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China studies use of humanoid robots for war

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:17:53 GMT

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to develop military uses for humanoid robots and is examining how the machines could eventually be used in combat, according to a Reuters review of more than 100 Chinese military documents and other records.

The material reviewed included military procurement notices, academic research, patents, government documents, official publications and information from defense

China leads $54 billion recapitalization of banks and insurers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:56:33 GMT

BEIJING, China: China is moving ahead with a combined US$54 billion capital boost for major state-owned banks and insurers, with the finance ministry leading the effort to strengthen capital across the country's financial system.

China Life Insurance (Group) Co, the country's largest life insurer, will receive 35 billion yuan ($5.2 billion), while China Taiping Insurance Group will get seven billion yuan, the tw

Two more survivors pulled out from tunnel in Nepal

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:19:07 GMT

KATHMANDU, Nepal: Rescue teams in Nepal have found a Chinese national and a woman alive, 10 days after devastating floods and landslides struck the country.

The latest rescues have raised hopes that other people trapped in the disaster zone could still be found.

The Chinese man was rescued from a tunnel at the Trishuli hydropower project, according to Nepalese officials. He became the third worker to be b

Int'l Exchange | Foreign students learn TCM in NE China's Liaoning

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:48:23 GMT

SHENYANG, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine attaches great importance to international exchange and cooperation, having established partnerships with universities, medical institutions, and academic organizations from 35 countries and regions.

With the arrival of the new semester, a group of international students from the United States, Russia, Australia, Pakistan, El Salvad

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE RELIEF SUPPLIES-FOURTH BATCH-ARRIVAL

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:47:52 GMT

(260908) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A transport aircraft carrying Chinese relief supplies arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 8, 2026. The fourth batch of emergency relief supplies transported by air from China arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Dongqiang)

CHINA-JIANGXI-LONG MARCH-STARTING POINTS (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:45:42 GMT

(260908) -- NANCHANG, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows a monument commemorating the departure of the Central Red Army's Long March in Yudu County, east China's Jiangxi Province. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Ruijin and Yudu, Jiangxi Province, are both landmarks in the Long

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-MEDIA PREVIEW (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:17:55 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows a view of the booth of a transportation company at an exhibition hall of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China. The 2026 CIFTIS held a media preview event here on Tuesday. This year's CIFTIS, set to be held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Beijing, will bring together exhibitors from over

#CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-MEDIA PREVIEW (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:17:47 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows a view of the booth of a sci-tech company at an exhibition hall of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China. The 2026 CIFTIS held a media preview event here on Tuesday. This year's CIFTIS, set to be held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Beijing, will bring together exhibitors from over 90 cou

CHINA-BEIJING-DING XUEXIANG-TEXTBOOK WORK-NATIONAL CONFERENCE (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:16:02 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 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, speaks at a national conference on textbook work in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-INT'L FAIR FOR INVESTMENT & TRADE (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:15:26 GMT

(260908) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A guest views exhibits at the booth of CATL, a world-leading electric vehicle battery maker, during the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 8, 2026. The fair kicked off here on Tuesday. This year's event has drawn registrations from more than 1,200 official government institutions and business delegation

CHINA-JIANGXI-YUDU-LONG MARCH-TOURISM (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:46:28 GMT

(260908) -- YUDOU, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a live-action performance telling the story of the Long March in Yudu County, east China's Jiangxi Province. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). As the starting point of the Long March by the Central Red Army, Yudu County has l

CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION-MEDALS (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:13 GMT

(260908) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenjun, an engineer of Shanghai Mint Co., Ltd., introduces the manufacturing process of the medals of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 8, 2026. Shanghai Mint Co., Ltd. has officially shipped all the medals for the 48th WorldSkills Competition recently, which will be awarded at the competition scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Sept

China's foreign trade gains momentum as overseas demand powers exports

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:47:21 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid gains, and import growth continuing to outpace exports, official data showed on Tuesday.

