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Evening News on TV32 - Sep 21 Top stories for Monday, Sep 21, 2026 - Authorities look into whether more can be done to tackle stray dogs after a woman was killed at the weekend. - Beijing confirms Xi Jinping will have a state visit to the US this week. - Siobhan Haughey strikes gold at the Asian Games.
HK's Wong Cheuk-lee wins karate bronze at Asian Games Hong Kong, China claimed its third karate medal on Monday at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, as Wong Cheuk-lee bounced back from her semifinal defeat to finish on the podium in the women's kumite -68kg. Wong's route to bronze was not an easy one. After falling 4-0 to Jordan's Joud Aldrous in the semifinal, she kept her composure for the bronze-medal bout and edged Saudi Arabia's Rana Faiad 1-0 to seal her place on the podium. Wong had earlier beaten an opponent from Nepal in the quarterfinal. Vietnam's Thi Nguyen claimed the other bronze after defeating Japan's Kama Tsubasa to join Wong on the podium. Wong's medal is Hong Kong, China's third in karate at the Games, following Grace Lau's silver in the women's individual kata and Howard Hung's bronze in the men's individual kata. Edited by Raymond Yeung
Party central committee to hold key meeting in October Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to set the dates for an upcoming Party plenum in October. The meeting decided to hold the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC from October 26 to 29 in Beijing. Members also decided to submit a document on the CPC Central Committee's decision regarding strengthening full and rigorous party self-governance with perseverance to the plenum for deliberation. An earlier draft of the decision was circulated among party members and non-party figures for comment, drawing broad support from those consulted. The meeting noted that the document provides an objective assessment of the achievements and experience in advancing full and rigorous party self-governance in the new era, offers an in-depth analysis of the situation and tasks facing party building in the present and coming period, and sets out strategic plans for continuing to advance full and rigorous party self-governance. The meeting stressed that, to strengthen full and rigorous party self-governance with perseverance, it is imperative to uphold the party's overall leadership and the centralised, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, maintain a strict approach without wavering, and improve the systems for exercising full and rigorous self-governance. Efforts must be made to ensure that the party remains a vibrant Marxist governing party that stays at the forefront of the times, enjoys the wholehearted support of the people, withstands all tests, and serves as the strong leadership core in building socialism with Chinese characteristics, said the meeting. The meeting called for fully recognising the significance and urgency of unswervingly advancing full and rigorous party self-governance, adopting higher standards and taking more concrete measures to address the prominent issues facing party building. (Xinhua) Edited by Raymond Yeung
HK swimmers shine with gold and silver at Asian Games Hong Kong, China swimmers made their presence felt at the Asian Games on Monday, as the SAR’s top talents enjoyed another strong day in the pool. Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey led the way, defending her women’s 200 metres freestyle title in commanding style. The star swimmer controlled the race from start to finish and touched in one minute and 54.96 seconds to claim Hong Kong’s first swimming gold of these Games. She had also won the event at the previous Games in Hangzhou, where she set the Games record. Two swimmers from the national team completed the podium in second and third, while Haughey’s teammate Gilaine Ma finished fifth. Meanwhile, Ian Ho added to the SAR’s medal haul with a silver in the men’s 50 metres freestyle, clocking 21.76 seconds. He finished narrowly behind Korea’s Kim Youngbeom, who took gold in a new Games record. Hong Kong now has three swimming medals at this edition of the Games, including the silver won in Sunday’s women’s 4x100 metres freestyle relay, a race that also featured Haughey. Edited by Tony Sabine
Eight killed in Foshan clothing factory inferno A fire that broke out at a textile factory in Foshan, Guangdong, on Sunday killed eight people and injured one, state media said on Monday. The fire broke out at 3.12pm in a two-storey building inside an industrial park and was extinguished in about an hour, state television reported. The building was used for such production activities as denim fabric washing and the fire did not spread to other areas, according to the report. A social media video showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building; a slightly taller building nearby seemed unaffected. Search-and-rescue operations have concluded and the cause of fire is under investigation, the state television report said. (Reuters) Edited by Tony Sabine
Beijing 'seeks strategic stability with US in Xi trip' President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of his US counterpart, Donald Trump, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman announced on Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the two leaders would "have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-US relations and world peace and development". Beijing would "work with the US to enrich the substance of the relationship of constructive strategic stability between China and the US, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, [and] properly manage differences", he added. Washington has said the two are due to meet this week in what is expected to be a bid to ease tensions over trade, technology and broader strategic issues. Trump will personally welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday before their meetings the following day, a US official confirmed. The US leader was welcomed by Vice President Han Zheng when he landed in Beijing for his state visit in May. "I'll be discussing almost everything with him," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Sunday. While both sides have maintained a tariff truce for nearly a year, they have yet to secure a lasting agreement. Vice Premier He Lifeng, China's top negotiator for trade, has been in the United States for meetings with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The two discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns, as they met on Sunday. Trump's Iran war casts a long shadow too, as China seeks to avoid US sanctions against countries dealing with Tehran. (AFP/Xinhua) Edited by Tony Sabine
Beijing 'seeks strategic stability with US in Xi trip' President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of his US counterpart, Donald Trump, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman announced on Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the two leaders would "have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-US relations and world peace and development". Beijing would "work with the US to enrich the substance of the relationship of constructive strategic stability between China and the US, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, [and] properly manage differences", he added. Washington has said the two are due to meet this week in what is expected to be a bid to ease tensions over trade, technology and broader strategic issues. Trump will personally welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday before their meetings the following day, a US official confirmed. The US leader was welcomed by Vice President Han Zheng when he landed in Beijing for his state visit in May. "I'll be discussing almost everything with him," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Sunday. While both sides have maintained a tariff truce for nearly a year, they have yet to secure a lasting agreement. Vice Premier He Lifeng, China's top negotiator for trade, has been in the United States for meetings with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The two discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns, as they met on Sunday. Trump's Iran war casts a long shadow too, as China seeks to avoid US sanctions against countries dealing with Tehran. (AFP/Xinhua) Edited by Tony Sabine
Special offers being rolled out for National Day Over 2,000 restaurants and merchants will provide dining offers on October 1, as part of a rich array of special offers covering public transport, culture, arts and leisure to be rolled out to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with the public, the government said on Monday. The MTR will give away 77,000 e-single-journey rides through a lucky draw on October 1. Members of the public can also enjoy free rides on all passenger tram routes and several ferry routes of the Star Ferry and Fortune Ferry on that day, while children using designated payment methods can ride most daytime franchised bus routes of KMB, Long Win Bus, Citybus and New Lantao Bus for free. Greater Bay Airlines will also provide ticket offers, under which people can purchase flight tickets of all non-charter routes at 77 percent of the original fare during the promotion period. For movie lovers, all cinemas will provide half-price discounts on tickets on October 1. There will be free admission to a number of fee-charging leisure facilities and exhibitions in museums of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and to the Hong Kong Wetland Park under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The Hong Kong Jockey Club will hold the National Day Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse on October 1, during which members of the public can enter both racecourses in Sha Tin and Happy Valley for free. Ngong Ping 360 and Ocean Park Hong Kong will offer ticket discounts. The Peak Tram and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will give out souvenirs to ticket holders while stocks last. The Environmental Protection Department will offer double points to members of the public who recycle at its community recycling network. Various shopping malls and department stores will roll out offers on dining, consumption and parking, with details available on the dedicated website (www.nationalday77.gov.hk). Edited by Tony Sabine
