Why old China custom requires brides to bring ‘toilet’ or chamber pot for wedding ceremony
An old Han Chinese wedding custom mandates that the bride brings her own “toilet,” typically filled with red eggs, red dates, and peanuts, which...
Hong Kong homebuyers keep up robust demand as new launches draw brisk sales
Hong Kong homebuyers continued to show strong demand for new residential launches over the weekend, potentially pushing primary market transactions to a five-month high,...
Hong Kong to extend building inspection deadline for contractor checks
Hong Kong authorities will extend the deadline for mandatory building inspection orders to let homeowners vet contractors’ conviction records on a new platform launching...
Distracted at Davos, leaders are ignoring one critical issue
Some weighty themes were addressed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, from the apparent return of the Monroe Doctrine and US “manifest destiny”...
‘Becoming Chinese’: foreigners adopt habits of drinking warm water, practising qigong
Many overseas internet users have recently embraced a new trend of “Becoming Chinese” by incorporating elements of everyday Chinese life into their routines. These...
Viral lies: AI deepfakes hijack reality in Nepal’s election run-up
A video showing three of Nepal’s most recognisable political figures walking side by side set social media abuzz late last year, stirring widespread speculation...