Xi urges scientific search, rescue efforts after Chongqing mountain collapse

   BEIJING –President Xi Jinping urged today efforts to carry out search and rescue operations in a scientific manner after a mountain collapse struck a county in Chongqing Municipality, leaving people trapped and missing.   The mountain collapse occurred at about 9:10 a.m. today in Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui County, bringing down multiple residential buildings at the foot of the mountain.   Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

July 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Xi calls for equitable global AI governance, unveils new cooperation body

   SHANGHAI – President Xi Jinping announced today the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) and called for joint efforts to build a just and equitable system for global AI governance.   "All countries should take a people-centered approach and develop AI for the positive and for good. We should ensure that AI is an important driver for shared prosperity and common security," Xi said while addressing the opening ceremony

July 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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China refutes US allegations about so-called ‘meddling in elections’

   BEIJING – A foreign ministry spokesperson today refuted relevant allegations by the United States about the so-called "meddling in elections," calling them completely groundless and malicious smears, which have long been proven nonsense.   Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a related query.    Lin said China adheres to non-interference in other countries' internal affairs. China never interferes in US

July 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Total crimes in Macau dip 1.1 pct in H1, but gaming crimes rise 12.2 pct

Macau’s total reported crimes dropped 1.1 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year to 6,628, down from 6,699 in the same period last year. Meanwhile, police investigated 1,278 gaming-related crimes – a 12.2 percent increase – Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King announced yesterday.According to Chan, fraud cases fell 10.8 percent year-on-year to 1,006, down from 1,128. Among these, phone scams dropped 15.7 percent to 113, while online fraud fell 47.9 percent to

July 17, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announces 30 shortlisted works for 2nd phase of ‘Local View Power’

Thirty projects have been shortlisted for the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) second-phase “Local View Power”, having been chosen out of the 74 submissions made during the open call.The call for proposals was made earlier this year. According to a statement by the bureau on Wednesday, the 30 projects are divided into documentaries, short features, and animation, with the list of works available by visiting the bureau’s website on www.icm.gov.mo .According to the statement, those

July 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Expect more showers, thunderstorms today: Macau observatory (SMG)

The local observatory warned on its website yesterday that Macau will be experiencing more showers, along with a few thunderstorms, today as affected by an active south-westerly airstream. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) noted that the rainfall was expected to be heavy at times, with members of the public urged to pay attention to changes in weather and follow the alerts and warnings issued accordingly. According to the bureau’s seven-day forecast on their website,

July 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau telecom operator Mtel inks AI pacts with Jiangnan University

Local MTel Telecom Company (MTel) signed strategic cooperation agreements yesterday with the Jiangnan University’s* School of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (School of Software) and Jiangsu Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Northwest Star Information Technology Company during a promotional event, aiming to jointly develop an all-scenario artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, integrated smart care solution tailored to local communities, households, and senior care institutions by

July 17, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Public Works Bureau clears 1.5 tonnes of grease from sewers in city centre

During a routine cleaning of the public sewerage network, Public Works Bureau (DSOP) workers recently found a massive accumulation of grease in the sewers stretching from the city centre’s Rua dos Mercadores (營地大街) to the Rua da Madeira (新埗頭街) area, and removed about 1,500 kg of grease over several consecutive days, according to a DSOP statement yesterday.The bureau underlined that catering operators are mandated by law to timely maintain and inspect their on-site grease traps

July 17, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macao University of Tourism (UTM) student wins silver medal at WorldSkills Australia Global Skills Challenge

According to a statement by the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) yesterday, a student from the public university has won a silver medal in Restaurant Service at the WorldSkills Australia Global Skills Challenge, while also receiving the “Best in Nation” award for achieving the highest score among local representatives.The WorldSkills Macao-China Team competed at the international skills competition held in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, from June 23 to 29, the statement said,

July 17, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) serves 20,000 SMEs in its 30 years: chairman

The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM), a public-private partnership, has served 20,000 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since its founding 30 years ago, Board of Directors Chairman Eric Yeung Tsun Man announced at the centre’s 30th anniversary ceremony yesterday.The event was held at Macau Tower in Sai Van.Yeung noted that the centre was founded in 1996 and has grown alongside Macau’s development over the past three decades. From its early days driving the

July 17, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) busts social service entity head for defrauding govt subsidy

    The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced in a statement yesterday that it has uncovered a case where the head of a social service organisation fraudulently obtained Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) subsidies exceeding 13 million patacas.According to the statement, the investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly set up a number of affiliated companies through relatives and friends. Since the organisation began its operations, these companies have consistently won

July 17, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Lou Lim Ioc Garden to partially close for 100-day revamp

Lou Lim Ioc Garden will begin renovations on Monday, with parts of the park temporarily closing as the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) upgrades its irrigation and water filtration systems, according to an IAM statement yesterday.According to the statement, the park’s irrigation and filtration systems have shown signs of ageing after years of use. The upgrade project aims to enhance the park’s facilities and environment to provide a more comfortable leisure space for the public.The works,

July 17, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Multifaceted Macau, Guangzhou presented through art

Macau and Guangzhou are both Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities that each have characteristics that make them distinct, from their recognisable cultures and architecture to their overall layout.With the ongoing exhibition at 10 Fantasia gallery “Layered Realm – Visual Observation Study of Everyday Cities”, mainland Chinese artist Miao Jiu (喵九) highlights these through a show of colourful drawings on the gallery’s second floor.Miao, an emerging urban illustrator and picture book author,

July 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Chips, tokens, kilowatts – Decoding China’s economic vitality, resilience in H1

Analysis        BEIJING – Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions and trade frictions weighing on the global economy, China has delivered solid growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, with the country’s economic performance showing renewed vitality and resilience.China’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.7 percent year on year in H1, official data showed on Wednesday. This figure remains well within the government’s annual

July 17, 2026 | BY admin

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