As the new trend becomes more common in China, the Post explains what makes it so appealing to young adults and why it might help ease China’s burden as the population ages.Not ‘boomerang kids’Some observers dismiss the trend as merely a reinvention of the pejorative phrase ken lao or “the...
In collaboration with leading media platform Jing Daily, Marriott International unveils an in-depth report shedding light on the evolving landscape of luxury travel in China. Titled “Luxury Explored: Chinese Luxury Travelers’ Evolving Desires,” the report delves deep into the transformative trends and shifting preferences shaping the Chinese luxury travel market....
As the economic deceleration continues unabated in China, it has cast a pall over the landscape of the Chinese fashion industry. Prior to 2019, the Chinese economy was charting a positive course. However, the stringent lockdown measures implemented by the Communist Party of China in response to the Covid-19 pandemic...
Kolette LimThe Straits TimesMay 16, 2024A 57-year-old man died after hanging by the neck on fitness equipment in Chongqing in south-western China on May 15.According to an eyewitness, the man was likely performing an exercise which involves the person swinging his body while hanging from a rope by the neck.“He...
Investing.com-- Chinese industrial production grew more than expected in April, indicating that a recovery in the country’s massive manufacturing sector remained on track amid increased government support. But signs of weak consumption in the country persisted, as growth in retail sales largely missed expectations in April. grew 6.7% year-on-year in April,...
The US and NATO should refrain from trying to set up military infrastructure in Afghanistan again, President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Xi Jinping of China said in a joint statement, News.Az reports citing TASS. "The parties point out that the US and NATO, who are responsible for the...
A senior figure in China’s sports administration faces severe penalties following a probe that unveiled his involvement in a litany of disciplinary and legal infringements. The investigation, which was approved by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Supervisory Commission, looked into the conduct of Ni Huizhong,...
Ma Long’s inclusion in China’s table tennis squad gives the 35-year-old a chance to win gold in his fourth consecutive Olympics.China’s Ma Long will get a shot at winning a sixth Olympic gold medal in Paris in August despite having been denied the chance to claim a third straight singles...
BEIRUT (Lebanon) - The FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted in Shenzhen, China from 13-20 July 2025, as announced by the FIBA Regional Office - Asia on Thursday, March 7. This is the fourth time China is hosting the region's flagship women's national team competition. However, this is...
F1 returned to China for the first time since 2019, with a sell-out crowd in attendance to watch home driver Zhou Guanyu race in Shanghai for the first time. Zhou was busy all weekend but he wasn't the only one to get up to plenty off-track. Here is some of...
From Mikhail Lomtadze becoming the owner of the English professional football club Wycombe Wanderers to Central Asia country leaders convening in Moscow meeting of the Supreme Economic Council, Kazinform News Agency presents a weekly review of foreign mass media coverage about Kazakhstan. BBC: Kazakhstan billionaire takes over League One Wycombe...
Football is the most popular sport across America, making the NFL the most popular and well-known league. The game and league, though, haven't spread as much across the globe as other sports. There's no better way to share the sport to other cultures than sending two-star players to do so.Two...
To make it easier for foreigners to remember her, Niu adopted the stage name Red Panda.“Red is the colour of China, and pandas symbolise China. Putting these two words together represents China well,” she said.People in the US have called for Niu to be inducted into the NBA Hall of...
Dwyane Wade has taken his life after basketball to another level. The 3-time NBA Champion has dabbled not only in entrepreneurship but also as an executive producer. The Barber of Little Rock received a nomination for Best Documentary Short Film. Although he didn’t win the award, he was in high...
Dan Liu who created Founders Golf International, FGI, with $3 billion in funds stolen from Chinese investors could be facing a class action lawsuit. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in granting a class certification to investors hoodwinked in a Chinese Ponzi scheme Tuesday. After Easy Richness (Yiquan...
Shenzhen: Adrian Otaegui shot a superb seven-under-par 65 on Sunday to come from five shots back to win the Volvo China Open and a place in the US PGA Championship in two weeks. The Spaniard finished on a 54-hole total of 198, 18-under par, to win the weather-shortened event at...
The Philippines had declared it wanted to exit a cornerstone defense pact between the countries. Then-President Rodrigo Duterte favored a realignment toward Beijing. Today, the alliance is at its strongest in decades. The striking turnaround is the result of a U.S. charm offensive, a new leader in Manila and forceful...
The equestrian and horse racing world brings together millions of spectators and fans around the world. In the heart of China, Macau has a long history of horse racing, dating back to 1989, when it was still under Portuguese rule. The Macau Jockey Club (MJC) is a prominent organization in...
China sent shockwaves through the world of Para sport after earning a 2-0 victory over 33-time champions and top seeds Netherlands to lift the BNP Paribas World Team Cup Women’s World Group title for the second time. Xiaohui Li ended the 145-match winning streak of world No.1 and reigning Paralympic champion...
January 23, 2024 BEIJING – Zheng Qinwen had just regaled the Rod Laver Arena crowd with her memories of Li Na’s triumph in the Australian Open final when she had a surprise visitor. In the brief time on court between her 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (8) win over fellow Chinese player...
Cricket officials from Hong Kong have visited their counterparts in mainland China to discuss ways to work together to promote the sport.The sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the potential for it to be included in the National Games of China were also on the...
Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news”.“The relevant reports are fake news and not factual,” said foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.The sport was rocked in the weekend by revelations that the Chinese swimmers...
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After regaining its perch as the world’s top casino destination, Macau is now set to welcome even more visitors from the Chinese mainland. China recently expanded the country’s visa program for Hong Kong and Macau, which could attract even more high-stakes gamblers. MarketWatch notes that over the weekend, China’s National...
Law enforcement agencies from China and the Philippines have sent back over 160 Chinese nationals involved in offshore gambling activities in the Philippines. The joint operation, announced by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, highlights the commitment of both nations to address various crimes associated with the offshore gambling industry,...
A chartered flight transporting 92 criminal suspects involved in telecommunications fraud landed at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport on September 11, 2023. Photo: Li Hao/GTOn Tuesday, the law enforcement departments of China and the Philippines once again worked together to repatriate over 160 Chinese citizens involved in offshore gambling in the...
Macau casino operators’ shares surged yesterday after China announced an expansion of its individual travel visa scheme to include eight additional mainland cities, a move that is expected to drive more high-end and mid-market visitors to the gambling hub. Wynn Macau’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose 5% to HKD8.39, MGM China’s...
Respect laws ST contacted Cambodian Ministry of Interior spokesman Touch Sokhak, who declined to say if Su Wenqiang and Wang Baosen will be detained in Cambodia and sent back to China. He said the government would examine the facts and make a decision “based on legal aspects”. In an interview...
Posted on: May 13, 2024, 10:30h. Last updated on: May 13, 2024, 10:48h. Shares of Macau casino stocks are up during early trading on Monday after China announced the inclusion of eight additional cities to its Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) program. People in eight additional cities in China will soon...
