https://www.scmp.com/rss/143237/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Posties readers,Xinhua Posties readers,Xinhua Kenya held a 2026 Lunar New Year Gala in its capital, Nairobi. It brought together dignitaries, including senior government officials, diplomats and industry leaders. There were also hundreds of local and foreign visitors. The day-long event featured cultural performances, including dragon and lion dances, as well as showcases of Chinese costumes and cuisine. Xinhua What do you think the Labubus wish for in the new year? Send us a funny caption by emailing us at editorial@posties.hk or filling... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/ha-ha-happenings/article/3342942/write-funny-caption-kenyan-lunar-new-year-celebration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/ha-ha-happenings/article/3342942/write-funny-caption-kenyan-lunar-new-year-celebration?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:30:08 +0000 Posties readers,Xinhua Posties readers,Xinhua People watch a robotic dog on the frozen surface of the Songhua River in Harbin, a city in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province. The surface of the Harbin section of Songhua River, now solidly frozen, serves as a “fun field” for locals and tourists alike to enjoy themselves. Xinhua What would you like the robotic dog to do? Send us a funny caption by emailing us at editorial@posties.hk or filling out this form. The deadline is at 12pm on February 18. We’ll publish the best ones next... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/ha-ha-happenings/article/3342879/write-funny-caption-robotic-dog?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/ha-ha-happenings/article/3342879/write-funny-caption-robotic-dog?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:30:07 +0000 Associated Press,Xinhua,Reuters,Agence France-Presse Associated Press,Xinhua,Reuters,Agence France-Presse It may seem a bit chilly in Hong Kong, but our winter weather pales in comparison to places around the world that are regularly blanketed in snow. While living with snow can be troublesome, it also becomes a blank canvas for fun. From panda sculptures in northern China to ice lounges in Canada, here are some ways that people get creative with the cold. https://www.scmp.com/spark/trending/culture/article/3342798/celebrating-winter-wonderland-china-south-korea-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/trending/culture/article/3342798/celebrating-winter-wonderland-china-south-korea-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:14:54 +0000 Xinhua,Agence France-Presse,Reuters Xinhua,Agence France-Presse,Reuters China’s Jerry Shang Juncheng opened his Australian Open campaign with a four-set win over former top-10 player Roberto Bautista-Agut on Monday, but Philippines trailblazer Alexandra Eala was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat to the United States’ Alycia Parks. In the headline night match, Novak Djokovic began his hunt for a record ‌25th grand slam title with a 6-3, 6-2, ‍6-2 win over unseeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez, the Serb easing pre-tournament concerns about ⁠his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3340405/australian-open-chinas-jerry-shang-upsets-ex-world-top-10-player-power-round-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3340405/australian-open-chinas-jerry-shang-upsets-ex-world-top-10-player-power-round-2?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:35:45 +0000 Xinhua,Posties Xinhua,Posties Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2) Six hospitals in India’s capital saw more than 200,000 cases of severe respiratory illnesses between 2022 and 2024. Air pollution was a major cause of these illnesses. New Delhi is the capital city of India. About 30 million people live there. It is often ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals. “Of the total 204,758 acute respiratory illness cases, 30,424 required hospitalisation,” India’s health ministry said. The six hospitals recorded 67,054 cases of... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3338231/severe-respiratory-illness-cases-show-air-pollutions-impact-indian-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3338231/severe-respiratory-illness-cases-show-air-pollutions-impact-indian-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:45:09 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Palaeontologists have identified more than 20 dinosaur and other animal footprints on a rock wall in China’s Sichuan province. This new discovery has shed light on early dinosaur evolution. The tracks were first found by a hiker in the city of Dujiangyan. They were confirmed to be authentic by a research team led by Xing Lida. Xing is an associate professor at China University of Geosciences in Beijing. He said the discovery included footprints of different sizes.... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3336652/dinosaur-footprints-about-200-million-years-ago-found-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3336652/dinosaur-footprints-about-200-million-years-ago-found-china?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:30:08 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Palaeontologists have identified more than 20 dinosaur and other animal footprints on a rock wall in China’s Sichuan province. The tracks were first found by a hiker in the city of Dujiangyan. They were confirmed to be authentic by a research team led by Xing Lida. Xing is an associate professor at China University of Geosciences in Beijing. He said the discovery included footprints of different sizes. They were made by theropods, a type of dinosaur. “What makes this site particularly valuable... https://www.scmp.com/spark/article/3337160/palaeontologists-identify-dinosaur-footprints-200-million-years-ago-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/article/3337160/palaeontologists-identify-dinosaur-footprints-200-million-years-ago-china?