China businesswoman falls for employee, gifts him US$420,000 to settle divorce
An entrepreneur in China, captivated by her young married subordinate, gave him three million yuan (US$420,000) to facilitate his divorce and compensate his wife....
‘It’s tragic’: H-1B workers rushing back to US liken panic to Covid-era madness
Published: 3:23pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 3:24pm, 21 Sep 2025 Panic, confusion and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were...
Hong Kong’s John Lee rejects suspension mechanism idea for labour import scheme
Hong Kong’s leader has ruled out introducing a suspension mechanism for the city’s labour importation scheme or fining employers for abusing the policy, amid...
China’s micro-drama craze turns idle real estate projects into lavish film sets
In Xingyang, Henan province, a long-stalled project by Evergrande – the world’s most indebted real estate developer – lays bare two sharply contrasting realities....
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan banks on better market sentiments as sectors stabilise
Published: 2:15pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 2:25pm, 21 Sep 2025 Hong Kong’s finance chief has anticipated improving market sentiments after downward trends in the retail,...
Will China’s 731 film on Japan’s war crimes worsen already frayed ties?
Published: 2:00pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 2:08pm, 21 Sep 2025 For a movie about a particularly dark chapter of China’s history, 731 has been doing...
China mum, 28, dies at home, leaving toddler son to survive for days on junk food
A two-year-old toddler from southeastern China survived for days on snacks after his 28-year-old mother died in their rental flat, sparking a national discussion...
Calls for clear licensing rules if dogs allowed into Hong Kong restaurants
The restaurant industry and pet owners have urged the government to map out clear licensing rules, especially on hygiene, as Hong Kong prepares to...
Hong Kong’s Cathay monitoring cyberattack on Europe system after flight delayed
Published: 12:01pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 3:06pm, 21 Sep 2025 Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways is closely monitoring a cyberattack on European check-in...