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5 things to know about Ne Zha 2, megahit Chinese animated movie
Film broke Chinese box office records and marks a shift in the industry. Why do people love Yang Yu’s folk tale? Will there be a Ne Zha 3?
15 Feb 2025 - 8:55AM
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How Chinese culture has inspired video game series such as Pokémon
15 Feb 2025 - 9:22AM
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Wait until this date to open your Lunar New Year red packets
12 Feb 2025 - 7:20AM
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Feng shui master’s advice for Dragons in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dragons can place auspicious elements, colours and symbols for luck in the Year of the Snake.
8 Feb 2025 - 12:45PM
Dragons will experience a complete turnaround of fortunes in the Year of the Snake. A feng shui master shares how to maximise luck in health, wealth and love. Photo: Shutterstock
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Born in the Year of the Dragon? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Dragons in the Year of the Snake.
8 Feb 2025 - 4:00PM
Valentine's Day
Asian Valentine’s days, from Lantern Festival and Qixi to White Day
As well as Valentine’s Day, Japanese celebrate White Day and mainland Chinese the ‘520’ festival, while Korea’s Black Day is for singles.
11 Feb 2025 - 5:15PM
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Born in the Year of the Rabbit? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake.
7 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
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Feng shui master’s tips for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares how Rabbits can improve their luck in a year where their love life may not be as stable as their career.
7 Feb 2025 - 12:45PM
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Born in the Year of the Tiger? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Tigers in the Year of the Snake.
6 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
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Feng shui master’s advice for Tigers in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares how Tigers can prevent bad luck in the Year of the Snake by placing lucky items around their living space.
6 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Year of the Snake predictions for Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin
What’s 2025 going to be like for three of the world’s most powerful people? Two feng shui masters make predictions using Chinese astrology.
5 Feb 2025 - 7:45PM
U.S President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Born in the Year of the Ox? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Oxen in the Year of the Snake.
5 Feb 2025 - 4:00PM
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Feng shui master’s advice for Oxen in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where to place auspicious items in your living space for good luck in what will be a hectic year ahead.
5 Feb 2025 - 12:45PM
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Born in the Year of the Rat? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Rats in the Year of the Snake.
4 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
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Feng shui master’s advice for Rats in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Rats should place lucky items and colours to maximise their luck in the Year of the Snake.
4 Feb 2025 - 12:53PM
Rats will enjoy a good financial Year of the Snake. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel
Staged China rural scenes go viral, tourists pay US$40 to film them
Rural residents in China’s Fujian province have gone viral on Douyin and RedNote by indulging visitors’ nostalgia with staged country scenes.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:15AM
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Why now is the best time of the year to get tangled in Chinese knots
We explore the rich history and symbolism of Chinese knots, which signify good luck and are displayed during Lunar New Year festivities.
4 Feb 2025 - 7:57AM
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Born in the Year of the Pig? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Pigs in the Year of the Snake.
3 Feb 2025 - 3:30PM
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Feng shui master’s advice for Pigs in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Pigs can place auspicious elements, colours or symbols to help have a better Year of the Snake.
15 Feb 2025 - 7:35PM
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Born in the Year of the Dog? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Dogs in the Year of the Snake.
3 Feb 2025 - 7:02AM
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Feng shui master’s advice for Dogs in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where to put crystals and flowers to maximise luck for Dogs, who are in for a good Year of the Snake.
2 Feb 2025 - 9:45AM
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Born in the Year of the Rooster? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and how Roosters can survive the Year of the Snake.
1 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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Feng shui master’s tips for Roosters in the Year of the Snake
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares how red roses will benefit Roosters, and where to put them and other things for a good Year of the Snake.
1 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM
Food and Drinks
Why Chinese people eat spring rolls to celebrate Lunar New Year
The clue is in their name: spring rolls are eaten year round, but particularly at new year because their colour and shape evoke gold bars.
1 Feb 2025 - 7:45AM
Chinese culture
Born in the Year of the Monkey? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025
From predictions to curses and how Monkeys can survive the Year of the Snake.
31 Jan 2025 - 2:00PM
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Where English got the word ‘snake’, and ‘eating snake’ in Singapore
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So Chinese New Year prosperity toss salad is unchristian?
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