Pet lion cub in a Bentley, China creates ‘dream bullet’: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Hong Kong’s tourism minister has pledged to take steps to attract more international stars to boost the local economy after lawmakers questioned why the city had missed out on performances by global artists such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.

3. ‘Dare not spend’: China seeks fix as slowing economy may shrink middle class

For China’s middle class, things have never looked harder. No signs have yet emerged to upend their frustration as the property market meltdown and free-falling stock market have continued to wipe out their wealth.

4. China, Singapore agree visa-free deal for travel stays of up to 30 days

China and Singapore will introduce a 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement from February 9 – Lunar New Year’s Eve – allowing citizens of the two countries to travel, visit families and go on business trips.

5. Thai woman faces jail after…