Hong Kong property curbs scrapped, Taylor Swift deal questioned, China’s durian king: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

Hong Kong home curbs ditched, Taylor Swift offer questioned, China’s durian king: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

We have actually chosen 7 stories from today’s news throughout Hong Kong, mainland China, the larger Asia area and beyond that resonated with our readers and clarified topical concerns. If you wish to see more of our reporting, please think about subscribing

1. Hong Kong budget plan– all residential or commercial property curbs ditched to enhance market

Throughout his budget plan speech, Hong Kong financing chief Paul Chan Mo-po stated the city would get rid of all limitations on home deals as part of his services for the slow economy and diminishing financial reserves in what some experts called the most challenging budget plan plan ever.

2. Philippine legislator desires probe on Taylor Swift’s Singapore-only performance offer

Singer Taylor Swift performs on stage during a concert as part of her Eras World Tour in Sydney, on February 23. Photo: TNS — Vocalist Taylor Swift carries out on phase throughout a performance as part of her Eras World Tour in Sydney, on February 23. Picture: TNS

A Philippine legislator has actually gotten in touch with his federal government to concern Singapore over the city state’s choice to use American pop star Taylor Swift a substantial financial grant, apparently to avoid her from carrying out anywhere else in Southeast Asia

3. Chinese floating barrier at South China Sea flashpoint was ‘needed’, Beijing states

China on Monday stated it was “required” to establish a floating barrier at the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Seawhere it has actually had regular flare-ups with Philippine forces.

4. Odors like triumph: nations compete to be China’s durian king as crop flourishes

China’s appetite for the spiky, pungent durian fruit is only set to grow as the global market expands. Photo: Xinhua — China’s cravings for the spiky, pungent durian fruit is just set to grow as the international market expands. Image: Xinhua

Competitors in between exporters is anticipated to magnify in China, the world’s biggest durian marketas the international crop has actually been predicted to grow as much as 10 percent by 2030 and ravenous customers are on the hunt for higher range and much better deals.

5. Previous Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang resigns from nation’s legislature

China’s previous foreign minister Qin Gangwho has actually been missing out on from public view given that June in 2015, has actually resigned as a member of the nationwide legislature ahead of a crucial political set piece occasion, according to a main declaration.

6. Young China makeup master’s improvement organization generates 5.5 million fans

The transformation of 57-year-old actor Tang Jianjun was such that his wife did not recognise him. Photo: Xiaohongshu — The improvement of 57-year-old star Tang Jianjun was such that his spouse did not acknowledge him. Picture: Xiaohongshu

A makeup artist in China who utilizes her extraordinary abilities to significantly enhance the look of her customers– in many cases make them appear several years more youthful– has actually ended up being a significant hit on mainland social networks.

7. What’s riding an over night train in China like? A 36-hour journey to Chengdu

Travel author Ian Lloyd Neubauer takes 2 over night trains from Lhasa in Tibet to Chengdu to learn what sleeping, consuming and hanging out resembles on the world’s busiest rail network.

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