4 h. ago Mainland Chinese buyers pour US$2 billion into Hong Kong super

After several subdued years, 2025 marked a turning point for demand in Hong Kong’s most prestigious housing enclaves, as mainland buyers streamed back into scarce ultra-luxury homes once prices stabilised and transaction momentum rolled into the new year. That shift was most visible in The Peak and Southern district – two low-density, ultra-wealthy neighbourhoods on opposite ends of Hong Kong Island. Mainland purchasers bought about HK$16 billion (US$2.05 billion) worth of homes in the areas in...

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7 h. ago Impulse control: Malaysia’s social media ban targets teen minds

Eric Wong is only 20, but his life online is so consuming that he struggles to draw a line between his digital presence and the physical world. A member of Malaysia’s Gen Z – those aged 13 to 29 this year – Wong belongs to the first generation of true digital natives, raised on a steady stream of social media, online gaming and endless internet connectivity. “If there’s time in between classes, me and my friends will gather in the cafeteria or the nearby mamak (food stall) to play PUBG or Mobile...

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29 h. ago Fighting back: Beijing builds its own ‘small yard, high fence’ to shut out US tech

“Small yard, high fence” was how Jake Sullivan, national security adviser under President Joe Biden, described US tech policy towards China. The approach, designed to fence off sensitive US technologies from China, was most commonly associated with export controls that, among others, restricted Chinese firms’ access to Nvidia’s advanced chips, the critical inputs for developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems. Beijing is now fighting back by taking a leaf out of that playbook. For...

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46 h. ago Why is China’s Xi Jinping putting the political heat back on illegal villas and resorts?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has refocused national anti-corruption efforts on illegal villas and “private resorts”, luxury developments that have come to symbolise excess and graft over the past two decades. According to newly released excerpts of a speech, Xi singled out the developments for special mention at the central urban work conference in July, highlighting them as examples of the need to improve governance, combat corruption and promote sustainable urban development. “[Officials must]...

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56 h. ago Louis Vuitton’s Beijing Flagship Turns Retail Into a Vertical, Immersive Journey

Louis Vuitton’s Beijing Flagship Turns Retail Into a Vertical, Immersive Journey  Yanko Design

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66 h. ago Canadian Leader Spurned by Trump Finds a Warm Embrace in China

Canadian Leader Spurned by Trump Finds a Warm Embrace in China  The Wall Street Journal

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69 h. ago Hong Kong police hunt trio after HK$838,000 watch disappears from hotel room

A 21‑year‑old Hong Kong woman’s Van Cleef & Arpels watch worth HK$838,000 (US$107,000) has gone missing from the city’s oldest luxury hotel after she invited three men to her room for drinks in the early hours of Thursday. Police said staff at The Peninsula Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui filed a report at 10.55am that day after the guest claimed her Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux timepiece had been stolen. The case has been classified as theft. Investigators said the woman rented a room at the hotel...

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2 d. ago Softcovers and selfies: China’s bookshops find fame as photogenic backdrops

In China, bookstores are the new hotspot, but not because of what’s on the shelves. Eye-catching interior designs are drawing photographers and influencers to snap photos among the bookshelves. But not everyone is happy about this new trend. China’s bookworms argue that the crowds, noise and flash photography are ruining the vibe of these once tranquil spaces.

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3 d. ago China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

China’s central bank is looking to pump 900 billion yuan (US$129.2 billion) worth of additional funds into private and technology firms, alongside slashing key policy relending rates by a quarter of a percentage point, in a fresh round of monetary easing designed to shore up the economy. The new plan includes an extra 500 billion yuan for agriculture and small businesses, said Zou Lan, a deputy governor of the bank, at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. The bank will also expand its...

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3 d. ago China’s Ningbo cuisine; Hong Kong goes Back to the Past: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Umami, salty, stinky’: how 3 flavours define China’s Ningbo cuisine Located directly south of Shanghai across Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo is just a two-hour ride away from China’s biggest city on the high-speed rail. For many, the first thing that may come to mind is the city’s famous tangyuan (glutinous rice dumplings). But...

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3 d. ago Luxury group Richemont beats sales forecasts as China improves

Luxury group Richemont beats sales forecasts as China improves  Reuters

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3 d. ago Louis Vuitton Redefines Luxury In China With Groundbreaking Flagship In Beijing, A Must

Louis Vuitton Redefines Luxury In China With Groundbreaking Flagship In Beijing, A Must-Visit For Tourists!  Travel And Tour World

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3 d. ago snøhetta plans spiraling galleries with curved glass facades for beijing art museum

snøhetta plans spiraling galleries with curved glass facades for beijing art museum  Designboom

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3 d. ago MVRDV Designs Tiffany & Co.’s Beijing Flagship with a Fluid Glass Fins Façade

MVRDV Designs Tiffany & Co.’s Beijing Flagship with a Fluid Glass Fins Façade  parametric-architecture.com

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3 d. ago Alibaba, JPMorgan said to invest in Chinese chip designer Montage’s Hong Kong listing

Chinese chip designer Montage Technology is set to enlist Alibaba Group Holding and JPMorgan Asset Management among the key investors in its upcoming Hong Kong listing, according to people familiar with the matter, in a sign of promising demand for the city’s latest share sale related to artificial intelligence. Alibaba and the JPMorgan Chase asset manager were participating as cornerstone investors, which get guaranteed allocation in exchange for holding the shares for a period of time, the...

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3 d. ago Snøhetta designs atrium with radiating galleries for Beijing Art Museum

Snøhetta designs atrium with radiating galleries for Beijing Art Museum  Dezeen

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3 d. ago CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Battle for the recovering luxury market heats up

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Battle for the recovering luxury market heats up  CNBC

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3 d. ago Old Beijing Bus Children's Park in Changping, Beijing by XISUI Design

Old Beijing Bus Children's Park in Changping, Beijing by XISUI Design  we-heart.com

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4 d. ago From Scholarly Stones to Ghesquière Design: Inside Louis Vuitton’s Sanlitun Flagship in Beijing

From Scholarly Stones to Ghesquière Design: Inside Louis Vuitton’s Sanlitun Flagship in Beijing  WWD

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4 d. ago Mainland Chinese money to drive 10% rise in Hong Kong commercial property deals: Colliers

Surging mainland Chinese investment in Hong Kong’s commercial real estate sector has helped set the stage for a “measured recovery” in 2026, according to Colliers. In the luxury residential segment, mainland capital accounted for about 80 per cent of transactions exceeding HK$100 million on The Peak and in Southern district, according to Centaline Property Agency. Investment from the mainland rose to the highest level in five years in the last quarter of 2025, and deal value in 2026 was set to...

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