro had […]

(261004) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Huangmei Opera artists Han Zaifen performs Huangmei Opera: The Lady Consort Prince during "Future Resonance -- ShanghaiEye Night" in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

(261004) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of One Voice Children's Choir perform during "Future Resonance -- ShanghaiEye Night" in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 3, 2026. The Shanghai-themed cultural exchange event was held here on Saturday, bringing a taste of Shanghai to the United States. The event was also part of the […]

The new partnership aims to make Sagunto a European production hub for LFP-based Unified Cells. The plant's first phase is now planned at up to 30 GWh of annual capacity, 50 percent above the 20 GWh initially considered.MADRID, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Spain builds more than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions […]

TAITUNG, Taiwan: Taiwan has received the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States, strengthening its air force as it faces frequent Chinese military activity around the island. The two aircraft arrived at Chihang Air Base in Taitung on Taiwan's mountainous east coast on October 2. The delivery came after months of […]

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): The Indian men's cricket team arrived back home following a gold medal win in the cricket tournament at the recently concluded Asian Games. Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, and Arshdeep Singh were among the players who were captured at the IGI Airport in New Delhi. Coming to the gold medal match against arch-rivals Pakistan, […]

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu hailed Indian athletes for an exceptional Asian Games campaign, saying that the 'hard work, skill and perseverance of our athletes have brought great honour to the nation'. India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a haul of 85 medals, including 21 golds, 27 silvers and 37 […]

(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd)FEARX, KT Rolster and Team WE won their Round 2 High Matches on Sunday to become the first teams to clinch their spots in the knockout stage at the 2026 Demacia Club Global Invitational in China.The League of Legends tournament runs through Oct. 17 and features 12 top teams that didn't qualify for the World Championship from the […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)Czech No. 26 seed Nikola Bartunkova sent No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus to an early exit from the China Open, beating the four-time Grand Slam winner 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday in Beijing.One day after World No. 1 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan was knocked out of the WTA 1000 event in the Round of 64, Sabalenka had to pack her bags […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian archer Chikitha Taniparthi expressed delight over her debut Asian Games campaign, highlighting her two medals and Olympic quota as a special achievement. She also dedicated her success to her parents and said hearing the national anthem was an unforgettable feeling.Chikitha was part of the Indian women's compound […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent and medal winners at the Asian Games 2026, praising their determination, passion and sporting spirit. He said their performances should inspire greater achievements and help strengthen sports at the grassroots level. India signed off from the […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): The India U17 women's team are set to begin their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on Monday, taking on Iraq in their opening Group E fixture at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia. India will aim for a positive start to their continental campaign as they begin their bid to qualify for […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): BJP leader and President of the Archery Association of India (AAI), Arjun Munda, praised India's archers and coaches for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026, saying the country's positive sporting environment has encouraged athletes to prepare for the next Olympics. He also called for greater support […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Archery triple medalist at the Asian Games 2026 Kumkum Anil Mohod credited her archery success to the hard work of the entire team, highlighting her dedication to the sport since 2018, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. She dedicated her medals to her team, parents and coach. Kumkum capped her campaign with three […]

(261004) -- MAPUTO, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (C, front) is briefed on the wheat cultivation during a wheat harvesting ceremony at the Wanbao rice farm in the southern province of Gaza, Mozambique, Oct. 3, 2026. Chapo has called for stronger agricultural cooperation between Mozambique and China and expressed hope that the […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nine young construction competitors from the Construction Industry Council returned from WorldSkills Shanghai with three Medallions for Excellence, the strongest finish the CIC has recorded at the competition. The honours went to Law Chak-sum in painting and decorating, Tse Yu-lok […]

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of attempted robbery after she brandished a knife at staff at an MTR station customer service centre and demanded Octopus cards and cash. A source familiar with the case told the South China Morning Post on Monday that the woman, a Hong Kong resident surnamed Lai, was armed with a ceramic knife and demanded all […]

(261004) -- WENXIAN, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a herd of sheep in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Social media users in the West have recently embraced "Chinamaxxing," in which young people show interest in aspects of Chinese daily life. Taijiquan, a kind of traditional […]

(261004) -- WENXIAN, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Taijiquan enthusiasts have lunch at a martial arts club in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 2, 2026. Social media users in the West have recently embraced "Chinamaxxing," in which young people show interest in aspects of Chinese daily life. Taijiquan, a kind of […]

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane)Novak Djokovic remains unbeatable in Beijing.The Serbian great moved to 32-0 at the China Open on Sunday, coming from a set down to defeat No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic now has reached his seventh semifinal in Beijing.Djokovic, 39, has won 24 Grand Slam titles compared to two for Zverev, but this […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 4 (ANI): The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 came to a colourful close in Japan, marking the end of a memorable 20th edition of Asia's premier continental multi-sport event in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.The ceremony showcased the rich cultural heritage of Japan through a vibrant mix of traditional dance, music and contemporary […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Sunday congratulated India's athletes and support teams for their Asian Games campaign, highlighting the years of hard work and sacrifices behind their performances. He praised the breakthrough achievements while urging honest analysis of setbacks and stronger long-term […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian field hockey players Ishika Chaudhary and Ishika Sambharwal celebrated India's historic performance, defeating reigning Asian champions China 1-0 to clinch the gold medal and end a 44-year wait for an Asian Games medal in Aichi-Nagoya.Ishika Chaudhary celebrated India's historic achievement, crediting the entire […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Against the backdrop of sharpening geopolitical competition between the United States and China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has advocated for a 'Goldilocks scenario' in global power dynamics. Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting, Jaishankar highlighted how emerging and middle powers must navigate an […]

More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing on Sunday as authorities pushed ahead with preparations for its opening. A Security Bureau spokesman said that participants took franchised buses or cross-boundary coaches from various districts to reach the crossing and were shown the new port building in groups. “The […]

Losses linked to the abrupt closure of Hotstone Yoga have risen to nearly HK$8 million (US$1 million), with close to 700 reports filed by affected customers in Hong Kong, according to authorities. The Customs and Excise Department said that as of 6pm on Sunday, it had received 694 reports relating to the yoga chain, involving service contracts worth about […]

By Vivek Prabhakar SinghNew Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): India's ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Sunday expressed immense joy after winning gold in the women's 75kg category at the Asian Games 2026, calling the medal especially meaningful as it came on her birthday and improved upon her previous silver. After returning to New Delhi on Sunday, Lovlina […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Against the backdrop of an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape and shifting global alliances, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has articulated a comprehensive multi-sector blueprint aimed at empowering 'emerging and middle powers.' Addressing the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting 2026 in New […]

BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- On Oct. 1, reporters captured vibrant scenes shot in Beijing across Tian'anmen Square, the Palace Museum, Beihai Park and beyond.When paired with archival photos from Xinhua, these images reveal the incredible changes of Beijing over the past decades.Reporters: Hu Xiaomeng, Wang Jianhua, Xing Guangli, Yin Gang, Zhang Yuwei, Jin […]

BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- More than 300 artifacts and historical documents related to the Long March are being exhibited for the first time at a military museum in Beijing, offering new details about an event that helped shape the history of the 20th century.The exhibition comes as China marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, which […]

(261004) -- PARIS, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists take a selfie in front of Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, on Oct. 3, 2026. Paris has witnessed a large number of Chinese tourists who have chosen outbound trips during China's National Day holiday. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

(261004) -- ESSEN, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students perform during a youth exchange concert in Essen, Germany, Oct. 3, 2026. Chinese and German students took the stage together on Saturday in the western German city of Essen for a youth exchange concert aimed at fostering cultural understanding and friendship through music. TO GO WITH "Chinese, German […]