China’s First Homemade Polar Icebreaker to Begin Maiden Voyage in October
SHENZHEN, China (Xinhua) — China's first domestically built polar icebreaker will begin its maiden voyage in October from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
The voyage...
World’s Largest Dates Market in Saudi Arabia Bustles as Harvest Season in Full Swing
BURAYDAH, Saudi Arabia (Xinhua) — With dates harvest season in full swing in Saudi Arabia, ample varieties of dates are filling wholesale and retail...
Lam Says Decision to End Bill Was Her Govt’s Own
HONG KONG — The Latest on Hong Kong protests (all times local):
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says the move to withdraw the...
Protests in Hong Kong Hit Economy Hard, US Academic Says
HOUSTON, Texas (Xinhua) — The violent protests in Hong Kong are losing support and are battering the city's economy, Jon Raymond Taylor, a U.S....
Hurricane Death Toll Climbs to 20 in Devastated Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas — The ground crunched under Greg Alem's feet on Wednesday as he walked over the ruins of his home, laid waste by...
Danish Hero During Nanjing Massacre Commemorated in China, Denmark
NANJING, China (Xinhua) — As China marked Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Tuesday, two photo shows in...
Lam Says Extradition Bill Will End Without Debate or Vote
HONG KONG — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations will be formally withdrawn in the legislative...
Chinese, Russian Officials Vow Closer Media Cooperation
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Xinhua) — Chinese and Russian media should strengthen cooperation and contribute to the development of bilateral ties, senior officials from both sides...
‘Total Devastation’: Hurricane Slams Parts of the Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Relief officials reported scenes of utter ruin Tuesday in parts of the Bahamas and rushed to deal with an unfolding...
Hong Kong Citizens, Armed with Detergent, Clean Up After Protesters
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — Recently, Hong Kong had some chaotic nights when rioters threw petrol bombs, set fire on roads, hurled bricks and vandalized...
