Balls, soup, stir-fry, wine: See how Hong Kong celebrates snake
The Year of the Snake is a perfect time to try snake soup at one of Hong Kong’s family-run restaurants. Artisan Setaro is the only producer left in Italy's first capital of pasta

China Vanke Shares Jump

China Vanke's Hong Kong shares climb after reshuffle of top management
China Vanke Shares Jump as Management Reshuffle Raises Government Bailout Hopes
Shares of China Vanke jumped after key management changes fueled hopes that the government is stepping in to rescue the troubled property developer. The company's stock gained as much as 14% to HK$6.43 in early trade in Hong Kong on Tuesday,
China Vanke’s management reshuffle signals bailout for troubled developer, analysts say
Hong Kong’s Blue Pool Capital Buys Minority Stake in Super-Star Sneaker Maker
Golden Goose, the maker of the Super-Star sneakers brand, said Hong Kong investment firm Blue Pool Capital acquired a minority stake, a move that is expected to support the Italian fashion company’s growth ambitions.
DeepSeek and ChatGPT Answer Sensitive Questions About China Differently
DeepSeek's chatbot's answer echoed China's official statements, saying the relationship between the world's two largest economies is one of the most important bilateral relationships globally. It said China is committed to developing ties with the U.S. based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation.
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‘Let’s talk about something else’: China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek answers questions on Hong Kong, Tiananmen crackdown
China's AI bot DeepSeek censored answers about Hong Kong's protests, Taiwan's status and other topics when asked questions by HKFP.
DeepSeek offers no new answers to China’s AI bind
DeepSeek has triggered a dramatic rethink on artificial intelligence spending around the world, except perhaps in China. The startup's impressive low-cost model showcases the country's innovation prowess.
In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine.
China Market Update: Year Of The Dragon Slayed The Bears
It was a quiet night as DeepSeek was by far the topic du jour in the region, though Mainland China (closed until next Wednesday), Indonesia (closed until Thursday), Malaysia (closed until Friday), and Taiwan (closed until next Monday) were closed for Chinese New Year while South Korea is closed until Friday for Korean New Year.
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What are Hong Kong’s links to the Panama Canal, and does China really control the waterway as Trump claims?
Hutchinson Ports - a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings - operate ports on either extreme of the 82-kilometer waterway.
US lawmakers seek rights sanctions over Hong Kong, text shows
Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers will introduce a bill on Friday requiring the Trump administration to review whether Hong Kong officials should be sanctioned for human rights violations, according to a bill text seen by Reuters.
Hakka village festival shows Hong Kong’s beautiful countryside and cultural heritage
Kuk Po, located near the city’s border with mainland China, offers locals and tourists an authentic rural experience.
Hong Kong woman killed by train in Japan while taking photos on train tracks
A tourist holidaying with her husband in Japan has been killed while taking photos on train tracks. The 61-year-old woman from Hong Kong was visiting Otaru, Hokkaido when she was hit by a train as she stood in a restricted area on the tracks to take photos of the ocean. She was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.