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:10:01 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Four Chinese villages were listed in the UN Tourism’s 2025 edition of “Best Tourism Villages”, announced last month. The four listed villages are Huanggang in Guizhou province, Jikayi in Sichuan province, Dongluo in Jiangsu province and Digang in Zhejiang province. According to an official in charge of applying for the award, the villages show how China’s rural tourism has grown. Previous editions have also listed 15 other villages in China. In total, China now... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3330680/un-tourisms-list-best-villages-visit-includes-4-spots-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3330680/un-tourisms-list-best-villages-visit-includes-4-spots-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:50:13 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Four Chinese villages were listed in the UN Tourism’s 2025 edition of “Best Tourism Villages”. The list was announced last month. The four spots are Huanggang in Guizhou province, Jikayi in Sichuan province, Dongluo in Jiangsu province and Digang in Zhejiang province. According to an official in charge of applying for the award, the villages show how China’s rural tourism has grown. Previous editions have listed 15 other villages in China. In total, China now has 19 “Best Tourism Villages”. The... https://www.scmp.com/spark/news/china/article/3330683/4-villages-china-are-highlighted-un-tourism-list?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/news/china/article/3330683/4-villages-china-are-highlighted-un-tourism-list?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:11 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) As young people in China become more health-conscious, herbal drinks are growing in popularity. This is changing how they see traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is no longer just a way to treat sickness, but it is now seen as a trendy part of everyday wellness. “Every new product we have launched has been hugely popular,” Yu Jia said. Yu is the head of the development team at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University. The hospital began making... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3328774/herbal-drinks-soar-popularity-among-young-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3328774/herbal-drinks-soar-popularity-among-young-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:30:09 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Bed-and-breakfasts are common on China’s tropical resort island of Hainan. But one B&B floating on the sea is anything but ordinary. Just offshore from Xincun town in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, visitors board ferry boats with captain Li Yingyi, who shuttles them to a floating village where wooden houses rest on the waves. Li, who began steering boats at the age of nine, now makes as many as 200 trips a day in peak season, carrying tourists eager to experience life on the water. He is one of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3323584/floating-village-and-museum-hainan-are-keeping-tanka-heritage-alive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3323584/floating-village-and-museum-hainan-are-keeping-tanka-heritage-alive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:12 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua When China’s universities specialising in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) welcome new students this autumn, many will do so with unmistakable pride: a growing number of high-achieving students are choosing to pursue TCM studies. Once perceived as a less popular academic path, TCM programmes have seen a noticeable rise in admission scores across the country this year. At the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), the nation’s leading TCM institution, entry requirements for several... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3323473/chinas-youth-traditional-chinese-medicine-cool-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3323473/chinas-youth-traditional-chinese-medicine-cool-again?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:14 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Tim’s fingers tightened on his PS5 controller as the Chinese word for “death”, or “game over”, appeared again and again on the screen. The black-clad hero he was guiding carried the aura of Chinese martial arts fantasy, drawing one of the longest queues at Gamescom 2025, held from August 20 to 24 in the German city of Cologne. “The art style is really cool, and even the boss fight I just cleared looked great,” said the young gamer from Germany’s Harz after a one-hour demo. Titled Phantom Blade... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3323364/why-chinese-video-games-are-wowing-europe-and-beyond-gamescom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3323364/why-chinese-video-games-are-wowing-europe-and-beyond-gamescom?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:14 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) An outbreak of the toxic algae species Karenia mikimotoi is concerning marine experts and conservationists in Australia. It was first detected off the coast of the state of South Australia in March during a marine heatwave. Since it was identified, the bloom has spread and killed thousands of marine creatures, including sharks, penguins and rays. Underwater footage captured by local divers showed that the toxic algae have also caused a mass death of fish, coral... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3319918/toxic-algae-blooms-australian-south-coast?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3319918/toxic-algae-blooms-australian-south-coast?