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Asia Album: Exquisite Zibo Liuli artworks on display in Singapore

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:15:13 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Meticulously crafted Liuli artworks, also known as Chinese glass, glow with iridescent hues under display light at Singapore's China Cultural Centre. Their lifelike forms draw visitors to pause and admire these distinctive traditional Chinese crafts.

The exhibition, themed "Radiant Splendor - The Artistry of Zibo Liuli (Glass)," features exquisite contemporary masterpieces of Liuli

Update: Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:45:31 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction, which was conveyed at a national conference on adv

"Step to redeem our pledge to Ukraine": US Lawmakers hail House passing Russia sanctions bill

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:30:53 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 17 (ANI): The US House of Representatives has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting Moscow's officials, financial institutions and economic sectors, with lawmakers hailing the legislation as a step towards supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war, which is in its fifth year running.

The measure, passed b

Xinhua Commentary: No new "Star Wars" in space

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:15:23 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Moon should not become a new battlefield. Preventing the militarization of space must remain a basic principle as humanity ventures beyond Earth.

The U.S. "Star Wars" program of the 1980s once raised the prospect of an arms race in space. Decades later, that logic is resurfacing in a new form. Washington has acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, w

Hero FinCorp cyber fraud case: Five arrested, Rs 1.7 crore put on hold

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:58:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): The IFSO Unit of Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested five people, including a bank relationship manager, in connection with an alleged Rs 12.84 crore cyber fraud targeting Hero FinCorp Ltd, while Rs 1.7 crore of the cheated amount has been put on hold, officials said.

The case was registered on a complaint by Hero FinCorp Ltd, a registered Non-Banking Finance Company (N

India's family planning policies must reflect "new demographic reality": EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:57:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): India should move away from population control as an objective of state policy and realign its family planning framework with the country's changing demographic reality, said Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), citing a new report.

Sanyal shared a new report titled "The Ghost of Population Past: How Population Control Persi

China-ASEAN expo offers broad opportunities to expand Malaysian businesses

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:15:24 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian businesses seek to unlock the potential and opportunities available at this year's China-ASEAN Expo, according to a Malaysian business leader.

"This year marks the third consecutive year that I will lead a delegation," Ng Yih Pyng, president of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) told Xinhua in a recent interview.

Ng said

Bridging two medical worlds: an American doctor's Hainan story

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:45:22 GMT

HAIKOU, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- When Dr. Timothy Stephens arrived in south China's Hainan Province in 2013, he didn't expect patients there to bring him mangoes from their gardens, fish their husbands had caught, or mooncakes they had baked at home, to express their gratitude.

"It's very endearing," said the 46-year-old American physician. "They want me to participate in the local culture."

Known in China as S

After Senate, US House passes Russia sanctions bill; 100 per cent tariff threat looms for India

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:30:09 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 17 (ANI): The US House of Representatives passed a broad sanctions package targeting Russian officials and economic sectors on Wednesday by 262 votes to 159, with the measure now advancing to President Donald Trump for enactment.

Named in honour of the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the legislation was formulated through more than a year of negotiations.

US Congress passes Lindsey Grahams Russia sanctions bill

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:44:20 GMT

If signed into law, the legislation would allow the president to impose tariffs on countries buying energy from Moscow

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill authorizing President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.

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BRICS summit declaration's strong commitment to multilateralism "reassuring": UN chief

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:45 GMT

New York [US], September 17 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration adopted by BRICS nations in New Delhi over the weekend, highlighting its emphasis on collaborative global frameworks.

Addressing a news conference, Guterres stated, 'It is important that the BRICS summit produced a common declaration with a strong commitment of all of them to multilateralism and by al

"International cooperation is more necessary than ever": UN Chief calls for dialogue, guardrails on AI

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:29:51 GMT

New York [US], September 16 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a veiled reference to China and the United States, has warned that the geopolitical divide could create serious risks in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), calling for greater dialogue, information exchange and common guardrails among countries with advanced AI capabilities.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the UN General Ass

Mearsheimer: Theres no diplomatic way out of the Ukraine war

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:46:28 GMT

John Mearsheimer discusses the Ukraine war, Trumps diplomacy, the legacy of 9/11 and the global shift from unipolarity to a multipolar order

American political scientist John Mearsheimer has claimed that the Ukraine conflict can't be resolved diplomatically because the two sides' goals remain irreconcilable and it will ultimately be settled on the battlefield.

