Chinese scientists solve mystery of how plants make nicotine
BEIJING - For centuries, scientists have known that tobacco plants produce nicotine -- but no one could figure out exactly how they do it. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has finally solved the puzzle. In a study recently published in the journal Cell, researchers from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences mapped out the complete process -- from start to finish -- of how nicotine is
April 10, 2026
China regulates AI human-like interaction services to protect minors
BEIJING – China issued today new rules regulating providers of AI systems that simulate human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles in continuous emotional interactions with users, placing strict safeguards on content for minors. The interim measures, jointly released by the Cyberspace Administration of China along with four other government departments, aim to balance technological innovation with safety and public interest. Under
April 10, 2026
Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing
BEIJING - Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met this morning with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing. Invited by the CPC Central Committee and Xi, Cheng is the first KMT chairperson to have led a delegation to the Chinese mainland in the past decade. The delegation had visited Jiangsu Province and Shanghai before coming to Beijing. Xi said this
April 10, 2026
Macao's annual tourism expo opens, drawing global industry reps
The 14th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) opened at Cotai Expo this morning, complete with destination presentations, industry forums, and workshops. Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year's fair is held under the theme "Global Convergence, Future Horizons". It has attracted over 700 tourism-related enterprises and government entities from 59 countries and regions, as well as more than 600 hosted
April 10, 2026
Chinese scientists solve mystery of how plants make nicotine
BEIJING - For centuries, scientists have known that tobacco plants produce nicotine -- but no one could figure out exactly how they do it. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has finally solved the puzzle. In a study recently published in the journal Cell, researchers from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences mapped out the complete process -- from start to finish -- of how nicotine is
April 10, 2026
China regulates AI human-like interaction services to protect minors
BEIJING – China issued today new rules regulating providers of AI systems that simulate human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles in continuous emotional interactions with users, placing strict safeguards on content for minors. The interim measures, jointly released by the Cyberspace Administration of China along with four other government departments, aim to balance technological innovation with safety and public interest. Under
April 10, 2026
Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing
BEIJING - Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met this morning with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing. Invited by the CPC Central Committee and Xi, Cheng is the first KMT chairperson to have led a delegation to the Chinese mainland in the past decade. The delegation had visited Jiangsu Province and Shanghai before coming to Beijing. Xi said this
April 10, 2026
Macao's annual tourism expo opens, drawing global industry reps
The 14th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) opened at Cotai Expo this morning, complete with destination presentations, industry forums, and workshops. Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year's fair is held under the theme "Global Convergence, Future Horizons". It has attracted over 700 tourism-related enterprises and government entities from 59 countries and regions, as well as more than 600 hosted
April 10, 2026
Macau Commentary: Notes of a Servant of Sport – When School Ends, Talent Disappears
Commentary by Manuel SilvérioIndependent sports analyst and consultant in regional development(Former civil servant with international experience and long-standing dedication to public policy and sports development)In Macau, the problem is not a lack of talent – it is a lack of continuity.And that continuity inevitably begins at school.It is there that most young people first come into contact with sport. It is there that vocations emerge, habits are formed and the first foundations are
April 10, 2026
Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 19 kg of silver from ‘pregnant’ driver arriving from Macau
Gongbei Customs announced on Wednesday that officers at the Hengqin checkpoint seized about 19 kilograms of silver granules from a woman feigning pregnancy.The incident occurred on March 13, when customs officers inspecting vehicles in the arrival lane noticed a female driver who appeared unusually nervous. Officers noted that the woman’s physical proportions seemed “disproportionate”, prompting a secondary inspection.Upon further investigation, officers discovered 16 packages of silver
April 10, 2026
Over 10 speakers in Macau explain ‘holistic approach to national security’ concept
The Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR jointly organised a session yesterday where over 10 speakers in the field of national security, selected by the central authorities’ respective entities, delivered talks, with some of them also referring to cultural performances, with the aim of enabling the attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the central authorities’ holistic approach to national
April 10, 2026
Fu Luen youth members make 1st appearance at UN to tell Macau’s story
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) recently hosted its 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at its New York City headquarters. The Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen) sent a 16-member exchange group to participate in the session’s side events, according to an association statement released on 26 March.The statement highlighted that this was the largest delegation ever sent by the
April 10, 2026
3rd Macau Int’l Comedy-Fest opens in Hengqin
The 3rd Macau International Comedy Festival kicked off at the Hengqin Culture and Art Complex yesterday, featuring an opening ceremony and a string of performances aimed at nurturing comedy talent and strengthening cultural exchange, running through Sunday.The four-day festival, co-organised by Mahua FunAge and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), brings together industry professionals, performers and emerging talents. Speaking to the media after the performances, Mahua FunAge CFO Cheng
