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G20 talks strain as US targets China over global imbalances

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:42:46 GMT

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina: The United States is pressing G20 countries to address global trade and fiscal imbalances, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging members to reconsider their trade relationships with China and potentially raise barriers to Chinese goods.

The push comes as a renewed sell-off in global bond markets has heightened concerns over rising debt and inflation pressures. Japan's 10-year go

Iran ready to respond if US honors deal

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:21:47 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on September 1 that Tehran would immediately respond if the United States returned to the commitments it made under an interim agreement between the two countries.

Pezeshkian made the comments while attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek. His remarks came after the first direct exchange of attacks between Iran a

Shein raises $1.74 billion ahead of Hong Kong trading debut

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:27:58 GMT

HONG KONG: Shein raised HK$13.60 billion (US$1.74 billion) in its Hong Kong initial public offering after pricing the share sale below the top end of its marketed range, ahead of its trading debut on August 31.

The Singapore-based, Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer offered 280 million shares at HK$48.56 each. It had said last week that shares would be offered at between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 apiece.

War, US sanctions hit Iran’s economy, as trade falls, inflation rises

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:32:17 GMT

DUBAI/CAIRO: Iranian leaders are increasingly warning about the serious economic damage caused by the six-month war with the United States, as the country faces high inflation, falling trade and tougher American sanctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the government to take action to ease the economic hardship. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's foreign trade had fallen by about 35 percent

Taiwan’s Penghu Islands brace for possible Chinese attack

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:32:39 GMT

PENGHU, Taiwan: The Penghu Islands, a popular tourist destination known for their clear beaches and coral reefs, could become one of the first targets if China launches an invasion of Taiwan, according to senior Taiwanese security officials and military experts.

Located about 50 kilometers off Taiwan's southwest coast, Penghu has a highly important military position. The islan

US Targets Turkish Bank In New Bid To Cut Iran's Financial Lifelines

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:16:11 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran move oil revenue and providing access to the international financial system as Washington intensifies its campaign to squeeze Tehran.

The US Treasury Department on September 4 designated Istanbul-based Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, along with Golden Global Portfoy

Aakash Chopra flags concerns over quality of cricket infrastructure at Asian Games 2026

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the preparedness of cricket infrastructure for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, highlighting concerns over pitch quality, player safety and accommodation arrangements.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, 'Aakash Chopra', the former India opener pointed to the challenges faced in preparing cricket infrastruc

China's New Ethnic Unity law sparks concerns at Tibet festival in New Delhi

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): A three-day festival on Tibet's culture and contemporary realities began in New Delhi amid concerns over China's recently enacted "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law," which Tibetan leaders say could deepen assimilation policies affecting Tibetans and other ethnic communities.

According to the report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the festival, titled

US PACOM commander advances regional security ties on sidelines of 28th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:34 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 4 (ANI): Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of US Pacific Command, conducted a series of key bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 28th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, Canada, held from August 31 to September 2.

According to the US Pacific Command (US PACOM), Paparo underscored 'the importance of strong bilateral and multilateral relation

US Open: Rybakina, Gauff punch ticket to women's singles third round

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:03:26 GMT

New York [US], September 4 (ANI): Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the ongoing US Open, following a straight-sets win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Thursday, taking further steps towards the number one spot.

Rybakina broke twice in the first set, winning it 6-2 and was leading 5-2 in the second set before she faced a hiccup. Jessico broke while Rybakina was serving at 5-3, but the

"Keep every stone they throw at you": Shikhar, Arundhati, Radha hail Mandhana for record-breaking knock against Hong Kong

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:29 GMT

Dubai [UAE], September 4 (ANI): Indian cricketers Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav and former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan hailed Indian batter Smriti Mandhana as she surpassed legends Mithali Raj and Meg Lanning to become the leading run-getter and century-getter in women's international cricket.

An explosive 124 off 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 193.75, took Smriti to the s

From subjects to storytellers: ordinary Chinese take the pen

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:45:58 GMT

by Xinhua writers Zhou Xinyi, Yu Junjie and Zhang Yunlong

SHANGHAI, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- For eight years, Wang Jibing threaded through streets and alleys on his electric scooter, delivering meals, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Last week, he took a very different path, stepping onto the stage at the ceremony for one of China's top literary honors.