Mearsheimer made the remarks d

2027 is 75th anniversary year of diplomatic relation between India and Japan

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:16 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], September 16 (ANI): TDK is a global electronic components company. Its products are installed to numerous industrial and social life devices. TDK products are integral for global people.

In India TDK has 12 bases including Asia Pacific HQ and 6factories. Number of employees is more than 5,000. Until now electronic components and energy solutions are main pillars of business. After launching A

Asian Games 2026 medallists get direct entry to 2027 World Boxing Championships: BFI

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:58:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Asian Games 2026 medallists will get an automatic opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, which will serve as the first qualifying event for the quadrennial Games, according to a press release.

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has released an expansive selection policy focused on qu

China allegedly seeks to deepen Taiwan's political divisions through election interference

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:57:22 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], September 16 (ANI): China is seeking to weaken Taiwan by encouraging extremist figures to enter its democratic political system and exploit existing political divisions, National Security Council (NSC) adviser Alex Huang said, according to a report by the Taipei Times.

Huang warned that the election of even one or two radical political figures could deepen polarisation and make it more difficult

Suez Canal Authority : COSCO resumes southbound Suez transits as container-ship tonnage rises 54.2%

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:19:13 GMT

CAIRO, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The COSCO-affiliated container ship OOCL PORTUGAL crossed the Suez Canal for the first time on Wednesday, sailing from Belgium to China as the authority reported a rise in container-ship tonnage.

Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie said the voyage marked COSCO SHIPPING Lines' first southbound canal transit since tensions in the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandeb disrupted t

Nepal forms 7-member expert committee to determine origin, cause and sequence of events behind Tibet- Nepal floods

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:30:19 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 16 (ANI): Nepal has formed a seven-member expert committee to determine the origin, cause and sequence of events behind the Tibet-Nepal floods, which has a deadline of two months to submit its report.

Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation on Wednesday formed the committee under the coordination of Devesh Belbase, an expert on water policy and governance, to

The EU is militarizing the Arctic. Heres how it plans to do it

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:11:39 GMT

From shared icebreakers to NATO-ready infrastructure, Brussels is preparing the High North for confrontation

The EU's Arctic policy is becoming increasingly important amidst global competition driven by both climate change and the region's strategic significance. Melting Arctic ice is opening new maritime transport routes, facilitating access to abundant natural resources, and creating conditions

Govt steps up ease of doing business for exporters; market access approvals rise sharply

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:02:07 GMT

By Shailesh Yadav

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The government has stepped up measures to ease business for exporters, with approvals for market access initiatives rising sharply and nearly 24,000 registrations recorded under the Interest Subvention Scheme, according to official data as of September 14, 2026.

The Interest Subvention Scheme for pre- and post-shipment export credit has recorded 23,92

India Women's Kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana eyes title defense at 2026 Asian Games

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:58:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): As the Indian women's Kabaddi team gears up to represent the country at the upcoming 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, captain Pushpa Rana and Pooja Kajla believe the responsibility of defending India's gold medal comes with confidence and motivation, with the team firmly setting its sights on the top spot.

Rana, who has been handed the responsibility of leading the 12-member s

(Int'l Exchange) CHINA-GUANGDONG-YOUTH BAND-CHINA TOUR (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:45:41 GMT

(260916) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a youth band from Thailand perform during the 2026 International Youth Band China Tour (Shenzhen) in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 16, 2026. The tour kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

China turns to smart detection for earlier infectious disease warnings

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:19:08 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- As a doctor reviewed a patient's test results at a hospital in north China's Tianjin Municipality, an alert suddenly flashed on the computer screen, recommending further tests for hepatitis B. The patient had come in complaining of fatigue and nausea, unaware that the routine checkup might reveal something more.

