lunar new year

Golden oysters, a centuries-old Chinese New Year treat in Hong Kong, secrets to the best ones, and how climate change makes their future uncertain

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Golden oysters are usually made with larger bivalves and are only semi-dried, which contributes to their lighter flavour and soft texture. Edwin Tang is the Chinese executive chef at Cuisine Cuisine. Photo: Jonathan Wong “The drier weather and the sunshine [in winter] are the perfect conditions to half-dry these oysters,” says Edwin Tang Ho-wang, Chinese … Read more

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com bets big on Lunar New Year gala amid heated competition

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Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has inked a partnership deal with the 2024 Spring Festival Gala, aired by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), to give away gifts and “ digital red packets”, as domestic tech companies continue to leverage the show’s popularity to attract users. JD.com will be the “exclusive interactive partner” of this year’s … Read more

Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘deep reflection’ on frequent accidents as deadly Jiangxi fire makes it 3 in a row

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Local police had detained 12 people, including the owner of the exam training centre on an upper floor, Xinhua said on Thursday morning. It was the latest major accident to hit China since Friday, when 13 children were killed after a fire broke out at a primary school dormitory in central Henan province. Teachers said … Read more

Apple’s China price cuts on iPhones, MacBooks ‘cancel out’ pressure from rivals chasing premium segment, say analysts

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US consumer electronics giant Apple is offering Chinese consumers discounts of up to 800 yuan (US$113) on a range of products, from iPhones to MacBooks, in a move to fend off intensifying competition from local rivals such as Huawei Technologies ahead of the Lunar New Year. In a sales promotion covering iPhones, iPads, MacBook Air … Read more

China price wars help spark US$157 billion rout in mainland consumer stocks as Alibaba, Yum China and BYD drag the market

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Gauges of consumer stocks have been the worst performers on the MSCI China Index since the end of September, after the real estate measure. The aggregate market value of companies included in the two consumer indexes has fallen by about US$157 billion since. Consumer stocks have been the worst performers on the MSCI China Index … Read more

10 of the best early-bird Lunar New Year pudding offers from Hong Kong restaurants and hotels for Year of the Dragon

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Note that all the prices listed factor in the early-bird discounts. 1. Ming Court Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year puddings from either of the Michelin-star Ming Court restaurants in Mong Kok and Wan Chai. Lunar New Year puddings from Ming Court. Photo: Ming Court, Cordis Secure early-bird deals for Ming … Read more

Frequently asked questions: what to wear for Chinese New Year? The clue is in one of those 3 words – new

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Men generally opt for Tang suits, which feature a distinctive stand-up collar and sophisticated button designs reminiscent of the Tang dynasty. A cheongsam or qipao is a popular choice for women to wear at Chinese New Year. Photo: Shutterstock Images A woman wears a golden cheongsam. Wearing yellow or gold at Chinese New Year will, … Read more

China’s Fireworks Bans Spark Fiery Debate Ahead of Lunar New Year

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BEIJING —  Chinese lawmakers Friday weighed in on a fiery online debate on whether fireworks should be used to ring in the Lunar New Year in February, saying a total ban on pyrotechnics in the country credited with inventing them would be hard to implement. In an unusually frank response, lawmakers said air pollution prevention … Read more

China bosses told to clear migrant workers’ dues or face ‘severe’ punishment as Lunar New Year approaches

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The year-end is a time of widespread wage arrears, and local governments should investigate such cases to identify hidden problems so that all dues are settled as soon as possible, Shen told the conference. State Councillor Shen Yiqin (centre) addresses a national teleconference on clearing wage arrears for migrant workers, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: … Read more