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:45:08 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Zha Fuyuan, 33, has a studio in Jingdezhen in China’s eastern Jiangxi province. An avid painting enthusiast, Zha moved to the city 10 years ago after graduating to chase his artistic dreams. The city has over 2,000 years of ceramics-making history. It is often called China’s porcelain capital. Earlier, it was challenging for Zha to make a living, but his designs have gained widespread popularity through live streaming platforms. He now earns over 400,000 yuan... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3319804/chinas-ancient-porcelain-capital-captivates-younger-generation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3319804/chinas-ancient-porcelain-capital-captivates-younger-generation?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:30:09 +0000 Xinhua,Posties readers Xinhua,Posties readers Following the hottest June on record, large parts of China continued to face unrelenting heat. Provinces like Shaanxi, Sichuan, Henan and Hubei saw temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius. In cities such as Xian and Wuhan, even nighttime low temperatures hovered near 30 degrees Celsius. The heat is an around-the-clock challenge. Xinhua How would you want to cool yourself down? Send us a funny caption by emailing us at editorial@posties.hk or filling out this form. The deadline is at 12pm on... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/ha-ha-happenings/article/3319133/write-funny-caption-woman-battling-heat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/ha-ha-happenings/article/3319133/write-funny-caption-woman-battling-heat?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:30:09 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua At this year’s Beijing International Book Fair, a forum on writers’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) saw Chinese author Mai Jia make a gentle but firm stand. Dressed in a light beige jacket, the celebrated novelist sat alongside three other panellists as he offered an unusually personal and philosophical take on AI and human creativity. A recipient of the prestigious Mao Dun Literature Prize, Mai Jia is best known for his espionage fiction. His reflections touched on a deeper unease... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/books/article/3315235/ill-keep-writing-chinese-novelist-mai-jia-will-not-be-outdone-ai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/books/article/3315235/ill-keep-writing-chinese-novelist-mai-jia-will-not-be-outdone-ai?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:18 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua This year’s Longjing tea harvest features a new addition to its workforce: tea-picking robots A cooler-than-average spring in east China has slightly delayed this year’s Longjing tea harvest. But tea connoisseurs can still look forward to revelling in the aroma of spring tea without much delay, thanks to an innovative addition to the traditional tea-picking workforce – robots. In late 2022, China’s traditional tea-making was added to the Unesco intangible cultural heritage list. Longjing tea –... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3307086/years-spring-tea-harvest-east-china-has-special-helper-ai-robots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3307086/years-spring-tea-harvest-east-china-has-special-helper-ai-robots?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:00:18 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) An artificial intelligence (AI) paediatrician is set to be introduced in local hospitals in Beijing and Hebei province. The model has gained recognition since its launch at Beijing Children’s Hospital in February. The model is called Futang Baichuan. It is the country’s first large-scale AI model for paediatrics. The model has a strong knowledge system for both common and rare childhood diseases. It uses paediatric evidence-based medicine to create a personalised... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3303742/ai-paediatrician-be-launched-china-enhancing-child-healthcare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3303742/ai-paediatrician-be-launched-china-enhancing-child-healthcare?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:30:09 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua An artificial intelligence (AI) paediatrician is set to be introduced in local hospitals throughout China. The model has gained recognition since its launch at Beijing Children’s Hospital in February. The model is called Futang Baichuan. It is the country’s first large-scale AI model for paediatrics. The model has a strong knowledge system for both common and rare childhood diseases. It uses paediatric evidence-based medicine to create a personalised diagnosis and come up with treatment... https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3305205/china-launch-ai-paediatrician-local-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3305205/china-launch-ai-paediatrician-local-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:00:20 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has registered the largest opening weekend for any Chinese movie in North America in recent years. Its presale box office alone crossed the opening weekend record for any Chinese-language film in the last 20 years. Ne Zha 2 is a sequel to the 2019 hit Ne Zha. Both films were inspired by the 16th-century novel The Investiture of the Gods. The film has impressed audiences with its beautiful animation, imaginative visuals, and rich... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3299002/ne-zha-2-breaks-records-highest-grossing-chinese-film-north-america?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3299002/ne-zha-2-breaks-records-highest-grossing-chinese-film-north-america?