A Malaysian man has tied the knot with a Muslim Chinese woman after they met on a street in China when he asked her for directions to a launderette. Ethic Malay Zairy Amir, 38, comes from the state of Selangor in West Malaysia. He runs a delivery store in Guangzhou, in southern China’s Guangdong province….
The well-known Chinese supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai has sparked controversy with rules governing employees’ family and personal matters, such as banning them from beating their children or imposing domestic violence on their spouses. A heated discussion on mainland social media came after the retail giant’s boss Yu Donglai announced a series of new management…
Lindsay Jang moved to Hong Kong 15 years ago and has launched five businesses. Despite not all of Jang’s ventures being successful, she says she has learned something from each. At 43, the entrepreneur and mom says she’s finally found ways to disconnect and find work-life balance. Lindsay Jang moved to Hong Kong 15 years…
What’s New China is ramping up efforts to counter its plummeting birth rate, with measures ranging from cash incentives to controversial local campaigns urging women to have children. Last year marked the seventh consecutive year of declining births, despite the relaxation of China’s one-child policy to allow two children in 2016 and three in 2021….
The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife on Monday asked forgiveness from his family and hailed the courage of his now ex-spouse during his trial. “I would like to start by hailing the courage of my ex-wife” Gisele Pelicot, her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot said in his…
Just before the election, I read a good, conservative piece about why the author was holding his nose and voting for Kamala Harris (“Why Trump may be about to stage the biggest comeback in U.S. history,” by Andrew Sullivan in The Times of London). I shared it with a friend, adding I found it refreshing…
Step back in time and experience the vibrant Hong Kong of the mid-20th century through the lens of renowned photographer Fan Ho. His final book project, Portrait of Hong Kong, showcases previously unseen images that offer a nostalgic journey through the old city’s streets and harbour views, from bustling thoroughfares to tranquil harbour views. The…
Warren Buffett shared advice on discussing inheritance with children in a nearly 1,500-word letter. Buffett suggested parents read their wills to children before they’re signed. He said doing so can avoid driving a family apart and can even bring them closer together. Warren Buffett is sharing wisdom for parents: talk to your kids about their…
A taxi driver in central China played a crucial role in helping police apprehend a murder suspect who confessed to having “killed a person” after boarding the vehicle. His quick thinking and composure garnered praise from both law enforcement and online observers. The cab driver, surnamed Yin, from Wuhan in Hubei province, picked up a…
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Boys & Girls Club of Watertown has announced in a notice sent to parents changes to its membership fee structure for 2025, effective from the next enrollment period. The increase would be the first increase in eight years for the club. According to the notice, the fee increase is necessitated…