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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A resident of Happy Valley, Oregon, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday, June 27, 2025, for allegedly acting as an agent of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of State Security (MSS). Yuance Chen is a PRC citizen who arrived in the U.S. on or…
A domestic helper has been jailed for 14 months in Hong Kong after admitting that she stole jewellery from her employer and pawned most of the 47 items for HK$200,000 out of greed. Eastern Court on Monday sentenced Sherelle Lyn Valle Dajay, 41, for the theft of valuables taken from her employer’s home at Black’s…
I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded and explored mobile apps such as Meituan and RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu), to see what a local might be missing out on. Some of the recommended spots seem debatable, including…
I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded and explored mobile apps such as Meituan and RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu), to see what a local might be missing out on. Some of the recommended spots seem debatable, including…
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper for allegedly stealing more than HK$203,000 (US$26,025) in cash from her employer’s flat in Happy Valley. The woman was detained on Sunday night, hours after her 63-year-old employer reported the theft at upmarket development The Leighton Hill. The helper, 43, was accused of stealing HK$200,000 in Hong…
After her father lost his ability to walk, Hongkonger Anita Au spent about HK$1 million (US$128,816) removing safety hazards and redesigning her parents’ house to meet older people’s needs. The five months of renovations to make the 400 sq ft flat in Aberdeen wheelchair friendly were carried out last year so that Au’s 86-year-old father,…
While 1980s interior trends are having a moment in fashionable circles, the original design of Scott Austin and Craig Stevenson’s Happy Valley home wasn’t the sort of retro you’d want to revive. Instead, the 581 sq ft space that hadn’t been updated for more than 30 years, with its two-toned bathroom, myriad grilled partition windows…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has partnered with China Travel Service (CTS) to offer tour packages which include visits to its racecourses in the city and on the mainland, targeting visitors from neighbouring Chinese cities to boost racing tourism. The club signed a memorandum of understanding with the travel agency on Wednesday to promote tourism…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has partnered with China Travel Service (CTS) to offer tour packages which include visits to its racecourses in the city and on the mainland, targeting visitors from neighbouring Chinese cities to boost racing tourism. The club signed a memorandum of understanding with the travel agency on Wednesday to promote tourism…