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:30:09 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Beer tastes better when cold, oranges are always sold in red mesh bags and humans fetuses feel disgust at the flavour of kale but smile for carrots. The scientific explanations for these strange events can be found in 10 studies. These studies were honoured at the Pineapple Science Award in Hangzhou. Winners also included research on why the “baby smell” is so appealing and which type of paper cuts skin most easily. Other studies looked into how spiders guide... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3288058/discover-quirky-science-behind-baby-smell-and-mosquito-meals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3288058/discover-quirky-science-behind-baby-smell-and-mosquito-meals?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:30:08 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Beer tastes better when cold, oranges are always sold in red mesh bags, and human fetuses feel disgusted at the flavour of kale but smile for carrots. Scientific explanations for these strange findings can be found in 10 studies honoured at the Pineapple Science Award in Hangzhou. Winners also included research on why the “baby smell” is so appealing and which type of paper cuts skin most easily. Other studies looked into how spiders guide fireflies into giving... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3288923/quirky-science-award-china-celebrates-silly-discoveries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3288923/quirky-science-award-china-celebrates-silly-discoveries?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:00:10 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Beer tastes better when cold, oranges are always sold in red mesh bags and humans fetuses feel disgust at the flavour of kale but smile for carrots. The scientific explanations for these strange events can be found in 10 studies. These studies were honoured at the Pineapple Science Award in Hangzhou. Winners also included research on why the “baby smell” is so appealing and which type of paper cuts skin most easily. Other studies looked into how spiders guide fireflies into giving out mating... https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3288921/quirky-science-award-china-celebrates-power-curiosity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3288921/quirky-science-award-china-celebrates-power-curiosity?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Dec 2024 02:00:10 +0000 One in five Australian women have experienced stalking, new data has revealed. According to the data, which was published on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.65 million Australians, 2 million women and 653,400 men have experienced stalking since the age of 15. The agency 2021-2022 Personal Safety Survey found that 20 per cent of Australian women and 6.8 per cent of men have been stalked. “We found one in five women and one in 15 men have been stalked,” William Milne, head of... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3282644/one-fifth-australian-women-found-have-been-stalked-survey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3282644/one-fifth-australian-women-found-have-been-stalked-survey?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:16:31 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Buzkashi is the centuries-old national game of Afghanistan. Competitors ride their horses as they try to grab onto a goat. Many people in Afghanistan keep horses to compete for the championship and earn renown. “The horse is a symbol of bravery; it is a loyal animal, and that is why the people of Afghanistan love it,” said Sayed Karim Hashimi, a horse keeper in the northern Balkh province. Hashimi is the head of a local company Yama Petroleum Group and the chief... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3273354/what-buzkashi-heres-how-afghans-preserve-centuries-old-national-game?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3273354/what-buzkashi-heres-how-afghans-preserve-centuries-old-national-game?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:45:10 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua A set of five fossilised small dinosaur footprints from the Cretaceous period has been discovered in northwest China’s Gansu Province. It is believed to be among the smallest known dinosaur tracks in the world. Workers from a dinosaur museum in the Linxia Global Geopark in the Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Linxia found them inside the geopark in early August after continuous rainfall exposed the footprints on a weathered rock surface. Each footprint measures around 1cm to 3cm in length. Xing... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3273951/small-dinosaur-footprints-cretaceous-period-discovered-northwest-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3273951/small-dinosaur-footprints-cretaceous-period-discovered-northwest-china?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:00:17 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua A well-preserved giant panda fossil has been discovered in a cave in northwest China’s Shaanxi province, said the provincial department of natural resources on Wednesday. The fossil dates back at least 10,000 years. The department received tips in late July from local residents that suspected animal bone fossils had been discovered in the depth of a cave in Chenggu County, Hanzhong City of Shaanxi. Following an on-the-ground investigation, researchers have preliminarily determined that the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3273947/well-preserved-giant-panda-fossil-discovered-chinas-shaanxi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3273947/well-preserved-giant-panda-fossil-discovered-chinas-shaanxi?