SCMP’s highlights: 7 of this week’s most read stories
- From a crocodile chase in Hong Kong to Beijing’s hotpot venture in the South China Sea, here are a few highlights from the Post’s recent reporting
We selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, Asia and more that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.
1. A rare crocodile sighting in Hong Kong
Over the weekend, a Siamese crocodile was on the loose in Hong Kong’s New Territories for around four hours before she was eventually captured. The two-metre crocodile was found near a fence by a domestic helper named Maryann. When recalling the moment, Maryann said: “I was washing the floor and I screamed when I saw that crocodile. It was huge.”
2. A street vendor left in tears after selling just 1 rice roll all day
Lan Yuwen, a 25-year-old street vendor, broke down in tears after selling only one rice roll for 5 yuan (72 US cents) on her second day operating her food stall. In a viral video, Lan says “it’s really a laborious job”, adding: “I have to get up at 5am every day and develop a headache by the end of the day.”