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China’s durian craze has turned this tropical fruit into a tool of diplomacy

Distinctive in taste and famously divisive, durian is not everyone’s choice of fruit. This was certainly the case for some Chinese explorers when they first encountered it during the Ming Dynasty’s early maritime voyages.

The Conversation

Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire

Hong Kong residents and experts are pushing back against claims that bamboo scaffolding was a key reason for the city's deadliest fire in decades

The Independent UK

Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountability

The Guardian - UK

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Eric Chan Is Rewriting the Language of Tattoos, One Calligraphic Stroke at a Time

In a culture that lives and dies by the scroll, permanence feels almost subversive.

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Hong Kong Prepares For 'Serious Threat' From Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong rushed to prepare for the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday, with officials warning of a "serious threat" comparable to some of the most destructive storms in the city's recent history.

International Business Times

Hong Kong summons British envoy after UK grants asylum to ‘wanted’ democracy activist Tony Chung

China accuses the UK and Australia, which also granted asylum to an activist last week, of ‘interfering’

The Independent UK

Hong Kong complains to WTO about US levies as China’s tit-for-tat tariffs take off

Donald Trump ‘totally disregarded’ Chinese city’s status as separate customs territory

The Independent UK

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UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened

UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis

The Guardian - UK

For many Chinese, there are ‘more important things’ than Taiwan unification

Beijing has not ruled out using force to annex Taiwan, but there is little appetite for war among Chinese people.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan takes security lessons from Hamas, Ukraine surprise attacks

Taiwan considers its ability to counter a Chinese invasion attempt with lessons learned from Gaza and Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Canada and Australia impose COVID testing requirements on travelers from China

Australia and Canada join other countries including the U.S., U.K., India, Japan and several European nations in imposing tougher COVID-19 measures on Chinese travelers amid fears of new variants.

WEKU

Canada, Australia impose COVID rules on travelers from China

Australia and Canada have joined a growing list of countries requiring travelers from China to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China battles a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic

The Independent UK

Xi’s trip to Hong Kong in doubt after top officials get COVID

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rumored visit to Hong Kong to mark the city’s 25th anniversary of Chinese rule was cast into doubt, after top officials in the city were infected with COVID-19.

Tribune News Service

Factbox-Hong Kong's new cabinet to focus on national security

Hong Kong's incoming leader John Lee has announced a cabinet that includes a number of officials with a background in security, calling it a "results-oriented" governing team that will usher in a new chapter after protracted pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Reuters

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