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WORLDAug 30Social Transformation in the Sands[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] On the southeastern rim of the Tengger Desert, where dunes can rise 30 metres high and advance significant metres a year, a private afforestation effort is attempting something larger than tree planting. At Malan Lake in Alxa, Inner Mongolia, founder Mr YUEN Shu Wah is testing whether desert restoration can succeed by redesigning not only landscapes, but also livelihoods and governance. Battling Moving Sand “Countries,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Theme park performer Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong KongTheme park performer Bernice Yuen Sze-hang outshone 11 other contenders to take the Miss Hong Kong 2026 title on Sunday night. The 26-year-old, one of the heavy favourites, dazzled both judges and the audience to claim the tiara in the beauty pageant final at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O. “We went through two or three hours [during the final], rushing through many things. Until the very end, when they announced the results, I hadn’t even realised it was time,” Yuen said. The Baptist University...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Doshisha International High School cancels this year's Okinawa training trip; explained at parent information sessionAsahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 3013-year-old among 321 arrested as Hong Kong police seize drugs worth HK$130mHong Kong police have arrested 321 people, including a 13-year-old, and seized HK$130 million (US$16.5 million) worth of suspected illegal drugs during a seven-week citywide crackdown. Code-named “Tailbacker”, the operation ran from July 12 to August 29, and uncovered 234 drug-related cases, police said on Sunday. The 321 suspects, aged between 13 and 72, comprised 228 men, 65 women and 28 minors. They were arrested for suspected offences that included the manufacturing, possession, and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3080-year-old man dies in Mine, Yamaguchi; multiple head injuries, wife also fractured; prefectural police set up investigation headquartersAsahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 30Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in weekHong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a series of recent attacks, including one in which a woman was mauled and later found dead, and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Santiago Loza and the journey as a mirror: “Diario chino” and “Los días chinos”, two sides of an experienceAfter years of postponing the trip, Santiago Loza arrived in China with a borrowed camera and the goal of returning with a film. From there emerged a documentary, a diary, and a literary work that share scenes, questions, and materials. The writer and filmmaker turns displacement into aClarín
WORLDAug 30Chinese viewers praise Korean dating show featuring serious illness survivors as lesson in loveChinese audiences have been captivated by a new South Korean dating show that features young people battling serious illnesses, drawing inspiration from their courageous pursuit of love. The dating reality show, Love Against Time, released by the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) this summer, has gone viral on Chinese social media. While various dating reality shows have long served as a hallmark of South Korean entertainment, this new entry retains a unique appeal, bringing together eight...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Cantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother dies at 102 after collapsing in flatThe 102-year-old mother of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui Yim-fong died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her home in Hong Kong. Tam Mei‑kam was being fed liquid oatmeal by her domestic helper at about 10.30am when she suddenly collapsed in her Causeway Bay flat. The helper, a 31-year-old Indonesian woman, immediately called police. Paramedics and officers arrived at her home in the Leigyinn Building at 62 Leighton Road to find Tam unconscious. She was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3023,000 bronzes, 14 years, 60 volumes: how China is mapping lost heritage held abroadIn the quiet of a Peking University research room, shelves groan under the weight of 60 thick volumes. Stacked, they stand taller than an average human. Inside their pages lie the details of more than 23,000 ancient Chinese bronze vessels, weapons, chariot fittings and ritual objects that left China’s shores long ago and now sit in museums, private collections and auction houses across nearly 30 countries. Published in April by Shanghai Classics Publishing House, the Collection of Chinese...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Hong Kong police investigate viral video of dog in washing machineHong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night show a dog inside a front-loading washing machine, tumbling with the drum as the machine runs through its cycles and fills with water. One of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Waste to wonder : Porcelain second life in Jingdezhen - People Daily OnlineThe article discusses how waste porcelain is being repurposed in Jingdezhen, highlighting an innovative approach to recycling and sustainability. This demonstrates a local initiative transforming waste into valuable resources.en.people.cn · China
WORLDAug 30Carlos Cañizales Arrives in Japan for Vacant WBA Title Showdown Against Daiya Kira · PhilBoxing . comCarlos Cañizales has arrived in Japan for an upcoming WBA title boxing match against Daiya Kira. This signals the imminent staging of a professional boxing championship fight.philboxing.com · United States
WORLDAug 30Sadhguru refused immediate evacuation from Tibet to ensure safe exit of over 700 Isha members , says FoundationSadhguru reportedly declined an immediate evacuation from Tibet. This decision was made to ensure the safe departure of over 700 members of the Isha Foundation.news.webindia123.com · India
WORLDAug 30Reviving Kuala Lumpur: can Malaysia modernise without pricing out its past?A yellowing receipt, framed behind glass near the entrance of Abdul Razak Gold House, records an address that no longer officially exists: “63 Ampang Street, Kuala Lumpur (Malaya)”. The shop’s modern glass frontage, polished counters and gleaming bullion cases give little away about its history. But step inside and that simple receipt serves as a small window onto pre-independence Malaysia. For six decades, this family business has reinvented itself in step with the city around it. What began as...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30‘Green miracle’: US teacher returns to China after 26 years to find donation grew into forestA retired American teacher has reunited with a Chinese farmer 26 years after their initial encounter, returning to the once-barren sandy landscape transformed by his generous donation into a lush green environment. In 1999, Ronald Sakolsky, now 67, was teaching English in Luoyang, Henan province, central-eastern China, when he discovered Inner Mongolian farmer Yin Yuzhen’s efforts to combat desertification. Inspired by her dedication, he donated US$5,000 to support her mission. The pair first...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Human-wild animal clashes on the rise in China’s Giant Panda National ParkFriction between humans and wild animals at China’s Giant Panda National Park intensified significantly over the past decade as conservation efforts expanded, a new study has found. Farmers reported increasing losses between 2015 and 2024 stemming from damage to property and crops as well as attacks on humans and livestock. The team behind the study said the issue had become the most prominent challenge facing the park’s administrators. The Giant Panda National Park covers 22,000 sq km (8,500 sq...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 29Mie police officer arrested for breaking into home and stealing watchA police officer in Mie was arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and stealing a watch. This indicates a breach of public trust and a criminal investigation involving law enforcement.japantoday.com · Japan
WORLDAug 29Brunei No . 1 News WebsiteThis title indicates a website identifies itself as Brunei's number one news source.brudirect.com · Brunei
WORLDAug 29Not just "lending books": What are the new roles of libraries, and which prefectures are focusing on them?Asahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 29Asakusa Samba Carnival paradeDancers take part in the 21st Asakusa Samba Carnival parade contest in Tokyo on Saturday.Japan Today
WORLDAug 29 [ LETTER ] - Taipei TimesThis article is identified as a letter published by the Taipei Times. Without further details, its specific content or significance cannot be determined.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
WORLDAug 29Japan probes 39kg of bread dumped in national parkA total of 39kg (85 lbs) of bread was recently dumped along a roadside in a national park in western Japan, prompting police to investigate who discarded it and why. The loaves were left near crash barriers in Daisen-Oki National Park in Tottori Prefecture between August 14 and 20. The incident has prompted the spread of fake images and videos attempting to link the dumping to a sharp increase in bear encounters in Japan over the past year. “When I first heard of the reports, my head was full of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 29 I met Kim Jong - un - the terrifying rules and how one criticism could end you An individual recounts meeting Kim Jong-un, detailing the strict rules and the severe consequences for any criticism. This provides insight into the nature of the North Korean regime.express.co.uk · United Kingdom
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