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Desert brine from former "sea of death" feeds fields across China

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:43:38 GMT

URUMQI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Four hours south of Hami, after a long drive across the barren Gobi Desert of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a sweep of blue-green water appears on the horizon.

It is not a lake. These are evaporation ponds, stretching across more than 160 square kilometers at a sprawling potash operation in Lop Nur, once known as the "sea of death" for its extreme aridity and forb

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-PROFITS-RISING (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:16:31 GMT

(261027) -- BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 27, 2026 shows a worker working at a workshop of a cable company in Gaoyou City, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official data showed Tuesday.

NAOERO-CHINA-RESEARCH VESSEL-DEEP SEA NO. 1-VISIT

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:15:21 GMT

(261027) -- YAREN, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Local residents pose for photos during a tour aboard China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, Oct. 26, 2026.

China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1, carrying manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong, on Monday visited Naoero and held an ocean-themed open day event here. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-LOP NUR-POTASH-COMPANY (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:43 GMT

(261027) -- URUMQI, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2026 shows a factory of the SDIC Xinjiang Luobupo Potash Co., Ltd. in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Desert brine from former 'sea of death' feeds fields across China" (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaocheng)

Explainer: Why the CPC puts people's well-being at the heart of self-governance

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:48:55 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- In northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, eligible residents can receive certain forms of medical assistance and other support without submitting an application. Government departments share the information needed to provide the benefits.

The provincial bodies responsible for disciplinary inspection helped drive the change. They prompted civil affairs departments to build a data-sha

CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-VOLUNTEERS (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:08:13 GMT

(261027) -- BAQEN, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alimjan Haliq distributes naan bread to children at a temporary shelter in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 26, 2026.

In the wake of the earthquake that struck Baqen County on Oct. 22, several volunteers rushed to the quake-affected zone to serve hot meals, sending warmth to those affected who are facing high-

#CHINA-WIND AND SOLAR POWER-INSTALLED CAPACITY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:07:18 GMT

(261027) -- BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Oct. 27, 2026 shows an integrated fishery and photovoltaic project and a wind farm in Baoying County, east China's Jiangsu Province. By the end of September 2026, China's cumulative installed capacity of wind and solar power reached 2.01 billion kilowatts, the country's National Energy Administration announced on Monday. Of the total, solar power cap

CHINA-WIND AND SOLAR POWER-INSTALLED CAPACITY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:07:06 GMT

(261027) -- BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows offshore and onshore wind farms in Pingtan, southeast China's Fujian Province. By the end of September 2026, China's cumulative installed capacity of wind and solar power reached 2.01 billion kilowatts, the country's National Energy Administration announced on Monday. Of the total, solar power capacity stood at 1.31 billion kilowa

"It is a matter of great joy," says CM Bhagwant Mann on Punjab hosting Asian Champions Trophy

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:03:13 GMT

Chandigarh [India], October 27 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed joy over the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar, saying India would aim to emerge victorious in the continental hockey tournament.

Punjab is hosting the Asian Champions Trophy for the first time, welcoming six national teams for the ninth edition of the continental tournament.

India, Bangladesh, China, Japan,

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-WEIGHTLIFTING-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S 49KG (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:36:10 GMT

(261027) -- NINGBO, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Jinhong of China competes during the women's 49kg snatch event at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-WEIGHTLIFTING-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 60KG (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:10:50 GMT

(261027) -- NINGBO, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Yang of China waves before the men's 60kg competition at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

China accused of intimidation campaign to isolate Taiwan politician

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:03:13 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], October 27 (ANI): China is facing allegations of attempting to politically isolate Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen by pressuring celebrities, businesses and professional associates linked to him.

The alleged strategy seeks to discourage public figures from supporting Shen amid growing political sensitivities surrounding Taiwan's relationship wi

Bringing World-Class Skills to Indian Classrooms: Lend a Hand India Takes Six Trainers to WorldSkills Shanghai

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:02:43 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 27: The Founders and six trainers from Lend A Hand India (LAHI) visited the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, held last month, to observe global skills standards, emerging technologies, and industry-linked practices.

The visit aligns with Lend A Hand India's aim to equip school students to maximise their potential through skill education by connecting school learning

Tibet, Uyghur rights concerns raised in Geneva with China amid fears over minority freedoms

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:01:57 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], October 27 (ANI): The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) raised concerns over human rights violations and restrictions affecting Tibetans and Uyghurs during the 19th round of the Swiss-Chinese Bilateral Human Rights Dialogue held on October 19 and 20, 2026, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

According to the CTA, in a statement, the Tibet Bureau expresse

Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:48:57 GMT

SHENZHEN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent.

The cards at the supermarket in the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences represent more than 1,000 frontier achievements arranged by

Researchers propose new irrigation to balance water conservation, food security in China

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:48:53 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- A new study shows that China may better balance water conservation, food security and investment returns by adopting more efficient irrigation strategies, and expanding irrigated farmland only where conditions are optimal.

The study, published in the journal Nature Food, was led by researchers at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hohai Univ

CHINA-SHANDONG-YELLOW RIVER DELTA-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:46:50 GMT

(261027) -- DONGYING, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Birds rest in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying City, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 26, 2026. The Yellow River Delta is a key area for the conservation of migratory waterbirds along international flyways. Of the world's nine major migratory routes, two pass through this region. Millions of birds pass through each year, earning the delta a r

CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-TECHNOLOGY-ACHIEVEMENT SUPERMARKET (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:46:24 GMT

(261027) -- SHENZHEN, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xiaohua, who is in charge of the Industrial Development Center at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, introduces the technology achievement supermarket in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 19, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory" (Xinhua/

US suspends visa-free travel programme for Chinese nationals to Northern Mariana Islands

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:01:48 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 27 (ANI): The administration of US President Donald Trump has suspended a programme that allowed Chinese nationals to travel to the US territory of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) without a visa for short-term visits, citing national security, law enforcement and immigration enforcement concerns.

US Senator Mike Lee, a Republican representing Utah, announced the

CHINA-HEBEI-INDUSTRY-BICYCLES-BABY STROLLERS-FAIR (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:22:23 GMT

(261027) -- XINGTAI, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Merchants visit the 22nd International Bicycles, Baby Strollers and Toys Fair in Pingxiang County, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 27, 2026.

Housing more than 1,700 booths, the fair opened here on Tuesday, attracting merchants from over 50 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

#CHINA-HUNAN-RICE-HARVEST (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:21:01 GMT

(261027) -- CHANGSHA, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A villager loads harvested rice in Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, Oct. 26, 2026. (Photo by Liu Xinrong/Xinhua)

SMU launches SMU China in Shenzhen to develop Asia-ready talent and connect the Greater Bay Area with Singapore and Southeast Asia

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:51 GMT

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Shenzhen [China], October 27: Singapore Management University (SMU) launched SMU China in Shenzhen on 22 October in the presence of Guest of Honour Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Singapore. SMU China is the University's first centre in China; it extends SMU's regional presence beyond Southeast Asia, complem

"People-centric leadership" key to tackling global challenges: Uganda MP Ssenyonyi at BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Leadership must focus on people's interests to help countries develop and address challenges such as poverty, governance issues and terrorism, Uganda MP Joel Ssenyonyi said on Tuesday on the second day of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.

Speaking on the concluding day of the forum, Ssenyonyi described the gathering as an important platform for member and partne

Multinational executives, business delegates seek China opportunities

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:13:33 GMT

TIANJIN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Bernd Einmeier's recent visit to Tianjin, a port city in northern China, allowed him to see China's development and transformation firsthand.

"This is exactly what is important to me: to meet my Chinese friends, to learn from China, to take the best out of China and bring it to German society, and to talk in Germany about China's benefits and Chinese culture," said Einmeier, president

China's industrial profits post strong growth on electronics, high-tech gains

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:13:27 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's major industrial firms posted strong profit growth in the first nine months of 2026, driven by robust gains in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing, official data showed Tuesday.

Profits of major industrial firms with an annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.98 million U.S. dollars) rose 15.5 percent year on year during the January-S

How C-dramas strike a chord with global audiences

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:37 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Even after watching the Chinese drama series "The Early Spring," Vietnamese marketing analyst Pham Thi Thuy Linh kept listening to its soundtrack every day -- not just for the story, but for the moments that felt deeply familiar, echoing experiences from her own life.

"Although I cannot understand all the lyrics, they still touch my heart," said Linh, 35. Set against the backdrop of u

CHINA-GANSU-HUINING-PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR-LONG MARCH (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:02:29 GMT

(261027) -- HUINING, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xinsheng shows his grandniece the first paper-cutting work he created in Huining County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 17, 2026. Wang Xinsheng, 56, a representative inheritor of Huining paper-cutting, has spent years using the traditional art form to tell stories of the Long March. Known for its vivid designs and diverse themes, Huining paper-cutting was list

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-AUTUMN SCENERY (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:01:44 GMT

(261027) -- WUHAN, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at a riverbank park in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hongbing)

WUC weekly brief highlights Uyghur rights abuses, transnational repression, forced labour concerns

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:01:31 GMT

Munich [Germany], October 27 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted growing concerns over human rights violations in East Turkistan, transnational repression targeting Uyghurs abroad and alleged forced labour in emerging industries, according to its weekly brief.

The brief covered an interview with WUC President Dolkun Isa on Polish broadcaster TVP World, a new analysis examining the global conseq

FUT, BetBoom grab first playoff berths at PGL Masters

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:55:17 GMT

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FUT Esports and BetBoom Team won their Round 3 High matches Monday to become the first two teams to clinch their spots in the playoff stage of the PGL Masters event in Bucharest, Romania.

FUT rallied past Team Vitality 2-1 and BetBoom blanked Natus Vincere 2-0. The losing sides remain alive, still one win away from earning advancement out of the Swiss-system group stage.

The

China attempts to change the world with global initiatives

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:02:25 GMT

Hong Kong, October 27 (ANI): The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would like the world to think China is a benevolent power for good in the world, and that its only ambition is "win-win" outcomes for everybody. However, only the gullible would actually believe such hype and spin that Beijing puts out.

China's desire to dominate global affairs is evident in four initiatives it has proposed and is implementing,

"Will Govt summon Chinese delegation or remain pleasant and superficial?" SP MP Rajeev Rai questions Centre

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:02:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Raising sharp questions regarding India's foreign policy and regional governance, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Rajeev Rai on Tuesday criticised the Centre's diplomatic stance toward China.

Reflecting on the BRICS Parliamentary Forum hosted at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, MP Rajeev Rai stressed that international forums must go beyond mere statements and deliver tangible, collectiv

Xinhua Commentary: Washington's proposed new China curbs could deal costly blow to U.S. businesses

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:59:21 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government's latest proposed rules on outbound investment in China are set to tighten the screws on American businesses yet again. Far from protecting U.S. interests, this move politicizes normal business activity, undermines market principles and fuels uncertainty in China-U.S. economic relations.

The U.S. Treasury's proposal to add biotechnology to its outbound i

UAE expresses solidarity with China, conveys condolences over victims of earthquake

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:56:23 GMT

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People's Republic of China over an earthquake which struck Baqen County in the Xizang region, and resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the People's Republic of China

China, Indonesia hold joint counter-terrorism training

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:58:26 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony for the "Sharp Knife 2026" joint army counter-terrorism training between China and Indonesia was held in south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday.

Following the opening ceremony, troops from both countries are scheduled to begin specialized training in reconnaissance, communications, unmanned systems, sniping and counter-terrorism.

This joint training i

CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-SPECIALTY AGRICULTURE (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:57:43 GMT

(261027) -- TANGSHAN, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A farmer harvests white radishes at a field in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 26, 2026. In recent years, Fengnan District has prioritized the development of distinctive agricultural products as a key engine for local rural revitalization.

By promoting collaboration among agricultural cooperatives, planting bases and local hous

Xinhua Commentary: China and Germany should deepen cooperation amid economic uncertainty

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:58:11 GMT

BERLIN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- As two major economies with close business ties and complementary strengths, China and Germany have much to gain from deeper engagement and collaboration.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's state visit to China, the first in nearly eight years, offers an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of China-Germany economic cooperation and explore new avenues for mutually beneficia

World Insights: Japanese firm under fire over Mongolia wildfire, ecological damage

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:58:07 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- A subsidiary of a Japanese telecom firm is under fire and facing legal consequences after its executives' activities sparked a massive wildfire in Mongolia near the Chinese border, which burned an area more than twice the size of Tokyo.

The fire broke out on Oct. 8 in the Numrug Strictly Protected Area, one of eastern Mongolia's best-preserved natural ecosystems and a habitat for a

CPC has unique qualities for effective long-term governance of China, says analyst

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:57:58 GMT

BISHKEK, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) possesses unique qualities that enable effective long-term governance of China, an experience a Kyrgyz political analyst said is enlightening and inspiring to other nations.