The country's total goods imports and exports rose 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about 5.13 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-August period, accordin

ChineseToday | The university overture of a visually impaired freshman

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:45:28 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Taifan practices playing a trumpet in Shuangsheng Village of Tongliang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 5, 2026. Wang Taifan, who took part in the performance of the Paralympic Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, recently began his college life as a musicology freshman at the Special Education College of

Update: Former minister of emergency management expelled from CPC, public office

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:16:26 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiangxi, former minister of emergency management, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of discipline and laws, China's top anti-graft agency announced Tuesday.

Wang was also secretary of the CPC Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Management.

Upon the approval of the CPC Central Committee, the

China deepens reforms to advance new development model for real estate

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:16:05 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Qinghong, a property sales manager in south China's Shenzhen City, has been busier than usual recently, as a new package of measures for the property market has brought more prospective buyers to the residential project where he works.

Zhao said visits to the project in Longgang District, a popular area among young homebuyers in Shenzhen, began to pick up on the last weekend of A

BRICS seeks cheaper payments mechanisms to side-step the US dollar

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:09 GMT

Members are discussing local-currency settlements, linking fast-payment systems, and central bank digital currencies ahead of the summit

BRICS is seeking practical ways to make trade between its members cheaper and faster, including through the greater use of national currencies and digital payment systems, ahead of the group's summit in New Delhi this week.

Discussions are ongoing on local

Long-term thinking key to building global brand, says CUKTECH executive

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:45:07 GMT

For Eric Wang, chief marketing officer of Chinese charging-technology firm CUKTECH and head of its design center, good product design should combine performance with visual restraint. The company's devices, he said in a recent interview with Xinhua, should look "cool" while conveying a sense of quality and performance, yet should not become "the loudest voice in the environment."

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-QATARI PM-TALKS (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:15:22 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

(Int'l Exchange) CHINA-LIAONING-TCM PHYSIOTHERAPIES-FOREIGN STUDENTS (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:15:36 GMT

(260908) -- SHENYANG, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Professor Dong Baoqiang (L, front) demonstrates bone-setting treatment for foreign students at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine attaches great importance to international exchange and cooperation, having established partnerships with univ

Column: Arrogance in excess -- The West's double standards on China's "overcapacity"

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:15:26 GMT

by Ma Kangduo

A recent article in The Economist bluntly declared "China won't apologize for overcapacity." The subtitle is even more direct: "Its industrial policy rests on a simple principle: might makes right."

The real problem with this narrative is not about capacity pressures; it is about turning economic competition into a moral judgment. When a country expands its manufacturing, lowers costs, and ach

Wider Europe Briefing: New Russia Sanctions And The Slovak Veto

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:57:05 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on Russia sanctions, a Slovak veto, and more EU money to protect Baltic infrastructure.

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI GANJIE-MONGOLIA'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY-DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:15:39 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, meets with a delegation of the Mongolia's Democratic Party, led by its chairman Odon Tsogtgerel, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

World Insights: Exploring new paths for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:45:36 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- As the Asia-Pacific embraces a more digital, intelligent and green future, Chinese modernization is creating fresh opportunities for the region and beyond, said participants at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum.

As an important part of the APEC "China Year" events, the forum, held on Saturday in the southern city of Shenzhen, brought together more than 400 representatives from over 40 cou

AI-powered "Made in China" sharpens global appeal in tech hub

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:46:35 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Inside a flagship store of Chinese drone maker DJI in the city of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, British visitor Annabel Grainger was busy taking photos of products to share with her friends back home.

"My friends wouldn't have seen anything like that before," she said.

A thriving tech hub, Shenzhen has emerged as a magnet for global tech aficionados. The city's wi

Chinese stories find new ways to reach global audiences through immersive technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:15:17 GMT

VENICE, Italy, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- At a screening venue on a small island near Venice's Lido in Italy, a foreign visitor put on a virtual reality headset and stepped into a Chinese story.

Outside the screening room, more viewers waited in line for their turn to experience The Pigeon Ring, a Chinese immersive work that explores family, memory and the bonds between generations.

