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Chiang Kai-shek’s Great-Grandson & Coldplay Chaos: SCMP’s Top 7 Highlights from Hong Kong

From a cross-strait initiative to Coldplay’s ticketing fiasco, here are some key highlights from SCMP’s latest reports.

We’ve chosen seven stories from this week’s news in Hong Kong, Mainland China, greater Asia, and further afield that struck a chord with our audience and highlighted current concerns. Should you wish to read more of our coverage, we invite you to consider
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Chiang Kai-shek’s great-grandson relocates to Mainland China to advance his career.

The great-grandson of ex-Taiwanese leader Chiang Kai-shek currently resides inHangzhou, a city in Mainland China, where his family significantly contributes to fostering interactions between Taiwan and the mainland.

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Hong Kong tourism chief demands apology, explanation over Coldplay ticketing mess

The head of Hong Kong’s tourism authority has called on Cityline to issue an apology and clarify why tickets for next month’s Coldplay concerts were mistakenly printed with incorrect details, infuriating fans who will have to swap their passes.

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3.
Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles Worlds failure sparks furious social media debate

The disappointment of Wu Yanni not making it to the finals in the women’s 60-meter hurdles event at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing on Sunday sparked intense discussions online.

4.
What prompted a talented AI specialist to abandon a thriving academic career in the U.S. for opportunities in China?

A specialist in AI-driven scientific investigation, having spent many years studying and working in the U.S., has come back to China to seize novel prospects arising from the nation’s swift progress in artificial intelligence—especially within drug discovery.

5.
China tests a hypersonic engine with an afterburner, achieving double the thrust at Mach 6.

Chinese researchers have revealed a new development in propulsion technology that might revolutionize the world of hypersonic travel.

6.
Bali plans to tighten regulations for ‘misbehaving’ foreign visitors with new policies and a tourism tax.

The governor of Bali has updated guidelines for international tourists, urging them to respect local customs and vowing to take strict action against “naughty” foreigners.

7.
China celebrates US YouTube sensation attracting 10 million views in Beijing and Shanghai

IShowSpeed, a popular YouTuber from the United States, is being celebrated by Chinese government officials and state-run media as an indication of increasing enthusiasm for mutual comprehension between Americans and Chinese despite rising trade tensions.

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