Spring Festival celebrations include a reunion dinner gathering for pet dogs in Shanghai
The start-up is creating jobs while helping clean up the sea.
24 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM videocam
The jewellery designer died weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery following a skiing accident in December
New law makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to recognise marriage equality
Trump held off on imposing immediate tariffs despite repeated campaign threats to do so
Shutting down TikTok in the US could make it unavailable for users in many other countries, the Chinese-owned company has said
More than 100 martial artists from around the world gathered in Hong Kong at an event dedicated to Wong Shun-leung, student of Ip Man.
Authorities expect a record 9 billion domestic trips during the 40-day period
Held once every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela is expected to attract some 400 million visitors over six weeks
The Chinese calendar has no 30th day of the 12th lunar month this year, and it’s to do with the moon’s orbit. So when will people celebrate?
10 Jan 2025 - 11:44AM videocam
Charlotte Chan had professional care for her mental health issues. Many in Hong Kong face a long wait. Four groups have stepped up to help.
It is about time to welcome the Earthly Snake as we bid farewell to the Celestial Dragon on January 29, 2025. Feng shui master, author and television host Tong Pik-ha has laid out her predictions for all 12 zodiac signs for the coming Year of the Snake.
The snake is the Biblical trickster in the Garden of Eden and the enemy of the Norse gods, but also the saviour of the world in Hinduism.
The best known Chinese folk representation of snakes is the Legend of the White Snake. The snake’s role in it has gone from bad to good.
10 Jan 2025 - 11:53AM videocam
From a pet-friendly cafe to Hong Kong’s first home-grown matcha brand, the seven best places to go to taste the beloved powdered green tea.
More than 70 adaptations of the prolific Taiwanese romance author’s books were made for TV and cinema. Some made stars of their cast members.
Writer known for novels including My Fair Princess reportedly leaves suicide note saying ‘I choose this way to go home gracefully’.
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Wood Snake comes around every 60 years, and 2025’s may be more favourable than 1965’s.
1 Jan 2025 - 5:09PM videocam
The store in Causeway Bay sells Hong Kong-produced food and drink items such as a Young Master beer and Wing Lok soup-flavoured noodles.
As Chinese society becomes more atomised, consumers devoid of human interaction are increasingly opening their wallets to stave off loneliness.
Deregulation and ‘people-centred urbanisation’ that fills public service gaps can spur consumption, Hong Kong forum told.
13 Nov 2024 - 6:44PM videocam
Consumer prices in China nudged higher in October, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 25th month in a row.
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he would impose a 60 per cent tariff on Chinese goods.
8 Nov 2024 - 11:00AM videocam
Events will take place in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing in November to coincide with China’s annual Singles’ Day event.
Higher tariffs are a near-certainty with Donald Trump set to reenter the White House, but China is prepared for a new phase of struggle.
6 Nov 2024 - 7:54PM videocam
As residents of China’s lower-tier cities catch up in terms of spending power, outbound flights from smaller airports are on the rise.
‘Possible future sanctions from the US’ under a new US president have set off alarms in Beijing’s policy circles.