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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:23:30 +0800
'China, US in talks over possible Trump visit'
China and the United States are in communication with each other regarding US President Donald Trump's China visit, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing said. "China and the United States are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:20:57 +0800
Chinese home-price slips show signs of stabilising
The mainland housing market showed further signs of stabilisation in February as home price declines in 70 large and medium-sized cities continued to narrow from the previous month, official data showed on Monday. In the four first-tier cities – B...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:01:55 +0800
Chinese factory output and retail sales beat forecasts
China's factory output growth quickened in the first two months of 2026 while retail sales rebounded in a steady start to the year for an economy confronting multiple challenges including the fallout from US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Industrial outpu...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:56:14 +0800
Trump says China trip 'may be delayed'
US President Donald Trump said he may delay a planned summit with President Xi Jinping, while warning Nato of a “very bad” future if allies do not help open up the Strait of Hormuz, in comments published by the Financial Times on Sunday. "I thin...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:10:05 +0800
China-US trade talks under way in Paris
China and the Unites States began their latest round of economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Xinhua News Agency reported. Vice Premier He Lifeng is heading the Chinese delegation whereas US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leads the American...

Hong Kong Local

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:27:21 +0800
Talent summit 'offers one stop opportunities in HK'
An upcoming talent summit will provide valuable collaboration opportunities in one stop and help people with skills to seize opportunities in the SAR, Hong Kong Talent Engage director Felix Chan said on Monday. Global Talent Summit Week is set to ta...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:52:22 +0800
Nine hurt as car hits pedestrians on pavement
One person was seriously injured and eight others hurt after a car was driven onto a pavement in Kowloon Bay on Monday afternoon. Police were alerted to the accident on Lam Hing Street near Metro Centre II at around 12.40pm. A car passenger, 75, su...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:18:36 +0800
IT chief urges caution over OpenClaw security risks
The innovation and technology chief on Monday warned of security concerns linked to OpenClaw, saying all government units have been told to refrain from installing the artificial intelligence agent. Sun Dong, the secretary for innovation, technolog...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:55:38 +0800
Most pillows rest easier for those with bigger builds
Most pillows on the market are designed to provide better back support for larger body types, according to a study by the Consumer Council. The watchdog said overall durability and comfort were satisfactory for the 13 models it tested – seven memo...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:15:14 +0800
'Smooth online booking for non-local drivers'
The Transport Department on Monday said an enhanced online booking system that allows non-local drivers to apply for a test-free driving licence is operating smoothly. Starting on Monday, applicants must make appointments via the new system as the ...

South China Morning Post

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000
Malaysia’s US$6 billion megaport imperils Mah Meri way of life
Lingan bin Man pulls up to the fishing jetty in the early afternoon, guiding his small boat towards a narrow strip of wooden planks as waves crash against the dock. On board are his wife and toddler. Together, the Malaysian family inspects the day’...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000
Could this Chinese breakthrough pave way for global organ transplant system?
A team of scientists in China has developed a way to freeze and revive organs for transplant, extending their viability from as little as six hours to several days, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Medical Devices. While...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:10 +0000
Shanghai sees massive F1 turnout, boosting city’s pitch as sporting destination
The Formula One (F1) Chinese Grand Prix drew record crowds over the weekend, another indication the wide-ranging efforts from host city Shanghai to raise its profile as a global sports and event destination are paying off. The three-day event, which ...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:11 +0000
AI to narrow China’s rural-urban economic divide
China is counting on artificial intelligence (AI) to help the 450 million people living in rural areas left behind by the nation’s economic boom. Farmers are already benefiting from the technology, using AI offerings such as DeepSeek or ByteDance...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:51:29 +0000
Myanmar’s junta-proxy parliament meets for first time since 2021 coup
Five years after armoured vehicles rolled through the streets of Myanmar’s capital and the generals tore up an election result they did not like, a new parliament sat for the first time on Monday. The legislature that convened in Naypyidaw was stac...

Xinhua China News

2017-05-07
China Focus: Beijing firms bring tech to Belt and Road countries
"Borrow a boat to sail in the sea -- we will find more ways to use the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative," he said.

2017-04-24
Xi, Trump discuss ties, Korean Peninsula situation over phone
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on Monday discussed bilateral ties and the situation on the Korean Peninsula on phone, pledging close contact by various means to promptly exchange views on major issues of common con...

2017-04-21
Feature: A Thai student dreams of selling rice to China
Agricultural products have been exempted duty by the FTA , but most Thai rice sold in China ' s supermarkets is imported through regular channels , without taking advantage of the FTA , she said .

2017-04-20
Hebei promises dedication in building Xiongan New Area
Public services including employment , education , healthcare and social security will be improved in the area , he said .

2017-04-08
Xi, Trump pledge to expand mutually beneficial cooperation, manage differences
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, pledged on Friday to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and to manage their differences based on mutual respect.

Xinhua World News

2018-01-24
Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit
Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 2018.

2018-01-03
U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM
Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."

2017-10-28
Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest
Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.

2017-10-23
Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems
Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.

2017-10-13
Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism
The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.

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