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Spotlight

Hong Kong's Science Park: the power of collaboration

In partnership with Hong Kong

The fight against Alzheimer's disease is just one of many innovative projects of the Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Parks research clusters known as InnoHK. Combining innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the collaboration of the world's scientific community.

19/09/2022

Health news

Scientists design face mask that could detect COVID and other viruses

Its developers say the smart mask would be especially useful in enclosed spaces like elevators.

19/09/2022

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Mourners pay tribute to the Queen at the Hong Kong consulate.

In Hong Kong, hundreds of people queued for almost five hours outside the British Consulate General to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II.

16/09/2022

China

At least 74 people killed after earthquake hits southwestern China

Most of the casualties have been reported in the province of Sichuan.

06/09/2022

Spotlight

Hong Kong Expands Art and Culture Venues

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong is increasing the number of its arts venues in an effort to enrich the quality of life. The new M+ museum of visual culture, is the centrepiece of the new West Kowloon Cultural District, and The Honk Kong Palace and Oi! project are all examples of Hong Kong new's cultural vision.

05/09/2022

Health news

The world's first inhaled COVID vaccine has been approved in China

No needles needed: people hesitant about getting a jab may be interested in COVID vaccines that can be inhaled.

05/09/2022

China

UN report slams China for 'torture and sexual violence' in Xinjiang

The Chinese government had tried to block the release of the report, which was finally published a few moments before the end of the term in office of human rights chief Michelle Bachelet.

01/09/2022

Earth News

600-year-old Buddha statues revealed by China’s devastating drought

Low levels in lakes, rivers and reservoirs have led to rolling blackouts and concerns about vital food crops.

25/08/2022

Culture news

Some foreign films betray sense and sensibilities for China censors

Minions 2, joins the likes of Fight Club and Star Wars which have completely different endings in China.

25/08/2022

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Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi

Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi. And Baby rhino calf frolics with mom at San Diego Zoo.

24/08/2022

China

China declares drought emergency amid record-breaking heatwave

Industrial and agricultural hubs in central China suffer as the drought continues and an estimated one million people in rural areas are expected to face drinking water shortages.

21/08/2022

Health news

Langya: What we know about the potentially fatal virus found in China

Less than three years after the outbreak of COVID-19 started in China, the threat of the new animal-borne LayV virus has been identified.

10/08/2022

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The Hong Kong Art Fair features "affordable" artworks under $13,000.

Thousands of local and international contemporary artworks are presented at the 9th edition of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong.

05/08/2022

Europe News

China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan

China cancelled a foreign ministers’ meeting with Japan to protest a G7 statement that there was no justification for the exercises.

05/08/2022

The Cube

Racist videos of Africans fuel a million-dollar industry in China

The recent arrest of a Chinese vlogger in Malawi for exploiting schoolchildren for racist social media content sparked global outrage -- but it is not an isolated case.

01/08/2022

China

China expands freight train network with line from Hefei to Budapest

A freight train carrying goods from Hefei in China's Anhui province to Budapest in Hungary was launched on Friday, marking the first-ever freight trip between the two cities.

31/07/2022

China

Xi, Biden exchange warnings as Taiwan visit plans spark tensions

The latest tensions between the world's two largest economies escalated around the US House speaker's plans to visit Taiwan, which the ruling Communist Party says has no right to conduct foreign relations.

29/07/2022

China

New studies bolster theory COVID-19 emerged at Wuhan animal market

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

27/07/2022

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Sandstorm sweeps through China's Haixi region

A massive sandstorm hit northwestern China's Qinghai province recently.

25/07/2022

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Hundreds flock to the beach as temperatures soar in southern China

Images of people cooling down at the beach and under the shade as a heatwave strikes Xiamen city in southern China.

25/07/2022

China

Flash floods in China kill at least 12, imperil thousands

Some 1,300 people had been evacuated as of Saturday, state-owned media reported.

17/07/2022

Tech News

This microplastic-eating robot fish could help clean up the ocean

Chinese scientists have made the little bot robust enough to survive being digested by other fish and heal itself when damaged.

14/07/2022

Tech News

China may have just suffered one of the biggest data hacks in history

Data on one billion people in China has been leaked, according to hackers, in what could be one of the biggest breaches ever.

06/07/2022

China

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

The orders, for Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, total nearly €35.4 billion at list prices.

03/07/2022

Earth News

Scientists develop heat resilient plants to survive climate change

Newly developed heat-resistant plants could help prevent food crises during heatwaves.

01/07/2022

China

China's Xi defends Hong Kong rule on 25th anniversary of handover

China's leader defended his vision for the territory at events marking the 1997 handover from Britain, which accuses Beijing of trampling on human rights.

01/07/2022