There, Wang's poetry collection "Low Flight" won him the Lu Xun

CROATIA-ZAGREB-BEIJING-BUCHAREST-ZAGREB-MAIDEN FLIGHT-SUCCESS

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:45:22 GMT

(260904) -- ZAGREB, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People pose for a group photo after the arrival of the first direct Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb flight at the International Zagreb Airport in Zagreb, Croatia, Sept. 4, 2026. Air China launched its maiden Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb flight on Friday, restoring direct passenger links between China and Romania after more than two decades and inaugurating the first-ever scheduled pas

Update: 31 dead, 531 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:15:43 GMT

GYIRONG, Xizang, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-one people have been confirmed dead and 531 others remain missing as of 6 p.m. Friday after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, according to the local emergency response and rescue command center.

Rescuers have recovered 987 pieces of personal belongings in the area.

As of Wednesday, in

KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-ART EXHIBITIONS-OPENING

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:46:11 GMT

(260904) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits a Chinese art exhibition at the National Museum of Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 4, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese art exhibitions open in Kenya to boost cultural ties" (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CAMBODIA PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR DIALOGUE MECHANISM-SECOND MEETING

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:45:26 GMT

(260904) -- PHNOM PENH, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a scene of the second meeting of the China-Cambodia public-private sector dialogue mechanism in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The meeting was attended by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia Sun Chanthol, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin, and more than 70 official

UAE-DUBAI-ICBC-BONDS-LISTING

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:17:36 GMT

(260904) -- DUBAI, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend a bell-ringing ceremony held by the Dubai branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) at Nasdaq Dubai in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 3, 2026. The Dubai branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) on Thursday held a bell-ringing ceremony at Nasdaq Dubai to mark the listing of its global dual-currency green b

India gets 24/7 monitoring capability with new satellite

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:09:58 GMT

The EOS-05, launched Friday, will provide near-real-time imagery for disaster response and military purposes

India has launched its first imaging satellite that will operate from geosynchronous orbit, giving the country the ability to obtain frequent, near-real-time images of large areas for disaster monitoring, agricultural, and military purposes.

The Earth Observation Satellite-05 (EOS-05

U.S. opens FIBA World Cup with blowout against China

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)

The United States opened its quest for a record-extending 12th FIBA Women's World Cup title with a 94-61 rout of China on Friday in Berlin.

Caitlin Clark tallied 14 points and 11 assists to lead the favored American squad as action in Group D got underway. Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard also scored 14 points and Jackie Young added 12. Angel Reese grabbed a tea

CHINA-GUIZHOU-LI XI-RESEARCH TOUR (CN)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:46:09 GMT

(260904) -- GUIYANG, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, presides over a symposium in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Li made a research tour from Tuesday to Thursday in southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinh

CHINA-GUANGDONG-ASIA-PACIFIC MEDIA FORUM-SUB-FORUM (CN)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:45:35 GMT

(260904) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the Asia-Pacific Media Forum Zhuhai Sub-forum in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 3, 2026.

The Asia-Pacific Media Forum will open on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, as the country hosts a series of events under the 2026 APEC "China Year."

Multiple outcomes are expected to be unveiled at the forum, under t

Europes biggest carmaker to shed 100,000 jobs in historic overhaul

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:37:45 GMT

Volkswagen will cut out roughly one in seven workers and could shut four German plants

German car giant Volkswagen is set to shed around 100,000 jobs worldwide after management and unions agreed to cut a further 50,000 positions by the end of the decade, the company has said. The reductions would amount to roughly one in seven of its global workforce.

Volkswagen, like much of German industr

(SP)GERMANY-BERLIN-BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-CHN VS USA

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:19:58 GMT

(260904) -- BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tang Ziting (R) of China breaks through during the group D match between China and the United States at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)

"Would like to have 3-4 Indian batters amongst top 5 leading run-getters": Smriti Mandhana after becoming top run-getter, century-scorer in women's cricket

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:15 GMT

Dubai [UAE], September 4 (ANI): Indian batter Smriti Mandhana reflected on going past legends Mithali Raj and Meg Lanning for most international runs and centuries in women's cricket, saying that she would like to have three or four Indian batters in the list of women's cricketers with 10,000 international runs. She also expressed her admiration for her former skipper, Mithali.

With a blistering knock of 124 in j

US trade deficit surges 24.4% to USD 88.6 Bn in July, goods gap with India at USD 5 Bn

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:29:10 GMT

Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): The US goods and services trade deficit surged 24.4 per cent to USD 88.6 billion in July, up USD 17.4 billion from a revised USD 71.2 billion in June, according to data released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the US Census Bureau.

