Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why was China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji missing at the end of ‘two sessions’? Zhao Leji, the third most senior official in China’s ruling Communist Party and chairman…
A retail giant in China is stirring up discussions on social media with controversial new rules that require employees to reject bride prices, forgo extravagant weddings, and avoid depending on their parents for purchasing houses or cars. On November 20, Yu Donglai, founder and chairman of Pang Dong Lai, a retail chain based in central…
Four of 15 chain restaurants in Hong Kong have told diners they cannot use their own containers for takeaway, the consumer watchdog has found, as it called on catering businesses to contribute to the government’s goal of waste reduction. Consumer Council staff posing as customers made 45 visits to 15 popular chain restaurants during lunch…
How Hustle Culture Can Stress You Out And Take A Toll On Your Mental Health; Ways To Improve Lifestyle (Image Credits: iStock) The story of Kritarth Mittal, the 25-year-old founder of the Soshals app, has recently gone viral on social media. Mittal took to X to discuss the dangers of hustle culture after a health…