Noting that the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC focuses on strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance, Mars Sariev believes that the cor

Scarlett Becomes the Only Indonesian Brand Selected for BeautyMatter USA & BeautyMatter China ASIA15 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:32:34 GMT

PRNewswire

Shanghai [China], October 27: Scarlett, an Indonesian beauty and personal care brand founded in 2017, has been selected as the only Indonesian brand featured in BeautyMatter ASIA15 2026, an annual program recognizing Asia's most promising independent beauty brands. This marks another milestone in Scarlett's journey to bring Indonesian beauty to a wider global audience.

Launched by BeautyMatter US

Weak domestic demand may limit China's AI-led economic gains: Fitch

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) investment may not translate into broader economic gains for China in the near term, as weak domestic demand and limited monetisation constrain its impact despite expanding investments in technology and industrial applications, Fitch Ratings said.

In its report, Fitch said AI was becoming an increasingly important part of China's economic and credi

Mirabai Chanu to spearhead India's challenge at World Weightlifting Championships 2026 in China

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:31:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will spearhead India's campaign at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships, scheduled to take place at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre in China from October 27 to November 8.

Indian fans will be able to watch the championships live via streaming. The competition in Ningbo will mark the first of 10 qualifying events on the road to the LA 2028

CHINA-VOLKSWAGEN-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-TEST (CN)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:25:58 GMT

(261027) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 12, 2026 shows a view of a test center of CARIZON in east China's Shanghai. Volkswagen has been developing its autonomous driving technology in China through CARIZON, a joint venture between its software subsidiary CARIAD and Chinese technology company Horizon Robotics. TO GO WITH "Volkswagen begins Level 3 autonomous driving road tests in east Ch

DPRK-SINPHYONG-CPV MARTYRS CEMETERIES' RENOVATION-COMPLETION

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:40:46 GMT

(261027) -- SINPHYONG, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A completion ceremony for the renovation project for Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs' cemeteries is held in Sinphyong County, North Hwanghae Province of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Oct. 24, 2026. A completion ceremony for the renovation project for the CPV martyrs' cemeteries was held Saturday in Sinphyong County, North Hwanghae Province o

Lok Sabha Speaker urges BRICS parliaments to champion ethical, responsible, and transparent technology with Paramount human oversight

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:02:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged BRICS parliaments to champion ethical, responsible and transparent technology with paramount human oversight, according to a press release issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Addressing the plenary sessions of the ongoing 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Birla said BRICS nations, representing approximately half of the world's population, shared

BRICS Parliamentary Forum: Iranian delegation calls India "country with incredible potential", invites Om Birla to Iran

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:01:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): An Iranian parliamentary delegation has described India as a country with "incredible potential" and invited Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to visit Iran to strengthen bilateral trade, economic ties and parliamentary exchanges, on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.

Speaking to ANI, Iranian MP Ali Hadadi, who identified himself as the first deputy cha

"Every team is here to win": India hockey skipper Harmanpreet ahead of Asian Champions Trophy

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:03:04 GMT

New Delhi [India],October 26 (ANI): International hockey will return to Punjab as red-hot India prepare to defend their title at the men's Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2026, which begins in Jalandhar on October 27.

India will be joined by Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Bangladesh in the six-team continental tournament, according to Hockey India release.

With the showpiece being held in Punjab

Singapore Urban Mobility Week 2026 Spotlights the Future of Urban Transport

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:02:07 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 26: The Singapore Urban Mobility Week (SUMW) 2026 will bring together urban land transport professionals, industry leaders and innovators from around the world to explore how emerging technologies, innovation and partnerships can help cities build smarter, more sustainable and more connected transport systems. More than 8,000 policymakers, transport operators, industry leaders and in

KUWAIT-JAHRA GOVERNORATE-CHINA-WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT-GROUNDBREAKING

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:31:55 GMT

(261026) -- JAHRA GOVERNORATE, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a wastewater treatment plant in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, Oct. 26, 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Kuwait on Monday for a wastewater treatment plant undertaken by China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd., marking another step forward in infrastr

Chinese influence operations threaten UK democracy and national security, analysts warn

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:31:46 GMT

London [UK], October 26 (ANI): Chinese regime-linked influence operations are threatening the United Kingdom's democratic institutions, academia and legal sovereignty, prompting London to strengthen its security measures, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET), which cited Taiwanese analysts.