The July increase came as US imports rose while exports declined during the month. Exports fell 2.1 per cent to USD 310.7 billion, w

Update: Xi urges greater efforts to nurture capable young people for socialist cause

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:16:03 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Congratulating a popular national children's radio program on its 70th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged professionals in children's culture to redouble efforts in nurturing a new generation of capable young people for the socialist cause.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commissi

China brings lifesaving emergency care closer to home

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:15:49 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- A 72-year-old man suffering a heart attack recently received life-saving treatment at a rural health center in central China's Hubei Province -- a procedure that, until a few years ago, was beyond the expertise of most grassroots medical institutions.

When the man was brought to Wuli Township health center in mountainous Hefeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, docto

CHINA-SHANGHAI-LU XUN LITERATURE PRIZE (CN)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:15:34 GMT

(260904) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Winners of the Lu Xun Literature Prize in poetry are pictured on stage at an awarding ceremony in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: From subjects to storytellers: ordinary Chinese take the pen " (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

A Celebration of Hong Kong's Food, Drink and Culture Returns This Autumn

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:58:55 GMT

NewsVoir

Hong Kong, September 4: The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is set to return bigger and bolder this autumn, transforming the Central Stage, Central Harbourfront Event Space into a vibrant epicurean paradise from 29 October to 1 November 2026. Set against the iconic Victoria Harbour skyline, the festival will feature over 300 booths, including dedicated spirit booths and dining partners.

Medhavi Group Launches MedhaviOne to Build India's Education-to-Employment Infrastructure; Amit Haralalka Joins as Co-Founder & CEO

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:58:19 GMT

PRNewswire

New Delhi [India], September 4: Medhavi Group today launched MedhaviOne, a platform built on shared standards for skills and credentials across education and employment. Amit Haralalka, formerly Head of Growth at Tata Digital, joins as Co-Founder and CEO, alongside group co-founders Pravesh Dudani and Kuldip Sarma.

A growing structural gap currently exists between what people learn, what industri

Chief scientist of China's Tianwen-3 mission says search for signs of life on Mars is top goal

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:16:04 GMT

HEFEI, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's Tianwen-3 mission is seeking evidence of whether life has ever existed on Mars, aiming to collect high-value Martian samples and conduct detailed analyses after bringing them to Earth, the mission's chief scientist Hou Zengqian told Xinhua in an interview Thursday.

Searching for potential signs of life on Mars is the top scientific goal of the Tianwen-3 mission, Hou said on the

MYANMAR-YANGON-CHINA-MYANMAR YOUTH EXCHANGE EVENT

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:15:45 GMT

(260904) -- YANGON, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the China-Myanmar Youth Exchange Event and China-Myanmar Media Tea Party for the third quarter of 2026 in Yangon, Myanmar, Sept. 3, 2026. Jointly hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar and Yangon University, the event gathered around 300 attendees, including diplomatic officials from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar and representatives from nearly 40 Chi

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ZHANG GUOQING-APEC-MINISTERIAL MEETING (CN)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:47:22 GMT

(260904) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the opening ceremony of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting and delivers a speech in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-TRENDY TOYS-TOURING EXHIBITION (CN)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:46:44 GMT

(260904) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a scene of a touring exhibition launched by Pop Mart at the Shanghai No.1 Department Store in east China's Shanghai. Chinese pop culture giant Pop Mart launched a touring exhibition on Monday, with Shanghai as its first stop. Running until November 1, the exhibition uses the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai No.1 Department Stor

New York forum highlights people-to-people ties between China, U.S.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:43 GMT

by Xinhua writer Shi Chun

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- From social media and student exchanges to memories of the Flying Tigers, personal stories featured prominently at a local forum Wednesday, where more than 150 representatives from U.S. business, education and academia explored ways to strengthen China-U.S. ties.

Hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the forum, themed "Our Shared Expecta

Xinhua Headlines: Direct Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb flight opens new gateway to Central, Eastern Europe

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:37 GMT

* Air China now serves 27 European destinations with nearly 260 weekly flights between the two continents, with the Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb route adding another thread to this growing network.

