We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. Why are smugglers swarming East Africa for ants to send to China and Europe?Zhang Kequn, a Chinese national, and Charles Mwangi, a Kenyan citizen, appear in court on March 17 accused of trying to smuggle live queen harvester ants out of the country. Photo: AP2. How a Tang Dynasty tablet became a test for China-Japan restitutionIllustration: Brian Wang3. Hong Kong passengers caught off guard by new airport limit of 2 power banksFew notices were seen at Hong Kong International Airport as a two–power bank limit for travellers took effect. Photo: Edmond So
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Ant smuggling in China, new airport rules in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads you missed
This article summarizes several news stories from the past weekend. First, it highlights the increasing ant smuggling activity in East Africa, where individuals are attempting to transport live queen harvester ants to China and Europe.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-30 · 04:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This article summarizes several news stories from the past weekend. First, it highlights the increasing ant smuggling activity in East Africa, where individuals are attempting to transport live queen harvester ants to China and Europe. Second, it discusses a Tang dynasty tablet and its implications for China-Japan restitution. Finally, the article reports on new regulations at Hong Kong International Airport limiting passengers to a maximum of two power banks, catching some travelers off guard due to limited signage. The article aims to keep readers informed about diverse news events across Asia and beyond.
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New airport limit of 2 power banks took effect in Hong Kong.
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Zhang Kequn and Charles Mwangi appeared in court on March 17 accused of trying to smuggle live queen harvester ants out of Kenya.
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A Tang dynasty tablet became a test for China-Japan restitution.
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Few notices were seen at Hong Kong International Airport regarding the new power bank limit.
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Zhang Kequn person · Key Player
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Charles Mwangi person · Key Player
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East Africa location · Context
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Kenya location · Context
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Hong Kong International Airport location · Context
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Europe location · Context
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Japan location · Context
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Tang Dynasty organization · Context
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