The scene at the 83rd Venice In

India's BRICS Chairmanship takes centre stage as PM Modi hosts expanded 11-nation Summit in New Delhi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:31:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India is gearing up to host a major diplomatic gathering as leaders from the expanded BRICS grouping prepare to assemble in the national capital for the 18th Leaders' Summit, marking two decades since the foundation of the bloc.

With New Delhi taking on the chairship, discussions will focus on steering international cooperation across trade, digital technology, finance, energ

"We need more strike rotation and batting partnerships": Fatima Sana urges Pakistan to improve ahead of Asia Cup semi-final

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:31:43 GMT

Dubai [UAE], September 8 (ANI): Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has called for improvement across several areas of her team's game as they prepare to face unbeaten Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Pakistan secured their place in the last four with a convincing 72-run victory over Hong Kong, China on Monday. Experienced spinner Nashra Sundhu starred wi

LGBTQ dating app faces hefty payout over HIV data

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:52:09 GMT

Grindr has denied wrongdoing yet agreed to a $35 million settlement with around 12,000 UK users

US-based LGBTQ dating app Grindr has agreed to a multi million-pound settlement in a UK lawsuit alleging it shared users' private information, including their HIV status, with advertising companies without consent.

The Pound 26 million ($35 million) settlement covers claims brought by around 12,0

Volkswagen car plant to be converted for Israeli arms production

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:54:57 GMT

The German factory is expected to produce components for Rafaels Iron Dome air-defense system under a newly signed preliminary deal

German auto giant Volkswagen has agreed on plans to sell one of its factories and convert the site into a military production hub, with Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems set to become its first major industrial partner.

Volkswagenannounc

Interview: China's services fair opens new doors in the "marketplace of ideas," says economist

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:45:25 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is an important platform for economies and businesses to explore new opportunities in the services trade as knowledge and data become increasingly important drivers of global growth, a South African economist has said.

"CIFTIS will increasingly move beyond being simply an exhibition and become a marketplace for ideas, techno

LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINA-PEACE TRAIN-2026-JOINT MEDICAL RESCUE EXERCISE

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:19:38 GMT

(260908) -- VIENTIANE, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a view of the opening ceremony of the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise in Vientiane, Laos. The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise opened in the Lao capital Vientiane on Monday.

According to a member of the Chinese command and coordination group for

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:15:13 GMT

(260908) -- BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Siyu (L) of China passes the ball during the group D match between China and Italy at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/He Canling)

Maharashtra: DRI busts gold-smuggling syndicate operated by Chinese nationals, seizes gold worth Rs 1.10 crore

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:30:41 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, busted an international gold-smuggling syndicate allegedly operated by Chinese nationals and seized 691.870 grams of 24-carat gold worth approximately Rs 1.10 crore, the agency said.

According to the DRI, the gold was concealed inside a treadmill motor and recovered from a consignment imported from H

EU committing harakiri Lavrov

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:09:16 GMT

The bloc is making its people suffer while Russia still has plenty of buyers for its energy, the foreign minister has said

The EU is effectively committing "harakiri" by abandoning Russian energy in an attempt to hurt Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Speaking on Monday to students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Russia's primary college for

US trounces Czech Republic to sweep World Cup group

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:05:16 GMT

(Photo credit: James Lang-Imagn Images)

Breanna Stewart put up 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the United States cruised past the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday to complete a sweep of Group D at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

The United States (3-0) defeated China, Italy and the Czech Republic in a span of four days to earn a berth straight to the quarterfinals along with the

Qinwen Zheng's US Open run continues with upset of Iga Swiatek

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images)

Down 5-0 in the first set against former champion and No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland, it seemed Qinwen Zheng's Cinderella run through the U.S. Open was coming to an end.

But the magic continued as the long shot from China rallied to become the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since Great Britain's Emma Raducanu in 2021 with a stunning 7-5, 6-

From labs to life, Chinese tech redefines innovation at IFA Berlin 2026

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:45:08 GMT

From kitchen robots to smart homes and connected jewelry, this year's IFA Berlin offers a glimpse of a near future increasingly shaped by Chinese innovation.

BERLIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- From robots stepping into kitchens to living rooms that anticipate daily routines and jewelry that connects partners across distances, this year's IFA Berlin, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer el

India's growth seen above 7 per cent in FY27 as investment, exports take centre stage: Report

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:02:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): India's economic growth is likely to remain above 7 per cent in FY27, with the investment and export cycles expected to increasingly offset a moderation in consumption and the fading impact of domestic policy support, according to a latest report by SBI Funds Management (SBIFM) Research.

The fund management firm expects nominal GDP growth to accelerate to above 12 per c

Experience Mid-Autumn Festival Like a Local in Hong Kong This September

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:58:41 GMT

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Hong Kong, September 7: This September, Hong Kong invites visitors to step into the heart of Mid-Autumn Festival through a citywide celebration of light, heritage and togetherness. From spectacular lantern artistry and living cultural traditions to citywide festive offerings and seasonal flavours across the city, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant showcase of one of its most cherished annual celebration

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG XIAOHONG-KAZAKH MINISTER OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:46:01 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong meets with Yerzhan Sadenov, minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG XIAOHONG-CHINA-CENTRAL ASIA-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:45:41 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong delivers a keynote speech at a meeting of the China-Central Asia ministerial conference on public security and internal affairs in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

CHINA-XIAMEN-HAN ZHENG-CAMBODIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:45:27 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

CHINA-XIAMEN-HAN ZHENG-BULGARIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:45:15 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

Chinese Arctic expedition finds anti-freeze fish beneath high-latitude ice

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:16:50 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have captured five juvenile polar cod in a densely ice-covered area in the high Arctic, a discovery that may deepen scientists' understanding of the species and its habitat's ecosystem.

The young fish, aged one to two years, were caught in the northern Canada Basin above 86 degrees north latitude during a long-term ice station survey by members of China's 16th Arct

Update: China's top court sets rules for AI deepfakes and other disputes

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:16:44 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A familiar face on a video call may not be what it seems, as artificial intelligence (AI) can now replicate people's faces and voices with startling realism, creating new challenges for the law. On Monday, China's top court issued guidelines spelling out when such AI-generated content can lead to legal liability.

The guidelines, released by the Supreme People's Court (SPC), address a

Chinese vice president meets Bulgarian, Cambodian, Serbian deputy prime ministers

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:16:32 GMT

XIAMEN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng separately met here Monday with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Adrijana Mesarovic, who are in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.

While meeting with Poulev, Han said that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the

CHINA-XIAMEN-HAN ZHENG-SERBIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:15:42 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Adrijana Mesarovic, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-MEXICAN SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-TALKS (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:15:14 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Roberto Velasco Alvarez in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Tourism providers pivot to deeper, immersive experiences amid "China travel" boom

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:48:24 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- For decades, the Terracotta Warriors army has been a must-see for foreign tourists in China. Viewing the over 2,000-year-old army in person is an astonishing experience, and yet today's travelers increasingly seek experiences that go beyond the typical postcard view.

Just across the street from Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Luca, a traveler from Italy, was learning to m

International Day of Clean Air for blue skies event kicks off in Beijing

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:47:46 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- An event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 was held in Beijing on Monday. The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the China Clean Air Policy Partnership (CCAPP).

CHINA-BEIJING-SS2027 BEIJING FASHION WEEK-LAURENCE XU (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:45:44 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation as part of the latest Haute Couture collection by Chinese designer Laurence Xu during the opening ceremony of SS2027 Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. SS2027 Beijing Fashion Week kicked off on Monday. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION-EVENT (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:16:16 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests discuss during an event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. An event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 was held here on Monday. The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the China Clean Air Policy Partnership (CCAPP). (Xin

Explainer: 5 key questions about mudslide on China-Nepal border

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:45:28 GMT

KATHMANDU, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck areas along the China-Nepal border on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and severe losses on both sides.