Lin Tzuli, director of the Center for Mainland China and Regional Development Research at Taiwan's Tunghai Univers

"China has abided by relevant agreements:" Chinese Foreign Ministry on reported face-off in Arunachal

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:31:22 GMT

Beijing [China], October 26 (ANI): China's Foreign Ministry on Monday responded to reports of face-offs with the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh.

In a statement Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, 'China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas t

Grand Millennium Shanghai HongQiao Marks 20 Years as Millennium Hotels and Resorts Celebrates Two Decades in Mainland China

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:58:07 GMT

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Shanghai [China], October 26: Grand Millennium Shanghai HongQiao is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, marking a milestone that extends beyond the hotel itself: 20 years since Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) began its journey in mainland China.

Opened in 2006 as Millennium Hotel Hongqiao Shanghai, the property was MHR's first hotel in mainland China, establishing the Group's pr

Displaced residents moving into prefab homes three days after Xizang quake

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:40:29 GMT

BAQEN, Xizang, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Three days after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake damaged his home, Tsewang Khangshi was busy moving folding beds and quilts into his temporary new home.

On Sunday, the 36-year-old villager from Baqen County moved from a tent to a prefabricated house, which rescue workers had rushed against the clock to build in the wake of the quake that struck on Oct. 22, killing 16 people and inj

Update: China expresses condolences over passing of Japan's former prime minister Yasuo Fukuda

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:40:26 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- China expresses deep condolences over the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, and offers sincere sympathies to his family, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing on Monday.

Noting that Fukuda was an old friend of China who had made positive contributions to improving and developing China-Japan relations, Guo said that Fuku

China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:40:21 GMT

ZHENGZHOU, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- To drivers crossing the Guandu Yellow River Bridge in central China's Henan Province, it is just routine on a busy highway, but a sophisticated and invisible network of smart digital technologies is hard at work above and below the asphalt.

This system was built to meet a very practical challenge. Opened in October 2019, the eight-lane bridge had long faced heavy pressure in terms o

Experience economy emerges as fresh spur of China's domestic demand

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:39:42 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese consumers are increasingly willing to travel across cities for a single concert, or add an extra night to a trip for a night tour, figures from this month's National Day holiday period suggest.

A concert by the pop duo Phoenix Legend in Shandong's provincial capital Jinan in east China drove up hotel bookings in surrounding commercial districts 12.8-fold year on year and lifte

Climbing Hainan gibbon population demonstrates China's environmental protection efforts

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:39:03 GMT

HAIKOU, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Before the morning mist fully lifts, the clear calls of Hainan gibbons already echo through the valleys of Bawangling, part of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province.

The tropical rainforest in central Hainan is China's most concentrated, best-preserved, and largest contiguous continental-island-type tropical rainforest, and it forms an

Update: 20th CPC Central Committee starts fifth plenary session

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:38:59 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fifth plenary session in Beijing on Monday morning.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a work report on behalf of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and expounded on a draft decision of the CPC Central Committee on some major issues concerning strengthening fu

CHINA-TIANJIN-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY EXHIBITION-OPENING (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:35:28 GMT

(261026) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about products during the China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition (CIAME) 2026 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) in Tianjin, north China, Oct. 26, 2026. With an area of nearly 300,000 square meters, the three-day exhibition kicked off here on Monday, bringing together over 3,000 enterprises from home and aboard. (Xinhua

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-BADMINTON-FRENCH OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES-FINAL

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:34:58 GMT

(261025) -- PARIS, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hoo Pang Ron/Lai Pei Jing (R) of Malaysia compete during the mixed doubles final match between Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China and Hoo Pang Ron/Lai Pei Jing of Malaysia at the French Open badminton tournament in Paris, France, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

CHINA-JIANGXI-SHANGYOU-BAMBOO-INDUSTRY (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:34:34 GMT

(261026) -- NANCHANG, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops for bamboo fiber insole products at a new material company in Shangyou County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 26, 2026. Shangyou County in east China's Jiangxi is a major bamboo-producing area. In recent years, its industrial chain has expanded into high-value-added fields such as bamboo building, bamboo fiber, and bamboo charcoal.

