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40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (200+ words) Widespread coverage is good news ahead of coming holiday for mainland visitors who have solely been using e-wallets for years AlipayHK, a subsidiary of Ant International, an affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the South China Morning Post, said…...
China under-16 women’s team beat hosts France for second win in invitational event
16+ min ago (165+ words) Chinese have two wins from two matches in six-team Montaigu Cup, and are second in standings behind Japan, who are also unbeaten China's under-16 women's team moved into second place at the Montaigu Football World Cup after a 2-1 victory over…...
Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (225+ words) From a coffee festival to a Doraemon show, there's plenty to do and see for both residents and visitors over the long weekend break Hong Kong begins a five-day long weekend break for the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays…...
Meet Logan Marshall-Green, who plays Cal on Yellowstone spin-off Marshals
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (385+ words) Meet Logan Marshall-Green, who plays Cal on Yellowstone spin-off Marshals'South China Morning Post Before working with Taylor Sheridan, Marshall-Green appeared on Law & order, The O.C. and Sex and the City spin-off And Just Like That " " but theatre is his first love…...
Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animations
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (662+ words) Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh's animations'South China Morning Post One of the highlights of this year's Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is a collection of five animated short films from Taiwanese director Joe Hsieh…...
PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (226+ words) PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation'South China Morning Post Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media Type 96A main battle tanks with…...
In pictures: HKwalls Street Art Festival takes over Central, Western districts
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (14+ words) In pictures: HKwalls Street Art Festival takes over Central, Western districts'South China Morning Post...
China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid ‘punk wellness’ trend
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (198+ words) Younger generation embrace notion of "wrecking yourself while saving yourself" by drinking concoctions of booze and herbs By night, some young Chinese are swapping traditional cocktails for so-called traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) bars, where herbal-infused spirits promise everything from heartbreak…...
China motorcycle brand ZXMOTO enjoys surge in popularity after historic win
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (267+ words) The on-track success translated into immediate commercial gains and generated online buzz for the company and its founder, Zhang Xue Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO experienced a surge in popularity and generated online buzz after securing a historic double victory in…...
Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (631+ words) The three winners of this year's Classic Series are in line for a rematch on Hong Kong's second-biggest race day Could all three winners of this year's Classic Series features add another layer of intrigue and excitement to the Group…...