China’s foreign minister on Wednesday called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war, in comments that could inject new energy into stalled efforts to end the two-month conflict between the United States and Iran. Wang Yi said his country was “deeply distressed” by the conflict. He spoke after meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An explosion at a fireworks factory in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media. The blast happened at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a city administered by Changsha in Hunan province, on Monday afternoon, China’s official news…
April 29 (UPI) — Ecuador signed an agreement with Chinese mining giant CMOC Group Limited to develop the Cangrejos project, set to become the country’s first large-scale open-pit gold mine and its biggest gold and copper operation. Through its subsidiary Odin Mining Ecuador, the Chinese company will invest more than $1.7 billion with plans to…
Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung has pledged to be a companion rather than a mentor to youngsters arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests during an event organised as part of a youth rehabilitation programme. The sharing session, themed “New Opportunity, New Journey”, was held at the Hong Kong Museum of History on Tuesday night. More…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and fractured international relations, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has launched a new School of Governance and Policy (SGP) that aims to foster dialogue and train a new generation of policymakers. The interdisciplinary school stands out by convening…
The upcoming APEC tourism meetings in June will provide Macau with an opportunity to showcase the strengths of the Greater Bay Area and tell China’s story on the international stage, according to Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. Speaking ahead of the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 67th Tourism Working Group Meeting, Fernandes said…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A new international network, Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange (GIE), was set to facilitate scale-ups win business, raise capital and find partners as they move between Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas markets. Unveiled in March by the Hong Kong Science…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] AI-enabled solution providers and corporate gathered at Hong Kong Science Park on March 24 to examine real-world use cases of AI as it shifts from experimental pilots into connected, operational systems across multiple sectors. The “Connected Intelligence: AI & Robotics Across Industries” event…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Sevens concluded successfully this evening (19 April) at Kai Tak Stadium with The Hong Kong Jockey Club having supported the tournament for the fifth consecutive year as the Official Community Partner. This year, the Club has also become the Official…
From payment tool to mobility layer Introduced in 1997 as a stored-value card for public transport, Octopus has long been integral to the city’s transport network. Its use now spans retail, parking and online transactions, with this booking function bringing reservation, payment and fulfilment into the same system. “With Easy Ride built into the Octopus…