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UN humanitarians launch appeal for drought-hit Zambia
UNITED NATIONS, May 8 (Xinhua) -- While wide-spread flooding challenges East Africa, UN humanitarians have launched an appeal for landlocked Zambia suffering from drought, a UN spokesman said on Wednesday.
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Up to 40 pct of mental illnesses in Australia linked to childhood maltreatment: study
SYDNEY, May 9 (Xinhua) -- A new study led by the University of Sydney has found that childhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 40 percent of common mental health conditions in Australia.
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Chinese EV maker NIO's 500,000th vehicle rolls off production line
HEFEI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese electric carmaker NIO saw its 500,000th vehicle roll off the production line in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, on Thursday.
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Chinese shares close higher Thursday
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks closed higher Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.83 percent to 3,154.32 points.
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ChiNext Index closes higher Thursday
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, gained 1.87 percent to close at 1,900.01 points Thursday.
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Cavani strikes late as Boca Juniors beat Trinidense
BUENOS AIRES, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Edinson Cavani struck in the 92nd minute as Boca Juniors recovered from a goal down to secure a 2-1 away win over Trinidense in their Copa Sudamericana Group D match on Wednesday.
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Copa Sudamericana results
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana group stage matches (home teams listed first):
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China's major grain-producing province speeds up innovation drive
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- In its pursuit of new growth impetus, China's major grain-producing province of Henan is reaping the benefits of innovation.
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Sao Paulo clinch Copa Libertadores knockout spot
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Sao Paulo secured a berth in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage on Wednesday by recovering from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cobresal.
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China, France to cooperate on Notre Dame restoration
XI'AN, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in northwestern China announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with its French counterpart on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and the protection of the Terracotta Warriors.
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Copa Libertadores results
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of Wednesday's Copa Libertadores group stage matches (home teams listed first):
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1st LD-Writethru: Around 210,000 TV dramas aired in China in 2023
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- About 210,000 TV dramas were aired in China last year, including hits like "The Knockout" and "Blossoms," according to the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA).
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Chelsea eyeing move for Brazilian teenager Estevao
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea are leading the race to sign highly rated Palmeiras teenager Estevao Willian, according to media reports in Brazil.
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Shanghai Shenhua striker Teixeira injured in win over Zhejiang FC
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Joao Teixeira sustained a leg injury during Shanghai Shenhua's 4-0 victory over Zhejiang FC last weekend, the Shanghai club announced on Thursday.
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Mastercard's JV starts bank card clearing business in China
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Mastercard's Chinese joint venture announced the official commencement of its bank card clearing operations on Thursday, issuing Mastercard-branded cards with its member institutions for domestic and international use.
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S. Korea's domestic manufacturing supply falls in Q1
SEOUL, May 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's domestic supply in the manufacturing industry fell for the third consecutive quarter due to shrinkage in both domestic production and imported manufacturing products, statistical office data showed Thursday.
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Man arrested over domestic violence-related stabbing at Sydney gym
SYDNEY, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Australian police confirmed on Thursday that a 45-year-old man was arrested after a domestic violence-related stabbing seriously injured a woman at a gym in Sydney's inner south.
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Across China: Int'l digital nomads embrace countryside life in China
CHENGDU, May 9 (Xinhua) -- As a gentle mountain breeze mixes with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and oven baked bread, it is not hard to see why many digital nomads have chosen to live and work in Renli Village, Ziyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
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S. Korea's tax revenue falls in January-March
SEOUL, May 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's tax revenue fell for the first three months of this year due to lower corporate earnings and household income, government data showed Thursday.
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Across China: Tibetan entomologist strives to unveil butterfly mysteries
by Xinhua writers Liu Zhoupeng, Cheng Lu and Wei Guanyu