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Hong Kong national security police have arrested the owner and another person at an independent bookshop for alleged sedition and money laundering. Officers searched Hunter Bookstore in Sham Shui Po on Wednesday and arrested the owner, former district councillor Leticia Wong Man‑huen, and a local man. They were detained on suspicion of committing acts […]

DEZHOU, Shandong, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to the city of […]

LineShine has been declared the worlds fastest supercomputer, overtaking American rival El CapitanChina's LineShine has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg, Germany, surpassing the US-built El Capitan. It marks the first time since 2017 that a Chinese machine has topped the TOP500 ranking of […]

(260624) -- GITEGA, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The current Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye receives an interview with Xinhua in Gitega, Burundi's political capital, on June 5, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Africa-China relations model for South-South cooperation, says AU chairperson" (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe)

(260624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the 17th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th […]

(260624) -- DALIAN, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends a symposium for international business representatives at the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(260624) -- DALIAN, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A performance is staged at a cultural event held during the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. At the event, attendees enjoyed cultural shows, tried a variety of local delicacies, and swapped ideas about […]

DEZHOU, Shandong, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to the city of […]

(260624) -- ALTAY, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows a painted plane at an airport in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China Southern Airlines held a launching ceremony for a painted plane on Wednesday, following which the plane will operate the flight from Altay to Beijing Daxing International […]

(260624) -- JINZHONG, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing of China (below) falls during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

Geneva [Switzerland], June 24 (ANI): The Chinese government's treatment of Uyghur women and families came under international scrutiny at the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), where the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the plight of Uyghur mothers separated from their children through arbitrary detention, travel […]

The US can bomb a country to the Stone Age, but cannot create global governance, a policy expert said at the Primakov ReadingsThe Iran conflict shows that the era of the unipolar world is over, a leading policy expert has said. The US can bomb a country to the Stone Age, but cannot "create global governance," Samir Saran, the head of the Observer Research […]

KUNMING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have for the first time mapped the entire brain of the primitive, fish-like lamprey by constructing a spatial single-cell atlas, offering an unprecedented view into the deep evolutionary origins of the vertebrate brain.The complete cell atlas, published as the cover story in the journal Science, provides the […]

(260624) -- DEZHOU, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about the local wheat harvest, corn planting, and agricultural supplies in Dongyujia Village of Lingcheng District in Dezhou City, east China's Shandong […]

Beijing [China], June 24 (ANI): China's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the recent diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran, expressing optimism over the interim accord while reiterating Beijing's steadfast commitment to supporting the Islamic Republic in safeguarding its core national interests.Addressing a press briefing in the Chinese capital, […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], June 24: Ustad Kamal Sabri is globally acclaimed as one of the finest Sarangi maestros and a prominent ambassador of Indian classical music. Through his performances, academic contributions, and international recognition, he continues to preserve and promote the rich legacy of the Sarangi across the world.Ustad Kamal Sabri is also a […]

NANNING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- On a newly-excavated canal in southern China, a unique 240-meter bridge is in its final stages of construction, but it is entirely devoid of asphalt, lane markings or human foot traffic.Instead, its surface is blanketed with a 60-centimeter to 1.2-meter-thick layer of nutrient-rich soil and planted with native berry bushes, […]

(260624) -- DALIAN, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang addresses the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian of northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(260624) -- YAN'AN, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The flight CA1279 of Air China receives a water salute after arriving at the Nanniwan Airport in Yan'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on June 24, 2026. Air China on Wednesday started using China's domestically-produced C919 jetliner on a new route linking Beijing with Yan'an of northwest China's Shaanxi […]

An elderly man has died in hospital after being found hanging in his Hong Kong flat, where his wife was discovered with her head covered and declared dead shortly afterwards. The couple’s daughter visited their flat in Fung King House at Lai King Estate in Kwai Chung on Friday and found her 70-year-old stepfather hanging by several phone charging cables […]

(260624) -- SHANGHAI, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor plays a smart guitar during the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai in Shanghai, east China, June 24, 2026. MWC Shanghai, slated for June 24 to 26 this year, is Asia's largest and most influential connectivity ecosystem event, with global leaders and innovators set share their visions for the […]

"In the past, when drought came, we lost everything," said a smallholder farmer in central Tanzania. "Now, with irrigation, we are assured of harvesting. This project will change our lives."DODOMA, Tanzania, June 24 (Xinhua) -- For years, Shabani Saki's life hinged on the occurrence of rain. When raindrops failed to arrive on time, hunger loomed large.A […]

An injured 1.5-metre-long (five feet) juvenile crocodile has been found in a Hong Kong residential building, prompting a rescue operation by an animal concern group. At about 1pm on Wednesday, police alerted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) that a member of the public had reported spotting the reptile at a residential block on Tai […]

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- At the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) currently underway in Beijing, a humanoid robot dances to lively music, while another engages in a dynamic soccer drill with human staff on a miniature pitch.Nearby, attendees scan a QR code to enjoy ice cream crafted by a robotic arm.These futuristic scenes offer a […]

