1 hour ago ‘Desert Prince’ combats desertification in China by planting trees in arid regions

Wang Jin’s unique appearance, characterised by mismatched eyes – one dark, the other cloudy grey – adds to his story.

Politics

2 h. ago Hong Kong teacher jailed for 2 months over installing camera in school washroom

Kwok Tsz-kit was arrested last year after cleaner at girls’ school found hidden camera and uncovered recordings of two victims.

Events

2 h. ago From tourism to spending, Labour Day data sends mixed message on China’s economic activity

The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.

Economics

4 h. ago Alibaba offers 100 million free drinks as instant delivery orders reach 10 million per day

Alibaba announced the milestone two weeks after JD.com said it also reached 10 million daily orders for items sent immediately to buyers’ doorsteps.

Politics

4 h. ago Driver arrested in eastern China after bus stop crowd hit during May Day holiday

No details of casualties or possible motive have been released after the crash which happened on Sunday afternoon.

Events

4 h. ago ‘Drunk driver’ killed 6 in May Day holiday bus stop car crash in China: report

State broadcaster quotes police as saying 29-year-old motorist was speeding and trying to overtake another vehicle.

Events

4 h. ago Hong Kong teen sentenced to drug rehab after slapping girl, 14, repeatedly

19-year-old is among six people arrested over slapping victim at least 15 times last year.

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group

City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.

Politics

12 h. ago First day of jury selection wraps in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex crimes trial

Prosecutors say Combs coerced victims into drug-fuelled sex parties using threats, violence. Musician has pleaded not guilty on all counts.

Politics

16 h. ago UK kicks off VE Day celebrations to mark 80 years since end of World War II

King Charles saluted as members of UK armed forces, Nato colleagues from US, France, Germany reached end of procession at Buckingham Palace.

Events

16 h. ago UK begins VE Day celebrations to mark 80 years since end of World War II

Thousands line London streets as Nato allies join members of the UK armed forces for procession.

Events

19 h. ago China’s New Space Laser Can Find A Satellite 130,000 Kilometers Away – Even During The Day

China’s New Space Laser Can Find A Satellite 130,000 Kilometers Away – Even During The Day  IFLScience

Politics

21 h. ago Hong Kong restaurateurs, retailers enjoy uptick in business amid Labour Day break

Immigration figures also show travellers made 987,636 inbound trips in first four days of mainland China’s Labour Day ‘golden week’ break.

Politics

21 h. ago Boost for Hong Kong businesses over break despite 1.4 million locals leaving

First four days of ‘golden week’ break also saw Hong Kong residents make about 1.4 million trips.

Economics

22 h. ago China to send honour guard to Russia and Belarus for Victory Day anniversary

Xi Jinping expected to attend events in Moscow in what analysts say is sign of support for post-WWII international order.

Politics

23 h. ago Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China during Labour Day holiday

Preliminary data from the country’s two dominant mobile payment apps show two-to-three times the spending from a year ago, much of it from Hong Kong.

Economics

23 h. ago Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China for Labour Day

Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China for Labour Day  South China Morning Post

Economics

24 h. ago China Box Office: ‘The Dumpling Queen’ Reigns Over May Day Frame, ‘Ne Zha 2’ Crosses $2.13 Billion

China Box Office: ‘The Dumpling Queen’ Reigns Over May Day Frame, ‘Ne Zha 2’ Crosses $2.13 Billion  Variety

Politics

29 h. ago Are cheap 68 yuan tours for mainland visitors to Hong Kong good for the economy?

Travel booking platform Fliggy shows one-day tour for a group of 60 has dropped to between 35.9 yuan and 39.9 yuan per person.

Politics

40 h. ago May the 4th be with you: church in Germany stages cosplay ‘Star Wars’ service

Wielding a lightsaber and dressed like a Jedi, pastor marked unofficial ‘Star Wars Day’ of May 4 with a galactic-themed service in Bensburg.

Events