Shanghai restaurant M on the Bund remembered in documentary after 23 years of fine dining

Shanghai restaurant M on the Bund remembered in documentary after 23 years of fine dining

When Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut opened M on the Bund 25 years ago, she was considered a pioneer for venturing into uncharted territory in China – even after finding success in Hong Kong with M at the Fringe. But she believed Shanghai was ready to embrace her style of cuisine, hospitality and panache. The irreverent … Read more

Immersive exhibition on golden age of Cantopop composer and lyricist shows impact they had

Immersive exhibition on golden age of Cantopop composer and lyricist shows impact they had

The Tai Kwun studio is full of reminders of the era in Hong Kong that witnessed Wong and Koo’s rise as songwriters. Photo: Cyril Ip “These are two absolute musical giants of Hong Kong who represented an era,” says Hong Kong-born, New York-based musicologist Joanna Lee, curator of the exhibition, called “Soundtrack of Our Lives”. … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook goes on a charm offensive in China amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market

Apple CEO Tim Cook goes on a charm offensive in China amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday met Chinese video game developers, a filmmaker and the billionaire founder of BYD in Shanghai, ahead of the company’s new store opening in the city, as the US tech giant goes on a charm offensive amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market. This marks the … Read more