Xinyi Wu

1 week ago | scmp.com | Xinyi Wu

When Simon Cockerell returned to the Pyongyang International Marathon last month after a five-year break, he felt a familiar energy – but the landscape had clearly shifted. The general manager of Koryo Tours, the marathon’s official travel partner, brought just 200 international visitors to North Korea, a stark drop from the 700 his company hosted in 2019. He attributed the smaller turnout to a combination of stricter access, limited travel options, and a reduced registration period.

1 month ago | scmp.com | Xinyi Wu

It has long been common for Hong Kong residents to escape to the hills at weekends, but now a similar passion for mountain trails is sweeping across China’s Greater Bay Area. Around 50km (30 miles) north of the city of Shaoguan, in northern Guangdong province, towering crimson cliffs rise above lush forests and winding streams, drawing young and old alike.

1 month ago | scmp.com | Xinyi Wu

Hong Kong pet owners who purchase a HK$99 (US$12.70) monthly pass will be able to take their pets on board light rail trains on weekends and public holidays starting from May 1, marking the MTR’s first trial of its new pet-friendly policy. After paying for their usual fare, pass-holders can take one cat or dog – which must be kept in an enclosed carrier – for each ride, the MTR Corporation announced on Tuesday. Pet owners may only purchase one pass every month.

1 month ago | scmp.com | Xinyi Wu

Hong Kong fans of British rock band Coldplay faced long wait times to exchange misprinted tickets on Monday, prompting widespread frustration and complaints. Crowds gathered during lunchtime at one of the seven exchange centres in the city, with ticketing agency Cityline requiring standing passes for next month’s concerts to be replaced due to a printing error. At stake were standing tickets priced at HK$1,399 (US$180) delivered by DHL.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Xinyi Wu

NowSYDNEY (Reuters) -China's Xiaomi Corp is raising up to $5.27 billion in a top-up placement on Monday, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The shares are being sold in a HK$52.80 to HK$54.60 price range, the term sheet said. The smartphone maker, which began manufacturing electric vehicles …