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:00:15 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua An automated device that can efficiently separate male and female mosquitoes has been developed by a research team. This engineering breakthrough in the biological control of mosquito-borne diseases allows scientists to more easily release male mosquitoes that do not bite or transmit diseases. The international research team, consisting of researchers from institutions such as Michigan State University, Jinan University and Guangzhou Wolbaki Biotech, published their results in the Science... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3272920/researchers-make-leap-biologically-controlling-diseases-spread-mosquitoes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3272920/researchers-make-leap-biologically-controlling-diseases-spread-mosquitoes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Aug 2024 06:00:15 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua What happens when a beloved Chinese giant panda encounters the Olympic torch relay? Yuan Zi, a giant panda living in France, perhaps says, “I don’t quite understand the torch relay. Let me hide and see what’s going on.” This amusing scene unfolded on Monday during the Paris Olympic torch relay in the Loir-et-Cher department. The first stop was the renowned Beauval ZooParc, the only zoo in France with giant pandas. In 2012, pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi arrived here, marking a new chapter in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3269888/how-do-giant-pandas-feel-about-paris-olympic-torch-relay-meh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3269888/how-do-giant-pandas-feel-about-paris-olympic-torch-relay-meh?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:12 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Data indicates that New Zealand is among the countries where children are spending the most time online worldwide. The country has announced new norms to help balance the health risks of screen use with the educational benefits of digital technology in school. For all age groups, screen use in schools should be purposeful, intentional, and backed by evidence, according to the guidelines that have been endorsed by the New Zealand Paediatric Society and published on its website. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3269296/new-zealand-issues-new-recommendations-screen-time-school-emphasising-quality-over-quantity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3269296/new-zealand-issues-new-recommendations-screen-time-school-emphasising-quality-over-quantity?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Jul 2024 02:00:14 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in primary and secondary school classrooms in China. AI provides a modern approach to education while fostering scientific thinking and innovative skills among students. Huiwen Middle School in north China’s Tianjin is one of the pioneers in incorporating AI into education. Since 2017, a school club has been supporting students’ exploration of AI. “AI courses should be an essential element of education,” said... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3259423/artificial-intelligence-transforming-way-classrooms-function-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3259423/artificial-intelligence-transforming-way-classrooms-function-china?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:30:12 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Chinese researchers successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead person, where it functioned for 10 days. This is a milestone case for the transplant of animal organs into humans. The study ended on March 20 according to the wishes of the recipient’s family. The transplant was conducted by Dou Kefeng, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a team led by Tao Kaishan, a doctor with Xijing Hospital of the Air Force... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3256769/chinese-researchers-transplant-genetically-modified-pig-liver-human-body?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3256769/chinese-researchers-transplant-genetically-modified-pig-liver-human-body?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:45:16 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua In August, the Moscow Zoo in Russia saw the birth of its first-ever giant panda cub. The female cub was born to a young pair of giant pandas, Ruyi and Dingding, who arrived in the Russian capital of Moscow in 2019 from China’s southwestern province of Sichuan. Moscow Zoo’s employees and specialists from China are watching over mother Dingding and her baby. At the start, Dingding always hid her baby to protect it and slept very little to stay alert. Now, she feels calmer and more rested as the... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3236796/russias-first-ever-newborn-panda-cub-girl?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3236796/russias-first-ever-newborn-panda-cub-girl?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:15:10 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua New South Wales, a state in Australia, has released a guide for teaching Australian Sign Language (Auslan) in primary and secondary schools. Schools can choose if they want to teach the subject starting in 2026. The government of New South Wales worked with deaf people, teachers, students and parents to create the course. Deaf Australia, a group that helps deaf people, says there are 30,000 deaf Australians who might need someone to help them speak in Auslan. There are only 300 workers in... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3232619/australian-state-introduces-sign-language-syllabus-primary-and-secondary-schools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3232619/australian-state-introduces-sign-language-syllabus-primary-and-secondary-schools?