2 h. ago US chat gaffe, China’s birth subsidies, Shanghai woos foreign firms: SCMP daily highlights

From a Chinese drone conquering Earth’s deepest point to the impact of birth subsidies, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Events

3 h. ago China to help major cities attract foreign visitors and shoppers

China to help major cities attract foreign visitors and shoppers  Reuters.com

Politics

5 h. ago Philippines set to host second Typhon missile system, signalling Trump’s defence pledge

The second Typhon unit will allow more Philippine troops to train with the system and enhance the country’s sovereignty, analysts say.

Events

5 h. ago Chiang Mai and Bangkok among world’s worst for air quality as wildfires rage across Thailand

With both Thai cities listed among the 10 worst in air quality worldwide, emergency measures and regional cooperation are under way to address the crisis.

Events

6 h. ago Malaysia’s AirAsia restricts power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Politics

6 h. ago Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Politics

13 h. ago Shanghai vows to cut red tape as China steps up foreign investment drive

China’s financial hub is putting in more effort to attract and retain overseas capital as economic, trade landscape grows more uncertain.

Politics

13 h. ago In bid to woo more foreign investors, Shanghai pledges to loosen rules

In bid to woo more foreign investors, Shanghai pledges to loosen rules  South China Morning Post

Economics

14 h. ago United flight bound for China turns around to U.S. after pilot forgets passport: 'Completely unacceptable'

United flight bound for China turns around to U.S. after pilot forgets passport: 'Completely unacceptable'  Fox Business

Politics

21 h. ago United Airlines flight to China had to turn around after a pilot forgot their passport

United Airlines flight to China had to turn around after a pilot forgot their passport  Scripps News

Politics

26 h. ago Thailand's Uyghur deportations: Balancing China and the West

Thailand's Uyghur deportations: Balancing China and the West  DW (English)

Politics

27 h. ago Hong Kong devoted to bolstering foreign ties, John Lee says at Boao Forum

Chief executive touts international connections following Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s call for city to expand global ties.

Politics

28 h. ago Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

Politics

28 h. ago United Airlines Flight to China Forced to Turn Around After Pilot Realizes He's Forgotten His Passport: Reports

United Airlines Flight to China Forced to Turn Around After Pilot Realizes He's Forgotten His Passport: Reports  PEOPLE

Politics

28 h. ago United Airlines Flight to China Forced to Turn Around After Pilot Realizes He's Forgotten His Passport

United Airlines Flight to China Forced to Turn Around After Pilot Realizes He's Forgotten His Passport  PEOPLE

Politics

29 h. ago Beijing says it wants to strengthen ties with Europe as Chinese, Portuguese foreign ministers meet

Beijing says it wants to strengthen ties with Europe as Chinese, Portuguese foreign ministers meet  TRT World

Politics

30 h. ago Bali, Indonesia to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners with new rules and tourism levy

The new guidelines for foreign tourists were issued to curb their misbehaviour.

Politics

30 h. ago Hong Kong’s Democratic Party to hold meeting in April to discuss disbanding

Special meeting will seek to establish a mandate to allow leadership to handle legal procedures related to group’s proposed dissolution.

Politics

31 h. ago Malaysia’s Perlis port promises faster halal deliveries to China, but success hinges on Thailand

Malaysia’s Perlis mega-port aims to revolutionise halal cargo delivery to China, contingent on Thai rail agreements and regional stability.

Politics

32 h. ago China Not Interested in Interfering in Canada's Internal Affairs, Foreign Ministry Says

China Not Interested in Interfering in Canada's Internal Affairs, Foreign Ministry Says  U.S. News & World Report

Politics