Former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Canada on Wednesday in yet another overseas trip expected to provoke a strong reaction from Beijing. “[Tsai] will highlight the unwavering commitment of the Taiwanese people to safeguarding democracy and freedom and reaffirm Taiwan’s determination to collaborate with the international community in contributing to global stability … Read more
In Vancouver, young people wait patiently for a table at one of the Canadian city’s most popular hotpot spots. They can add ingredients from beef and shrimp to frog legs, crayfish to fish balls and smoked duck. Once they have added what they want, the pot is weighed and priced before being taken to the … Read more
The Hello Kitty Cafe in downtown Vancouver opens at noon, but it is common to see a small line of people waiting outside well before then. Since the cafe launched in May, a steady stream of fans have come to check out their favourite cartoon feline-themed cafe. On the ground floor of the two-storey space … Read more
Global Impact is a weekly curated newsletter featuring a news topic originating in China with a significant macro impact for our newsreaders around the world. Sign up now! How much do we love milk tea? Let us count the ways. With more than 2 million cups consumed every day in Hong Kong alone, the sweet … Read more
Pep So Shun-wah is very particular about his Hong Kong-style milk tea. He even learned how to make the steaming hot drink of black tea, evaporated milk and sugar in a cha chaan teng – a traditional Hong Kong cafe. The 38-year-old, who moved to Vancouver two years ago, had been told by his friends … Read more
The 2024 edition of the Michelin Guide Vancouver sees a double win for 32-year-old Yoji Masuda, a Vancouver-born Japanese chef who receives not only a Michelin star for his eponymous sushi restaurant but also the Michelin young chef award. Masuda’s love of sushi motivated him to move to Japan, where he learned the craft before … Read more
Dozens of Canadian business associations across the country have signed a letter urging the Liberal government to prevent Air Canada pilots from striking by sending the labour dispute to binding arbitration. The letter — which was signed by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Retail Council of Canada, Food Producers of Canada and the Canadian Toy … Read more
KEY POINTS If a parent-owned multiple properties, the odds of their children owning a home rose to 23.1 per cent – nearly triple the odds of kids without home-owning parents. The report also found that income played a significant role for those included in the study Getting on the property ladder is tough these days. … Read more
While Canada’s total domestic passenger numbers now hover at around pre-COVID levels, air travel to smaller communities and even medium-sized cities has withered. (Gander International Airport Authority) From his office overlooking the runway at Gander International Airport, Reg Wright can see all flights in and out of his corner of Newfoundland. But in recent years, … Read more
Girard was to spend the next few decades in the region, photographing the evolving landscapes of some of Asia’s largest cities – Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok – during the latter part of the 20th century. Golden Lion Bar, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 1974. Photo: Greg Girard/Blue Lotus Gallery Hong Kong was home for almost two decades … Read more
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