The disaster has raised widespread concern and prompted stronger cross-border emergency assistance, meteorological cooperation and broader discussions on climate change.

"India is going to have a fruitful summit": South African envoy to India Anil Sooklal ahead of BRICS Summit

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:56 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026 in India, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday said that the summit will be a major gathering of global leaders and is expected to be "fruitful" on several fronts.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sooklal said that all BRICS leaders are expected to be in New Delhi this week, calling

China temporarily suspends new battery storage factory approvals: Report

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:34 GMT

Beijing [China], September 7 (ANI): China has temporarily suspended approvals for new energy storage factories, Reuters reported citing Chinese financial news outlet Cailianshe.

As per the Reuters report, the move comes 'amid growing concerns about overcapacity risks in the energy storage sector' despite a sharp increase in demand for batteries used for grid balancing and backup power.

"The pause comes as a

"Powerful formation of Global South on global stage": South African envoy hails BRICS as force reshaping world order

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:29:04 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The emergence of BRICS has brought the Global South to the centre of the global geopolitical, economic and financial order, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said, describing the grouping as a powerful formation working not just for developing nations but for the wider global community.

In an exclusive interview with ANI ahead

EyesOnSci | Huawei unveils high-performance Kirin 9050 Pro chip

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:18:13 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday launched the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, the first high-performance processor to use logic folding technology.

The Kirin 9050 Pro stacks logic units in layers within a single chip, shortening signal transmission paths, reducing latency and boosting overall performance, according to a launch event in Guangz

GERMANY-BERLIN-BSH CEO-INTERVIEW

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:15:53 GMT

(260907) -- BERLIN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a portrait of Matthias Metz, CEO and chairman of the Board of BSH Home Appliances Group. TO GO WITH "Interview: Innovation from China finding wider global applications, says BSH CEO" (Xinhua)

China emphasises judicial cooperation at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:03:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Chief Justice of China and President of the Supreme People's Court, Zhang Jun, delivered a keynote address at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum, emphasising judicial cooperation and mutual learning among member states.

Sharing the developments on social media, Chinese Embassy Spokesperson in India, Yu Jing, wrote in a post on X, 'Chief Justice of China and President of the Supr

Russian Prez Putin highlights Asia-Pacific region's growing role in global economic growth

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:59:27 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 7 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region (APR) as a major engine of global economic growth, stressing Russia's expanding participation in trade and investment cooperation across the region.

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin said Russia was working closely with regiona

CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-QATARI PM-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:48:10 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:47:11 GMT

(260907) -- TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dressed-up performers present a Yingge dance during the 2026 Toronto Dragon Festival at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Canada, on Sept. 6, 2026. Hosted by the Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts (CACPA), this annual event was held here from Friday to Sunday to promote traditional Chinese culture through performing arts and related activities. (Photo by Zou

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-HUAWEI-SMARTPHONE-CHIP-LAUNCH (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:45:33 GMT

(260907) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a scene at a launch event for Huawei's Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday launched the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, the first high-performance processor to use logic folding

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-INT'L FAIR-INVESTMENT-TRADE-PREPARATION (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:46:14 GMT

(260907) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member arranges bottles of French wine at the venue of the 26th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. The 26th CIFIT is slated to be held here from Sept. 8 to 11. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

SIERRA LEONE-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-OUTREACH

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:45:43 GMT

(260907) -- FREETOWN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone measure blood pressure for local residents during an outreach in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sept. 5, 2026. The 27th Chinese medical team has provided more than 300 free medical consultations during a joint community health outreach at Wilberforce Health Center in Freetown under China's "100 Medical Teams i

(SP)JAPAN-KITAKYUSHU-VOLLEYBALL-AVC MEN'S CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP-CHINA VS NEW ZEALAND

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:15:38 GMT

(260907) -- KITAKYUSHU, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Bin (top) of China spikes the ball during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Update: China to issue 300 bln yuan in special treasury bonds to boost capital of financial firms

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:48:11 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Finance said on Monday that it will soon issue 300 billion yuan (about 44.25 billion U.S. dollars) in special treasury bonds to support eight state-owned financial enterprises directly administered by the central government in replenishing their core Tier 1 capital.

