The Lunar New Year holiday is among the priciest time to travel in China, but this year, Chinese internet user Lan He managed to score a one-way flight ticket from Kunming, Yunnan province, to her parents’ home about two hours away in Jian, Jiangxi province, for less than 500 yuan (US$68). The trick? Fool the … Read more
Suzhou, a city in Jiangsu province, eastern China, is often celebrated for its noodles and picturesque canals. But it also offers a plethora of dining experiences that go beyond tradition. With a focus on seasonality, Suzhou’s culinary scene showcases a blend of regional and contemporary interpretations of Jiangsu and broader Chinese cuisine. Here are four … Read more
President Xi Jinping has called for national security and social stability to be upheld in China’s border regions and for Mandarin to be spoken more broadly in those areas, according to state media. Addressing a Politburo study session on Monday, Xi said maintaining security and stability was the “baseline requirement” for border governance, state news … Read more
At a time when US president-elect Donald Trump is reported to have once again tapped tariff hawk Robert Lighthizer for the US trade representative role, analysts are underscoring the need for “supply chain diplomacy” to achieve balanced solutions in trade between China and the United States. A working group, jointly formed by Zhejiang University and … Read more
A man from a modest background and in possession of no remarkable skills managed to amass a staggering fortune over two decades, as well as the respect of top Communist Party officials in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. All Su Hongbo had to do was brag about his Beijing connections and package himself as someone … Read more
Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Having a mother who dares to experiment in the kitchen means home cooking in our family is never dull. Though not a favourite of mine, her saa goeng gai, or sand … Read more
What does it take to become a winemaker for one of the largest producers in the world? For Steph Dutton, a senior winemaker for Penfolds, it started with working in hospitality in Melbourne, Australia, where she was born. “I was doing my honours [degree] in genetics and, like a lot of good university students, I … Read more
Maintaining stability and guarding against independence activities are the top priorities for security personnel in Tibetan areas, China’s security chief said during a trip to the western regions last week. Chen Wenqing, head of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission – the ruling Communist Party’s top security body – said security forces must “resolutely … Read more
Kumi and Naoki met at university and founded the band in 1997, and now have eight albums under their belts. Fans can look forward to a live performance of their terrific new single, “Forgive Me Not”, which was released in May. “Love Psychedelico – Live in Hong Kong 2024”, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong … Read more
A Chinese crime ring has been accused of stealing more than 4,000 dead bodies from crematoriums and medical laboratories to use their bones for dental grafts. The case caused widespread public anger after a well-known criminal lawyer published details of the case on social media on Thursday. Yi Shenghua, president of the law firm Beijing … Read more