* For Croatia, where tourism accounts for about one-fifth of GDP, the direct flight is a long-awaited gateway to the world's largest outbound tourism market. For Romania, it restores a connection t

Xi's cultural journey through museums

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:15 GMT

CAIRO, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- On the Giza Plateau, the majestic pyramids, silent witnesses to millennia of history, now gaze across at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited the museum on Wednesday during his state visit to Egypt, where they were warmly received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.
Surrounded by ancient artifacts, the two

China's top grain-producing province goes customized

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:46:56 GMT

HARBIN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Though harvest remains more than three weeks away in the golden rice fields of Heilongjiang, China's top grain-producing province, most of this season's crop has already found a buyer.
For decades, the routine was simple: consumers bought whatever was planted. Now, a growing number of enterprises are securing orders even before a single seed is sown.
As China's top grain-producin

ChineseToday | Chinese youth's textbook relay bridges knowledge and real-life experience

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:45:28 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- A spontaneous trend of "textbook relay" among young Chinese travelers and overseas Chinese students has gone viral on social media since the beginning of this year, as growing numbers of Chinese youth turn memories of knowledge in the textbook into shareable moments in their real journeys in front of global cultural landmarks.
For generations of Chinese students, covers on and illustr

Interview: "Shanghai Spirit" offers valuable insights for South Caucasus in transition, says Armenian scholar

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:45:21 GMT

YEREVAN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The South Caucasus has entered a period of structural and geopolitical adjustments, and the principles of the "Shanghai Spirit" are highly relevant to regional stability and development, Armenian scholar Johnny Melikyan has said.
In a recent written interview with Xinhua, Melikyan, a senior analyst at Armenia's Orbeli Center, said the expansion of cross-regional connectivity, shifting

China revamps commercial spaces with immersive experiences to spur consumption

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:47:03 GMT

CHONGQING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Sipping tea in repurposed old movie theaters, wandering indoor rainforests while dining at modern malls, young consumers are reshaping China's retail landscape where creative, immersive enjoyment takes center stage.
At the Sino-Swiss Technological Innovation Park in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, a rooftop commercial cluster "aa market" hosts dozens of independent brands,

KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-YUNNAN-SPECIALTY PRODUCTS-PROMOTION CONFERENCE

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:46:34 GMT

(260904) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend the China (Yunnan) - Kenya Specialty Products Promotion Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 2, 2026. Kenya hosted the China (Yunnan) - Kenya Specialty Products Promotion Conference on Wednesday to deepen bilateral economic and trade ties by strengthening links between key industrial sectors.
Organized by the Department of Commerce of China's Yunnan Pro

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-CHINA-DING XUEXIANG-11TH EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM-ADDRESS

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:16:32 GMT

(260904) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the 11th Eastern Economic Forum and delivers a speech in Russia's Far Eastern city of Vladivostok, on Sept. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

InPics | China names 815 athletes for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:16:27 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China announced on Friday its 1,274-member delegation for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with 815 athletes set to compete across 38 sports and 369 events. Led by 36 Olympic champions, the squad has an average age of 24. Over a quarter of the athletes are 20 or under and most will be making their Asian Games debuts. The 2026 Asian Games will run from September 19 to October 4, featuring

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-AICHI-NAGOYA ASIAN GAMES-CHINESE DELEGATION

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:15:21 GMT

(260904) -- BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese artistic gymnastics athlete Ke Qinqin attends the inaugural meeting of Chinese delegation for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

How AI, energy empower each other across China

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:45:27 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- "Urgent orders tomorrow afternoon. Prioritize the production load and charge the batteries when power is cheap in the morning." This is the instruction a plant manager fed into an energy management system, with no coding or rule-setting required, and within seconds a complete scheduling strategy was generated.
The system behind this technology is known as WHES OS, an artificial intell

Nepal has not asked for any compensation from India, says Nepal Foreign Minister

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:30:13 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 4 (ANI): Clarifying reports regarding climate-related disaster claims following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal emphasised that Kathmandu has not sought financial compensation from India.
Speaking with ANI, Khanal dismissed reports that Nepal had formally demanded climate compensation from its regional neighbour.
'Neither I nor anyo

5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes northwest China

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:48:34 GMT

BEIJING, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Haixi Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.
The epicentre was located at 37.84 degrees north latitude and 95.59 degrees east longitude. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, the centre said.

Blue Colts go down to Uzbekistan, but remain alive in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:31:01 GMT

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], September 4 (ANI): The India U20 men's team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers match at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday.
Ulugbek Maratov opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Kuvonchbek Abraev doubled Uzbekistan's advantage with a free-kick. Shorakhim Shorakhmedov added the third in the 67th minute, whil

Ukraine 'Optimistic' On Russia Sanctions Bill But Obstacles Loom

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:31:35 GMT

WASHINGTON -- Ukraine's top sanctions official says he remains optimistic about prospects for a sweeping Russia sanctions bill in the US Congress despite growing uncertainty over when the House of Representatives will take it up, as lawmakers face a sharply shortened legislative calendar ahead of the November midterm elections.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's sanctions commissioner, s

CHINA-BEIJING-LI SHULEI-CHINA'S VICTORY AGAINST JAPANESE AGGRESSION-81ST ANNIVERSARY-SYMPOSIUM (CN)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:45:18 GMT

(260904) -- BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attends a symposium to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept.

China "willing to play ball" with US on Iran's economic isolation: Vance says Beijing "more responsible" than Tehran

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:26 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 4 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that China is "willing to play ball" with Washington on efforts to economically isolate Iran, describing Beijing as "much more responsible" than Tehran despite differences between the United States and China.
Speaking during a media briefing at the White House, Vance was asked whether the US-led "Operation Economic Out

Nepal Foreign Minister rules out climate compensation demand, says govt made no such ask from India, China or US after floods

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:29:39 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 4 (ANI): Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has clarified that neither he nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nor the government has sought climate-related compensation from India, China or the United States following the devastating flash floods last week, saying Kathmandu's appeal was for the global community to recognise the wider impact of climate change.
'Neither I nor anyone i

KENYA-NAIROBI-INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXPO

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:45:43 GMT

(260903) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a laser-engraving machine exhibited by a Chinese enterprise at the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 3, 2026. TO GO WITH "Kenya looks to China to boost industrial upgrade" (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)

"Well deserved": Mithali Raj hails Smriti Mandhana after she breaks former India captain's most runs record

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:29:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Mithali Raj congratulated Smriti Mandhana after the India vice-captain surpassed the former's record to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats with a sensational 124-run innings against Hong Kong in a Group A encounter of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
Mandhana scr

Mideast energy transition opens new avenues for cooperation with Chinese companies

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:45:08 GMT

DUBAI, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Middle Eastern countries are accelerating investment in power infrastructure and cleaner energy, creating new opportunities for cooperation with Chinese companies in grids, renewables, storage and electric-vehicle charging, exhibitors said at the Middle East Energy 2026 exhibition in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The three-day event, which ended on Thursday, brought together mo

Japan and Germany are forgetting the lessons of 1945

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:42:05 GMT

Militarism was supposed to be defeated at the end of World War II. Eight decades later, it is returning
The anniversary of victory over militarist Japan is more than a commemoration of a distant war. It is an opportunity to ask uncomfortable questions: What exactly was defeated in 1945 and what lessons were meant to survive the victory?
What was supposed to end in 1945?
Japan's surr

Bengaluru: ED attaches Rs 2.10 crore immovable properties in Akshatha Minerals case

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:03:51 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, on Thursday issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) dated September 2 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, attaching immovable property of Rs 2.10 crore (approx.) in the form of residential plots in the case of Akshatha Minerals and others.
According to a press rel

India stabilising factor, useful counterweight to China's dominance in Asia: Belgium Defence Minister

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:02:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Belgium Defence and Trade Minister Theo Francken on Thursday talked about the growing defence cooperation with India and said New Delhi wants to rapidly expand its military-industrial base and his country has a direct security interest in that.
He said in a post on X that India is a stabilising factor in South Asia and in the Indian Ocean.
"India wants to rapidly

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Hong Kong Women win toss, opt to field against India

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:37 GMT

Dubai [UAE], September 3 (ANI): Hong Kong Women have won the toss and opted to field against India in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash on Thursday in Dubai.
India kick-started their campaign with a dominant victory over Thailand, powered by an exceptional top-order performance. However, they lost momentum after a flurry of wickets in the middle overs, an area the tournament favourites will be keen to addre

China-linked cyber group reportedly targets Cisco Routers

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:59:43 GMT

Beijing [China], September 3 (ANI): A China-linked cyberespionage group compromised Cisco routers, hid its activity from network administrators and used the devices to monitor network traffic and search for access to other important networks, according to cybersecurity firm Sygnia. The findings were reported by The Epoch Times, citing Sygnia's investigation into the group, which it calls Fire Ant.
Sygnia said Fir

Ukraine hails India as "global superpower", welcomes PM Modi's appeal to move "from endless war to end of war"

