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Xinhua News Agency

Xinhua News Agency is the official state-run news agency in China, distributing official news, updates and information related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Chinese government. Xinhua has correspondents and journalists in China and around the world, offering multilingual news coverage in various formats. It is headquartered in Beijing.

Chairman / President

Fu Hua

CEO / Managing Director

Lv Yansong

Industry

News

Website

m.news.cn

Headquarters address

No 57, Xuanwumen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Year founded

1931

The official name and technical specifications of the spacecraft have yet to be announced, but Chinese space fans have dubbed it the Shenlong, or “Divine Dragon”. Photo: Sina

Science

China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B.

7 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

China-Middle East relations

Israel’s China envoy calls to deepen historical ties in rare media outreach

1 Feb 2026 - 7:29PMvideocam

South China Sea

China patrols around Scarborough Shoal, days after US-Philippine drills

31 Jan 2026 - 9:19PMvideocam

History

His mother stuffed zebras. He broke the biggest story in Macau’s history

Having moved from colonial conflicts in Africa to the mean streets of the Pearl River Delta, Gonçalo César de Sá has witnessed Macau’s modern history.

28 Jan 2026 - 2:58PM

Journalist Gonçalo César de Sá at his home in Macau. Photo: Eduardo Leal

China stock market

Labubu maker Pop Mart rallies as new toy, state media spotlight spark confidence

Pop Mart CEO’s rare state media remarks and a hit collectible boost shares as China’s consumer stocks gain momentum.

23 Jan 2026 - 2:15PM

JD.com

Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation

The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France.

24 Dec 2025 - 5:30PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party

Fall of Ming dynasty has ignited controversy online – and China has weighed in

Oversimplified discourse on Ming, Qing dynasties risks slide into ‘narrow, Han-centric nationalism’, Zhejiang authorities warn.

23 Dec 2025 - 3:59PMvideocam

The “1644 perspective” that frames the Ming dynasty as a golden age of prosperity and advancement has been widely shared on China’s social media. Photo: Handout

US-China relations

‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification?

Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent.

23 Dec 2025 - 3:43PMvideocam

China jobs

China’s youth-unemployment rate eases to 16.9% as graduates settle for less

Job market remains plagued by a mismatch between skills and vacancies, pushing more graduates towards blue-collar jobs or gig work.

18 Dec 2025 - 4:24PMvideocam

North Korea

North Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan

The Wonsan beach resort and the Pyongyang Marathon highlight plans for Chinese visitors in a post-pandemic tourism push.

10 Dec 2025 - 8:01PMvideocam

Domestic tourists visit the beach at Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area in Wonsan, North Korea on July 1. Photo: AFP

China's economic recovery

China’s Politburo pledges action to tackle trade ‘struggles’ in 2026

Analysts said the decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce.

8 Dec 2025 - 5:36PM

President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting of the Politburo of China’s Communist Party, held in advance of the annual central economic work conference. Photo: Xinhua

China-South Korea relations

‘China (Taiwan)’ on South Korea tourist arrival card prompts protest from Taipei

Move from Seoul comes as Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic spat over the Japanese leader’s comments on a Taiwan contingency.

5 Dec 2025 - 6:49PM

China consumption

China delivers record 180 billion parcels in 11 months as shoppers chase deals

Express deliveries have reached as high as 777 million per day in 2025 as China’s consumers turn to cut-price online platforms.

2 Dec 2025 - 8:00PMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Mourners pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims as Beijing calls for unity

Residents form long line in Tai Po for their turn to place offerings, flowers and messages at makeshift altar near site of blaze.

1 Dec 2025 - 5:46PMvideocam

Members of the Disaster Victim Identification Unit search one of the burned buildings at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: handout

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Chinese state media praises Hong Kong for fire efforts, vows Beijing’s support

Commentary by Xinhua, which typically reflects central government stance, says tragedy united city and urges Hong Kong to move forward.

