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1. Is AI a blessing or a curse for China’s new generation of writers?

   Some young Chinese writers are said to be “in a state of panic” over rapid advances in artificial intelligence tools like DeepSeek, as they question whether the emerging technology is a blessing or a curse. The debate was one of the key themes at a two-day conference held in Suzhou in late September – “Border Crossings in Speculative Fiction” – hosted by Nanjing University’s School of Frontier...

2. Chinese man survives 70-day jungle dare, makes traps for rats, wins US$14,000

   A man from central China conquered a 70-day jungle challenge, winning 100,000 yuan (US$14,000) by using home-made traps to catch rats and insects. In Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, which is known for its dramatic landscapes, caves and rare wildlife, an event called the Qixing Mountain Cup jungle survival challenge took place in July. It was organised by a local tourism company and outdoor...

3. Tourism rebound driving retail recovery in Hong Kong, finance chief says

   Hong Kong’s strong tourism rebound has driven a steady recovery in retail sales and the government will keep up the momentum with a packed calendar of mega-events for the rest of the year, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Sunday the government would work with different sectors to attract more visitors and encourage them to stay longer to maximise the...

4. Hong Kong police arrest man after knife attack leaves 2 critically injured

   Hong Kong police have arrested a man a day after he allegedly attacked two park-goers in To Kwa Wan, leaving both critically injured. Superintendent Gar Kam-lam of the Kowloon West regional crime headquarters said on Sunday that the suspect was believed not to know the two victims – aged 24 and 37 – and there was no indication of any conflict between them before the attack. According to police,...

5. Hong Kong ‘could restart discussions on organ donation opt-out policy’

   Hong Kong authorities could look again at introducing an organ donation opt-out mechanism to boost the city’s low registration rate, a senior health official has said. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the government might restart discussions on implementing such a mechanism. “As long as residents have the right to choose, there are no human rights issues,” he said. The...

6. Philippines to boost US presence with naval base deal amid ‘entrapment’ fears

   The United States is deepening its military presence in the Philippines with a planned upgrade to a naval base in Palawan, a strategically vital island facing the South China Sea that already hosts American-funded boat hubs and airstrips. While some observers view the growing American presence as a pragmatic move to enhance the Philippines’ defence capabilities, others caution that the strategy...

7. China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Italy, Switzerland: foreign ministry

   Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is scheduled to visit Italy and Switzerland from Tuesday until October 12, China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Wang would attend the 12th joint meeting of the China-Italy government committee and the fourth round of the China-Switzerland strategic dialogue held between foreign ministers, the ministry said in a statement. His trip follows an olive branch...

8. Will new accountability system be fair to Hong Kong’s civil servants?

   Alarm and despondency could spread through Hong Kong’s civil service in the coming weeks as the significance of last month’s policy address begins to sink in. The proposal to introduce a heads of department accountability system and make other changes to performance assessment methodology is a real game changer. Despite ritual praise of our 170,000 officials as “an outstanding team”, it is clear...

9. Hong Kong adds additional private residential plot in Northern Metropolis

   An additional private residential plot will be added to a land parcel in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to attract developers to invest in the economic hub near the border with mainland China, the city’s development chief has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho also said on Sunday that under a new set of laws tailored for the megaproject, construction hours might be extended...

10. Tarot with your merlot? Why China’s consumers are spending ‘spiritually’

    In China's biggest cities, many of the trendiest nightlife spots aren’t known for their craft cocktails or stunning views, but for an unusual feature: fortune-telling. Sip of Oracle, a self-styled “spiritual bar” in central Shanghai, encapsulates this trend with its whimsical slogan, “Explore the unknown in a tipsy haze.” Kate Li, a Shanghai bank employee reeling from a recent pay cut, stumbled...