5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 17-19, including tai chi

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 17-19, including tai chi

A Squid Game-themed pop-up, techno tai chi and a big-screen anime feast are just three of the things in Hong Kong not to miss this weekend. 1. Kalos x Squid Game 2 pop-up Shopping mall Hysan Place in Causeway Bay has gone Squid Game crazy with a pop-up themed around the hit Netflix series, which … Read more

TCM practitioner suspended after needles left in patient’s head, toe after acupuncture treatment

TCM practitioner suspended after needles left in patient’s head, toe after acupuncture treatment

INQUIRY FINDINGS The TCMPB said that it agreed with most of the findings of the inquiry committee, which found that Mr Chua had failed to provide good clinical care to the complainant in respect of his acupuncture treatment. He also failed to provide “competent and/or appropriate” care to the man when he did not remove all … Read more

Visa-free China, students embrace being single, Tibet mega dam: 5 weekend reads you missed

Visa-free China, students embrace being single, Tibet mega dam: 5 weekend reads you missed

From why some EU nationals still need a visa for China to a mega dam project in Tibet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary … Read more

What is Pei Pa Koa and why is Ariana Grande adding it to her ‘vocal box’?

What is Pei Pa Koa and why is Ariana Grande adding it to her ‘vocal box’?

It was the best endorsement a brand could ask for. In a recent video interview with a Hong Kong media outlet, cast members from the hit film Wicked – including pop star Ariana Grande, British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey and American actor Jeff Goldblum – talked about the Chinese herbal syrup … Read more

TCM clinic in China claiming to ‘cure cancer’ under investigation following 15 deaths

TCM clinic in China claiming to ‘cure cancer’ under investigation following 15 deaths

SINGAPORE: Authorities in China are investigating a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in the central Hubei province after at least 15 people reportedly died while seeking treatment for cancer.  Located in a northern mountain range, the Yaowang Valley Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, gained widespread attention online when its founder Wu Pengfei, peddled claims of using … Read more

How to eat a hairy crab, with a step-by-step guide from a top Hong Kong chef

How to eat a hairy crab, with a step-by-step guide from a top Hong Kong chef

Hairy crabs, also known as mitten crabs, are a coveted autumnal dish in Hong Kong and mainland China. Known for the fragrant orange fat stored in their body cavities, the small crustaceans, With their thin legs and bulging round bodies, can be quite daunting to eat if you have not tackled one before. Fret not. … Read more

MOH to ‘synergise’ efforts between TCM and Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung

MOH to ‘synergise’ efforts between TCM and Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung

SYNERGIES WITH MAINSTREAM HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Singapore must carefully incorporate certain TCM treatments into public clinics and hospitals, where they become eligible for support under our healthcare financing framework, such as subsidies and MediSave withdrawals, Mr Ong said. He noted that currently, this is only done for acupuncture for lower back pain and neck pain.  China, Hong … Read more

Made with heart, Chinese walnut cookies, a tradition Hong Kong bakers are keeping alive

Made with heart, Chinese walnut cookies, a tradition Hong Kong bakers are keeping alive

Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Man Fuk-on rolls out the dough with the dexterity you would expect from someone who has worked as a baker for more than 55 years. The sprightly 73-year-old is hosting a … Read more

Whole Foods founder turns to wellness with Love.Life, a health centre, spa and social club

Whole Foods founder turns to wellness with Love.Life, a health centre, spa and social club

“Hi there,” said a receptionist at a clinically simple desk. Was I in the lobby of a boutique hotel? A doctor’s office? Or was this an astronaut training centre? Or all of the above? The idea for this lavish temple of wellness had been swirling in the back of Mackey’s brain for almost four decades. … Read more

TCM meets fine dining on Hong Kong restaurant’s menu, with dishes that prove traditional medicine isn’t all bitter

TCM meets fine dining on Hong Kong restaurant’s menu, with dishes that prove traditional medicine isn’t all bitter

Tang’s recent Spring Equinox nourishing menu is his most ambitious yet. It incorporates a variety of premium and uncommon roots, berries and herbs found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to restock one’s internal qi and boost immunity. Some of the ingredients used by Tang at the restaurant. Photo: Xiaomei Chen “Finding a balance is my … Read more