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The team has been under a cloud of suspicion since The New York Times reported in April that 23 swimmers tested positive for a banned heart drug before the 2021 Tokyo Games. The issue has also prompted a diplomatic spat between the U.S. on one side and China, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the other. "Chinese swimmers are clean and have never feared testing," the spokesperson said. Adam Pretty / Getty ImagesThe impact of testing aside, Chinese swimmers are also worried the situation could affect their once-friendly exchanges with foreign competitors. "No matter how much World Aquatics tried to mess with the Chinese athletes’ mindset before, they still broke the world record!"

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Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian militant group Hama, arrives for the inauguration of the new Iranian President at the parliament in Tehran, on July 30. Tehran: Haniyeh took at least four trips to Tehran – in November, March, May and July. In May, he attended the funerals of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who were killed in a helicopter crash. On his final trip to Tehran, which ended with his assassination, he attended the inauguration of the new Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian. Doha: As Israel’s war ravaged Gaza, Haniyeh spent the majority of his time in Hamas’ Doha offices.

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☆ HSBC rises 3% in Hong Kong after profit beat, share buyback announcement
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"Each of these strengths contributed to a good revenue performance in the first half of 2024, supported by higher interest rates." Hong Kong-listed shares of HSBC were up 2.84% at 07:56 a.m. London time in the wake of the earnings beat. The first-half figure nevertheless came in well above the $20.5 billion average of broker estimates compiled by HSBC, according to Reuters. "The strong performance of the business gives us the confidence to say that we'll be mid-teens return in 2025 as well," Quinn told CNBC. "This headwind will be partially offset by hedging and balance sheet growth, but this growth is unlikely to be remarkable.

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☆ It's a great time to buy a Hong Kong mansion from the cash-strapped elite
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some distressed, wealthy homeowners in Hong Kong are selling their exorbitant homes at a discount. Hong Kong's property market has been under pressure due to high interest rates. The removal of property curbs in Hong Kong has boosted luxury home sales. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

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☆ Sotheby’s expands Hong Kong footprint with cavernous new exhibition and retail space
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A fossilized mammoth skull, centuries-old ceramics and Banksy’s famous self-shredding painting are among hundreds of high-value collectibles on show at Sotheby’s ambitious new retail outpost in Hong Kong. With younger collectors seemingly in mind, items on the first floor range in price from 5,000 to 50 million Hong Kong dollars ($640 to $6.4 million). The venture is the latest signal that major auction houses still consider Hong Kong to be their long-term hub in Asia. In June, Hermès also unveiled its expanded retail space in the neighborhood. It has simultaneously sought to grow its footprint in Hong Kong — not only with its newly unveiled Maison, but also a nearby 36,000-square-foot regional headquarters, due to open later this year.

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☆ Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Last Friday, Ho took his company, NIP Group, public on the Nasdaq stock exchange. NIP Group makes money from live streams — both of esports and from third-party influencers — and event production and its esports arm. NIP Group plans to explore esports real estate, digital collectibles, and esports training camps, among other strategies, the company said in a filing. Before the duo cofounded NIP Group, Ho was the chief marketing officer of iDreamsky Games, one of the largest game publishers in China. Though billed as an esports company, NIP Group made the bulk of its revenue last year primarily from managing 36,000 online entertainers — with money coming largely from fees on their live streams.

Persons: —, Mario Ho, Stanley Ho, Ho, NIP Organizations: Service, NIP Group, Nasdaq, SEC, Business, Group, iDreamsky, MIT Sloan School, Macau Esports Federation, MSI Finance Management Company, Bloomberg Locations: Sweden, China, Oslo, Hong Kong, Asia, Macau

☆ ‘I don’t have a budget’: Why people are going into debt to travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The majority of those going into debt do so by charging travel expenses on a credit card, with 20% of respondents saying they would rather skip a credit card payment and put the money toward a vacation. The mindset is “‘I can’t buy a house, I’m not sure I can afford college or grad school, so I might as well go to Spain and backpack. ”They think (credit card debt) is not as risky as it is. They don’t care so much about not getting into debt.”King adds that social media has changed the way many people think about travel. “Eventually, if I’m going to get a house, I’ll get a house.

