Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up protesters

13 Sept 07:50 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police deployed tear gas to disperse pro-democracy protesters marching in Tuen Mun, following a petrol bomb thrown towards officers.
The protests escalated after pro-China groups began tearing down 'Lennon Walls,' which are large mosaics of anti-government messages across the city.
Demonstrators responded by setting a Chinese flag on fire, constructing roadblocks, and damaging public transport infrastructure.
The ongoing unrest, now in its third month, has broadened from opposition to an extradition bill to demands for universal suffrage and concerns over perceived Chinese interference in Hong Kong's autonomy.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.