Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess in Hong Kong: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From a cross-straits move to Coldplay’s ticketing mess, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Andrew Chiang You-ching, the great-grandson of Taiwan’s former leader Chiang Kai-shek, announced on social media that he is moving to Hangzhou to build a career and promote cross-strait ties. Photo: Douyin/Andrew Chiang

Published: 12:00pm, 28 Mar 2025

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Chiang Kai-shek’s great-grandson moves to mainland China to develop career

The great-grandson of former Taiwanese leader Chiang Kai-shek is now living in the mainland Chinese city of Hangzhou, as his family plays a key role in promoting cross-strait exchanges.

2. Hong Kong tourism chief demands apology, explanation over Coldplay ticketing mess

A Coldplay performance in Mumbai, India. Photo: Facebook/Coldplay

Hong Kong’s tourism chief has demanded Cityline provide an apology and explain how tickets for next month’s concerts by British rock band Coldplay were printed with the wrong information, angering fans who must now exchange them.

3. Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles Worlds failure sparks furious social media debate

China’s Wu Yanni celebrates after breaking the national record during the women’s 60 metres hurdles semi-finals at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. Photo: Xinhua