A man in eastern China who lavished chunks of a 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) lottery win on a woman live-streamer but gave his wife nothing has captivated mainland social media. The man’s wife, surnamed Yuan, exposed his scandal to Henan TV in mid-October after filing for divorce. The couple, who live in Dezhou, Shandong…
LONDON — President Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance. State visits in Britain blend 21st century diplomacy with royal pageantry….
In a sea of global uncertainty, the one thing that stood out from the Prime Minister’s visit to China this week was its predictability. There were no real surprises on either trade or security. Which is exactly what both leaders wanted. This stands in stark contrast to the rolling shocks and surprises coming from the…
In this photo released by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on his official Facebook page, Lee (center) arrives in Qatar on May 10, 2025. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu begins a busy round of meetings in Doha today with Qatari officials after arriving on Saturday night with a 50-strong delegation, comprised of Hong Kong and…
I’m 26 and have traveled to nearly 100 countries around the world. My love for travel started when I took a trip to Ghana in college. A few of my favorite travel destinations include Argentina, Laos, Greenland, and South Africa. When I was 18, I signed up for a college class that involved a trip…
A 31-year-old man in China has spent nearly a year hiking for 3,300km from his hometown in central Hubei province to Lhasa in Tibet. However, the journey has taken its toll, transforming him to look like he is in his 50s. The man, who uses the alias Liqi on a leading social media platform, embarked…
China’s top anti-espionage agency has reminded Chinese tourists to stay vigilant about attempts by foreign intelligence agencies to gather sensitive information from them when they travel abroad during the festive season. The reminder from the Ministry of State Security came just days before Lunar New Year celebrations begin. The holiday, also known as Spring Festival,…
Some Uber and Lyft drivers are striking deals with passengers for rides outside the apps. Drivers say they’re trying to make up for low-paying gigs through the rideshare apps. Going outside the apps raises safety and insurance concerns, the companies said. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re…
A mainland woman who sneaked into a wedding banquet in Hong Kong, pretended to be a friend of the newlyweds and posted a video of herself enjoying the feast, has sparked online outrage. The woman, who goes by the name @kuailefeizhaidejiejie on social media, posted videos of her having a wedding feast in the city…