The alert was generated by an intelligent detection system designed to h

(SP)JAPAN-KARIYA-ASIAN GAMES-FOOTBALL-MEN'S GROUP-CHN VS DPRK

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:17:22 GMT

(260916) -- KARIYA, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kim Yu Song (R) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leaves the pitch after injured during the group B match of men's football between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Kariya, Japan, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

VIETNAM-DAK LAK-DURIAN-EXPORT-CHINA

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:15:48 GMT

(260916) -- DAK LAK, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers pack durians for export to China at a durian processing factory in Dak Lak province, Vietnam, Sept. 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Durian offers new growth to Vietnam's coffee heartland" (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

Dubai int'l travel show highlights AI, China's growing appeal

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:15:18 GMT

DUBAI, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre has drawn global tourism officials, airlines, hotels, and tech firms, showcasing an industry increasingly embracing two priorities: artificial intelligence (AI) and China's rising pull as a tourism destination.

The four-day event, which runs until Thursday, hosted over 2,800 exhibitors and 55,000 tourism professio

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-MEN'S QUARTERFINAL-JPN VS TPE

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:45:41 GMT

(260916) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kawashima Yuto (R) of Japan competes with Chen Ying-Chun of Chinese Taipei during the quarterfinal match of men's basketball between Japan and Chinese Taipei at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)

China is building the machinery of a post-Western order

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:25:51 GMT

Beijings Global Governance Initiative is testing whether a more multipolar world can produce a more functional global order

The latest SCO and BRICS summits offer a glimpse of a world no longer organized around a single center of gravity. As governments from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and elsewhere seek greater room to maneuver, the old architecture of global governance is under pressure - not

Update: China's railway construction gains strong momentum as Jan.-Aug. investment rises

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:16:36 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's railway construction endeavors maintained solid momentum in the first eight months of 2026, with significant progress made on a number of key projects, the national railway operator said on Wednesday.

Fixed-asset investment in the railway sector totaled 511.8 billion yuan (about 75.68 billion U.S. dollars) in the first eight months of the year, up 1.5 percent year on year, ac

Update: China's top diplomat holds talks with Iranian FM

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:16:31 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday in Beijing.

Wang, Chinese foreign minister and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the continued prolongation of the U.S.-Iran conflict is not in the common interest of the parties concerned and the international comm

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UNHRC-EXHIBITION

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:16:07 GMT

(260916) -- GENEVA, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition themed "Accessibility for All" in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 15, 2026. An exhibition themed "Accessibility for All" was held on Tuesday at the Palais des Nations in Geneva during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

The event, co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of China to the UN Office at Geneva and other

SINGAPORE-CHINA-ZIBO-LIULI-EXHIBITION

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:16:49 GMT

(260916) -- SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Liuli artwork is on display at the opening ceremony of "Radiant Splendor - The Artistry of Zibo Liuli (Glass)" exhibition held in Singapore's China Cultural Centre on Sept. 16, 2026. The exhibition will be held here from Sept. 17 to Oct. 31. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-IAEA GENERAL CONFERENCE-CHINA-SMALL MODULAR REACTORS-COOPERATION

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:16:30 GMT

(260916) -- VIENNA, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Wei (R) speaks at a side event under the theme "Cooperating in small modular reactor innovation for a shared future" as special representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general of the event during the 70th General Conference of the IAEA in Vienna, Austria, on Sept. 14, 2026. China has called for strengthening international cooperation

CHINA-GUANGXI-QINZHOU-DING XUEXIANG-PINGLU CANAL-CEREMONY (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:15:38 GMT

(260916) -- NANNING, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a ceremony marking the Pinglu Canal's completion and opening to navigation in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Sci-tech innovation propels China's services trade

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:29 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qianchao, a solo exporter armed with just two computers, attracted large crowds at the Alibaba booth during this year's China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which wrapped up on Sunday in Beijing.

Zhang, whose employees are eight artificial intelligence agents that vet clients, design products and chase orders around the clock, once sold more than 3,000 baseb

Airbus' first delivery from new China assembly line highlights supply chain resilience

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:23 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Airbus on Wednesday delivered the first aircraft assembled at its new Final Assembly Line (FAL) for A320 family aircraft in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, the second of its kind in both China and Asia.

The delivery represents a major milestone in Airbus' industrial footprint expansion in China and across its global industrial system, the company said.

China Eastern

60"FlyOverChina | China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:18 GMT

NANNING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner. Built at a cost of 72.7 billion yuan (about 10.75 billion U.S. dollars), the 134.2-kilometer canal runs from Hengzhou, a county-level city in south China's G

Update: Airbus delivers first aircraft from its new assembly line in China

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:23:34 GMT

The delivery represents a major milestone in Airbus' industrial footprint expansion in China and across its global industrial system, the company said.

