After making headlines last month with the opening of a ship-shaped store in Shanghai that’s still the talk of the town in China and beyond, it looks as though Louis Vuitton has big plans for Hong Kong too. The Parisian label has just erected a large expanse of scaffolding at the K11 Musea mall, located…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Tuesday. EPA/LUKAS COCH NO ARCHIVING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT July 15 (UPI) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday in Beijing as part of a nearly…
Former Hong Kong Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying has supported the government’s controversial decision to preemptively suspend classes ahead of last week’s severe weather, stating it demonstrates authorities “prioritize lives” despite the inherent unpredictability of rainstorms. Source link
Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2) Sze Kwong-yik is part of a group of Hong Kong breakdancers who want to show the city’s talent to the world. Known as B-boy Sosze, the 29-year-old has been breaking for nearly 18 years. He is one of six male breakers on the Hong Kong team that is hoping for a…
During the Hong Kong Police College’s passing-out parade, one South Asian officer stood out in his distinctive uniform. This was Singh Palvinderjit, the first Sikh officer to graduate wearing a turban as part of the police uniform in recent years. Source link
Speaking to Chinese media on Saturday, Wang said the talks had helped to manage US-China differences as the rival powers seek to manage tensions amid rising trade frictions. Both sides recognised that they represented the most important bilateral relationship in the world, with an impact beyond their respective borders, he added. “The meeting was constructive,…
ONE OF DONALD TRUMP’S superpowers is saying something one moment, contradicting it the next and convincing most of the MAGA faithful that he has never changed his position. Other members of his administration do not possess this power, which is why they are struggling to deal with a right-wing furore surrounding the late Jeffrey Epstein….
A Danish fashion website is using graphic apparel to peddle hate. The online retailer Netwalker13 has launched a clothing line that openly promotes anti-Israel propaganda and glorifies Hamas terrorism. The collection includes t-shirts and sweatshirts emblazoned with slogans such as “Zionists Are Not Welcome Here,“ “Anti-Zionist Social Club,” “F**k Off Zionists,” “Free Palestine,” “By Any…
China’s commerce ministry on Wednesday said it has added eight Taiwanese firms to an export controls list, citing concerns over shipments of dual-use technologies from the democratically governed island that Beijing views as its own territory. Source link
A perfect fusion of Chinese heritage and Portuguese culture, Macao fascinates visitors as a city of tourism where historic monuments and modern installations stand side-by-side, and where traditional festivals are celebrated alongside modern art, gastronomy and sports events. This July, get ready to explore Macao with these exciting summer activities! Source link