2 h. ago How Hong Kong can tap tourism benefits of Beijing’s eased tax refunds for visitors

Tourism sector leaders say multi-destination tourism in Greater Bay Area can help to lure visitors planning trips around the country.

Politics

2 h. ago How Hong Kong can tap tourism benefits of Beijing’s eased tax rules for visitors

How Hong Kong can tap tourism benefits of Beijing’s eased tax rules for visitors  South China Morning Post

Politics

2 h. ago Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5

Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.

Events

6 h. ago Expat talent in the picture as Xi Jinping visits Shanghai AI hub

Entrepreneur Hamza Boukili was among the welcoming party for Xi’s first inspection trip since the revival of the US-China tariff war.

Politics

9 h. ago Thai trans woman’s brutal murder exposes dark side of Thailand’s tourist boom

Police say a Chinese national confessed to the horrific killing of a transgender woman in Pattaya, fuelling concerns about visitor screening.

Events

13 h. ago How is Hong Kong preparing for ‘golden week’ as city braces for 840,000 visitors?

The Post highlights events unfolding on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from drone shows to festivals.

Sport

13 h. ago Cocktails, a drone show and more: what to enjoy in Hong Kong for ‘golden week’

The Post highlights events on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from music to bun scrambling, as city prepares to welcome 840,000 mainland tourists.

Events

17 h. ago China's Xi Jinping Is Trying to Turn World Against US as Trump Cuts Trade Deals

China's Xi Jinping Is Trying to Turn World Against US as Trump Cuts Trade Deals  Bloomberg.com

Politics

18 h. ago China's EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home

China's EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home  InsideEVs

Politics

25 h. ago Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China

President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.

Events

26 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after CEO’s whirlwind visit to Beijing, Shanghai

The denial of joint venture plans comes as the US chip giant is trying to navigate its way through an intensifying US-China tech war.

Politics

26 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after Jensen Huang’s whirlwind visit

Nvidia denies China joint venture report after Jensen Huang’s whirlwind visit  South China Morning Post

Politics

26 h. ago Bali renews rabies warnings for tourists visiting monkey parks and wildlife attractions

Despite there being no cases of visitors contracting rabies from monkeys at the parks, officials still advise caution against getting close.

Events

28 h. ago China’s Xi dials up tech push, Global South solidarity as US tariff war deepens

Choice of Shanghai as first stop since trade war worsened underlines commitment to boosting core advantages to tackle external pressures.

Events

29 h. ago Bolshoi Ballet’s China tour to visit Shenzhen and Beijing but not Hong Kong

Bolshoi Ballet’s China tour to visit Shenzhen and Beijing but not Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

Politics

33 h. ago Shenzhen lags China in GDP, exports as tech hub preps for tariff wave

The southern metropolis failed to beat the national average, even as exporters locked in early orders to get ahead of US tariffs.

Politics

39 h. ago Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders released from prison

Claudia Mo’s husband, Philip Bowring, says she needs time to get ‘used to life’, adding they may visit grandchildren in England later in year.

Events

40 h. ago ‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

Politics

43 h. ago China's Xi Jinping 'sends message' to country's technology companies as DeepSeek called 'profound threat'

China's Xi Jinping 'sends message' to country's technology companies as DeepSeek called 'profound threat'  Times of India

Events

48 h. ago Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre

Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.

Culture