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CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-AI AGENT DISTRIBUTION CENTER (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:33:15 GMT

(261026) -- NANJING, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member manipulates a robotic dog at the AI Intelligent Terminal Consumption Center in the Nanjing AI Agent Distribution Center in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 26, 2026.

The Nanjing AI Agent Distribution Center is an integrated platform for the display and supply-demand matching of AI applications and technologies. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-AI RESTAURANT (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:31:59 GMT

(261026) -- NANJING, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk into the AI Mirror World Restaurant in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 26, 2026. With a human-machine collaborative operation model, the restaurant makes some of its meals and drinks through standardized production powered by AI kitchen equipped with smart noodle and beverage making machines. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-PUBLIC SERVICE (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:25 GMT

(261026) -- SHENZHEN, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Residents attend a shared reading session at Beizhan community public service center in Longhua District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 25, 2026. Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built more than 4,400 such centers of various types. With each center covering a

#CHINA-ANHUI-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:29:59 GMT

(261026) -- WUHU, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows power technicians working at a construction site of the 800kV ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission project along the Yangtze River in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 26, 2026.

The 800kV UHVDC transmission project completed the large-span stringing construction across the Yangtze River on Monday in the city of Wuhu, Anhui Pr

CHINA-ANHUI-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:29:36 GMT

The 800kV UHVDC transmission project completed the large-span stringing construction across the Yangtze River on Monday in the city of Wuhu, Anhui Pr

CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESETTLEMENT SITE (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:29:04 GMT

(261026) -- BAQEN, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Residents carry a fridge at a resettlement site of a quake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 26, 2026.

The first 60 prefabricated housing units in the earthquake zone were completed at 2:10 a.m. on Oct. 25, and electricity was connected to the units by 8 p.m. on the same day. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida

(SP)MOROCCO-RABAT-FOOTBALL-U17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-CHN VS USA

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:26:12 GMT

(261026) -- RABAT, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yuxi (L) of China shoots during the Group E match between China and the United States at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 25, 2026. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-FIRST BATCH-EXHIBITS-ARRIVAL (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:25:55 GMT

(261026) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A representative of an enterprise poses for a photo with exhibits for the upcoming 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 26, 2026. The first batch of exhibits for the upcoming 9th CIIE includes technological equipment, medical devices, and agricult

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-AUTUMN GRAIN-POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:20:34 GMT

(261026) -- HARBIN, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 21, 2026 shows corn being transferred into a drying tower at the grain processing center of a farm under Beidahuang Group in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. With the autumn harvest drawing to an end in Heilongjiang, China's top grain-producing province, all grain-growing areas in the province are stepping up post-harvest management to ensur

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-U17 GULF CUP QATAR 2026-CHN VS UAE

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:18 GMT

(261026) -- DOHA, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Adam Ahmed Mahrous (L) of the United Arab Emirates vies with Liu Jinglei of China during the Gulf Football Federation (GFF) Gulf Cup U-17 Qatar 2026 football match between China and the United Arab Emirates in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 25, 2026. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-ROTTERDAM-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S PARALLEL BARS

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:04:10 GMT

(261026) -- ROTTERDAM, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- World Gymnastics 2 athlete Daniel Marinov from Russia competes during the men's parallel bars final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-ROTTERDAM-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S BALANCE BEAM

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:54 GMT

(261026) -- ROTTERDAM, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Skye Blakely of the United States competes during the women's balance beam final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels, 9 official ships around its territory: MND

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan] October 26 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected three People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft sorties, six PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and nine official ships operating around the country up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) on Monday.

In a statement on X post, it stated, "3 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 9 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8)

80-year old Left leader Lula da Silva elected Brazil President for fourth time

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:59:06 GMT

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], October 26 (ANI): Left leader, 80-year-old former factory worker and current Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election on Sunday, has he defeated Flavio Bolsonaro, in a heated run-off after being tied during the first round of elections.

