US Rejects Beijing’s ‘Four Don’ts’ Demand for Hong Kong Consul
The United States has dismissed demands that its newly appointed diplomat to Hong Kong toe the line on what Beijing calls colluding with “anti-China...
Hong Kong police hunt for man who attacked 2 people with knife in park
Hong Kong police are searching for a man who attacked two people with a knife in a park, leaving one with a throat injury...
Was Venice’s winged lion made in China and delivered by Marco Polo’s family?
One of Venice’s most iconic symbols – the majestic winged Lion of St Mark – has its origins not in Europe but in ancient...
Trump’s 100% tariff threat puts India’s drug industry on edge
A mood of uncertainty hangs over India’s pharmaceutical sector as US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats have unsettled investors and policymakers alike. Advertisement...
China fan dyes hair monthly, suffers kidney disease due to chemicals
A Chinese woman developed kidney disease after changing the colour of her hair every month just to follow the style of her favourite star....
Hysan sells Mid-Levels flats to Lee family members for HK$133 million
Hysan Development sold three units at its Bamboo Grove luxury complex in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for a total of HK$133 million (US$17 million), two...
Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new ‘Showgirl’ album
Taylor Swift quickly set several streaming records on Friday with The Life of a Showgirl, her new album of bouncy pop songs about love,...
Mooncake sales on the wane as China’s consumers cut back on non-essentials
Early sales of mooncakes – a food traditionally distributed among families, workplaces and other social groups to celebrate China’s Mid-Autumn Festival – have softened...
Dried cricket mooncake filling sparks concerns in China about possible roach option
As this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, a type of novel mooncake has been launched that has attracted public attention in China because its filling...