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(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images)George Russell said he is treating his battle for the Formula 1 world championship with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli like a marathon.As the schedule resumes with Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Italy's Antonelli holds a nine-point lead over England's Russell with Monaco's Charles Leclerc of Ferrari another 14 points […]

Santander said China-Europe tourism cooperation has made solid progress in recent years, with air connectivity recovering strongly and payment solutions improving.BRUSSELS, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China is a strategic market for European tourism, both in scale and value, Eduardo Santander, CEO of the European Travel Commission (ETC), has said in a recent written […]

NANJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a U.S. assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trial and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.With this year marking the […]

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- On a rooftop in Shenzhen, the tech hub in south China's Guangdong Province, 24-year-old Xue Haoran watched as drones carrying packages took off one after another, weaving through the city skyline along invisible threads.He is the person behind those routes. Xue is a drone route planner at SF Express, one of China's largest […]

TIANJIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Airbus has won another major order from China, extending a months-long run of large aircraft deals in its biggest single-country market and highlighting Chinese carriers' long-term confidence in air travel demand.China Southern Airlines said in a Wednesday announcement that it and its holding subsidiary Xiamen Airlines will […]

FUZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Visitors explored Beijing's Forbidden City through VR or tried AI health consultations, while nearby, tech experts debated token pricing and data sandbox security. This scene took place at the ninth Digital China Summit in east China's Fujian Province, where digital infrastructure meets everyday applications.The event, held on […]

(260501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customs officers inspect avocados imported from Kenya in Shanghai, east China, May 1, 2026. China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations with which it has diplomatic relations. This policy took effect on May 1. In east China's Shanghai, a shipment of oranges from Egypt became the first […]

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): India beat Macau (China) 8-1 in the IIHF U18 Asia Cup, with captain Gurtej Singh Bhatti leading the charge while scoring four goals in the match. India opened strongly and built an early lead, while staying in control through all three periods.Ajay Dangi of Rajasthan opened the scoring for India, and with Bhatti scoring four […]

UAE quits OPEC: 'Geopolitical earthquake' as Abu Dhabi breaks with Saudi leadershipAbu Dhabi [UAE], May 1 (ANI): In a move that has been described by analysts as a 'watershed moment' for West Asia, the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the OPEC and OPEC+ groupings, marking a definitive end to decades of economic deference to […]

The company secured up to $1.6 billion from Washington last year to extract tungsten in Kazakhstan, the news outlet has saidA shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump has agreed to a merger with a mining group that secured up to $1.6 billion from the US government in 2025 to facilitate the extraction of tungsten in Kazakhstan, the Financial […]

GUANGZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- At first glance, it appeared to be a routine cleaning job. Then a wheeled robot rolled in beside 43-year-old cleaner Lei Xiaoli, extending a mechanical arm to collect scattered rubbish.For Lei, it was not a case of replacement, but the start of a new working partnership. She is learning to share her duties with a machine […]

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Osmar Olvera Ibarra(R)/Aranza Vazquez Montano of Mexico compete during the mixed 3m & 10m team final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanjun/Xu Huiyan of China compete during the women's duet technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

(260501) -- NANNING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a canal construction site in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 30, 2026. Li made an investigation tour in Guangxi from April 29 to […]

Observers say that China's zero-tariff policy will further dismantle trade barriers, deepen China-Africa cooperation, and generate lasting benefits for the people of China and Africa, opening new avenues for jointly advancing modernization.BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- In the rolling, lush fields of Ibiza Village in Kayonza District, eastern Rwanda, farmers […]

Uber has announced it is acquiring the Hong Kong-based online cab-hailing platform FlyTaxi to expand its taxi services, ahead of the implementation of a regulatory regime for ride-hailing services later this year. In a statement on Friday, Uber said that its acquisition of FlyTaxi was part of its commitment to help grow the taxi industry and provide […]

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Zhihao (R)/Zhao Renjie of China compete during the men's 10m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Hong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out in a residential flat, after a man died when he fell from the building and an elderly woman was overcome due to heavy smoke. Police received a report of the fire on Friday at around 7pm at a flat in Royal Garden, Ho Man Tin. Firefighters arrived at the scene, used a ladder to access […]

(260501) -- ABUJA, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. China on Friday began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for the […]

