China’s super app WeChat, owned by Tencent Holdings, has added a gift-giving feature to its embedded e-commerce platform ahead of Christmas, allowing users to send presents to their friends. Shoppers can search for products by keywords. According to the official guidelines, all gifts available are priced 10,000 yuan (US$1,375) or under, and they exclude jewellery … Read more
Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is China’s biggest annual celebration and falls on January 29 this time. Chen issued the call for stronger security measures at key venues and for major events as he toured central Hubei province last week, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. He also called for increased street patrols … Read more
Alibaba Group Holding has won the sponsorship for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala show, China’s most-watched event of the year, as the e-commerce giant reaches out to consumers to regain growth momentum. The Hangzhou-based company signed a deal with China Media Group (CMG), which owns state broadcaster China Central Television, to be the “exclusive e-commerce … Read more
China announced on Tuesday that two days will be added to the public holiday calendar next year, taking the total to 13. The move does not create new holidays but extends two existing ones, including Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest festival. 02:41 Millions flock to China’s main tourist attractions to celebrate National Day Millions … Read more
By Kang Hyun-kyung In the 1980s, Kim Bo-sub used to spend time with local artists in Incheon’s Chinatown, in the South Korean city’s eastern coastal Jung district. The area was a trendy spot for painters and photographers like him, drawn to its unique and exotic atmosphere. “I was told that the Chinatown area was dark … Read more
Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Poon choi is a delectable savoury meal typically eaten during festive communal gatherings in southern China. The Cantonese name poon choi – also known as pen cai in Mandarin – means … Read more
“People from all around the world come to perform, including students from other countries,” she says. Victoria Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Photo: Joanne Yau Likewise, 21-year-old Belle Li, who also moved to Edinburgh in 2022, recalls feeling awestruck by The Edinburgh Military Tattoo parade, an annual cultural spectacle that is set against the backdrop … Read more
By Ramin Ganeshram, The New York Times During the Lunar New Year of 1988, Selena Wong wanted to create a special dessert for her family in Kingston, Jamaica. Wong, whose ancestors came to the island from China in the 19th century, was a self-taught baker who occasionally sold goods from her home. Knowing the importance … Read more
When Sphere was named by The New York Times among its 71 Most Stylish “People” of 2023 – between Utah ski crash trial defendant Gwyneth Paltrow and The Traitors host Alan Cumming – it was Emoji in the photo. People watch and film the Exosphere during its unveiling on July 4, 2023. Photo: TNS Guy … Read more
This year, the number of motoring tourists, particularly those with electric vehicles, increased, resulting in long queues at ferry terminals for passages for their cars. A Hainan official who refused to be named said places for EVs on ferries were limited under safety guidelines issued by the provincial transport department. According to Hainan Strait Shipping, … Read more