China Eastern

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-FOOTBALL-MEN'S-GROUP B-CHN VS DPRK

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:22:49 GMT

(260916) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yuning (L) of China celebrates his goal with teammate Wu Xi during the group B match of men's football between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

Update: China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:21:14 GMT

Built at a cost of 72.7 billion yuan (about 10.75 billion U.S. dollars), the 134.2-kilometer canal runs from Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi

China reallocates educational resources to match changing school-age population

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:21:06 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- As the new fall semester begins, some primary school teachers in China are being reassigned to middle schools, following their students as they move up the educational ladder.

This innovative staffing measure is currently being piloted in Shanghai and several other locations in provinces such as Fujian, Anhui, Hubei, and Jiangxi.

The move comes as the country's education system

Update: Xi congratulates Jilin University on 80th founding anniversary

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:20:53 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to Jilin University, celebrating its 80th founding anniversary.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended congratulations to the faculty, students and alumni of the university.

He urged the university to carry forwar

Reliable mainland market for Taiwan fruits challenges DPP's push for cross-Strait economic decoupling

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:20:11 GMT

TAIPEI/BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- When fruit harvests peak, Taiwan farmers not only need favorable weather but also buyers capable of absorbing large volumes quickly. For an increasing number of them, these buyers are on the Chinese mainland, with its proximity, vast consumer market and measures to facilitate agricultural trade.

In Juisui Township of east Taiwan's Hualien County, farmers are racing to harvest

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-BASKETBALL-MEN'S QUARTERFINAL-CHN VS KSA

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:18:22 GMT

(260916) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China react after winning the quarterfinal match between China and Saudi Arabia at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)

Photo Flash | China opens Pinglu Canal, a trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:06:49 GMT

(260916) -- NANNING, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A cargo vessel prepares to depart for Yangpu Port in south China's Hainan Province along the Pinglu Canal at an operation area in Nanning Port, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 16, 2026. China opened a major new canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of So

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:03:25 GMT

(260915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

(VistaNingxia) CHINA-NINGXIA-FUJIAN-MINNING TOWN-POVERTY ALLEVIATION COLLABORATION (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:58:31 GMT

(260915) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2026 shows an intelligent data center of China Unicom in Minning Town, Yongning County of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Located in the east of the Helan Mountains, Minning Town, named after the Chinese abbreviations of Fujian and Ningxia, stands as a living testament to China's poverty alleviation effo

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-XIANGSHAN FORUM-WELCOME DINNER (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:57:28 GMT

(260915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends the welcome dinner of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and delivers a speech in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

CHINA-HUNAN-ZHUZHOU-ZHANG GUOQING-BDS APPLICATIONS-INT'L SUMMIT (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:56:49 GMT

(260915) -- CHANGSHA, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a speech while attending the opening ceremony of the 5th International Summit on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications in Zhuzhou, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

China's newly proposed initiative could help build digital economic bridge among BRICS, says media executive

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:56:12 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's newly proposed digital industry cooperation initiative carries strategic significance for BRICS countries, potentially building a digital economic bridge among them while helping overcome digital divides, a South African media executive has said.

"The proposal made by China has the potential for BRICS countries to not just establish a digital platform, but a digital economi

A father's wish, a daughter's mission to apologize for Japan's war against China

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:55:59 GMT

TOKYO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- "I wish my father could have told me even a little about what exactly he did in China," Ayako Kurahashi, 79, said while standing in front of a monument bearing her father's apology at a cemetery in Yoshioka, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.

Kurahashi's father, Yukichi Osawa, served in the military police troop of the Japanese Kwantung Army during Japan's invasion of China. He was stationed in

Century-old buildings emerge as key assets in urban development

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:51:34 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- As visitors push open the vermilion gate at 267 Hebei Road in the Heping District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, the former residence of renowned modern Chinese diplomat Wellington Koo comes into view through the trees.

Inside, the first-floor reception room traces Koo's diplomatic career. On the second floor, qipao, jewelry and period-costume photography recreate scenes from

How China's IPs turn cultural roots, feelings into global appeal

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:51:26 GMT

HANGZHOU, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Right at the most bustling intersection beside West Lake, one of China's most iconic cultural landmarks, Pop Mart has opened its largest flagship store in the country.