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(260501) -- HORSENS, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia hits a return in the singles match against Shi Yuqi of China during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

More Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be able to drive to Macau for work, sightseeing, family visits and business as the two cities move to expand an existing scheme to make better use of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The Transport Department said on Friday that all Hong Kong permanent residents and locally registered companies would be allowed […]

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Customs authorities across China are busy handling arrivals of African imports that were early beneficiaries of the country's historic expansion of its zero-tariff treatment, which now covers all 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with China.In the early hours of Friday, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first […]

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): A 12-member Indian shotgun squad is all set to take part in the year's second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan, beginning with team arrivals on Saturday (May 02, 2026).A total of 284 athletes representing 42 national Olympic committees are in the fray for the five […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a taxi driver for dangerous driving on the first of the five-day mainland Chinese Labour Day “golden week” holiday, after he was caught reaching speeds of 160km/h (99.4mph) and completing a 42km ride in just half an hour. Police took enforcement action against the 31-year-old driver on Friday after intelligence officers […]

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs and a senior national energy official have held meetings with CLP Holdings chairman Michael Kadoorie, with observers saying it signalled the firm was expected to help minimise livelihood disruptions amid the ongoing global fuel crisis and support the Northern Metropolis megaproject. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs […]

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yuxi (R)/Lu Wei of China compete during the women's 10m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Hong Kong authorities uncovered 23 cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting cases in a joint operation with mainland China and Macau in April, seizing about 46,000 items worth an estimated HK$16 million (US$2 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Friday that the operation found that 21 cases involved local express couriers and logistics […]

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing on Friday hailed the resumption of the the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage. Yu said that China would facilitate the travel for 1,000 Indian pilgrims this year. Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is known for its religious value and cultural significance. It is undertaken by […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking in more than HK$800,000 (US$102,110) of suspected heroin. The force said on Friday that officers from the Tuen Mun district anti-triad unit were conducting an operation at around 9.50am the day before, when they found a man acting suspiciously outside a flat on Yan Po Road. After […]

Sales of vaping products persist on some online platforms delivering to Hong Kong despite a ban on the import, sale and public use of alternative tobacco products, prompting authorities to step up monitoring and enforcement. The South China Morning Post on Friday found several online platforms selling e-cigarette products, with some websites displaying […]

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): India's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will depend critically on how quickly it can build out a robust charging ecosystem, with infrastructure readiness emerging as the key trigger for mass adoption, according to a Nomura report.The report highlighted that charging availability remains the biggest enabler in shifting […]

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Hong Kong’s East Dam to view its rare volcanic rock columns at the start of the five-day Labour Day “golden week” holiday, prompting a lawmaker to suggest charging an entrance fee to maintain the Unesco global geopark. Drawn by the city’s natural scenery and well-established hiking trails, which are being […]

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus performs during the women's solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Follow the lens of Xinhua photographers and enjoy the sunset scenery in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.

SHENZHEN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- At the stroke of midnight, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first batch of imports to enter China under a landmark initiative, as China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. This policy took effect from May 1.For these South African apples, the tariff […]

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jia (R)/Chen Yiwen of China compete during the women's 3m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez/Osmar Olvera Ibarra (R) of Mexico compete during the men's 3m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(260501) -- ASWAN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohamed Abdel Khalek, president of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF), receives an interview with Xinhua in Aswan, Egypt, April 21, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Egypt's Aswan women film festival nurtures new generation of filmmakers, eyes cooperation with China -- festival president" (Xinhua/Ahmed […]

(260501) -- JOHANNESBURG, May1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 26, 2026 shows containers at an industrial hub in Johannesburg, South Africa. China on Friday began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness […]

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Abner Isaac Monter da Silva of Mexico competes during the men solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of Hongkongers across the border, with families budgeting about HK$1,000 (US$128) for a full day in the tech hub, covering restaurants, dental […]

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday expressed strong opposition to the latest U.S. move seeking to impose restrictions targeting test and certification as well as telecom-related sectors, urging the United States to stop its wrong practices immediately.These remarks came after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) […]

The first of eight submarines launched as tensions with India persist Pakistan has launched the first of eight Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, expanding its undersea fleet, as Islamabad deepens defense cooperation with Beijing. The move follows the induction of Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets, which […]