Our editors will be looking ahead today to these developing stories ...
Early peek at international art
The Hong Kong International Art Fair, the city's 'truly international art fair', will open its doors for a media preview today at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The annual trade show for modern and contemporary art returns for the fourth time with 260 exhibitors, a new backer and an undisputed primary position in the region. The fair, which runs from Thursday to Sunday, will be 30 per cent larger than last year's.
Dalian banks on festival-led tourism revival
Dalian's three-month Beach Culture Festival will start tomorrow. It will be the first large-scale beach event hosted by the Liaoning coastal city since last July's huge oil spill. The city government reiterated that the pollution had been contained and the fishing industry was gradually being restored. But whether the event, featuring pop stars and a variety of activities, can revive the popular resort's tourism sector remains a question.
Beijing looks across the strait