A severe fire broke out Wednesday in Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex in Tai Po, killing 55 people, according to Xinhua News Agency. Several local organizations have stepped in to provide aid and temporary shelter to affected residents.
Chinese colleges and universities are turning to the purchase of existing residential properties and converting them into dormitories, a move analysts said could help alleviate the shortage of on-campus housing exacerbated by rising enrollment, and reduce a mounting inventory of empty units.
Firefighters extinguish the blaze at the scene after a fire breaks out in Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po of Hong Kong, on Nov. 26, 2025.
Measures included arranging temporary shelters for displaced residents and providing assistance and mental support to the families of the deceased and injured.The Hospital Authority of Hong Kong has also activated its emergency mechanism to make every effort to save and care for the injured.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday extended condolences over a deadly residential building fire in Hong Kong, which killed at least 13 people.
Xi extended his sympathies to the families of the victims and those affected by the disaster, and called for all-out efforts to put out the blaze and minimize the casualties and losses.
Procuratorial organs nationwide have approved the arrest of more than 2,800 suspects and prosecuted over 3,400 individuals involved in domestic violence-related crimes since 2021, according to data released on Tuesday by the Supreme People's Procuratorate. The announcement coincided with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
China's top court highlighted four landmark cases on Wednesday, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the healthy development of children facing hardships due to incidents.
China's embassy in Kenya and the Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association, or KCETA, donated $84,800 to MCEDO Beijing School in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, supporting comprehensive facility upgrades and educational opportunities for students in the Mathare community, which is one of Kenya's biggest slums.
Chinese volleyball legend Lang Ping (left) poses with Sergii Bubka, chair of the IOC Athletes' Entourage Commission, after receiving the IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau on Tuesday announced the arrests of four additional individuals in connection with the theft at the Louvre Museum. The suspects, two men aged 38 and 39 and two women aged 31 and 40, all from the Paris region, were taken into custody.Initial findings indicate the perpetrators used a freight elevator to access an upstairs window, broke open display cases, and fled with the items.
At the second seminar, Hou outlined Hong Kong's strategic role in the 15th Five-Year Plan, including dedicated provisions for its long-term prosperity and stability.
Southwest China's Guizhou province has for centuries been a melting pot for as many as 48 of the country's 56 ethnic groups, creating a diverse mix of culture, tradition and systems of medicine.
Following the ruling, the SPC reiterated that domestic violence "is not limited to physical abuse such as hitting", and that Mu's sustained humiliation and demeaning behavior toward a family member amounted to psychological violence.
China will see frequent cold air activity this week, with three cold waves expected to hit back-to-back, bringing strong winds, sharp temperature drops, rain, and snow across much of the country, according to the China Meteorological Administration on Monday.
Seniors play touhu, or arrow throwing, in a park located at a center for home and community-based eldercare services in Hohhot, the capital of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Sept 11.
The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that travelers who charge their devices at unsecured public ports are likely exposing their personal data to hackers, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Sunday. WAM cited the Council as saying that 79 percent of travelers using untrusted public charging stations face potential data breaches because some ports may carry malicious software or hidden systems that enable "juice jacking" attacks.These attacks exploit media or image-transfer protocols that trigger automatically when a device is plugged in.
China's top court unveiled eight landmark tax-related cases on Monday, demonstrating the judiciary's commitment to safeguarding national tax security and maintaining order in the market economy.
Over the past two decades, Qiaozhuang has established a complete industrial chain from seedling acclimation, feed supply, and disease control to cold storage, processing, and sales.
China aims to enhance the protection of personal information, ensuring the legal rights of individuals and promoting the healthy development of the platform economy, according to new draft regulations released on Saturday.
Liu Xinwei (right), a professor at Qingdao Agricultural University, works with villagers on soil improvement trials at an experimental base in Dongying, Shandong province, on Nov 6.
Teachers and students involved in a week-long program in Tianjin that explores modern Chinese history pose for a group photo.The itinerary brought them to the Dagukou Fort Ruins Museum, the Liang Qichao Former Residence, and the Tianjin Huoyuanjia School.
China has introduced a sweeping national plan to ensure primary and middle school students engage in at least two hours of daily physical activities by 2027, part of a broader push to strengthen students' physical and mental health.
China projected to have 12.7 million new college graduates next year, 480,000 more than 2025: Ministry of Education.
China could consider direct housing subsidies for young people as part of broader efforts to bolster consumption and support the real estate sector's structural transition, economists from government-backed think tanks and analysts said, noting that the market's stabilization will require sustained policy backing.
According to the provincial meteorological department, a comprehensive maritime warning service now provides alerts on waves, storm surges and typhoons to more than 11,000 boat owners.
More than 2,400 specialist doctors have been sent to the Xizang autonomous region since 2015 under a "group-style" medical assistance program, a decade-long initiative that officials say has dramatically improved healthcare quality and saved countless lives.
Under China's laws and regulations governing cyberspace information, online platform operators bear clear responsibility for monitoring, verifying and preventing the spread of false information, Liu said.
Visitors walk in freezing wind at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025.Visitors take photos of the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025. [Photo by Jiang Dong/chinadaily.com.cn]
Multiple Chinese government departments issued alerts advising Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, citing a deteriorating security environment and rising risks to personal safety.
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