1 Dec 2025 - 1:06AMvideocam

Chinese state news agency Xinhua has published an editorial commentary praising the response in Hong Kong to the Tai Po fire tragedy. Photo: Sam Tsang

Corruption in China

Corrupt Chinese officials hold sham votes to approve projects, state media warns

Report highlights cases where the collective decision-making process was manipulated to suit the interests of crooked officials.

27 Nov 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam

US-China relations

Beijing says US initiated ‘positive, friendly and constructive’ Trump-Xi call

Trump hails ‘extremely strong’ relationship with Beijing after call covering bilateral relations, Taiwan, Ukraine, fentanyl and agriculture.

25 Nov 2025 - 6:04PMvideocam

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China-Latin America relations

Brazil ends 60-year ordeal of tortured Chinese detainees during military regime

Court voids dictatorship-era convictions of nine Chinese citizens, easing a long diplomatic strain and clearing the last surviving defendant.

18 Nov 2025 - 4:00AM

Lawyer Sobral Pinto defending the nine Chinese nationals who were convicted, tortured and expelled from Brazil in 1964. Photo: handout

2025 National Games

Dolphins or chickens? National Games mascots Xiyangyang, Lerongrong spark debate

Social media users are ignoring their original inspiration, Chinese white dolphins, and calling them ‘Greater Bay chicken’ instead.

12 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM

China manufacturing

China calls for faster, wider adoption of advanced tech to strengthen industry

Locked in a tech war with the US, Beijing seeks greater commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies through large-scale application.

3 Nov 2025 - 5:52PMvideocam

Taiwan

Editorial | On Taiwan, the ‘one-China principle’ is the bottom line

Beijing’s designation of October 25 as a day to commemorate Taiwan’s return to Chinese sovereignty sends a telling message.

1 Nov 2025 - 6:45AM

People walk past the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 7. An official commentary published by Xinhua stated that after peaceful reunification, Taiwan’s current social system and way of life would be fully respected. Photo: EPA-EFE

US-China relations

Beyond a trade deal: will more Xi-Trump summits lead to new era of stability?

After the Biden presidency, the two leaders seek to chart a new course with more meetings and a focus on ‘bigger picture ideas’.

31 Oct 2025 - 8:44PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping appear to have locked in a period of calm in bilateral relations following a highly anticipated summit in South Korea. Photo: Reuters

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

China’s Xi Jinping addresses Apec with call to protect global supply chains

The Chinese president tells Asia-Pacific forum leaders’ meeting that countries need to join hands in the face of uncertainties.

31 Oct 2025 - 3:16PMvideocam

China-South Korea relations

South Korea’s Lee urges ‘friendly competition’ with China ahead of Xi meeting

Lee Jae-myung says Seoul aims to work with Beijing based on ‘equal cooperation’ to advance trade, supply chains and exchanges.

30 Oct 2025 - 6:53PM

Trending in China

Explainer | What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?

Medicated baths use steam or herbal infusions from boiled Chinese herbs to soak the body; believed to assist in illness prevention.

29 Oct 2025 - 2:33PM

A bathhouse in China is offering a “hotpot bath” where visitors soak in chilli pepper “soup”, claiming the experience enhances circulation and beauty. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

China’s fourth plenum

Why China may be banking on ‘institutional strength’ for next 5-year plan

Commentators have said the country has a ‘greater sense of certainty’ as it looks ahead to the challenges of the next few years.

28 Oct 2025 - 4:43PM

President Xi Jinping has called on different branches of government to play their part. Photo: EPA/Xinhua

SCMP Highlights

Trump’s Asia trip, South China Sea air crashes: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump shoring up shipbuilding deals in Asia to twin air crashes in the South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

27 Oct 2025 - 9:15PM

Artificial intelligence

China’s generative AI user base doubles to 515 million in 6 months

The adoption rate reached 36.5 per cent in the first half of the year, according to a government report.

20 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM

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China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B.

Israel’s China envoy calls to deepen historical ties in rare media outreach

China patrols around Scarborough Shoal, days after US-Philippine drills

His mother stuffed zebras. He broke the biggest story in Macau’s history

Having moved from colonial conflicts in Africa to the mean streets of the Pearl River Delta, Gonçalo César de Sá has witnessed Macau’s modern history.