According to Brazilian Media and projections by Datafolha a, with 99.77% of the votes counted, the incumbent president had 51.7

CHINA-TAIWAN RECOVERY DAY-COMMEMORATIVE STAMP (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:57:36 GMT

(261025) -- BEIJING, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows commemorative stamps issued by China Post to mark Taiwan Recovery Day. China Post issued a commemorative stamp marking Taiwan Recovery Day on Sunday. Featuring the Great Wall, Alishan and Sun Moon Lake, the stamp attracted strong interest from collectors at postal outlets and online platforms across the mainland. (Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-ISF-FOOTBALL WORLD CUP (CN)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:52 GMT

(261025) -- SUZHOU, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Women's group 2nd-placed members of Germany react during the awarding ceremony at the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 25, 2026. (Photo by Yang Suping/Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: China, Europe drive deeper automotive cooperation

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:47 GMT

* Chinese cars are gaining popularity across Europe, offering competitive specifications at attractive prices.

* Luis Murias, general manager of Spanish automotive data platform DAT, attributes the success of Chinese cars to multiple factors, including "industrial restructuring, commitment, overall quality improvement, competitive features and warranty, and progress in safety standards."

Explainer: How a ruling party rules itself -- CPC's perspective

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:22 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- With more than 100 million members and the responsibility of governing a country of over 1.4 billion people, the Communist Party of China (CPC) faces an enduring task: identifying and addressing issues within its own ranks.
The task has taken on fresh relevance as the CPC prepares to convene the fifth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing on Monday. The four-day mee

World Insights: What Lula's reelection means for Brazil, Latin America

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:09 GMT

by Xinhua Writers Lu Junyu, Zhao Yan, and Wu Hao
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term in office on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested presidential runoff after overcoming a 1.87-percentage-point deficit in the first round.
With 99.99 percent of the votes counted, Lula received 51.79 percent

Xinhua Commentary: To understand Xizang, a visit is better than a film

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:04 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- China's Xizang is a region of rich cultural traditions, unique natural beauty and remarkable development. To understand it fully, international audiences need to look beyond one-sided portrayals and see it by themselves.
The "Tibet Film Festival" now touring Western cities is one of those biased portrayals. It does little to foster a genuine understanding of Xizang.
Culture shou

Photo exhibition held in South Africa to mark 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:53:40 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held on Saturday in South Africa's Johannesburg, under the theme "Remembering Taiwan's Restoration, Advancing National Reunification."
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng said at the event that Taiwan's restoration is a great victory won through the fearless struggle and bloodshed of the C

Chinese firm's machinery aids rescue effort at Nairobi building collapse

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:53:36 GMT

NAIROBI, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) has joined rescue operations and helped rescue two people following the collapse of a multi-story building in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, a local police officer said on Sunday.
William Sifuna Watitwa, staff officer personnel for the Nairobi North sub-region, confirmed that XCMG provided an excavator and a 25-tonne crane to support searc

MALTA-CHINA-FISHING

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:50:55 GMT

(261025) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Malta Fish Farming (MFF) chairman Salvu Ellul speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Valletta, Malta, Oct. 19, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Maltese bluefin tuna producer sees bigger opportunities in China" (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Myanmar students explore Chinese culture through language training program

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:20 GMT

YANGON, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar students swayed to Chinese music and dance, tried their hands at calligraphy and paper-cutting, and explored the art of crafting lacquer fans on Saturday, discovering Chinese culture through activities beyond the classroom.
Held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, the event also featured the "Nihao! China!" interactive activity, allowing students to experience Chinese tradi

Taste of China's Wuyi Mountain at Switzerland's Grindelwald-First

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:45:14 GMT

Yunv Peak, also known as Jade Maiden Peak, and Grindelwald-First form the fourth pair of sister peaks linking China and Switzerland. Previous partnerships have linked Yulong Snow Mountain with the Matterhorn, Mount Huangshan with the Jungfrau, and Mount Emei with Mount Rigi.
GENEVA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A display board showcasing China's Wuyi Mountain was unveiled at Switzerland's Grindelwald-Firs

Indian Army debunks manipulated video falsely claiming Chinese control over Arunachal border areas

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:37:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Indian Army's official fact-checking wing, 'Indian Army Fact Check' (@MythbusterXX), has issued a public warning debunking a digitally manipulated 'deepfake' video circulating on social media.
The fake video falsely attributed fabricated statements to senior military officer Lieutenant General Girish Kalia (AVSM, VSM), General Officer Commanding (GOC), Spear Corps (3 Corps

"Will request annulment of elections": Brazil's far- right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede after loss

