Authorities expect Super Typhoon Ragasa, the season’s strongest tropical cyclone, to make landfall Wednesday.
Colorful celebrations contrast with widespread allegations that Beijing persecutes Uyghur people.
Beijing’s top internet regulator says it will target conflict, rumors, “negative outlooks on life.”
Zhang “Tara” Yadi disappeared on July 30. Rights groups fear she will face national security charges on Tibet.
The new hub would aim to house businesses and 2.5 million people between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Officials traded accusations as tensions rise near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
The measure followed a ruling requiring the government to create a legal framework for recognizing same-sex unions.
“This position will not change,” the Chinese president said, according to state media.
The leaders’ collaboration is a “direct challenge” to the world order, the E.U.’s foreign policy chief says.
Analysts will be watching Wednesday’s event for signs of strengthening ties among China, North Korea and Russia.