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:58:07 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 3 (ANI): Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday described India as a 'global superpower' and welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on moving from "an endless war towards an end to the war" in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
Sybiha, who met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Kyiv, said the visit has taken place amid "escalating Russian attacks" against

China Masters: Srikanth stuns world no. 9 Victor Lai; Satwik-Chirag march into quarterfinals

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:33:51 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 3 (ANI): Former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and the star men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered sensational performances to storm into the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 on Thursday.
Srikanth pulled off a stunning upset over Canadian World No. 9 and recent World Championship bronze medallist Victor Lai, winning 21-18, 21-19. Showcasing t

China commemorates 81st anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:46:03 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- People across China held commemorative activities on Thursday to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945) was the first to break out and lasted the longest in the World Anti-Fascist War. Over 14 years, some

UGANDA-KIKUUBE-CRUDE OIL BLEND-NAME UNVEIL

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:45:38 GMT

(260904) -- KIKUUBE, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2026 shows the Central Processing Unit of the Kingfisher Oil Development Area in Kikuube District, Uganda. Uganda has named its crude oil blend "Pearl Sweet" as an identifier in the global oil market, ahead of the country's entry into commercial oil production.
President Yoweri Museveni unveiled the name on Wednesday at the Kingfisher Oi

China tightens border rules as Taiwan warns travellers of rising risks

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:31:49 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], September 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Tourism Administration has instructed travel agencies to take additional measures to protect and register groups travelling to China, amid Beijing's plan to introduce new rules governing the movement of people across its borders, as reported by The Taipei Times.
According to The Taipei Times, China is scheduled to enforce its new border regulations on September 15. Tai

CJI Surya Kant to hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:02:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from 10 countries as the Supreme Court hosts the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi from September 4 to 6.
The forum will bring together Chief Justices, presidents of Supreme Courts and senior judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner countries for discussions on justice del

India-New Zealand trade deal likely to come into force in October 2026: Govt sources

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:01:28 GMT

By Shailesh Yadav
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is likely to come into force in October 2026, government sources said, as the two countries look to deepen trade and economic ties following the signing of the pact earlier this year.
The agreement, signed in April 2026, provides for the elimination of duties on 100 per cent of Indian exports to New Zealand. T

India needs major shift to electric vehicles, critical manufacturing in next 5 years: PM Advisor Tarun Kapoor

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:58:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): India needs to accelerate its transition towards electric mobility, particularly in trucks and buses, and build domestic capacity in critical technologies and components to reduce vulnerabilities to global supply disruptions,Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister said at the 66th Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Annual Convention.
Kapoor said the n

"I had to play long rallies, be patient": Alcaraz after reaching third-round of US Open

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT

New York [US], September 3 (ANI): US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong start to the 2026 edition, overcoming Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the men's singles.
Speaking after the win in an interview shared by JioStar, Alcaraz discussed his recovery after the first set, the tactical changes he made, and his experience of playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium. "The firs

Revived wetland breathes new life into north China's green "city of future"

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:47:46 GMT

SHIJIAZHUANG, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- On a calm autumn evening, families paddled across Huizhi Lake in Xiong'an New Area's central green valley park, where waterbirds skimmed over reeds and trees lined the shore.
The lake lies within the Baiyangdian wetland in north China's Hebei Province. Once known as the "Pearl of North China" for its vast waterways, the area is now becoming an integral part of a modern city takin

CHINA-GUANGDONG-ASIA-PACIFIC MEDIA FORUM-CITY VISITS (CN)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:25 GMT

(260903) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit Nansha Port Phase IV Container Terminal of Guangzhou Port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 3, 2026. The Asia-Pacific Media Forum will open on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, as the country hosts a series of events under the 2026 APEC "China Year."
Multiple outcomes are expected to be unveiled at the forum,

Nepal Police operate makeshift zip line to help residents cross river in flood-hit Trishuli

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:34:54 GMT

By Vishu Adhana
Trishuli [Nepal], September 3 (ANI): A makeshift zip line has restored connectivity between communities in flood-hit Trishuli after bridges were destroyed by floods, with Nepal Police assisting in its operation.
The temporary arrangement has provided a vital link for people stranded on the other side of the river following the destruction of bridges and road connectivity.
Local residen

Indian junior men's and women's hockey teams ready for AHF Junior Asia Cup challenge in China