Long before the doors opened on Saturday, eager crowds had already snaked through the Hubin Yintai in77 mall in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, to get an early look at the new store.

"I got

Update: China requires online hotel booking platforms to maintain healthy market environment

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:51:19 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese online hotel booking platform companies are required to take primary responsibility for compliance, must prevent and defuse industry competition risks, and maintain a healthy and orderly tourism market environment.

This requirement was announced at a joint administrative guidance meeting for the online hotel booking platform service industry held by the State Administration f

China's laser tech leaps from vintage sci-fi film to worldwide industry

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:51:12 GMT

WUHAN, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Many Chinese first learned the power of lasers in "Death Ray on Coral Island," China's first science-fiction feature after 1949.

Released in 1980, the movie depicted Chinese scientists wielding a powerful laser to thwart a ruthless foreign syndicate attempting to steal their breakthrough energy technology and weaponize it to threaten the world.

Now, laser launchers in China are d

Update: Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket transports 10 satellites into space

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:51:02 GMT

JIUQUAN, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- China successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China on Tuesday.

Lifting off at 2:26 p.m. (Beijing Time), the rocket deployed 10 networking satellites for a mega-constellation into their preset orbits.

The mission was declared a complete success.

This mission marked the first large-scale sate

China propels robots onto industrial frontlines with real-world applications

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:50:52 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- High above the ground, a boxy, wall-climbing robot clings securely to the towering steel exterior of a petrochemical storage tank. Navigating the dizzying heights with expert precision, it autonomously maps its route and systematically executes a seamless sequence of rust removal, inspection, and spraying.

These "mechanical spidermen," developed by a Tianjin-based robotics firm, are

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-WORLDFOOD EXPO

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:48:12 GMT

(260915) -- MOSCOW, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 15, 2026 shows Chinese beverages on display at the 35th WorldFood Expo in Moscow, Russia. The 35th WorldFood Expo kicked off here on Tuesday with the participation of more than 1,000 exhibitors. The event will run until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr)

(Int'l Exchange) CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-RUSSIA-VISA-FREE POLICIES (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:47:10 GMT

(260915) -- HARBIN, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign passengers proceed to border inspection at a port in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 14, 2026. Cross-border tourism and people-to-people exchanges between China and Russia have become more active since the introduction of optimized visa-free policies in 2025. (Photo by Zhao Donglai/Xinhua)

CHINA-HAINAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RESTORATION (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:46:16 GMT

(260915) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member repairs cables severed by flood in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 15, 2026. As the intensity and extent of torrential rainfall decreased, Hainan has shifted to full-scale post-disaster recovery operations across the province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHI TAIFENG-SINGAPORE-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:42:21 GMT

(260915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shi Taifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department, meets with Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

CHINA-TIANJIN-CENTURY-OLD BUILDINGS-URBAN DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:41:57 GMT

(260915) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2026 shows an exterior view of the renovated former residence of renowned modern Chinese diplomat Wellington Koo in north China's Tianjin Municipality. TO GO WITH "Across China: Century-old buildings emerge as key assets in urban development" (Xinhua)

BRITAIN-EDINBURGH-FRINGE-MUSICAL

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:41:14 GMT

(260915) -- EDINBURGH, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Aimee Yue (R) and Megan Winstanley play in the musical "The Silk Road (Kinda)" in Edinburgh, Britain, Aug. 17, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese opera meets Oscar Wilde in a new intercultural fusion musical" (Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-3X3 BASKETBALL-FIBA U23 WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S-POOL A-CHN VS FRA

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:37:19 GMT

(260915) -- WUHAN, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Daniela Dibanzilua (3rd R) of France blocks Liu Jiajie (3rd L) of China during a women's pool A match between China and France at the FIBA 3X3 U23 World cup in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Why the worlds great powers are thinking about empire again

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:35:29 GMT

From Britain and the USSR to Trumps America, the cost of imperial expansion raises a lasting question: Can great nations be secure without it?

