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Alipay, China’s leading mobile payment service operated by Ant Group, reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the mainland’s “golden week” National Day holiday, as consumer confidence appears to rebound following Beijing’s large-scale stimulus measures introduced ahead of that annual break. During the first four days of the holiday, which began last…
Hong Kong is set to host the world’s first wakesurf championships organised by an International Olympic Committee-endorsed authority, with industry experts saying the event can raise the sport’s profile in the city. The International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) World Wakesurf Championships will be held between November 2 and 10 at the Tai Po Waterfront…
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has diverted a US-bound flight to Japan to remove an “unruly passenger” suspected to have touched cabin crew members and verbally abused them under the influence of alcohol, the Post has learned. The carrier confirmed that flight CX806 from Hong Kong to Chicago, which departed the city at…
A leading US disease ecologist says he has faced death threats and harassment because of his work with Chinese scientists on virus research before the Covid-19 pandemic – an experience he describes as a “medieval” witch hunt. Peter Daszak, president of scientific research organisation EcoHealth Alliance (EHA), said he and the non-profit had endured four…
A young woman in China has gained popularity on social media for traveling to 42 cities at home and abroad in the past year, all for just 20,000 yuan (US$2,800). The 25-year-old Douyin blogger, known by the alias Xinxin, exemplifies the trend of “iron butt” travel – a movement among younger generations who seek out…
Gourmands in Hong Kong will be treated to a longer and greener Wine and Dine Festival this year, with the event stretching to five days from four and a ban on plastic cups in place. Spearheaded by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the festival will be held from October 23 to 27 at the Central…
Malaysia’s king has arrived in Beijing for a four-day trip to China – the first by the country’s monarch in a decade and his first overseas state visit since being crowned in July – as the two countries celebrate a half-century of bilateral ties. Talks are expected to range from cooperation on high-speed rail to…