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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:21:26 +08002024 World Internet Conference officially opens
The World Internet Conference officially got underway in Wuzhen of Zhejiang province on Wednesday, with President Xi Jinping calling for faster innovative and secure development of cyberspace to create a better digital future.
This year's Wuzhen s...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:19:05 +0800AI plays big role in peacekeeping: Unesco
Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in peacekeeping with real-time AI translation making it easier for nations to communicate, says Unesco’s chair in AI and data science for society.
Professor Lampros Stergioulas, who is attending the...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:39:23 +0800Macau's made good progress over the years: Ho Iat-seng
Macau’s outgoing Chief Executive, Ho Iat-seng, on Tuesday said he’s basically accomplished all of the promises set out in his election manifesto five years ago, adding that the gaming hub has made great strides in many areas.
Speaking to report...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:40:48 +0800China slams criticism of subversion sentences
China says foreign criticism of court sentences handed down on Tuesday in Hong Kong's largest national security trial thus far tramples on the city's rule of law.
Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian s...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:26:57 +0800SUV ploughs into crowd outside Hunan primary school
Numerous children and adults were injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd outside a primary school in Hunan province on Tuesday morning.
CCTV and other state media reported the incident outside the Yongan Primary school in Changde city as stud...
Hong Kong Local
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:07:04 +0800Stay agile and innovative to remain competitive: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong must remain agile and innovative amid evolving global dynamics, adding that countries and businesses are still adapting and transforming to thrive in a changing environment.
Giving a speech at the Global...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:52:33 +0800Phase 1 of Shenzhen-HK tech zone plan expanded
The government on Wednesday unveiled the development outline for the Hong Kong section of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, with the gross floor area in phase one doubling from what was initially planned...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:39:55 +0800'Let students play a part in fighting climate change'
UNICEF Hong Kong on Wednesday said everyone should play a part in living sustainably through environmental protection.
This came as it surveyed 256 secondary school students from June to August this year to find out their awareness of environmental...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:30:28 +0800HK$2 transport subsidy age eligibility to remain
Welfare minister Chris Sun on Monday said the government has no plans to raise the age when older people can enjoy trips on public transport for just HK$2.
Last month, the Hong Kong Economic Journal cited sources as saying the minimum age could be r...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:32:22 +0800Customs make arrests over suspected money laundering
Customs officers on Wednesday said three people charged over a drugs case earlier this year are now also suspected of laundering money to the tune of HK$53 million.
A fourth suspect was arrested in Sai Wan Ho on Tuesday over the alleged money launde...
South China Morning Post
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:34:05 +0800J-35 Gyrfalcon fighter, J-20 Mighty Dragon jet, DF-41 ICBM: 6 stories on China’s military might
Explore Beijing’s advanced weapons technology, including the J-35 Gyrfalcon and J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighters, in some of our latest China military stories.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:07:33 +0800US deports a third group of Chinese nationals on repatriation flight
The operation reflects ongoing cooperation with Chinese authorities, US Department of Homeland Security says.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:05:21 +0800Hong Kong-Shenzhen I&T hub to fuel cross-border talent, capital and data flow: minister
Hub to include range of arrangements to facilitate collaboration, including two dedicated footbridges enabling researchers to cross the border.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:03:08 +0800Western powers bring ‘little’ value to Asean defence forum, may fan China tensions: analysts
Experts say adding Canada, France and the UK to Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus could dilute the platform’s ‘effectiveness’.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:56:44 +0800Hong Kong’s spending on HK$2 public transport fares scheme rises for 3 years in a row
Welfare chief also reveals there were almost 10,000 cases of passengers misusing concessionary scheme since June last year.
Xinhua China News
2017-05-07China 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.
2017-04-24Xi, 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...
2017-04-21Feature: 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 .
2017-04-20Hebei promises dedication in building Xiongan New Area
Public services including employment , education , healthcare and social security will be improved in the area , he said .
2017-04-08Xi, 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
2018-01-24Palestinians 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.
2018-01-03U.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."
2017-10-28Speaker 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.
2017-10-23Typhoon 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.
2017-10-13Spotlight: 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.