Korean travel boom in China, PLA tightens fuel rules: 5 weekend reads you missed

SCMP | Feb. 1, 2026, 11:30 p.m. | Original
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A food seller prepares dishes at a restaurant in Shanghai on January 21. Photo: AFP

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People walk at the Bund in Shanghai, China. Photo: Reuters
People walk at the Bund in Shanghai, China. Photo: Reuters
The People’s Liberation Army showcases a variety of weapons during the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on September 3, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
The People’s Liberation Army showcases a variety of weapons during the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on September 3, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
The seat belt requirement for bus passengers came into effect on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
The seat belt requirement for bus passengers came into effect on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo

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