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China cancels largest US pork order in 5 years, dealing blow to American farmers

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China Economy

‘We can’t afford not to’: China firms race to open US factories amid trade war

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Trending in China

Man quits top China university, declines US PhD offer to sell street snacks

A man has quit a top university in China, and declined a PhD offer in the US to sell snacks from a street stall. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

Chinese culture

Is Year of the Snake’s fourth month lucky for you? Forecasts for all 12 signs

A snake lantern in Shanghai. A feng shui master assesses their prospects in the lunar year’s fourth month. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

The Yellow Sea fish farm row threatening to derail progress in China-South Korea ties

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Hong Kong weather

Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory

In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to affect vicinity of Pearl River Delta.

Hong Kong weather

Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Raise awareness of air pollution hazards in Hong Kong

We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.

Smoggy weather has struck Hong Kong in recent days, in the worst such case in years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wellness

How high humidity causes ‘damp’ illnesses, plus TCM experts’ health tips

As Hong Kong edges towards summer, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners share how to protect health by eating, acting and thinking right.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Smog over Victoria Harbour. More than 10 areas in Hong Kong reached the highest health risk levels on Monday evening. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist in legal fight to allow women to wear shorts in prison

Women prisoners must wear trousers even in summer unless they have medical or religious reasons.

Hong Kong weather

Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to test flood scheme at 5 road sections hit by 2023 rainstorm chaos

Warning signs, wading lines and flood monitoring devices will be used at five low-lying road sections under pilot scheme.

A black rainstorm warning was in force for more than 16 hours in September 2023, with areas such as Chai Wan pummelled by the deluge. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Severe squally thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong this weekend

Temperatures will drop to as low as 18 degrees on Saturday and 17 degrees on Sunday.

Saturday’s weather will be cloudy with occasional showers, and some areas will experience heavier downpours and squally thunderstorms. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Cool weekend ahead for Hong Kong as cold front moves across southern China

Hong Kong Observatory says temperatures on Saturday will reach as low as 19 degrees Celsius before hitting minimum of 18 degrees on Sunday.

Hong Kong weather

Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Climate change

Opinion | An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

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Australia

Australian outback swamped by year’s worth of rain in a week, devastates livestock

Around 100,000 cattle and sheep are dead or missing due to flooding from 500 millimetres of rain in an area the size of Texas.

Rescue workers taking residents from a house on a flooded street in the town of Adavale in southwest Queensland. Photo: Queensland fire Department/AFP
India

India’s hotter-than-usual weather may strain power networks, put crops at risk

India is facing an unusually hot April, risking wheat crop damage and straining power grids, with record electricity demand and potential diesel shortages.

Hong Kong weather

Cold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says

Cold weather warning issued at 9.45pm on Saturday has remained in force for more than 38 hours.

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Japan

Japan faces 99 times more heatwaves if global warming intensifies, report warns

A new report reveals global warming could cause “once-in-a-century” heatwaves annually.

Young women use fans to seek relief from the heat in Tokyo. Japan’s weather agency says the country could face annual once-in-a-century heatwaves if global warming continues. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong weather

Fog forecast in Hong Kong on Friday, visibility below 500 metres in some areas

Marine authorities urge vessels to travel at safe speeds and exercise extreme caution.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for cooler weekend, with temperatures to reach low of 16 degrees

Observatory says ‘weather will be cool with one or two rain patches over region during the weekend’ due to influence of northeast monsoon.

Japan

Japanese Alps see record rescue numbers amid rising tourist risk

Experts blame hikers and skiers overestimating their abilities and underestimating harsh terrain and weather.

Japan’s Kobushi mountain region straddling part of Tokyo, and Saitama, Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures. The Nagano mountains saw record number of rescues in 2024. Photo: Kyodo
Thailand

Thai tourist gems Chiang Mai and Bangkok among world’s worst for air quality

With both Thai cities listed among the 10 worst in air quality worldwide, emergency measures and regional cooperation are under way to address the crisis.

Bangkok’s skyline is seen amid high levels of air pollution on March 21. Photo: AFP
South Korea

As South Korea burns, officials suspect human error to blame for wildfires

At least 24 people have died and a 1,300-year-old temple has been destroyed. Investigators say tomb clearing or welding may be the culprit.

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Japan

Japan welcomes cherry blossom season but China sands threaten to spoil views

The season began in Tokyo on Monday, while Nagasaki, Kochi and other prefectures have also reported their first sakura blossoms.

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Extreme weather

Woman dead, husband missing as violent storm lashes southern Spain

Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate hundreds of homes.

A van being swept away by the current of the Campanillas river in Almogia, Malaga province, Spain. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong weather

5 to 8 typhoons expected to skirt past Hong Kong this year

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai also predicts longer-than-usual typhoon season that could continue well into November.

Hong Kong’s coming typhoon season could continue into November. Photo: Elson Li
Australia

Hot weather is bad for your heart, Australian study finds

‘When the weather is hot, our hearts must work harder to help us cool down,’ said Professor Peng Bi, one of the study’s authors.

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Extreme weather

US death toll rises to 36 after extreme weather across multiple states

President Trump pledges help to affected states after unusually vicious and damaging weather.

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