China-grown durian, Lunar New Year travel demand, Macau’s economy: 5 weekend reads

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-12-23 02:01:11 | Updated at 2024-12-23 06:33:10 4 hours ago
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1. China sees surge in travel demand for extended Lunar New Year holiday

 AFP

Crowds of people walk past the Peace Hotel on Shanghai’s Bund during the Lunar New Year holiday in February 2024. Photo: AFP

2. How has Hengqin helped Macau diversify its casino-dominated economy?

 Henry Wong

illustration: Henry Wong

3. Scientists find key nutrient missing in China-grown durian

 Sun Yeung

A study has found key differences between durian grown in China compared with Southeast Asia. Photo: Sun Yeung
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