Nearly 25 years ago, Liu Yiting won a rare scholarship to a highly regarded US university, and great things were expected of her. Some say she has delivered, while others are disappointed.
China’s original poster child for strict parenting sparks heated debate
Nearly 25 years ago, Liu Yiting won a rare scholarship to a highly regarded US university, and great things were expected of her. Some say she has delivered, while others are disappointed.
Strawberry-sucking strangeness sweeps social media in China
The latest internet challenge in China has got young people competing to see who can suck a strawberry clean of all its flesh, leaving just a perfectly formed “floating skeleton”.
Shanghai actress blossoms in Wong Kar-wai’s smash hit TV show
Shanghai’s Tiffany Tang has evolved from a brilliant actress to a bankable star after her memorable role in the top TV drama Blossoms Shanghai which still has the internet buzzing days after the final episode aired.
Strawberry-sucking strangeness sweeps social media in China
The latest internet challenge in China has got young people competing to see who can suck a strawberry clean of all its flesh, leaving just a perfectly formed “floating skeleton”.
Shanghai actress blossoms in Wong Kar-wai’s smash hit TV show
Shanghai’s Tiffany Tang has evolved from a brilliant actress to a bankable star after her memorable role in the top TV drama Blossoms Shanghai which still has the internet buzzing days after the final episode aired.
Shanghai’s Tiffany Tang has evolved from a brilliant actress to a bankable star after her memorable role in the top TV drama Blossoms Shanghai which still has the internet buzzing days after the final episode aired.
Brave China boy returns to burning home 4 times to save family members
A young boy in China ran into a burning house multiple times to save his grandmother and semi-conscious father, earning widespread praise on mainland social media.
A young boy in China ran into a burning house multiple times to save his grandmother and semi-conscious father, earning widespread praise on mainland social media.
China court clears child, 10, over death of classmate who shared spicy snack
A court in China has cleared a 10-year-old child of any wrongdoing after he was sued for sharing a spicy snack with a classmate who later died.
Medical staff in China complete brain surgery during powerful earthquake
A doctor and his team in China who successfully completed brain surgery on a patient despite their operating theatre being rattled by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake have been praised on mainland social media.
Brave China boy returns to burning home 4 times to save family members
A young boy in China ran into a burning house multiple times to save his grandmother and semi-conscious father, earning widespread praise on mainland social media.
China court clears child, 10, over death of classmate who shared spicy snack
A court in China has cleared a 10-year-old child of any wrongdoing after he was sued for sharing a spicy snack with a classmate who later died.
Medical staff in China complete brain surgery during powerful earthquake
A doctor and his team in China who successfully completed brain surgery on a patient despite their operating theatre being rattled by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake have been praised on mainland social media.
Elderly Chinese parents tricked by son into signing over flat end up homeless
A husband and wife in their eighties were talked into transferring their flat in China over to their family who then refused to let them live in it, making them homeless and forcing them to seek legal representation.
Deep-fried toothpick food craze hits China from South Korea, sparks health fears
A new snack craze in China, inspired by a South Korean eating fad, which involves consuming colourised starchy, deep-fried, and spicy toothpicks, has sparked an official health warning.
A new snack craze in China, inspired by a South Korean eating fad, which involves consuming colourised starchy, deep-fried, and spicy toothpicks, has sparked an official health warning.
China woman seeks US$28 million from bogus husband after they have 8 children
Mainland social media has been astonished by the story of a woman in China who is suing her “husband” for US$28 million in child support after she discovered that he had another wife.
Mainland social media has been astonished by the story of a woman in China who is suing her “husband” for US$28 million in child support after she discovered that he had another wife.
Angry China plane passenger demands ‘free’ seat for son, delays flight by hours
A passenger on a domestic flight in China argued with cabin crew for three hours, insisting that the two first-class tickets he bought entitled a third person to be seated, ruining the flight for 300 fellow fliers.
A passenger on a domestic flight in China argued with cabin crew for three hours, insisting that the two first-class tickets he bought entitled a third person to be seated, ruining the flight for 300 fellow fliers.
Hong Kong needs new ideas to attract tourists after underwhelming campaigns like ‘Night Vibes’. The success of Harbin, mainland China’s ice capital, offers valuable pointers.
By combining history, technology and entertainment, ‘time travel’ tourism could rejuvenate Hong Kong’s travel industry by attracting a range of visitors seeking unique and immersive experiences.
The government needs to adopt a more comprehensive approach that goes far beyond the promised US$2,500 cash handout to new parents if it wants to truly foster a baby boom in Hong Kong.
Foreign talent enhances Hong Kong’s competitiveness and expatriates enrich the social fabric and contribute to a more cosmopolitan environment – all crucial to us maintaining our international status.
Hong Kong’s new ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ campaign should focus on revitalising places like the Temple Street Night Market and Ladies’ Market if it is to attract locals and tourists alike.
Elderly Chinese parents tricked by son into signing over flat end up homeless
A husband and wife in their eighties were talked into transferring their flat in China over to their family who then refused to let them live in it, making them homeless and forcing them to seek legal representation.
Deep-fried toothpick food craze hits China from South Korea, sparks health fears
A new snack craze in China, inspired by a South Korean eating fad, which involves consuming colourised starchy, deep-fried, and spicy toothpicks, has sparked an official health warning.
A new snack craze in China, inspired by a South Korean eating fad, which involves consuming colourised starchy, deep-fried, and spicy toothpicks, has sparked an official health warning.
China woman seeks US$28 million from bogus husband after they have 8 children
Mainland social media has been astonished by the story of a woman in China who is suing her “husband” for US$28 million in child support after she discovered that he had another wife.
Mainland social media has been astonished by the story of a woman in China who is suing her “husband” for US$28 million in child support after she discovered that he had another wife.
Angry China plane passenger demands ‘free’ seat for son, delays flight by hours
A passenger on a domestic flight in China argued with cabin crew for three hours, insisting that the two first-class tickets he bought entitled a third person to be seated, ruining the flight for 300 fellow fliers.
A passenger on a domestic flight in China argued with cabin crew for three hours, insisting that the two first-class tickets he bought entitled a third person to be seated, ruining the flight for 300 fellow fliers.
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