(260624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman arrives in Beijing, capital of China, after he attended the 2026 Summer Davos forum in the city of Dalian, on June 24, 2026. Tarique Rahman is in China for an official visit from June 24 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

LANZHOU, June 24 (Xinhua) -- A new study by Chinese scientists provides valuable scientific insights for assessing the thermal stability of engineering projects in cold regions and guiding ecological management in areas affected by aeolian desertification, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese […]

Hong Kong police have arrested 29 people in a crackdown on a loan-sharking and money-laundering ring that charged victims annual interest rates as high as 3,000 per cent. Police said on Wednesday that the syndicate had set up a secret call centre in Tsuen Wan and posed as licensed finance companies, randomly phoning people in an attempt to lure them into […]

(260624) -- AUCKLAND, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audiences watch the Chinese film "Dear You" during its premiere in Auckland, New Zealand, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

Requiring that only incombustible materials be used for large-scale renovations at housing estates is unrealistic and fails to take into account risks that arise after prolonged use, a public inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades has heard. The use of polyfoam boards to seal windows was among five key factors that led to the death toll of […]

The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the world's first national-level expo dedicated to supply chains, is being convened in Beijing between June 22 and 26.This year's expo has attracted 676 companies and institutions from 85 countries, regions and international organizations, providing an efficient platform that connects companies of all […]

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- At the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo being held in Beijing, a complete aviation industry innovation chain stands out, spanning aviation materials, core forgings and low-altitude economy applications, drawing widespread attention to the participating companies.With global giants like Airbus highlighting their […]

Moscow and New Delhi have set a bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030Russia and India are working on increasing bilateral trade volumes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, as the countries pursue a trade target of $100 billion by 2030.Ties between Russia and India, the world's most populous country and one of the fastest-growing economies in […]

Hong Kong education authorities have revealed that 91 students were suspected to have died by suicide between 2023 and 2025, with most cases involving secondary school students and boys. The Education Bureau told lawmakers on Wednesday that the number of suspected fatal cases among primary and secondary students was 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024, and 31 in 2025. […]

From grassroots football leagues and booming running communities to Olympic success and a rapidly expanding sports economy, China is integrating sports into everyday life as part of its drive to become a sporting powerhouse by 2035.by sportswriter He LeijingBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- On a humid summer evening in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, […]

China is "a leading force in the sustainability transition in global supply chains because of its green technology, capacity for advanced manufacturing, and market scale," said Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI).BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China has emerged as a leading force in sustainable development, with its rapid […]

Eight companies and 12 individuals suspected of rigging bids for at least 11 building maintenance projects in Hong Kong, including at Wang Fuk Court where 168 people died in a fire last year, are expected to face a month-long trial no earlier than 2028. The Competition Tribunal held its first hearing on Wednesday for the companies and individuals accused by […]

Hong Kong doctors have performed the world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant as part of a pioneering microsurgery programme, researchers have revealed. Sharing the results of the clinical trial on Wednesday, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) team said surgeons at Queen Mary Hospital had completed 48 procedures since June 2025, with no […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 24 (ANI): China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, in a development that comes as Taiwan conducts a series of military readiness exercises amid heightened cross-strait tensions. As per Focus Taiwan, in a brief statement issued Tuesday night, […]

Beijing’s recent investigation into three brokerages – Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge – was partly driven by concerns over foreign exchange “leakage” and the need to protect mainland China’s vast base of retail investors, Hong Kong’s finance chief has said. At a closed-door C-Suite roundtable organised by the South China […]

by Xinhua writer You HuiyuanNAIROBI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- No longer driven primarily by medals or records, two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge now sees running as a vehicle to promote sportsmanship and inspire future generations to realize their full potential.In a recent interview with Xinhua, Kipchoge said his journey had been shaped by years of […]

(260624) -- CHENGDU, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Red Army martyrs' cemetery is pictured at the pass of Yakexia Snow Mountain at 4,450 meters above sea level in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: The Long March still feels close on 'impassable' SW China mountain" […]

(260624) -- ZANZIBAR, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the opening ceremony of the first specialized training course on acupuncture and cupping therapy at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, June 23, 2026. The 35th Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar on Tuesday launched the first specialized local training course on acupuncture […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and his father in Wan Chai after officers intercepted the teenager behind the wheel at a late-night traffic checkpoint. Officers from the force’s Hong Kong Island traffic section set up a roadblock at the junction of Marsh Road and Hung Hing Road at around 10pm on Tuesday. During the routine traffic […]

(260624) -- DODOMA, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a diversion node of the Kongogo irrigation project implemented by China Railway Jianchang Engineering Company (CRJE) in Dodoma, Tanzania, June 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Tanzanian farmers look to Chinese-built irrigation project to escape drought." (Xinhua/Nurdin […]

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian women's table tennis star Manika Batra has expressed strong concerns over her exclusion from India's main squad for the upcoming Asian Games, saying she is not seeking selection but demanding transparency and clear reasons behind the decision.The 31-year-old Olympian was named among the reserves when the Table Tennis […]