April 10, 2026
Editorial: When benevolence and justice are not practised, the position of strength shifts
China’s seasoned Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference on the sidelines of the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8 proved his deep wit and predilection for metaphors and aphorisms once again. His annual press conference at the Great Hall of the People during the concurrent sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has, for over a decade, become a “must-study” for me –and
March 16, 2026
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Editorial: When benevolence and justice are not practised, the position of strength shifts
China’s seasoned Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference on the sidelines of the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8 proved his deep wit and predilection for metaphors and aphorisms once again. His annual press conference at the Great Hall of the People during the concurrent sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has, for over a decade, become a “must-study” for me –and
March 16, 2026
Fu Luen youth members make 1st appearance at UN to tell Macau’s story
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) recently hosted its 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at its New York City headquarters. The Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen) sent a 16-member exchange group to participate in the session’s side events, according to an association statement released on 26 March.The statement highlighted that this was the largest delegation ever sent by the
April 10, 2026
Hebei Provincial Acrobatic Troupe Makes Exclusive Visit to Macau's Hou Kong Middle School (Primary Section)
Review by Hou Kong Middle School (Primary Section) Teachers and StudentsOn the morning of April 2, 2026, the “Acrobatics on Campus” even – a key highlight of the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Acrobatics Art Week” 「粵港澳大灣區雜技藝術週 (Macao Station) – was successfully held at Hou Kong Middle School (Primary Section). Artistes from the Hebei Provincial Acrobatic Troupe (河北省雜技團) presented a spectacular showcase combining performances, artistic
April 3, 2026
Chinese scientists solve mystery of how plants make nicotine
BEIJING - For centuries, scientists have known that tobacco plants produce nicotine -- but no one could figure out exactly how they do it. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has finally solved the puzzle. In a study recently published in the journal Cell, researchers from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences mapped out the complete process -- from start to finish -- of how nicotine is
April 10, 2026
China regulates AI human-like interaction services to protect minors
BEIJING – China issued today new rules regulating providers of AI systems that simulate human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles in continuous emotional interactions with users, placing strict safeguards on content for minors. The interim measures, jointly released by the Cyberspace Administration of China along with four other government departments, aim to balance technological innovation with safety and public interest. Under
April 10, 2026
Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing
BEIJING - Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met this morning with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing. Invited by the CPC Central Committee and Xi, Cheng is the first KMT chairperson to have led a delegation to the Chinese mainland in the past decade. The delegation had visited Jiangsu Province and Shanghai before coming to Beijing. Xi said this
April 10, 2026
Macao's annual tourism expo opens, drawing global industry reps
The 14th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) opened at Cotai Expo this morning, complete with destination presentations, industry forums, and workshops. Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year's fair is held under the theme "Global Convergence, Future Horizons". It has attracted over 700 tourism-related enterprises and government entities from 59 countries and regions, as well as more than 600 hosted
April 10, 2026
Macau Commentary: Notes of a Servant of Sport – When School Ends, Talent Disappears
Commentary by Manuel SilvérioIndependent sports analyst and consultant in regional development(Former civil servant with international experience and long-standing dedication to public policy and sports development)In Macau, the problem is not a lack of talent – it is a lack of continuity.And that continuity inevitably begins at school.It is there that most young people first come into contact with sport. It is there that vocations emerge, habits are formed and the first foundations are
April 10, 2026
Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 19 kg of silver from ‘pregnant’ driver arriving from Macau
Gongbei Customs announced on Wednesday that officers at the Hengqin checkpoint seized about 19 kilograms of silver granules from a woman feigning pregnancy.The incident occurred on March 13, when customs officers inspecting vehicles in the arrival lane noticed a female driver who appeared unusually nervous. Officers noted that the woman’s physical proportions seemed “disproportionate”, prompting a secondary inspection.Upon further investigation, officers discovered 16 packages of silver
April 10, 2026
Over 10 speakers in Macau explain ‘holistic approach to national security’ concept
The Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR jointly organised a session yesterday where over 10 speakers in the field of national security, selected by the central authorities’ respective entities, delivered talks, with some of them also referring to cultural performances, with the aim of enabling the attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the central authorities’ holistic approach to national
April 10, 2026
Fu Luen youth members make 1st appearance at UN to tell Macau’s story
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) recently hosted its 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at its New York City headquarters. The Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen) sent a 16-member exchange group to participate in the session’s side events, according to an association statement released on 26 March.The statement highlighted that this was the largest delegation ever sent by the
April 10, 2026