This move is expected to further strengthen these institutions' operational capacity, resilience to

CHINA-GANSU-LONGNAN-INT'L OLIVE AWARDS-JUDGING SESSION (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:45:26 GMT

(260907) -- LONGNAN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows an olive planting base in Wudu District of Longnan City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The judging session for China division of the Australian International Olive Awards was held in Wudu District of Longnan on Sunday and Monday. The event has attracted entries from across the world to compete for the top award of oliv

Connected by algorithms and shared interests, young Chinese build social lives across screens and streets

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:17:37 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- "Anyone want to bike this evening? Not for speed. Just enjoy the breeze and stop whenever we get tired."

After finishing work on a recent Friday, Chen Jiahao, 26, a programmer in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, posted this invitation on Xiaohongshu, a popular Chinese app for sharing lifestyle tips and hobbies.

It didn't take long for people to start leaving commen

(SP)FRANCE-MAGNY-COURS-CHINESE MOTORCYCLE BRANDS-ZXMOTO

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:15:48 GMT

(260907) -- MAGNY-COURS, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Technicians of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory work in the pitlane before the FIM Supersport World Championship French Round in Magny-Cours, France, Sept. 3, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese motorcycle brands gain traction on racetrack, among French fans" (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

(SP)LEBANON-MOUNT LEBANON-DEIR EL-QAMAR-XIANGQI CHAMPIONSHIP

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:45:41 GMT

(260907) -- DEIR EL-QAMAR, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in Xiangqi, a traditional Chinese board game also known as the Chinese chess, in the village of Deir el-Qamar, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, Sept. 6, 2026. An annual championship in Xiangqi was held here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

Update: China releases 5-year development plan for information, communications sector

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:15:26 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a development plan for the information and communications industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) to promote high-quality development of this sector.

By 2030, a new-generation communications network with comprehensive coverage and leading performance is expected to be fully established, according to

Overseas visitors look beyond landmarks to experience everyday China

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:46:03 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Wearing a pair of mixed reality glasses, Ugandan content creator Kaziro Grace Mukisa found himself standing among Beijing's old streets, where virtual figures from the ancient Chinese myth "Classic of Mountains and Seas" appeared to emerge from the pages of the book and blend into the real world around him.

He reached out repeatedly, adjusting his view and interacting with the digital

Latest relief and rescue progress at mudslide-hit border port in China's Xizang

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:45:53 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and leaving many missing.

Chinese rescuers immediately launched all-out search and rescue operations. Here is what we know about the deadly mudslide and the latest progress

Update: Think tank report highlights value of China's new popular literature, art

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:45:47 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- New popular literature and art, characterized by broad public participation in the era of the internet and AI, are helping China better express itself and contribute to a fairer global cultural order, according to a think tank report released on Sunday.

Titled "The Flourishing Development and Global Influence of New Popular Literature and Art," the report was issued by the National H

Who will care for China's aging countryside?

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:45:26 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- For about 2,700 yuan (roughly 398 U.S. dollars) a month, Zheng Qiuping washes clothes, feeds the aged who can no longer eat on their own and takes night shifts at a rural home for the elderly in central China.

Most of the caregivers there are themselves in their 50s or 60s.

Zheng's work points to a broader challenge as China's population ages: providing care in rural areas, wher

Posters: How the Chinese observe traditional solar term of White Dew

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:50:03 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Bailu, also known as "White Dew," is the 15th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunisolar calendar. The term marks the transition from hot to cool weather in autumn. This year, it falls on Sept. 7. According to traditional Chinese wisdom, "When Bailu arrives, autumn deepens."

CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-SYMPOSIUM-CHINESE MODERNIZATION (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:49:49 GMT

(260907) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An international symposium themed "Consolidate Cultural Subjectivity in Promoting Chinese Modernization" is held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 6, 2026.

The symposium brought together about 130 experts, scholars and guests from home and abroad. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Chinese state firm supplied drone materials to sanctioned Russian entity: Report

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:30:48 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 7 (ANI): A Chinese state-owned commercial enterprise has supplied Moscow with necessary resources for constructing hundreds of explosive drones, internal Russian shipping paperwork acquired by Politico has revealed.

The records, evaluated by Western administrations, present direct indications of a Chinese state firm maintaining assistance towards a penalised entity inside the Kremli

China's top grain-producing province turns paddies into tourist destinations

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:16:26 GMT

HARBIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Surrounded by four rice paddy art pieces stretching across the vast fields in northeast China, a giant piece in the form of a QR code catches many people's attention. It can be scanned to access an online store for agricultural products.

These art pieces, spanning 120,000 square meters, are located in a rice park in the city of Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjia

Eight central financial enterprises unveil plans to bolster capital, support economy

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:49:29 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Eight central financial enterprises, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), on Sunday unveiled plans to replenish capital, with the funds to strengthen their core Tier 1 capital.

The eight enterprises are set to raise or receive a combined 360 billion yuan (about 53.11 billion U.S. dollars).

Experts said the capital replenishment is a forward-looking polic

Iranian Security Personnel Reportedly Killed Near Pakistan Border

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:26:00 GMT

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Iranian Security Personnel Reportedly Killed Near Pakistan Border

Two Iranian security personnel were killed in an armed attack near the city of Zahedan in Irans Sistan-Baluchistan Province, which borders Pakistan, according to Irans official news agency, IRNA.

Quoting the provincial deputy security chief, Ali Khalilabadi, IRNA reported that the men came under attack on Septemb

US avoids shocking loss to Italy, clinches World Cup QF berth

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:40:31 GMT

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Jackie Young had a big fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made her only basket of the game to put the United States up for good, helping the Americans escape with a 55-52 win over Italy in the FIBA Women's World Cup on Sunday in Berlin.

The U.S. (2-0), which clinched a quarterfinal berth with the victory, led only 42-39 after three quarters and fell behind by two

Putin may meet Trump at APEC summit in China; Russia-US-China trilateral meeting also possible: Report

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:05:30 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 6 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China if an opportunity arises, while Moscow has also said a trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Russia, China and the United States cannot be ruled out, TASS reported on Sunday.

Kremlin Aide Yuri Ushakov said both Putin an

AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026: Indian women's team registers second consecutive win, beating Malaysia 11-1

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:04:28 GMT

Moqi [China], September 6 (ANI): India's junior women's team continued their commanding start to the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China, producing another emphatic performance to register an 11-1 victory over Malaysia in their second Elite Pool match on Sunday.

The two-time winners and defending champions built on their opening 4-1 win over South Korea, looking far more settled and assured. Seven diffe

India blank Bangladesh, await U20 Asian Cup qualification fate

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:03:57 GMT

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], September 6 (ANI): India played their part in the race for a place at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027, registering a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final Group B qualifier at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Sunday.

Danny Meitei Laishram opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Vishal Yadav doubled India's advantage with an acrobatic finish on the hour mark. Substi

"Joint technical team continue to make progress": Indian Ambassador to Nepal on Chilime tunnel search operation

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:03:28 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 6 (ANI): The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, on Sunday said that the India-Nepal joint technical team continued to make progress in search and rescue operations inside the Chilime tunnel despite challenging conditions, including limited and poor access, slush and heavy debris.

In a post on X, Srivastava said the teams were carrying out hard manual work inside the

"Winning here gives us confidence": Satwik-Chirag eye Asian Games glory after China Masters win

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:24 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 6 (ANI): Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty said their China Masters triumph has given them a major confidence boost ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, adding that they will continue to push themselves before the Asian Games.

India's top-seeded men's doubles pair produced a stirring comeback to clinch their maiden China Masters title, defeatin

Nepal makes press accreditation mandatory for foreign journalists covering flood-hit areas

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:57:36 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 6 (ANI): Foreign media journalists seeking to collect news from flood-affected areas along Nepal's Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers will be required to obtain a Press Accreditation and Journalist Identity Card from Nepal's Department of Information and Broadcasting (DoIB), according to an official notice issued by the Government of Nepal.