An empire is perhaps the most expensive indulgence that even the most powerful nations can afford only for a limited time. Arguments that empires are profitable are largely unconvincing and while they may enrich a narrow section of the elite, and perhaps d

US chip curbs have sharply restrained China's high-end AI chip production: 'Chip War' Author Chris Miller

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:22 GMT

New Delhi, [India] September 16 (ANI): US restrictions on the transfer of advanced chipmaking technology to China have significantly limited the country's ability to produce high-end artificial intelligence chips domestically, according to Chris Miller, author of the acclaimed book 'Chip War' and a leading expert on semiconductors.

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Miller said China has invested billions

US targets South Africa with visa curbs over racial grievance claims

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:20:14 GMT

Marco Rubio accused the South African government of failing to address Washingtons previously stated concerns

The US has introduced a visa-restriction policy targeting South African officials and other individuals Washington accuses of enabling "uncompensated land seizures" and "race-based discrimination" against Afrikaners.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure on Tuesday, s

Chinese opera meets Oscar Wilde in a new intercultural fusion musical

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:16:26 GMT

Edinburgh Reviews critic Andrew Girdwood gave the production four stars, calling it an "inventive cross-cultural Fringe musical" and describing it as "Peking Opera meets Oscar Wilde."

by Xinhua writer Zhao Jiasong

LONDON, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- In a London rehearsal hall on Monday, Yu Ji from Peking Opera and Salome from Oscar Wilde's play came together in an original musical blending Chinese

China's Chang'e-6 lunar sample finds home at UN in Vienna

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:16:12 GMT

For Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, the significance of the sample goes beyond its scientific value. "Lunar samples from the far side are so rare, but this one, thanks to China, belongs to everyone. It belongs to us all," she said.

VIENNA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday formally presented a lunar sample collected from the far side of the Moon by its Cha

EyesOnSci | Chinese Gravity-1 rocket launches new satellites from sea

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:42 GMT

SHANGHAI, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China launched nine satellites into preset orbits on Wednesday from waters off the coast of Shanghai in east China.

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center carried out the launch mission. The satellites, a new group of Qianfan Constellation satellites and an EUHT technology test satellite, lifted off at 6 a.m. (Beijing Time) atop a Gravity-1 Y3 carrier rocket. The mission was declared a

Chinese e-motorcycles ride through Vietnam's green transition

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:31 GMT

HANOI, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese electric motorcycle brands are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of Vietnam's major cities, as the country accelerates its shift toward greener urban transport.

From July 1 this year, Hanoi began piloting low-emission zones as part of a roadmap to limit gasoline-powered motorcycles from next year. Meanwhile, southern hub Ho Chi Minh City also plans to pilot l

Xinhua Headlines: China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:15:49 GMT

(260916) -- NANNING, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026 shows the Madao Hub on the Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

VIETNAM-HANOI-GREEN TRANSITION-CHINESE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:48:06 GMT

(260916) -- HANOI, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026 shows Yadea electric two-wheelers parked outside a coffee shop in Hanoi, Vietnam. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese e-motorcycles ride through Vietnam's green transition" (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-TIANJIN-AIRBUS-AIRCRAFT-DELIVERY (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:47:31 GMT

(260916) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose for photos with the first A320 family aircraft assembled at the Airbus new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 16, 2026. Airbus on Wednesday delivered the first aircraft assembled at its new Final Assembly Line (FAL) for A320 family aircraft in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, the second of its kind in both China and Asia. (Xinhu

Chinese women entrepreneurs explore business opportunities in UAE

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:29:58 GMT

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) -- A high-level economic delegation comprising 15 leading women entrepreneurs from the People's Republic of China, representing companies and business groups with annual revenues of around 4.85 billion yuan, has begun a two-week official visit to the United Arab Emirates.

The visit is jointly organised by the General Women's Union (GWU) and the UAE Embassy in Beijing as part

(China Economic Roundtable) From algorithms to social protection -- How China is responding to challenges facing 10 mln delivery riders

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:49:21 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- A red light once posed a routine dilemma for China's food delivery riders -- stop and risk an overdue delivery that could directly affect earnings, or press on to beat the countdown ticking away on their phones.

