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WORLDAug 17Streaming site pulls Chainsmoker Cat series in Hong Kong over breach of ad rulesA Taiwan-based streaming platform has removed the Japanese anime series Chainsmoker Cat for Hong Kong audiences because the programme is in breach of the city’s ban on online smoking advertisements. Animation Crazy, a streaming platform launched by Bahamut, a Taiwanese internet forum and news website, said on Monday that it recently received a letter from the Hong Kong’s Department of Health concerning Chainsmoker Cat. The show’s content contravened rules that prohibited advertising smoking...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17South Korean president calls for talks with North KoreaThe South Korean president has called for talks with North Korea, signaling a potential diplomatic effort to address relations between the two nations.clevelandstar.com · United States
WORLDAug 17Vietnam veterans reveal war lasting trauma after returning home | Blayney ChronicleVietnam veterans are reportedly sharing accounts of their enduring trauma experienced after returning home from war.blayneychronicle.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 17Interview : China development experience wins growing favorability , says S . African journalist - XinhuaA South African journalist states that China's development experience is gaining increasing international favorability. This suggests a growing positive perception of China's development model.english.news.cn
WORLDAug 17Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woesA Hong Kong merchant has been jailed for five years and four months for attempting to murder his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal in their public rental flat after struggling to repay debts totalling nearly HK$900,000 (US$115,000). The High Court on Monday sentenced Wong Pak-ting in what the presiding judge described as a “tragic” case. The 45-year-old pleaded guilty in May to four counts of attempted murder after spiking food and drinks prepared for his family with sleeping pills...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17China embraces ‘Grandpa Cute’; policewoman probed over uniform dance: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Chinese youth are turning to an 84-year-old Cambridge professor for support 2. Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit 3. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region 4. Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Hong Kong maid cafe operator arrested for allegedly molesting staff, 14The operator of a Hong Kong maid cafe has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old employee multiple times, beginning on her first day at work. A police source said on Monday that the operator, a 35-year-old man surnamed Cheung, was arrested on Saturday at the cafe in Mong Kok’s Dundas Square. The victim was a 14-year-old Form Three student, who started working at the cafe on August 7. On that day, Cheung hugged her around the waist and allegedly molested her again on subsequent...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Comics take young readers back to ancient ChinaComics are being utilized to introduce young readers to the history and culture of ancient China. This method aims to engage a younger audience with historical content.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17Comics take young readers back to ancient ChinaComics are being used to introduce ancient Chinese history to young readers. This initiative aims to engage a younger audience with cultural heritage.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centresAs dark tourism gains traction, some Chinese youth are embracing a related form of experiential travel, paying to confront simulated typhoons, floods, and other disasters while acquiring survival skills. Also referred to as grief tourism, dark tourism involves visiting sites linked to death, catastrophe, and human suffering. Its origins trace back centuries, including connections to 17th century Britain, where public executions often attracted large crowds. This phenomenon has surged across...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17How to help more of Hong Kong’s non-Chinese-speaking students reach universityThe percentage of non-Chinese-speaking students who sat Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams and were admitted to the city’s public universities has remained persistently low over the past five academic years, with no clear signs of a change in sight. Veteran educators who teach such pupils, classified by the government as NCS students, attributed the trend to three main factors: high failure rates in core mathematics; deficiencies in Chinese-language studies; and a lack of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Japan TodayThe title "Japan Today" indicates a news publication focusing on current events in Japan. No specific event or topic is detailed in the provided title or summary.japantoday.com · Japan
WORLDAug 16What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 16Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crimeHong Kong police have arrested 16 people as part of efforts to clamp down on juvenile crime, with those apprehended including a 13‑year‑old boy linked to a shoplifting case involving stolen goods worth about HK$4,000 (US$510). Officers from the force’s New Territories South regional headquarters said on Sunday that the arrestees, aged 13 to 39, included 11 teenagers. They were apprehended on suspicion of various offences, including disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16University of Hong Kong, CityU secure spots in global university top 100Two Hong Kong universities have secured places in the top 100 of an academic ranking that assesses 1,000 institutions worldwide. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) rose five places from 67th last year to 62nd, while City University of Hong Kong (CityU) climbed four places from 99th to 95th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, released by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy on Saturday. Launched in 2003, the annual ranking was initially published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University before...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Is Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show a pangolin?Hong Kong Disneyland is collaborating with Pixar Animation Studios to offer an exclusive theatrical experience centred around a home-grown character, with the resort dropping clues in its concept art that suggest she could be a pangolin. The theme park announced on Sunday that a massive theatre space would be unveiled at Toy Story Land in the first half of 2027, with the theatrical experience to be exclusive to the city. “Through beloved Pixar characters, guests will experience an emotional...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Fresh evidence exposes Japanese troop wartime atrocities in ChinaNew evidence has reportedly revealed wartime atrocities committed by Japanese troops in China. This discovery sheds light on historical events.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 16Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleThis article explores the concept of eating, moving, and living well, specifically in the style of Hong Kong. It provides insights into a particular lifestyle.South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat diesA 14-year-old Hong Kong boy has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after bringing a badly injured cat that later died to a clinic for treatment. Police said on Sunday that they received a report from an employee of a veterinary clinic in Cheung Sha Wan at 6.25pm on August 10, suspecting that a cat had been ill-treated. “The informant said a 14-year-old boy had brought a cat for treatment, and found that the cat had injuries, suspecting that it had been treated inappropriately, which...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten , tells of Lilydale region resident Vietnam War experiencesAn article titled 'Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten' recounts the Vietnam War experiences of a resident from the Lilydale region. This story offers a personal perspective on the historical conflict.watoday.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 16Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten , tells of Lilydale region resident Vietnam War experiencesA story titled 'Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten' recounts the Vietnam War experiences of a resident from the Lilydale region. This piece serves to document historical events and personal narratives.smh.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 16Who will care for Korea elderly ? Foreign workers enter troubled marketForeign workers are entering the market to address the care needs of the elderly population in Korea.koreaherald.com · South Korea
WORLDAug 1612-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo on Aug 13 found safeA 12-year-old British girl who had been missing in Tokyo since Aug 13 was found safe on Saturday night, police said Sunday. Carmelita Lakdesha Paul, a junior high…Japan Today
WORLDAug 15Haunting nightmares : how medical records become evidence of Japanese wartime atrocities in ChinaThe article explores how medical records are being used as evidence to document Japanese wartime atrocities committed in China. This sheds light on past historical events.shanghaisun.com · China
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