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:14 +0000 A new air cargo route was launched on Wednesday linking Ezhou city in central China’s Hubei province, with Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced SF Airlines. Early Wednesday morning, a Boeing 747-400 freighter took off from Ezhou Huahu Airport, China’s first cargo-focused airport. This marked the launch of the first cargo route connecting the airport with the Middle East, said SF Airlines, China’s largest air cargo carrier in fleet size. A weekly round-trip air cargo... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3231293/sf-airlines-launches-weekly-cargo-route-united-arab-emirates-central-chinas-hubei-province?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3231293/sf-airlines-launches-weekly-cargo-route-united-arab-emirates-central-chinas-hubei-province?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:53:21 +0000 The Chinese community held a traditional Poon Choi event in Chinatown London on Sunday, celebrating the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Around a hundred community senior citizens gathered under the warm afternoon sun to taste the Poon Choi Banquet dishes and enjoy cultural performances themed “Community and Talents”. According to London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA), the organiser of the event, poon choi is a culinary tradition. It involves layering an array of the very best... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3219718/londons-chinatown-celebrates-king-charles-coronation-poon-choi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3219718/londons-chinatown-celebrates-king-charles-coronation-poon-choi?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 May 2023 20:25:29 +0000 As sightseeing boats headed into the turquoise waters of Maya Bay, a floating buoy rope kept them a few hundred metres away from the glistening beach, leaving tourists to appreciate the beauty from afar before the boats turned back and departed. These boats then need to navigate around to the back of the bay, where a floating pier has been built for brief stops. From there, tourists disembark and walk along a wooden pathway through the jungle to the white sand beach, a place made famous after... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3210982/how-thailands-maya-bay-balancing-tourism-sustainability-phi-phi-islands-tropical-paradise-made?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3210982/how-thailands-maya-bay-balancing-tourism-sustainability-phi-phi-islands-tropical-paradise-made?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:15 +0000 China’s three-time Olympic champion Lyu Xiaojun has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Thursday. Lyu returned the positive sample during an out-of-competition test on October 30, said the ITA, which oversees the bulk of the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) anti-doping programme. Lyu, who became the oldest man to win Olympic gold in weightlifting when he claimed the 81kg title in Tokyo last year,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3204322/china-olympic-weightlifting-champion-lyu-suspended-after-positive-doping-test?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3204322/china-olympic-weightlifting-champion-lyu-suspended-after-positive-doping-test?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:38:01 +0000 Doris Wai,Xinhua,Associated Press,Tribune News Service Doris Wai,Xinhua,Associated Press,Tribune News Service The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano in the US state of Hawaii prompted residents and tourists to visit the site to witness the rare scene. It is the world’s largest active volcano. After its eruption began on November 27, Mauna Loa was shooting jets of lava for days. This was the first time in nearly 40 years that two volcanoes on Hawaii Island erupted simultaneously. Kilauea was also erupting – it is the youngest and southeasternmost volcano on the island located some 40km east of Mauna... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3203854/mauna-loa-eruption-what-causes-lava-flow-volcanoes-how-native-hawaiians-interpret-these-explosive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3203854/mauna-loa-eruption-what-causes-lava-flow-volcanoes-how-native-hawaiians-interpret-these-explosive?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:00:18 +0000 This article has been withdrawn. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3182196/chinese-university-student-wins-apples-swift-coding-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3182196/chinese-university-student-wins-apples-swift-coding-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:24 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Picking up litter while exercising outdoors may not be an obligation, but some environmentally-conscious youngsters in mainland China view it as a social duty. In 2019, Xu Jia, 35, from Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, spotted a poster for a “plogging” activity and immediately decided to join in. Plogging refers to the act of picking up trash while jogging. It combines the Swedish term “plocka upp,” which means “to pick up,” and jogging. How Covid has lead to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3175803/across-mainland-china-plogging-all-rage-more-people-become?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3175803/across-mainland-china-plogging-all-rage-more-people-become?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:00:16 +0000 The focus of China’s securities regulation next year will be maintaining stability while pursuing reform, the country’s securities chief has said. “Priority will be given to stabilising growth, fending off risks and advancing reform,” Yi Huiman, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), told Xinhua in an interview. On the one hand, the CSRC will arrange efforts to ensure the stability of the market, policies and expectations, and on the other, it will seek advancement in... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3161617/financial-stability-reform-will-be-top-priorities-next?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3161617/financial-stability-reform-will-be-top-priorities-next?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:52:43 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua An American fighter pilot was downed in the territory of enemy control. A boy hid him in a foxhole and asked local guerillas for help. On a dark night, they decided to break the blockade by 1,000 enemy soldiers. The episode, which sounds like some fictional story, was actually the true experience of “Flying Tiger” Lieutenant Donald W. Kerr in Hong Kong during the second world war. Hong Kong, then a British colony, fell into the hands of Japanese invaders about 80 years ago. A story of life... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3132756/hong-kong-rescue-us-fighter-pilot-saved-chinese-guerillas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3132756/hong-kong-rescue-us-fighter-pilot-saved-chinese-guerillas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:12 +0000 Xinhua,Young Post Reporter Xinhua,Young Post Reporter A teenager from the US state of Texas has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge and a US$25,000 prize for a discovery that could provide a potential therapy to Covid-19. Anika Chebrolu’s winning invention uses computer simulation to discover a lead molecule that can selectively bind to the spike protein of the Sars-CoV-2 virus. The 14-year-old said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3106582/coronavirus-us-teenager-wins-prize-discovery-potentially?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3106582/coronavirus-us-teenager-wins-prize-discovery-potentially?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:18:11 +0000 Wong Tsui-kai,Xinhua Wong Tsui-kai,Xinhua The removal of the term ‘separation of powers’ from Liberal Studies textbooks through Education Bureau screening prompted widespread debate and outcry from government critics, with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, and the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council all saying there is no such thing in the city’s political system. Here’s a quick explanation of what’s... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101112/explainer-what-separation-powers-and-why-are-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3101112/explainer-what-separation-powers-and-why-are-people?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:42:24 +0000 Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson is considering imposing a curfew on Saturday night as tens of thousands of Liverpool FC fans spent a second day celebrating their first Premier League title. Local media reported Anderson was holding urgent talks with city chief constable Andy Cook over concerns that drink-fuelled people and a failure to observe social distancing had presented a major problem. Anderson pleaded on social media for fans to head home. “There are clearly too many people intoxicated and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3090829/liverpool-fans-premier-league-title-celebrations-not-safe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3090829/liverpool-fans-premier-league-title-celebrations-not-safe?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Jun 2020 03:08:27 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua A 13-year-old Chinese basketball player with one arm has gone viral because of his incredible dribbling skills and can-do attitude. After a short clip of Zhang Jiacheng playing a one-on-one competition was recently posted online, he soon became an Internet sensation and was highly praised for his strong will and extraordinary skills. Jaicheng's dribbling skills, and the story behind it, became a trending topic on Weibo, with more than 35 million views as of Tuesday. In the clip, Jaicheng... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3087708/one-armed-chinese-boy-wows-nba-stars-serious-basketball?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3087708/one-armed-chinese-boy-wows-nba-stars-serious-basketball?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Jun 2020 23:00:14 +0000 Xinhua Xinhua Clutching some bamboo shoots, Yao Xin, dressed in a mask, gloves and a dark green suit, rambled on the outdoor playground in a panda house and tried to find a perfect place to hide these delicacies from her "babies" -- four giant pandas. Shortly after, panda He Xing wandered into the field, sniffed around, spotted and crunched the fruits of its labour. Yao, 23, is a panda keeper working at a panda house in the Xining Wildlife Park in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3085075/panda-nanny-and-her-babies-qinghai-tibet-plateau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3085075/panda-nanny-and-her-babies-qinghai-tibet-plateau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 May 2020 07:23:18 +0000 Legendary French sailor Francis Joyon and his crew finished sailing to London from Hong Kong on the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran on Wednesday morning, setting a new world record time of 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds over the route. The previous record, set by Italian skipper Giovanni Soldini in 2018, was 36 days, 2 hours, 37 minutes and 12 seconds. Joyon and his crew, sailing at an average speed of 20.7 knots and covering a total distance of 15,873.89 nautical miles (29,398km), sliced... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/extreme-sports/article/3051606/veteran-french-skipper-and-crew-set-hong-kong-uk-tea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/extreme-sports/article/3051606/veteran-french-skipper-and-crew-set-hong-kong-uk-tea?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:13:05 +0000