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Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 16 (ANI): Chinese authorities have reportedly demolished a centuries-old fortress in Tibet's eastern Gyalrong region, triggering widespread criticism from Tibetans in exile and raising concerns over the preservation of the region's cultural heritage.Videos widely shared on social media show heavy machinery […]

SHANGHAI, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in east China's Shanghai on Thursday.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, welcomed Dar, who is in China to attend the upcoming World Artificial Intelligence […]

Seoul [South Korea], July 16 (ANI): The memory chip industry is competing to get a bigger share of the automotive segment as semiconductors gradually become one of the main inputs for car manufacturers. Modern vehicles come with high-end infotainment systems and ADAS features that consume memory that is now almost as much as laptops or desktops. A Korea […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 16 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest an additional USD 100 billion in Arizona as it plans to expand capacity to deliver advanced chips to the AI industry, Focus Taiwan reported. The announcement was made by its chairman C.C. Wei on Thursday as the company announced blockbuster second quarter earnings […]

(260716) -- SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is in China for the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance and an official visit, arrives in Shanghai, east China, July 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

(260716) -- SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the signing ceremony and signs the agreement on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) on behalf of the Chinese government in Shanghai, […]

ASTANA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- At an event promoting the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" here on Wednesday, participants agreed that the book offers deep insights into China's governing philosophy.More than 200 representatives from publishing houses, media organizations, think tanks, universities, enterprises and other sectors from China […]

(260716) -- ASTANA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2026 shows copies of a casebook titled "ESG in Action across Central Asia: Outstanding Practice Cases." A symposium on deepening cooperation between China and Central Asia under the framework of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has been held in Astana, the capital of […]

XISHUANGBANNA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The 5th Yunnan International Communication Forum kicked off in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province on Thursday, gathering experts, media practitioners and representatives of relevant institutions from home and abroad to explore new mechanisms and pathways for international […]

(260716) -- XISHUANGBANNA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows copies of the think tank report titled "Living in Harmony with Nature: The Ecological Civilization Behind China's Wild Elephant Sanctuary." The report was released Thursday by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency at the 5th Yunnan International […]

(260716) -- PYONGYANG, July 16, 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), and Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's […]

(260716) -- XISHUANGBANNA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the 5th Yunnan International Communication Forum in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 16, 2026. The forum kicked off here on Thursday, gathering experts, media practitioners and representatives of relevant institutions from home and abroad to […]

The coin-sized NEO device is designed to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain hand movement Chinese surgeons have implanted a brain-computer interface in a patient with limited hand mobility, in what is described as the world's first commercial procedure using an approved non-invasive device of its […]

The coin-sized NEO device is designed to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain hand movementChinese surgeons have implanted a brain-computer interface in a patient with limited hand mobility, in what is described as the world's first commercial procedure using an approved non-invasive device of its kind.The procedure was carried out on Monday at a […]

* China's economy maintained steady growth in the first half of 2026, supported by stable performance across major sectors.* Beyond the overall growth figures, China's economic structure has continued to evolve, with technology-intensive industries expanding rapidly.* Overseas experts told Xinhua that the first-half performance reflected the resilience of […]

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The global oil market successfully absorbed the largest disruption in decades following the outbreak of war in West Asia, though crucial buffers are now running low. A combination of lower demand, increased production outside the Gulf region, and extensive inventory drawdowns prevented a massive price spike after an initial […]

CHENGDU, July 16 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has stepped up efforts to develop its artificial intelligence and robotics industries, strengthening industrial clustering and fostering a comprehensive robotics ecosystem.To better meet industry needs, a robot training technology and innovation center […]

SHANGHAI, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.

(260716) -- SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Robots are seen at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, July 16, 2026. Shanghai is ushering in its major AI moment of the year with the forthcoming 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, scheduled from Friday to Monday. […]

BEIJING, China: Apple's generative artificial intelligence service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered with China's cyberspace regulator, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for its long-awaited launch on iPhones in the country. China requires companies to register large language models and generative AI services with regulators before they can be made […]

(260716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who is in China to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and pay a working visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

CHENGDU, July 16 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has stepped up efforts to develop its artificial intelligence and robotics industries, strengthening industrial clustering and fostering a comprehensive robotics ecosystem. To better meet industry needs, a robot training technology and innovation […]

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The BWF World Championships will return to India after a gap of 17 years, with the men's singles competition expected to feature several of the sport's biggest stars alongside a new generation of emerging talent.The prestigious tournament will be held from August 17 to 23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, […]

Hong Kong authorities’ role in last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze was secondary to that of construction and fire service firms, which either conspired to circumvent supervision or neglected their statutory duties, a government counsel has argued. Wrapping up the government’s arguments at an independent committee inquiry into the tragedy, Jenkin […]

CHENGDU, July 16 (Xinhua) -- For decades, engineers faced a stark dilemma: how to inspect and maintain critical bridge components without halting the flow of traffic. Now, a Chinese firm is helping change that paradigm.Intelligent Engineering Connections Incorporated (IEC), based in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is equipping […]

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- China's brain-computer interface (BCI) sector is accelerating its transition from the laboratory to industrialization, making steady progress via the market launch of diverse related products and thanks to surging investment in the sector.According to industry insiders, expanding clinical resources and improving reimbursement […]

SHANGHAI, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Shanghai.Tokayev is in China to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.

