
The death toll in a major fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has risen to 55, local fire department said Thursday.

Wu Qiang is from Argentina and began his learning journey with Chinese martial arts at the age of five. As a "foreign disciple," he has long grasped the essence of martial arts: the challenge does not lie in mastering complex techniques, but in the daily commitment to practice. Overcoming laziness and blending training into everyday life is an "internal skill" that is even harder to cultivate than any other secret technique.

Eleven people were killed and two others injured in the early hours of Thursday, after a test train collided with maintenance workers on the track in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, local railway authorities said.

China once again urged the Japanese side to take seriously what it has heard from China, reflect on and correct its wrongdoing, retract the erroneous remarks without delay, and take practical steps to honor its commitments to China, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular press conference on Wednesday.


The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was ignited Wednesday at the historic site of Ancient Olympia, marking the start of its journey to Italy.


Giant panda Huan Huan and her partner Yuan Zi return to China on Nov. 25, 2025 from France's Beauval Zoo, while their twin cubs Huan Lili and Yuan Dudu will stay in France until January 2027.

China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era."

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.

As global health funding faces historic cuts, Africa stands at a crossroads — between viewing the moment as a catastrophe or as a course correction.

Tsinghua University has unveiled a comprehensive framework for the use of artificial intelligence in education, emphasizing the prohibition of AI for ghostwriting, plagiarism, fabrication, or other misconduct among graduate students. The guideline positions AI as an auxiliary tool, with teachers and students as the primary agents in education.
To meet rising consumer demand for functional foods and address growing concerns over digestive health, Quaker, a US cereal brand under PepsiCo, launched its first fermented instant oatmeal product in China, which the company said marked a crucial step for the company in reinforcing its commitment to local innovation while expanding the functional food sector.
Chinese companies are at the global forefront in adopting artificial intelligence at work and are optimistic about its potential thanks to the widespread enthusiasm for AI driven by digitally skilled and ambitious young employees, according to a report from Boston Consulting Group.

In the heart of China flows a river that has witnessed millennia — a silent, sage-like elder whose waters murmur tales of empires, poets and civilizations. This is the Yellow River, often revered as the nation's "mother river", which has nurtured a rich civilization for thousands of years. It's also the cradle of Chinese culture and a timeless emblem of the nation's soul and roots.

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will extend tariff exclusions related to its so-called Section 301 investigation into China's practices regarding technology transfer and intellectual property.

A Chinese national reported missing in Cambodia has been rescued successfully, according to the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia on Wednesday.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Wednesday evening once again reminded Chinese citizens to stay alert to personal safety risks, citing Japan’s deteriorating public security situation in recent years.


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.

Employees work on the production line of accessories for NEV batteries at a high-tech company in Huaibei, Anhui province.This policy reinforcement comes as the ecosystem of these highly focused firms demonstrates remarkable strength and growing contribution to the industrial landscape.

A major fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has left 44 people dead and 45 injured, local authorities said at a press conference early Thursday, People’s Daily reported.
NEW YORK - China and the United States can rise above differences and jointly write a new chapter in their friendly exchanges and cooperation, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said on Tuesday.

Members of the People's Liberation Army Reserve Service will begin using a new certificate on March 1, according to a statement from the General Office of the Central Military Commission on Wednesday. The Certificate of PLA Reserve Service Personnel will be easier to identify and will include a built-in chip with high anti-counterfeiting capability, the office said.

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.

Wu Qiang is from Argentina and has been a devoted martial arts enthusiast since childhood. Because of that, coming to China had always been his dream. By a serendipitous opportunity, he followed his master and came to Yiwu—a vibrant city that, in later days, unexpectedly helped him find his direction in his life. For Wu Qiang, martial arts is not only a profound Chinese culture worth dedicating himself to, but also a universal language that transcends linguistic barriers. Today, his life has been deeply intertwined with martial arts, and with every move and form, he fulfills his dream in youth—a dream rooted in China.

Three men were arrested for suspected manslaughter in a fire that broke out in Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Wednesday afternoon, the Hong Kong Police Force said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Australia's Governor-General Samantha Mostyn in Canberra, Australia, November 24, 2025.
Tsinghua University has unveiled a comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence use in education, emphasizing the prohibition of AI for ghostwriting, plagiarism, fabrication, or other misconduct among graduate students.
The recent actions of Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have fully exposed their shameless flattery of Japan and betrayal of Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday.
Chinese vaccine company Sinovac Biotech has signed two product development partnership (PDP) agreements with Brazil's health ministry, launching a 10-year collaboration worth more than $700 million.
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