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:29:54 GMT

Moqi [China], September 3 (ANI): The Indian junior men's and women's hockey teams are all in readiness to defend their respective crowns at the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Moqi, China, from September 4 to 13.
Both teams arrive at the continental tournament with strong credentials and extensive preparation, looking to launch their title defence on a winning note, according to Hockey Ind

'False narrative' on China flood censorship coming from Washington - Nori Vitachi (VIDEO)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:06:12 GMT

Western media are amplifying claims Beijing hid the Nepal-Tibet disaster while concealing advocacy groups' US funding, the author has told RT

Western media are using unverified claims that Beijing censored footage of the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods to promote "false narratives" about China, Hong Kong-based auth

'False narrative' on China flood censorship coming from Washington - Nury Vittachi (VIDEO)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:06:12 GMT

Western media are amplifying claims Beijing hid the Nepal-Tibet disaster while concealing advocacy groups' US funding, the author has told RT

Western media are using unverified claims that Beijing censored footage of the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods to promote "false narratives" about China, Hong Kong-based auth

East Bengal FC drawn in Group B of AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): East Bengal FC have been drawn alongside Hwacheon KSPO WFC (South Korea), Ho Chi Minh City WFC (Vietnam) and 4.25 SC (North Korea) in Group B of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.
Kolkata will host Group B from November 1 to 7, marking the first time the AFC Women's Champi

CityUHK neuroscientist crack code on brain multitasking, uncovering neural mechanisms behind cognitive bottlenecks

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:04 GMT

PRNewswire
Hong Kong, September 3: It is commonly perceived that multitasking is highly inefficient, with the brain often 'crashing' or scrambling when trying to do two things at once. A study co-led by Professor Yung Wing-ho, Chair Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), together with scholars from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has explained the underlying ca

Why should the Nepal floods not be surprising?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:20 GMT

By Dr. Portia B. Conrad
Kathmandu [Nepal], September3 (ANI): The latest incident of flash floods in Nepal has drawn the attention of the world towards the geologically fragile Himalayan region, which has been warming rapidly, experiencing glacier retreat, snowmelt and degradation of permafrost, which can remove the cement covering on the mountain slopes. In the 26 August 2026 incident, the evidence availabl

"Love to have him": Trump says Xi to visit US on September 24

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:45 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 3 (ANI): President Donald Trump has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on September 24 and said he anticipates "a lot of good things" from talks with the Chinese leader.
Trump shared the date on Wednesday (local time) in a discussion with executives from the US travel sector, covering topics including overseas investment, artificial intelligence

Nepal flash floods: Emotions run high at Trishuli Monastery a families perform last rites for missing loved ones

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:12 GMT

By Vishu Adhana
Trishuli [Nepal], September 3 (ANI): In a deeply emotional scene at a monastery in Nepal's Trishuli, families and locals are performing prayers and last rites for loved ones who remain missing after flash floods, even as they have no confirmation whether they are dead or alive.
At the monastery, people are gathering to pray for those who were swept away in the floods, hoping that the rituals

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes ICBC's dual-currency $713 million green bonds

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:56:38 GMT

DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of US$713 million in dual-currency green bonds by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC).
Issued under ICBC's US$20 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme via its ICBC Dubai (DIFC) Branch, the dual-tranche issuance carries the theme "China-Arab States Renewable Energy Cooperation".
The listings include US$300 million th

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U20 ASIAN CUP CHINA 2027-QUALIFIERS

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:51 GMT

(260903) -- YANGON, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kyaw Nyi Nyi (R) of Myanmar shoots during the group K match between Brunei Darussalam and Myanmar at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers in Yangon, Myanmar, Sept. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO-LOUDIMA-ZERO-TARIFF POLICY-PORIA-EXPORTS TO CHINA

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:16:59 GMT

(260903) -- LOUDIMA, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the shipment of the first batch of poria products from the Republic of the Congo to China under China's zero-tariff treatment is held at a poria processing plant of Feilin Group in Loudima, Bouenza Department, the Republic of the Congo, Sept. 1, 2026. The first batch of poria products from the Republic of Congo benefiting from China's zero-tariff treatme

InPics | Major culture tourism expo kicks off in N China's Tianjin

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:47:31 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The four-day China Culture Tourism Industries Expo kicked off in north China's Tianjin on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition areas to showcase emerging modes and scenarios in the development of culture and tourism industries.

