We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. US launches trade investigation into China’s ‘legacy’ chips
The White House announced a trade investigation into “legacy” semiconductors made by China on Monday, less than a month before the new administration of president-elect Donald Trump takes power, that could impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made everyday US consumer goods from cars to coffee makers.
2. Three Gorges times 3: China will build the largest dam in Earth’s deepest canyon
China has approved the construction of a colossal hydropower project on Tibet’s longest river that could generate three times more energy than the Three Gorges Dam, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
3. Hongkongers make more than 2.2 million trips since Saturday
Hongkongers made more than 2.2 million outbound trips between last Saturday and Wednesday of this week, with others saying they were only remaining behind during the Christmas holiday to avoid peak pricing.