The top Beijing official overseeing SAR affairs has slammed the United States for imposing heavy tariffs on Hong Kong, calling the move "extremely arrogant and shameless". Xia Baolong, the director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, says tariffs of up to 145 percent on SAR goods showed, in his words, that "the US is after our very survival". Kelly Yu has this report:

Mainland and SAR scholars have sounded the alarm on soft resistance and ideological warfare on National Security Education Day. As Sophie Hui reports, they warned that external powers, such as the United States, could double down on its suppression efforts against China.

Hong Kong has been urged to push for greater development and contribute more to the nation. The call was made by Beijing's Liaison Office Director Zheng Yanxiong at the National Security Education Day ceremony. Charlie Chun reports:

The chief executive says Hong Kong will grasp the opportunities brought by a new economic and trade order amid the tariff war. John Lee slammed the United States, saying it was being "ridiculous" and had "made wrong calculations" by imposing a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports. That story from Vanessa Cheng:

Customs Commissioner Chan Tsz-tat has warned that free trade and globalisation are losing momentum in the face of a wave of US tariffs. But he said Hong Kong will keep its zero-tariff policy. Sophie Hui reports:

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says society's awareness of national security has reached new heights. His comments came after he officiated at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 10th National Security Education Day. Here's Janice Lo:

About 160,000 students in primary and secondary schools, as well as kindergartens, across Hong Kong, have taken part in flag-raising ceremonies to mark National Security Education Day. More on that from Hailey Yip:

The Consumer Council says people should check seasonal performance factor indicators for split-level air conditioners and not just their energy-efficiency labels before buying. Charlie Chun has the details:

The council's vice chairman of the committee on sustainability, public affairs and education Kenneth Chan spoke to Charlie Chun more about the guidelines for split air-cons.

The two-day World Internet Conference, or WIC, successfully wrapped up in Hong Kong on Tuesday. An association representing global mobile operators says the SAR is a pivotal region for innovation and technology, and that it can learn from the mainland. The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association, better known as GSMA, says operators on the mainland and in Hong Kong are leaders in the development and implementation of AI solutions. The association's CEO and director John Hoffman spoke to Vanessa Cheng from the newsroom after attending the WIC's Asia-Pacific Summit:

President Xi Jinping is in Malaysia for a state visit. During his stay, he's expected to discuss a free trade agreement between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or Asean. Todd Harding has more:

Wrapping up his state visit to Vietnam earlier, the president hit out at trade wars and unilateralism. Jacqueline Guico reports:

Police in the city of Harbin have put three alleged operatives of the US National Security Agency on the wanted list after accusing the unit of conducting advanced cyberattacks on China. Kelly Yu reports:

China has reacted with outrage over comments made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a visit to Argentina. The American official alleged that China made what he called rapacious deals with South American countries to secure mining rights. Raymond Yeung reports:

While the Trump administration has been busy threatening tariffs on the entire world including China, US Vice President JD Vance said in a media interview there is a good chance the United States and Britain will strike a "great agreement" on trade. So far, Britain has been spared the most punitive treatment in Trump's tariff announcements. RTHK's UK correspondent Peter Anderson told Carol Musgrave that Donald Trump's personal affection for the country might be influencing his softer stance:

US President Donald Trump has escalated his war against elite American universities with a threat to strip Harvard's tax-exempt status if the country's most famous educational establishment refuses to submit to wide-ranging government oversight. Harvard stands out for defying Trump, in contrast to several other universities and a string of powerful law firms that have folded under intense pressure from the White House in its crackdown on America's institutions. Jamie Clarke reports:

Multiple prisons in France have been attacked in recent nights, in what the country's justice minister says is a response to a government crackdown on drug trade. It was not immediately clear whether the attacks were coordinated, or who carried them out. Years of record drug imports to Europe have grown local drug markets. That has sparked a wave of drug violence across the continent. As Jamie Clarke reports, France has not been spared.

Singapore will hold a general election on May 3 in the first test at the ballot box for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Parliament has been dissolved, and nominations are set to begin next Wednesday. Chloe Feng reports:

The price of gold continues to rise, as investors turn to the safe-haven asset. Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump's tariff plans, the precious metal reached a record high price on Monday. That has seen a marked industry change in India - the second largest consumer of gold after China - where jewellery makes up nearly 70 percent of the country's total gold demand. Jamie Clarke has more: