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Hong Kong this week: Rugby Sevens, art, and a delighted hawker

In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at how the city is finally starting to feel like it is 'back in business' as major events kick off and tourists stream in.

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Chinese villages among 32 added to UN honour roll of Best Tourism Villages

World Tourism Organisation adds two villages in China’s southwest to list of Best Tourism Villages intended to promote best practice in rural economic development and the preserving of landscapes, knowledge and values.

Hong Kong’s art scene is back! Find out more in this week’s Global Impact edition. https://sc.mp/vu3g

Why a Donald Trump indictment would be a significant moment in history. Understand more with our explainer. https://sc.mp/rmbu

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Why a Trump indictment would be unprecedented in US history

Here’s a look at the hush-money probe, grand jury process and possible ramifications for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

Hong Kong news roundup: How is the government attempting to resolve the city’s long-standing transport issues? Everything you need to know about our home city in one place: sign up for our Hong Kong Update newsletter now! https://sc.mp/rrnx

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Hong Kong this week: transport plans, political moves and chatbot challenges

In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at government transport policies and concerns over artificial intelligence while elsewhere, a new state official takes the reins overseeing city affairs.

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Old photos of Seoul’s ‘moon villages’ reveal how people lived post-war

Photos of Seoul captured by South Korean documentarians give new life to the city’s old neighbourhoods that were razed and disappeared into history over the last 40 years.

64,000 chopsticks and 20,000 tea bags to make Jackie Chan’s face! https://sc.mp/vkat

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64,000 chopsticks for a Jackie Chan picture – artist’s incredible creations

The ambitious works of visual artist Red Hong Yi – including her 2014 work of Jackie Chan made out of chopsticks – are the subject of her first book, How To Paint Without a Brush.