14 h. ago China debuts instant tax refunds for tourists through overseas e

China has introduced its first tax refund service via overseas e-wallets, allowing travellers departing from Shenzhen to instantly claim refunds as part of Beijing’s broader efforts to boost inbound tourism. Backed by the Shenzhen Taxation Bureau and the local branch of the People’s Bank of China, Ant International’s Alipay+ global payment platform partnered with tax refund agent Guangdong Huaxing Bank to launch the service on Monday, the city government announced on its official social media...

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6 d. ago Beijing’s Victory Day parade, China’s film industry: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence China held a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. 2. The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military...

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6 d. ago China debut of thinner iPhone 17 likely to face hurdles amid smartphone eSim uncertainty

The world’s thinnest iPhone may face a delayed arrival in one of Apple’s most critical markets, as the embedded-Sim infrastructure is not ready for a nationwide roll-out in time for the iPhone 17 launch this month. Shop assistants at two Apple authorised resellers in Foshan, in southern Guangdong province, said they have not received any training regarding the eSim support. In comparison, employees at resellers in the European Union were asked to complete a relevant course by Friday, MacRumors...

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7 d. ago China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing with a special discount during our summer sale, available for a limited time and to new subscribers only. China has hosted a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping...

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8 d. ago Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Stays No. 1 at China Box Office as U.K. Drama ‘I Swear’ Debuts in Top Five

Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Stays No. 1 at China Box Office as U.K. Drama ‘I Swear’ Debuts in Top Five  Variety

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3 w. ago Surprising many, Nobody becomes China’s top 2D animated film at the box office

There’s a new king atop China’s 2D animated box office, and it’s Nobody. Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s movie has overtaken Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume as the highest-grossing 2D animated film in Chinese box office history while becoming a dark horse in the nation’s summer movie season. With its success, Nobody has dethroned the dominance of Japanese animated films in China. Before Nobody’s debut on August 2, the all-time top three such movies at the Chinese box office were Suzume, having...

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3 w. ago Innogen’s shares almost quadruple in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of Guangzhou Innogen Pharmaceutical Group soared on their Hong Kong debut, buoyed by strong investor appetite for China’s pharmaceuticals sector, which has enjoyed rising valuations and solid performance. Trading under the stock code 2591, Innogen’s shares first changed hands at HK$72 on Friday, almost four times more than the initial public offering (IPO) price of HK$18.68 despite a declining market. The city’s benchmark Hang Seng index opened almost 1 per cent lower. “We are taking a...

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3 w. ago Innogen Pharmaceutical’s shares soar in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of Guangzhou Innogen Pharmaceutical Group soared on their Hong Kong debut, buoyed by strong investor appetite for China’s pharmaceuticals sector, which has enjoyed rising valuations and solid performance. Trading under the stock code 2591, Innogen’s shares first changed hands at HK$72 on Friday, almost four times more than the initial public offering (IPO) price of HK$18.68 despite a declining market. The stock closed at HK$57.25, while the city’s benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 1 per...

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3 w. ago China actress claims talent agency forced her to have an exorcism for depression

A Chinese actress says that her agency locked her in a hotel room and performed an exorcism on her to treat depression. The shocking allegation has sparked a heated online discussion about possible abuse and mental health-related stigma in China. Zhao Lusi, who is also known as Rosy Zhao, has been dubbed one of China’s “top flowers born after 1995”. The 26-year-old debuted in the variety show Mars Intelligence Agency in 2016 and became a household name for appearing in television series like The...

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3 w. ago Chinese actress claims talent agency forced exorcism to treat her depression

A Chinese actress says that her agency locked her in a hotel room and performed an exorcism on her to treat her depression. The shocking allegation has sparked a heated online discussion about possible abuse and mental health-related stigma in China. Zhao Lusi, who is also known as Rosy Zhao, has been dubbed one of China’s “top flowers born after 1995”. The 26-year-old debuted in the variety show Mars Intelligence Agency in 2016 and became a household name for appearing in television series like...

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