The Department said foreign journalists wi

Satwik-Chirag rally from one game down to win maiden China Masters title

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:31:29 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 6 (ANI): India's top-seeded men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a stirring comeback to clinch their maiden China Masters title, defeating China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 at the Shenzhen Arena on Sunday.

The Indian duo, who had twice finished runners-up at the prestigious Super 750 tournament, overcame a slow start and a deter

China's assimilation campaign faces growing international pushback as World Uyghur Congress calls for action

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:31:16 GMT

Munich [Germany], September 6 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting growing international efforts to challenge China's policies in East Turkistan and continued advocacy for Uyghur rights.

The WUC took part in the 2026 conference on "Reimagining Self-Determination" organised by the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO), which also marked its 35th anniver

China's Pacific influence campaign threatens regional unity, Taiwan official warns

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:50 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], September 6 (ANI): China's growing efforts to introduce geopolitical rivalry into Pacific affairs and impede regional consensus require closer international scrutiny, a foreign affairs official said, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, the remarks followed Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung's visit to Palau last week, where he led a Taiwanese delegation to events associate

Xinhua Headlines: High-speed rail link injects new vitality into revolutionary sites of China's Long March

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:16:44 GMT

* On Sunday morning, the high-speed train G3998 departed from Ruijin City in east China's Jiangxi Province, bound for Yan'an City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, linking the two revolutionary sacred sites by high-speed rail for the first time.

* The new rail line serves as a vital artery connecting eastern China with the city clusters in the northwest. It has forged an important c

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG XIAOHONG-LAOS-VANTHONG KONGMANY-MEETING (CN)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:16:19 GMT

(260906) -- BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, also a member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Lao Minister of Public Security Vanthong Kongmany, also a Secretariat member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

India begin women's Junior Asia Cup title defence with 4-1 win over South Korea

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:53 GMT

Moqi [China], September 6 (ANI): The Indian junior women's hockey team began their title defence at the Women's Junior Asia Cup China 2026 on a winning note, defeating South Korea 4-1 in their opening match in Moqi on Saturday, a release said.
The defending champions, who have won the last two editions of the Women's Junior Asia Cup, produced a composed and dominant performance against South Korea, with Sanika Ch

Update: Mudslides, landslides leave 4 dead in east China's Jiangxi

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:15:40 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Four people have been confirmed dead on Sunday after a series of mudslides and landslides struck Suichuan County in east China's Jiangxi Province on Saturday.
In Mingkeng Village in Gaoping Town, a mudslide and landslide on Saturday left three dead and nine others missing as of Sunday noon, according to reporters at the site.
In the same county, two people were reported missing

Update: 43 dead, 519 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:15:35 GMT

GYIRONG, Xizang, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Forty-three people had been confirmed dead and 519 others remained missing as of 6 p.m. Saturday after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, local emergency response and rescue authorities said on Sunday.
A total of 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries have been identified as being among the missin

Xinhua Headlines: RMB use expands in Africa amid growing financial connectivity and trade

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:15:18 GMT

* As China-Africa trade continues to expand, the RMB is being used not only for trade settlement, but increasingly for payment and clearing and, more recently, for financing.
* Deepening economic ties between China and Africa are providing stronger support for the wider use of the RMB in cross-border transactions.
* The continued development of payment infrastructur

Chinese opera "Xiju" captivates audience at 33rd Cairo int'l theatre festival

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:45:07 GMT

by Mahmoud Fouly
CAIRO, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- With a spotlight on him, a Chinese actor slowly descended from the stage and made his way through the aisles of a packed Cairo theatre, delivering an anguished soliloquy amid warm applause.
It was one of several moments when performers of "Liaozhai: Purple Tail," an experimental Chinese Xiju production, moved beyond the stage and into the audience during their per