Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as a tropical depression in the South China Sea intensifies and approaches the city. The storm is expected to bring strengthening winds and unsettled weather on Friday.
Pakistan Navy has received its first Chinese-built Hangor-class attack submarine, commissioned at a ceremony in Sanya, China. President Asif Ali Zardari and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the event, with Zardari describing it as a historic milestone in the Pakistan Navy's modernisation that affirms Islamabad's resolve to maintain a robust and credible defence posture.
A 14-year-old boy from Hainan Island, China, has become an internet sensation after state media reported he handcrafted turbo engines in his living room. Che Jingang, who calls himself "rocket boy" on social media, claims to have self-studied calculus and aerodynamics since Primary Three. His mother runs his account with 30,000 followers. The story has sparked heated debate about his background and whether the coverage is appropriate.
Hong Kong's men's 400m dragon boat team secured bronze at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, clocking 1:40.188 to finish just 0.022 seconds ahead of Chinese Taipei (1:40.210). China took gold (1:34.990) with Thailand silver (1:35.614). The city had previously won silver in the aquathlon mixed-relay on Saturday.
