3 Chinese chefs cook up a seafood storm at food award dinner in Canada

3 Chinese chefs cook up a seafood storm at food award dinner in Canada

The Chinese Restaurant Awards in Canada recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a gala dinner, held for 100 guests at the Michelin-recommended Chang’An Restaurant in downtown Vancouver. The evening showcased the talents of three Chinese chefs with different backgrounds and skill sets who have made their mark in Vancouver. Alex Chen is originally from Malaysia, … Read more

TikTok owner ByteDance wins outstanding research award at annual ‘Olympics of AI’

TikTok owner ByteDance wins outstanding research award at annual ‘Olympics of AI’

The AI paper, “Visual Autoregressive Modelling: Scalable Image Generation via Next-Scale Prediction”, examined a unique approach to generating images at a faster speed with better quality and scalability. The award is expected to be given at the conference in Vancouver, Canada, from December 10 to 15. It was one of the more than 50 research … Read more

China’s ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent seek fresh talent at ‘Olympics of AI’

China’s ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent seek fresh talent at ‘Olympics of AI’

At NeurIPS to be held in Vancouver, Canada, from December 10 to 15, TikTok parent ByteDance, Alibaba advertising unit Alimama and video-gaming giant Tencent are set to host various events on the sidelines of the conference, according to company notices. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post. By 2030, demand in China for professionals skilled … Read more

Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer on one of the world’s most luxurious train adventures

Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer on one of the world’s most luxurious train adventures

WE’D just escaped Hell’s Gate and were heading into the Jaws of Death, on what was definitely one of the most thrilling rides I’ve ever had. No, I wasn’t in a theme park, I was onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, on an incredible rail tour from Vancouver to the gorgeous town of Banff, snaking our way … Read more

Former Taiwanese leader’s trip to security summit in Canada raises ire in Beijing

Former Taiwanese leader’s trip to security summit in Canada raises ire in Beijing

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

How Big Way Hot Pot turns hotpot idea upside down, and its rapid growth in North America

How Big Way Hot Pot turns hotpot idea upside down, and its rapid growth in North America

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

Vancouver’s Hello Kitty Cafe an instant hit with fans of the cute cat, to owner’s surprise

Vancouver’s Hello Kitty Cafe an instant hit with fans of the cute cat, to owner’s surprise

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

From milk tea to noodles, the history and influence of Chinese food culture

From milk tea to noodles, the history and influence of Chinese food culture

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

With DIY Hong Kong-style milk tea kits, Canadian pair share their love of a special drink

With DIY Hong Kong-style milk tea kits, Canadian pair share their love of a special drink

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

Michelin Guide Vancouver 2024 launched, with sushi chef Yoji Masuda picking up 2 awards

Michelin Guide Vancouver 2024 launched, with sushi chef Yoji Masuda picking up 2 awards

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