InPics | Major culture & tourism expo kicks off in N China's Tianjin

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:47:12 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The four-day China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicked off in north China's Tianjin on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition areas to showcase emerging modes and scenarios in the development of culture and tourism industries.

InPics | E China's Nanjing marks 81st anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:47:07 GMT

NANJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held on Thursday at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
Attendees presented flower baskets, recited poems, and sang songs at the event themed on "remember history and cherish peace."

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-LUCAS MUSEUM-UNVEILING

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:54 GMT

(260903) -- LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during the opening preview for media in Los Angeles, the United States, Sept. 2, 2026. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art was unveiled to the media Wednesday in Los Angeles, bringing together art, architecture and visual storytelling in the new cultural landmark.
Located in the city's Exposition Park, the museum, des

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINA-VETERINARY VACCINES-DONATION

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:19:53 GMT

(260903) -- ISLAMABAD, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shi Yuanqiang, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, speaks during a handover ceremony for China-donated veterinary vaccines in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Sept. 2, 2026. In an effort to support Pakistan's livestock industry, the Chinese government has donated 300,000 high-quality doses of veterinary vaccines to Pakistan.
TO GO WITH "China do

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HIGH SPEED RAILWAY-BRIDGE-MAIN TOWERS-TOPPING-OUT (CN)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:17:40 GMT

(260903) -- HAIYAN, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows the main towers of the central section over navigation channels of the Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge in east China's Zhejiang Province. Three main towers of the central section over navigation channels of the Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge were topped out on Thursday, marking the completion of all seven main towers o

CHINA-TIANJIN-CULTURE & TOURISM-EXPO (CN)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:30 GMT

(260903) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition areas to showcase emerging modes and scenarios in the development of culture and tourism industries. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-81ST VICTORY ANNIVERSARY-WAR OF RESISTANCE AGAINST JAPANESE AGGRESSION (CN)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:47:40 GMT

(260903) -- NANJING, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- College students recite poems during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 3, 2026. A ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the

#CHINA-81ST VICTORY ANNIVERSARY-WAR OF RESISTANCE AGAINST JAPANESE AGGRESSION (CN)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:46:40 GMT

(260903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Student visit a themed exhibition at a memorial hall for the western Yunnan campaign during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, in Tengchong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 3, 2026. China on Thursday held various events to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression

CHINA-81ST VICTORY ANNIVERSARY-WAR OF RESISTANCE AGAINST JAPANESE AGGRESSION (CN)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:46:33 GMT

(260903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view a carving artwork themed on the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression at an exhibition hall in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept. 3, 2026. China on Thursday held various events to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist Wa

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-DING XUEXIANG-RUSSIAN PRESIDENT-MEETING

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:46:23 GMT

(260903) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok, Sept. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

EL SALVADOR-SAN SALVADOR-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-CHINESE CULTURE

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:45:42 GMT

(260903) -- SAN SALVADOR, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Teacher Xu Zhiqiang (2nd R) chats with students at the Confucius Institute at the University of El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador, Sept. 1, 2026. The Confucius Institute at the University of El Salvador has been offering classes on Chinese language and culture since 2019 to help local students learn about China and to promote cultural exchange between the two c

(Hello Africa) Namibian youth hone skills for global stage in China

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:45:24 GMT

Wilhemina Amadhila's performance at Namibia's 2025 National Skills Competition earned her a place in the country's 17-member delegation to the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Selected from more than 180 contestants, the team will compete in 16 categories.
WINDHOEK, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- In a workshop in Ongwediva, northern Namibia, fabric rustles as Wilhemina Amadhila measures, cuts and stitches mat

Update: Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along east China coast

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:49:09 GMT

FUZHOU, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of 2026, made its third landfall in east China on Thursday morning, prompting tens of thousands of people to be evacuated amid warnings of strong winds and heavy downpours.
Saudel made the latest landfall in Zhangpu County under the city of Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, at around 6:30 a.m. with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters per second near its cent

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY-XIAN HUI-ATTENDANCE

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:48:25 GMT

(260903) -- LUSAKA, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (R, front) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy Xian Hui, also the vice chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the inauguration ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia, Sept. 1, 2026. Xian Hui attended the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema here on Tuesda

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-CHINESE VEHICLES

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:46:24 GMT

(260903) -- CANBERRA, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a retail store of Chinese automaker BYD in Canberra, Australia.
TO GO WITH "Australian EV sales hit new record high amid surging demand for Chinese vehicles" (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)