(260716) -- NGOMA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A member of the 26th Chinese medical team to Rwanda conducts acupuncture for patients at Kibungo Hospital in Ngoma district, Eastern Province, Rwanda, July 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Traditional Chinese medicine clinic opens in Rwanda's Kibungo hospital" (Xinhua/Liu Youmin)

Beijing and its president, Xi Jinping, are viewed more positively than Washington for the first time in nearly 20 years of tracking public opinion, Pew Research saysChina and President Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump across most of the world, a new Pew Research Centersurveyspanning six continents has found.Pew says […]

Beijing and its president, Xi Jinping, are viewed more positively than Washington for the first time in nearly 20 years of tracking public opinion, Pew Research says China and President Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump across most of the world, a new Pew Research Ce

(260716) -- SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is in China to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in Shanghai, east China, July 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

Hong Kong’s construction sector has rolled out a unified blueprint to enforce a strict, site-wide smoking ban taking effect on Friday, a major safety overhaul triggered by the deadly Tai Po fire last year. The guidelines, released by the Hong Kong Construction Association along with eight other industry groups on Thursday, are aimed at creating a unified […]

(260716) -- SHANGHAI, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who is in China to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, arrives in Shanghai, east China, July 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260716) -- JINAN, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A conference on social etiquette and civility in rural areas is held in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, July 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

(260716) -- CHENGDU, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2026 shows a humonoid robot at the ROBO+ intelligent robot store in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In recent years, Chengdu has stepped up efforts to develop its artificial intelligence and robotics industries, strengthening industrial clustering and fostering a […]

On the sidelines of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Rhyan Injendi, Kenya's commercial and trade attache at the High Commission in Pretoria, told Xinhua that China's success demonstrates the importance of strategic planning and consistent implementation.by Ntandoyenkosi NcubeJOHANNESBURG, July 16 (Xinhua) -- African manufacturers […]

Addressing the opening ceremony, Chinese Consul-General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang noted that South Africa is China's largest trading partner in Africa, while China has remained South Africa's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, with bilateral trade reaching 53.58 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.CAPE TOWN, July 16 (Xinhua) -- China Premium Textile […]

GUANGZHOU, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Are sinkholes safe havens or evolutionary traps? A new study by Chinese researchers suggests they might be both and that the dark side wins.For years, ecologists have treated karst sinkholes as nature's panic rooms. They are deep, secluded fortresses where endangered plants can hide from heat and drought.In a study published […]

An animal welfare charity has apologised and cancelled its major fundraising event this weekend after facing a backlash over its request to Hong Kong police to remove videos of a dog and its pups being killed in mainland China, with critics accusing the group of undermining efforts to raise public awareness of the case. The Hong Kong Society for the […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 16 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to aggressively intervene in the currency markets if the rupee faces excessive downward pressure toward the 98 to 100 mark, though short-term capital inflows will provide a major cushion against global energy shocks, according to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodity and […]

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 16.Following the Young Tigresses' historic first-ever knockout stage appearance in the previous edition, […]

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has urged the city to position the Greater Bay Area as a leading equine hub under its first five-year plan, proposing the formation of a distinctive racing circuit for both mainland Chinese and international tourists. In a submission to the government on Thursday, the club said the equine industry had already been identified as a […]

Stock in Elon Musks aerospace giant has erased its post-listing gains as investors question its valuation and Chinas advances in reusable rocketsSpaceX shares dipped below their initial public offering (IPO) price on Wednesday, little more than a month after the company's record-breaking market debut briefly made Elon Musk the world's first […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 16 (ANI): India's leading jockey Suraj Narredu is all set to represent the country once again at the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, to be held at Ascot Racecourse, England, on August 8.Widely regarded as one of the most unique events in international horse racing, the Shergar Cup brings together some of the […]

Geneva [Switzerland], July 16 (ANI): China's newly enforced Ethnic Unity and Progress Law has drawn sharp criticism from Uyghur activists, who argue that it institutionalises forced assimilation and further threatens the identity, language and culture of non-Han ethnic communities.Speaking at the 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of […]