AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsWorldChina turns African port into tourist spot, students rethink Hong Kong: 5 weekend readsFrom a historic slave port turning into a tourist site to Chinese drink chains in the US, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 12:29pm, 8 Jun 2026We 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 magnetThe Beninese government contracted Chinese state-owned firms to build an expansive La Marina waterfront complex located at what used to be the main slave port. Photo: HandoutAdvertisement