A recent survey found that owners spend about HK$2,062 (US$263) per month per cat, driven by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the recent Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said the average monthly spending marked a 2.8 per cent year-on-year increase, with the growing proportion of ageing cats in the city expected to be a key driver of market growth in the coming years. A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is. In full: “Niu Lai”, which translates to “Here Comes the Cow”, earned around 7,000 yuan ($1,000) in its opening week from August 5, before surging to 33.06 million yuan ($4.92 million) at the Chinese box office, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. Video: Michael Zhang/AFP. More at – ‘s only non-profit, independent English-language news source – impartial, governed by an ethics code. HKFP is a member of the Trust Project, visit hongkongfp.com/ethics to view our journalistic standards. Scientists in China say they have created a self-exercising muscle graft that could allow bedridden people gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assemble into muscle grafts, which is said to not only improve whole-body muscle mass in mice, but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cognitive health. Savoury and sweet are what American brands KFC and Oreo are aiming for in collaborations that are now available for a limited time exclusively in China. Oreo cookies infused with KFC’s signature spices went viral in July. An Oreo-flavoured KFC chicken burger has been available to customers since Friday. A massive flash flood tore through Nepal from the border between Nepal and Tibet. And China has a new fake island, ready for war. That and more on this week’s China news headlines. Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. Nepal and China both warned on Thursday of fresh risks of flooding in the Himalayas as two lakes that have developed on either side of their border threaten to burst in a region still grappling with this week’s catastrophic flood. Nepal’s disaster authority issued a notice warning that a lake formed by debris blocking a river at the flood site is rising and at risk of bursting, urging residents of lower banks, passengers and rescuers to stay away from river banks and risky areas. China warned that 3 million cubic meters of water—about 1,200 Olympic swimming pools—are expected to flow into an already dammed lake on its side of the border over the next three days, creating a high risk of a breach, with peak flow expected around September 1. WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Nepal and China both warned on Thursday of fresh risks of flooding in the Himalayas as two lakes that have developed on either side of their border threaten to burst in a region still grappling with this week’s catastrophic flood. Nepal’s disaster authority issued a notice warning that a lake formed by debris blocking a river at the flood site is rising and at risk of bursting, urging residents of lower banks, passengers and rescuers to stay away from river banks and risky areas. China warned that 3 million cubic meters of water—about 1,200 Olympic swimming pools—are expected to flow into an already dammed lake on its side of the border over the next three days, creating a high risk of a breach, with peak flow expected around September 1. WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Nepal Floods: Nepal has issued an urgent warning after a dam upstream on the Tibetan side was reportedly breached, raising fears of another dangerous flood surge in the region. Authorities have urged security personnel, rescue workers and members of the public involved in relief operations to remain alert and immediately move to safer, higher ground. The fresh warning comes just days after a devastating glacial collapse triggered deadly flooding across parts of Nepal, causing widespread destruction and disrupting rescue and relief operations. As concerns grow over rising water levels and possible additional flooding, authorities are closely monitoring the situation along vulnerable river systems and affected communities. Rescue teams are facing difficult conditions as they continue search and relief efforts in flood-hit areas. WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Last year’s opening of Shein’s first-ever permanent physical store sparked protests in Paris. Critics accuse the ultra-fast fashion retailer of violating sustainability norms and French labour standards, saying its presence inside the BHV Marais warehouse cheapened the historic French retail landmark. The backlash quickly escalated into political scrutiny and Shein was fined for “deceptive commercial practices.” In June, BHV ended its partnership with Shein and the new management ordered the shop closed by Christmas. The controversy came ahead of the launch of the company’s initial public offering, with trading to start on September 1. Last year’s opening of Shein’s first-ever permanent physical store sparked protests in Paris. Critics accuse the ultra-fast fashion retailer of violating sustainability norms and French labour standards, saying its presence inside the BHV Marais warehouse cheapened the historic French retail landmark. The backlash quickly escalated into political scrutiny and Shein was fined for “deceptive commercial practices.” In June, BHV ended its partnership with Shein and the new management ordered the shop closed by Christmas. The controversy came ahead of the launch of the company’s initial public offering, with trading to start on September 1. Heavy rain is forecast at the site of the China-Nepal border disaster, raising fears of further flooding that could trigger a second catastrophe. Authorities are monitoring the levels of a lake that had formed after the flash floods that is at risk of bursting its banks. Experts say that while climate change cannot be singled out as the direct cause of the disaster, such events will not be the last. They are calling for stepped up intergovernmental coordination. China has hit out at Japan’s latest defence white paper and military expansion, accusing Tokyo of reviving neo-militarism and moving away from its pacifist constitution. Beijing’s criticism comes as Japan strengthens its defence capabilities amid growing security tensions in the Indo-Pacific. WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Authorities in Tibet’s Gyirong county held an evacuation drill outside the border checkpoint with Nepal just weeks before the catastrophic flash floods struck on Wednesday. Gyirong holds regular safety exercises in the area, which is home to over 100,000 glaciers. Nepali soldiers are fighting through mud and debris to save 100 workers trapped in a tunnel in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on Friday. The workers fled to a passageway at a hydropower project to escape a rushing wall of ice, rock and water two days ago. Torrential rain has triggered severe flooding and landslides in Japan’s Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, where thousands of residents were left stranded without power. Authorities issued the highest rain alert and advised over 380,000 people to evacuate. Relatives of missing persons from the catastrophic mudslide and flash flood along the Himalayan border of Nepal and China continue to wait for news of loved ones. About 500 people were confirmed dead as of Friday morning. Among the over 1,000 people unaccounted for following the disaster on Wednesday are more than 540 tourists from India, the US and two dozen other countries. Iran is facing renewed economic pressure as the United States expands sanctions targeting Tehran’s economy and trade networks. In the port city of Bandar Abbas, businesses and residents are grappling with rising costs, currency volatility, and growing uncertainty. Despite the pressure, Iran says it can withstand the sanctions and continue trading with key partners such as China and Russia. Meanwhile, tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remain a major concern for global energy markets and international shipping routes. How will the latest sanctions impact Iran’s economy and the wider region? WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults.
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