For Li Yipeng, a rider in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, that trade-off is now coming into play less. His delivery app now records the time he spends waiting at red l

(SP)JAPAN-OKAZAKI-ASIAN GAMES-VOLLEYBALL-PRELIMINARY ROUND-CHN VS PHI

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:47:49 GMT

(260916) -- OKAZAKI, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Houyu (L) of China competes during the preliminary round group B match of women's volleyball between China and the Philippines at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Okazaki, Japan, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

MAURITANIA-NOUAKCHOTT-CHINESE NAVY HOSPITAL SHIP-ARRIVAL

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:45:51 GMT

(260916) -- NOUAKCHOTT, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark is welcomed after arriving at the Friendship Port in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, Sept. 15, 2026. The hospital ship arrived in Mauritania on Tuesday for a seven-day friendly visit, during which it would provide medical services.

TO GO WITH "Chinese navy hospital ship arrives in Maur

US forces redirect 103 commercial vessels amid blockade against Iran: CENTCOM

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:45:49 GMT

Florida [US], September 16 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday (local time) said that its forces have, to date, redirected 103 commercial vessels as part of its blockade against Iran, ensuring compliance with trade restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said that the vessels had been redirected as of September 15, while sharing footage of a US Navy helicopter operating

Visa Study Shows Adoption of Digital Remittances Accelerates in Asia Pacific, with Trust Emerging as a Critical Enabler

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:45:43 GMT

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Singapore, September 16: Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today released the Asia Pacific findings from its Money Travels: 2026 Digital Remittances Adoption Report, revealing continued growth in digital cross-border money movement across the region. The findings show that remittances continue to play an important role in helping consumers support family members, manage everyday expe

Sovereign Investment Institutions Launch China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:44:39 GMT

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Xiamen [China], September 16: China Investment Corporation ('CIC'), Government Pension Fund ('GPF') of Thailand, Indonesia Investment Authority ('INA'), Khazanah Nasional Berhad ('Khazanah') of Malaysia, and State Oil Fund of The Republic of Azerbaijan ('SOFAZ'), launched the China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council ('CAJIC' or 'the Council') at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade ('

US Attorney General Blanche shrugs off Russian billionaire's funding of Trump Jr's wedding festivities

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:37:59 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 16 (ANI): US Attorney General Todd Blanche brushed aside legal and ethical queries stemming from investigative disclosures regarding Russian billionaire Umar Kremlev funding Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding festivities in the Bahamas.

During a White House press briefing, Blanche stated, "The president doesn't know who this person is. I think other members of the family don't know who this

"Prevent manipulation of data": US lawmaker Steny Hoyer moves amendment to name target countries in Russia sanctions bill

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:35:53 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 16 (ANI): Pushing to amend the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026', US lawmaker Steny H Hoyer on Tuesday (local time) urged Congress to adopt an amendment that explicitly lists target countries, including India, to prevent 'manipulation of data' and forces President Donald Trump to get approval before expanding tariffs.

Testifying before the House Commi

PM Modi, President Xi agreed to properly handle disputes to safeguard peace, reached consensus that India and China should be partners: Chinese envoy

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:35:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Highlighting renewed momentum in bilateral ties, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Tuesday emphasised that the meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit last week was their third meeting in three years and the most important consensus reached is that China and India should be partners.

"Major success": MEA hails over 50 successful outcomes during India's BRICS Chairship

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:31:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Hailing the 18th BRICS Summit as a 'major success,' the Ministry of External Affairs highlighted India's diplomacy in forging consensus among diverse member nations on critical global issues, while announcing over 50 action-oriented outcomes spanning innovation, trade, and development.

Summarising the achievements of the high-level gathering in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Ra

"Illegal, null and void": China rejects Philippines' claims over Mischief and Subi reefs after Manila demands end to reef construction

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:29:34 GMT

Beijing [China], September 15 (ANI): China has rejected maritime jurisdiction claims made by the Philippines over features in the South China Sea, labelling Manila's position 'illegal, null and void' following a recent statement by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.

The Philippines issued a direct demand for China to cease its activities on Panganiban Reef (Mischief Reef) and Zamora Reef (Subi Re

ETGE marks 22nd anniversary, calls for independence

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:28:19 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 15 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) marked its 22nd anniversary on September 14, with its president, Dr. Mamtimin Ala, reiterating calls for the independence and sovereignty of East Turkistan.

In a statement, Dr. Ala said the ETGE was established on September 14, 2004, in Washington, D.C., when Uyghur, Kazakh and other East Turkistani leaders came together with th

India men's kabaddi coach Balwan says team fully prepared for Asian Games 2026, urges players not to underestimate opponents

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:28:08 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Indian men's kabaddi team head coach Balwan Singh stressed that the team is heading into the Asian Games 2026 with complete preparations but also highlighted the need not to underestimate any opposition.

The Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams, on Tuesday, departed for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with both sides aiming to bring home gold m

China businesses face new land charges ahead of farmland law

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:25:19 GMT

Beijing [China] September 15 (ANI): Businesses and property owners in parts of China are facing new charges and fines as local authorities carry out land-use audits ahead of a national farmland protection law that is scheduled to take effect next year, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

Business owners interviewed by TET spoke on condition of anonymity, citing concerns about possible reprisals.

MEA says India-China ties anchored in 3 mutuals: Respect, sensitivity and interest

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:23:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday provided key updates on high-profile diplomatic developments, including bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.

During the bi-weekly media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that bilateral ties must be anchored by the '

India's exports rise across key markets in April-August; US shipments up 6.17%, China jumps 38.7%

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:19:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): India's merchandise exports registered growth across several key global markets during April-August 2026-27, with shipments to the US rising 6.17 per cent to USD 42.79 billion, while exports to Japan, China, Italy and South Korea witnessing particularly strong increases.

According to data presented by the Commerce Ministry, India's exports to the US rose 6.17 per cent to USD

"Export growth momentum accelerated further in August," says Commerce Secretary Agrawal as trade deficit narrows

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:15:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): India's overall trade deficit narrowed sharply to USD 9.41 billion in August 2026 from USD 11.62 billion a year earlier, even as total exports surged 25.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 82.68 billion, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, pointing to strengthening export momentum and diversification across commodities and global markets.

"The export growth momentum accelerat

VistaNingxia | 30 years of cross-provincial effort transform Minning in China's Ningxia

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:15:49 GMT

YINCHUAN, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Located in the east of the Helan Mountains, Minning Town, named after the Chinese abbreviations of Fujian and Ningxia, stands as a living testament to China's poverty alleviation efforts, where a deserted land was turned into a new homeland for over 60,000 people.

In 1996, when the east-west poverty alleviation collaboration was carried out, southeast China's Fujian Province was des

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi to visit China ahead of Xi Jinping's US visit; to meet Wang Yi

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:14:46 GMT

Beijing [China], September 15 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China on September 16 and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday, as Beijing also prepares for President Xi Jinping's expected visit to the United States.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry, in a statement on X, said, 'Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyyed Abb

US Senate amendment mandates 100% secondary tariffs on top five Russian oil importers, including India

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:10:08 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 15 (ANI): In a significant legislative move to curb funding for Moscow's military operations in Ukraine, a newly introduced Senate amendment to the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026', which was passed in August, mandates secondary tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods imported from the top five largest buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas, directly exposing

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for AI guardrails, says slowdown needed to protect 'public interest'

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:08:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has called for slowing the pace of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) development and urged Congress to establish stronger regulatory oversight, warning that the technology is advancing at an "alarming speed."

Taking to her official X account, Harris said AI is advancing at an "alarming speed," adding that slowing its development is

US federal judge blocks DHS rule restricting visas for foreign students, researchers, journalists

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:07:22 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 15 (ANI): Just a day before the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule restricting the duration of visas for foreign students, researchers, professors, instructors and journalists was set to take effect, a federal judge has postponed its implementation, finding that DHS failed to comply with requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act.

US District Judge F. Dennis

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHANGHAI-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:47:35 GMT

(260916) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A trail of smoke is seen after a Gravity-1 Y3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasted off from waters off the coast of Shanghai in east China on Sept. 16, 2026. The launch mission was carried out by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The satellites, a new group of Qianfan Constellation satellites and an EUHT technology test satellite, lifted off at 6 a.m. (Beij

FOCUS | China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:46:07 GMT

(260916) -- NANNING, Sept. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026 shows the Madao Hub on the Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.

Built

Opinion: Southern Europe's recovery holds lessons for Europe today

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:45:52 GMT

BRUSSELS, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- More than a decade ago, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain stood at the center of Europe's sovereign debt crisis. High debt, fiscal imbalances and soaring unemployment turned southern Europe into a symbol of the continent's economic difficulties.

Today, the picture looks different. Spain's economy expanded 2.8 percent in 2025, well above the eurozone average. Greece and Portugal reco