Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of 2024 flops on.ft.com/4d3mJoN

Hong Kong regulator launches new probe into PwC Evergrande audits. Story by Chan Ho-him Simon Foy and me ft.com/content/19d858…

Hong Kong regulator set to launch new probe into PwC Evergrande audits on.ft.com/3xCdpYw

Hong Kong regulator set to launch new probe into PwC Evergrande audits on.ft.com/4b2g9wJ

The Chinese equivalent of London's 'magic circle' firms have opened nearly a dozen new offices in Asia and the US over the past year, with fees sometimes half those of western rivals on.ft.com/4aFIusU

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets on.ft.com/443JjJA

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets. Story by Chan Ho-him ft.com/content/71a677…

Beijing reforms unloved state-owned enterprises to win back investors on.ft.com/4d19F2V

Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition on.ft.com/3Jks0dP

China’s bubble tea brands look to create a stir overseas on.ft.com/3Q0eq2Y

#BREAKING : Hong Kong’s imminent single-use plastic ban will apply to the city’s all four home carriers, including Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, as well as outbound flights operated by non-local airlines flying from the city, environmental authorities have confirmed.

#BREAKING A representative of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has been deported from Hong Kong on arrival to the territory to monitor the landmark trial of publisher Jimmy Lai, the international press freedom concern group said in a statement.

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New: Satellite analysis shows thousands of tonnes of aid stuck at Gaza’s border while the enclave nears famine. Our latest visual story on the continuing problems with delivery & distribution by Lucy Rodgers Dan Clark Irene de la Torre Arenas Justine Williams Jana Tauschinski

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Some Chinese brand electric vehicles sat in European ports for up to 18 months. Here's why: on.ft.com/49t73YP

Janet Yellen says US taken ‘major steps’ to stabilise ties with China on.ft.com/3VQTQWG

Chinese state-owned bank seeks liquidation of property developer Shimao on.ft.com/43MDpwt

Chinese airplane maker Comac looks to expand beyond the Chinese market - Chan Ho-him l on.ft.com/3VIbZ8M

Just in: At least one person has died and 56 are injured in the quake, which measured 7.4 on the Richter scale according to the US Geological Survey. More updates on this developing story: ft.com/content/88c6df…

China’s rival to Boeing and Airbus looks to Asia first on.ft.com/49gr9W8

Hong Kong's port is facing stiff competition from rivals in mainland China and south-east Asia, with cargo volumes falling 14% last year. on.ft.com/3U28PMc