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:30:13 GMT

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], October 26 (ANI): Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's defeated far-right presidential candidate, has refused to concede defeat in Sunday's election and vowed to seek its annulment, alleging irregularities without presenting evidence to support his claims, Brazilian media reported.
According to Brazilian online newspaper Brasil de Fato, Flavio said, 'We will use our legal team; we will request the

"Brazil is no one's backyard": President Lula says voting safeguarded democracy after win

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:29:19 GMT

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], October 26 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (local time) said "Brazil is no one's backyard" after winning re-election on Sunday, asserting that his campaign had defeated foreign intervention through digital platforms and pledging to increase public participation in decision-making.
In a post on X, Lula shared his remarks following his re-election as President

Vucic Concedes Defeat In Pivotal Serbian Parliamentary Election

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:57:37 GMT

BELGRADE -- Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia's former president and dominant political figure for more than a decade, has conceded defeat to the student-led protest movement in the country's pivotal parliamentary elections.
"It is clear that we have lost these elections," he told a news conference late on October 25, after the polling stations closed across Serbia.
Once an ultranationalist, Vucic has dominated Serb

Xinhua Commentary: Washington's national security paranoia knows no bounds

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:08:44 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Pentagon's latest move to label Confucius Institutes at U.S. universities as national security threats is an absurd overreach, exposing some U.S. politicians' warped threat perceptions and their dangerous political calculus of stoking anti-China sentiment ahead of the midterm elections.
By treating cultural and educational institutions as security risks, the Pentagon is stretching

SWITZERLAND-GRINDELWALD-FIRST MOUNTAIN-CHINA'S WUYI MOUNTAIN-SISTER PEAKS

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:16:25 GMT

(261025) -- GENEVA, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows tourists enjoying tea from China's Wuyi Mountain on a viewing platform at Grindelwald-First mountain in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, Dec. 18, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Taste of China's Wuyi Mountain at Switzerland's Grindelwald-First" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

Pentagon designates Chinese cultural centers national security threat

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:09:50 GMT

Rebranded Confucius Institute chapters were trying to "infiltrate the minds of American students," Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has claimed

The Pentagon has designated cultural programs linked to China's Confucius Institute as a national security threat, according to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. He claims that t

China accused of pressuring families of Taiwan politicians ahead of key election

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:02:33 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], October 24 (ANI): China is allegedly stepping up efforts to intimidate relatives of Taiwanese politicians it considers supporters of independence, raising concerns about possible interference in Taiwan's upcoming elections, according to a report by the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), as reported by The Taipei Times.
The report suggested t

CHINA-LIAONING-DANDONG-WANG HUNING-DPRK-KIM JONG UN-VISIT (CN)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:32:46 GMT

(261024) -- DANDONG, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, accompanies Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of K

Update: Rescue efforts continue after 7.0-magnitude quake in China's Xizang

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:42 GMT

LHASA, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Rescue and relief efforts continue after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local authorities said Saturday.
The earthquake, which struck at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, has left 16 people dead and 76 others injured. The quake has also damaged or destroyed 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds.
As of 11 a.m. Sat

(SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RELIEF WORK (CN)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:28:19 GMT

(261024) -- NAGQU, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Power workers operate to ensure power supply at a quake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2026. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, 52,450 items or sets of disaster relief supplies had been sent to the quake zone, while more than 2,500 rescue personnel were engaged in relief operations.
Authorities have

China tops 2026 Asian Para Games as UAE finishes with nine medals

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:02:57 GMT

NAGOYA, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The fifth Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday, with the UAE finishing 17th overall and third among Arab nations after winning nine medals - two gold, two silver and five bronze.
Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majed Al-Osaimi declared the Games closed at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, where UAE athlete Mohammed Othman carried the natio

CHINA-CHONGQING-KUNMING HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRACK-LAYING-COMPLETION (CN)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:51:08 GMT

(261024) -- ZHAOTONG, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers lay tracks at the Junlian tunnel of the Chongqing-Kunming high-speed railway on the border of southwest China's Yunnan Province and southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 24, 2026. The last pair of 500-meter-long steel rails was steadily placed on the track on Saturday, marking the official completion of track laying for the Chongqing-Kunming high-speed railway.

InPics | China tops medal table as 2026 Asian Para Games close

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:51:04 GMT

(261024) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The fifth Asian Para Games concluded with a closing ceremony here on Saturday, as China topped the medal standings for the fifth consecutive edition with 207 gold medals.