This weekend's top stories include China's transformation of an African port into a tourist hub, Nicaragua's potential role in US-China influence, and Chinese students reevaluating studying in Hong Kong due to costs and cultural differences.

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. China is transforming historic African slave port into waterfront tourism magnet 2. The new Panama? Why Nicaragua could be next front in US-China influence battle 3. Is the dream over? Mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs and cultural fit 4. How Chinese drink chains are testing the...