Persons: CNN — “, ”, Lisa Fraser, “, Elizabeth Currid, Halkett, Tim Gurner, something’s, I’m, ’ ” Alex King, they’re, Fraser, FOMO, King, It’s, I’ll Organizations: CNN, University of Southern, United Locations: Taipei, Budapest, New York, University of Southern California, Spain, Hong Kong

☆ Meet the typical social-media influencer: They make less than $100,000 a year and juggle other jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A survey of over 2,000 content creators conducted by the influencer marketing agency NeoReach last year found that 48% of creators earned less than $15,000 a year. Since the money that influencers make sometimes isn't enough to sustain their lifestyles, they balance content creation with other jobs. AdvertisementThe typical US-based influencer is likely to be making less than six figures and creating content part-time, according to research, surveys, and influencer interviews. Most of these creators have smaller audiences, according to former influencer marketer Emmy Petit, who is now a full-time influencer. "The idea of full-time content creation is often more glamorous than reality," Mitchie Nguyen, a content creator based in New York, previously told BI .

Persons: —, NeoReach, Colin Rocker, IZEA, influencers, Jessica Ufuoma, Johnson, Jasmine Enberg, Emarketer, Anushka, Petit, Nadya Okamoto, MrBeast, Mitchie Nguyen, Enberg, TikTok Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business, Deloitte, Johnson, Influencer League Locations: Hong Kong, New York

☆ Blinken meets China’s top diplomat in Laos as global giants keep communication lines open
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Nectar Gan | Kylie Atwood | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as China’s increasingly assertive moves in the South China Sea and threats toward Taiwan, have in recent years soured the Washington-Beijing relationship. In contrast, both Putin and Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov have been greeted in Beijing multiple times since the invasion. against a backdrop of increasingly violent clashes between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. “We are pleased to take note of the successful resupply today of the Second Thomas Shoal, which is the product of an agreement reached between the Philippines and China,” Blinken said. His running mate JD Vance has advocated halting military aid to Ukraine in favor of focusing on Taiwan’s defense.

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Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan - February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. For the first half of the year, luxury group LVMH this week reported " exceptional growth in Japan arising in particular from purchases made by Chinese travelers." SHANGHAI — Luxury brands are seeing a surge in sales in Japan, largely driven by purchases from Chinese travelers taking advantage of a weak yen, according to earnings results this month. The income segment covers families in mainland China earning at least 30,000 yuan a month ($4,140, or about $50,000 a year). besides Hong Kong, across most luxury brands."

Persons: Yves, Yves Saint Laurent, Trip.com, Xiao Hong Shu, netizen, Oliver Wyman, Louis Organizations: Yves Saint, Burberry, U.S, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, South, Japan National Tourism Organization, CNBC Locations: Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan, Ginza, China, Southeast Asia, SHANGHAI, South Korea, Weibo, Sapporo, Hong Kong, Malaysia, France, Asia

☆ Don’t help Russia evade sanctions, Ukraine tells Hong Kong
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Hong Kong CNN —Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged Hong Kong to prevent Russia from using the Asian financial hub to bypass Western sanctions during a visit to the city on Thursday. Kuleba “called on the Hong Kong administration to take measures to prevent Russia and Russian companies from using Hong Kong to circumvent the restrictive measures imposed for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine,” according to a statement from Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued after the minister met with Hong Kong leader John Lee. “These restrictive measures are necessary to weaken Russia’s capacity to wage war and kill people in Ukraine,” it added. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong government told CNN on Friday that it “implements and strictly enforces” United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions. However, international companies based in Hong Kong, including Chinese banks, have generally adhered to US sanctions to avoid any risk of being frozen out of the dollar dominated global financial system.

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☆ My friend and I spent $390 at one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant chains. I'd only return on 2 conditions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Tiffany Leigh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When I was in Hong Kong, my friend and I spent $390 at Mott 32, a high-end Chinese restaurant chain. I liked most dishes I got, but I'd only return to the restaurant with a larger group of people. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Hong Kong, I decided to splurge on a meal at Mott 32, a high-end Asian restaurant chain. Mott 32 is one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant brands in the world, with recognition from outlets like Forbes Travel Guide and Wine Spectator.

Persons: —, Mott Organizations: Mott, Service, Forbes Travel, Wine Spectator, Business Locations: Hong Kong, Canton, Shanghai, Beijing

Keep reading to see how the Amex Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card differ, and to decide if either is right for you. Finally, the Amex Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card come with a Priority Pass membership**. 35% points rebate on the Amex Business PlatinumThis is an incredibly valuable perk that's only available with the Amex Business Platinum Card. Amex Platinum vs. Amex Business Platinum frequently asked questionsWhat are the main differences between the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards? The Amex Platinum earns bonus points on travel, while the Business Platinum also offers elevated rewards on certain business expenses.

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☆ Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Tiffany May | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

With darkness falling along Hong Kong’s waterfront against a backdrop of glimmering skyscrapers, carnival music competed with the whine of ventilation blowers as visitors bounced on the inflatable Stonehenge. The puffy white megalithic replica was part of an installation put up this month for SummerFest, a public outdoor festival that continues for several weeks. The exhibit, “Inflatable Wonders,” has attracted crowds. Some people have also been asking why more local artists aren’t being used for projects like this one. White is a color associated with death in East Asia, and the shapes of the Stonehenge have drawn comparisons to tombstones.

Persons: Joann, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, ”, aren’t Locations: Hong, Easter, East Asia, Hong Kong

☆ Cheng Pei Pei, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Star, Dies at 78
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Qasim Nauman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Cheng Pei Pei, a trailblazer for women in Asian martial arts cinema and a star of the 2000 blockbuster “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” died on July 17 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ms. Cheng was born on Jan. 6, 1946, in Shanghai. Trained in ballet and traditional Chinese dance, she began her acting career in Hong Kong in 1964 and became one of the stars of the wuxia genre of martial arts films. Her breakout role was in the mid-’60s kung fu classic “Come Drink With Me.”“Our mom Cheng Pei Pei wanted to be remembered for who she was: the legendary ‘Queen of Martial Arts,’” her family said in a statement. “She loved being an actress and knew, even with her hard work, how fortunate she was to have the career she had.”

Persons: Cheng Pei Pei, ”, Cheng, ’, “ Organizations: trailblazer, Echelon Talent Management, Martial Arts Locations: San Francisco Bay, Shanghai, Hong Kong

☆ Selina Cheng: Hong Kong journalist says she was fired by WSJ after taking top post at union under attack by Beijing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —A Wall Street Journal reporter in Hong Kong said she was fired after being elected to lead a press union that has come under attack by Beijing amid a national security crackdown. Selina Cheng, who was elected chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) on June 22, said in a statement posted Wednesday on X that she had been terminated from her job covering China’s car sector earlier in the day. Both Hong Kong officials and Beijing state media have accused it of siding with protesters during the anti-government demonstrations in 2019, a charge the association has denied. But critics have increasingly bemoaned the territory’s shrinking press freedoms since Beijing imposed a national security on Hong Kong after the 2019 protests. “The Wall Street Journal has been and continues to be a fierce and vocal advocate for press freedom in Hong Kong and around the world,” he said.

Persons: Selina Cheng, ” Cheng, “, ”, Hong Kong’s, Cheng, Gordon Fairclough, Emma Tucker, Evan Gershkovich Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Hong Kong Journalists Association, Hong, CNN, The, CIA Locations: China, Hong Kong, Beijing, London, Singapore, Russia

☆ Futuristic designs unveiled for ‘world’s greenest highway’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Not content with Dubai having the tallest building, the deepest pool or the highest hotel, urban design firm URB hopes to add one more superlative feather to the city’s cap: the world’s “greenest” highway. The green highway, pictured in this render, would also include a network of footpaths and green community spaces. URB‘A unique set of challenges’Creating the world’s “greenest” highway in a desert city isn’t easy, though. Pictured in this rendering, designs for the Nexgen Sustainable City, which URB has designed for Cairo. URB A Dubai developer is creating green designs for the city Prev NextAn urban utopiaThis isn’t URB’s first foray into utopian future city design.

Persons: URB, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, Baharash, ” Bagherian, ”, Baharash Bagherian, ’, Bagherian, — Organizations: CNN, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, European Union, “, Hub, Agri Locations: Dubai, ”, “ Dubai, URB “ Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong, URB, Yiti, Oman, Yas, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, City

☆ Asia’s 50 best bars for 2024 revealed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Hong Kong CNN —Bar Leone – an Italian cocktail spot in central Hong Kong – has been crowned the best bar in Asia. Bar LeoneBefore Bar Leone’s triumph, the top spot was held by another Hong Kong bar, mezcal-forward Coa, which spent a record three years atop the list. The list, which was first put together in 2017, added a new category this year recognizing best bar design. “Sustainability is also how we promote and preserve Korean bar culture.”Emma Sleight, head of content for 50 Best Bars and 50 Best Hotels, told CNN that Asia’s bar scene “is one of the best in the world, it’s incredibly young and dynamic and ever-changing. “Free drinks at Bar Leone for everyone tonight!” he shouted triumphantly, before leaning over to his colleagues and whispering, “The bar is closed tonight, right?”Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 20241.

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☆ Millionaires are leaving Hong Kong, but its art scene is booming
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

Narration: Home to a host of financial institutions, Hong Kong is one of the world's wealthiest cities. The Hong Kong Art Gallery Association recorded a 27% increase in member galleries between 2021 and 2023. Nicolas Chow: Chinese art and ancient Chinese art is really at the genesis of Sotheby's Hong Kong when we came here. Angelle Siyang-Le: We firmly believe that Hong Kong is the best place to do art business in Asia, Hong Kong is a natural melting. Emily Tan: That's all from Hong Kong – join us next time in a new city as we explore 'The Art of Appreciation.'

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☆ When your home becomes a tourist attraction
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But for the people who actually do live in those homes, social media photography has changed what it means to live in a picturesque place. Once, she and a friend were walking his French bulldog when a tourist asked if they could “borrow” the pup for a quick photo op. Private lives, public placesIn that story, everybody had a good time. “I was once woken up at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday by French teenagers taking pictures outside,” Johnston says. When private homes – and the people who live in them – become tourist attractions, clashes can occur.

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☆ Soaring U.S. stocks make China’s market look worse than it is. Names to watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Mainland China investors these days are often focused on how well U.S. stocks are doing — and bemoaning tepid performance at home. But a look at first-half performance shows that many China stocks still rose by double-digits, including a few artificial intelligence plays. Zhongji Innolight Ranking third in CSI 300 performance in the first half was Zhongji Innolight, which climbed 70%. Nomura rates Zhongji Innolight a buy and its analysts met with the optical communication company in late June. The broad mainland China stock market, measured in Class A shares, has underperformed over the past two years, said Wanda Wang, a research manager at Morningstar.

Persons: BofA, Nomura, Wanda Wang, That's, Invesco's, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Nvidia, CSI, Apple, Foxconn, Bank of America Securities, Industrial, FII, Avary Holding, Avary, Chartered Bank, HSBC, JPMorgan, Nomura, Nasdaq, U.S, Morningstar, Capital, Shenzhen Stock Exchange Locations: China, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Avary Holding Shenzhen, Hong Kong

☆ Gen Z couple left the U.S. and relocated to a houseboat in London: 'We feel like we're living in a children's picture book'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Dewey and Kent lived in a townhouse with a third roommate and paid $966 each in rent. Before relocating to London, the couple lived in a townhouse in Philadelphia that they shared with a roommate. "We feel like we're living in a children's picture book," Dewey says. Dewey says she loves to explore London Kent and their dog, Kipper. "I hope that people who watch my videos, get a realistic view about what it's like to move abroad, and specifically live in London," Dewey says.

Persons: Dewey, Kent, Maisy Dewey, Harrison Kent, they'd, I'm, Kipper, Maisy Dewey Dewey, Harry Organizations: Savannah College of Art, Dewey, CNBC, Kingston University, of, Kent, London Kent Locations: New Jersey, United Kingdom, London, Hong Kong, France, Philadelphia, America

☆ Japan’s aging society is transforming the baby care business.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Rosa Deacostanoya | Rosa De Acosta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Last year, almost 30% of the Japanese population was 65 or older. In June 2023, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled a multi-billion dollar package of measures to encourage families to have more children. The growth of the older population is also changing the consumer product market. Demand for adult diapers in Japan has been rising, while the need for baby diapers has fallen. Electronics giant Panasonic has been researching and developing products aimed at the older population since 1990, according to its website.

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Beryl is set to emerge in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend after it roars through the Caribbean and Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The National Hurricane Center’s forecast calls for Beryl to restrengthen as it tracks across the southwestern Gulf of Mexico this weekend. It will then push toward Mexico’s coast and make landfall Sunday night in far northeastern Mexico. Anyone from Mexico’s eastern Gulf Coast to Texas and even Louisiana should keep a close watch on the forecast in the coming days. Even if Beryl makes landfall in northeastern Mexico, wind and rain from the cyclone will likely impact parts of the US’s Gulf Coast.

Persons: Beryl, restrengthen Locations: Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Mexico, Gulf, Texas, Gulf Coast, Louisiana

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