Labubu maker Pop Mart rallies as new toy, state media spotlight spark confidence

Pop Mart CEO’s rare state media remarks and a hit collectible boost shares as China’s consumer stocks gain momentum.

Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation

The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France.

Fall of Ming dynasty has ignited controversy online – and China has weighed in

Oversimplified discourse on Ming, Qing dynasties risks slide into ‘narrow, Han-centric nationalism’, Zhejiang authorities warn.

‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification?

Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent.

China’s youth-unemployment rate eases to 16.9% as graduates settle for less

Job market remains plagued by a mismatch between skills and vacancies, pushing more graduates towards blue-collar jobs or gig work.

North Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan

The Wonsan beach resort and the Pyongyang Marathon highlight plans for Chinese visitors in a post-pandemic tourism push.

China’s Politburo pledges action to tackle trade ‘struggles’ in 2026

Analysts said the decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce.

‘China (Taiwan)’ on South Korea tourist arrival card prompts protest from Taipei

Move from Seoul comes as Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic spat over the Japanese leader’s comments on a Taiwan contingency.

China delivers record 180 billion parcels in 11 months as shoppers chase deals

Express deliveries have reached as high as 777 million per day in 2025 as China’s consumers turn to cut-price online platforms.

Mourners pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims as Beijing calls for unity

Residents form long line in Tai Po for their turn to place offerings, flowers and messages at makeshift altar near site of blaze.

Chinese state media praises Hong Kong for fire efforts, vows Beijing’s support

Commentary by Xinhua, which typically reflects central government stance, says tragedy united city and urges Hong Kong to move forward.

Corrupt Chinese officials hold sham votes to approve projects, state media warns

Report highlights cases where the collective decision-making process was manipulated to suit the interests of crooked officials.

Beijing says US initiated ‘positive, friendly and constructive’ Trump-Xi call

Trump hails ‘extremely strong’ relationship with Beijing after call covering bilateral relations, Taiwan, Ukraine, fentanyl and agriculture.

Brazil ends 60-year ordeal of tortured Chinese detainees during military regime

Court voids dictatorship-era convictions of nine Chinese citizens, easing a long diplomatic strain and clearing the last surviving defendant.

Dolphins or chickens? National Games mascots Xiyangyang, Lerongrong spark debate

Social media users are ignoring their original inspiration, Chinese white dolphins, and calling them ‘Greater Bay chicken’ instead.

China calls for faster, wider adoption of advanced tech to strengthen industry

Locked in a tech war with the US, Beijing seeks greater commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies through large-scale application.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | On Taiwan, the ‘one-China principle’ is the bottom line

Beijing’s designation of October 25 as a day to commemorate Taiwan’s return to Chinese sovereignty sends a telling message.

Beyond a trade deal: will more Xi-Trump summits lead to new era of stability?

After the Biden presidency, the two leaders seek to chart a new course with more meetings and a focus on ‘bigger picture ideas’.

China’s Xi Jinping addresses Apec with call to protect global supply chains

The Chinese president tells Asia-Pacific forum leaders’ meeting that countries need to join hands in the face of uncertainties.

South Korea’s Lee urges ‘friendly competition’ with China ahead of Xi meeting

Lee Jae-myung says Seoul aims to work with Beijing based on ‘equal cooperation’ to advance trade, supply chains and exchanges.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?

Medicated baths use steam or herbal infusions from boiled Chinese herbs to soak the body; believed to assist in illness prevention.

Why China may be banking on ‘institutional strength’ for next 5-year plan

Commentators have said the country has a ‘greater sense of certainty’ as it looks ahead to the challenges of the next few years.

Trump’s Asia trip, South China Sea air crashes: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump shoring up shipbuilding deals in Asia to twin air crashes in the South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

China’s generative AI user base doubles to 515 million in 6 months

The adoption rate reached 36.5 per cent in the first half of the year, according to a government report.

Editorial | On Taiwan, the ‘one-China principle’ is the bottom line

Explainer | What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?