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Wed, July 24, 2024 | 03:24

Chinese firms caught ordering illegal pregnancy tests for female jobseekers

Chinese firms caught ordering illegal pregnancy tests for female jobseekers

Prosecutors in an eastern Chinese city have sued 16 companies that asked women to go through pregnancy tests before they were hired.

2024-07-17 15:00

Drawn by BTS, K-drama, Chinese tourists return to Korea in droves after years of upset

Drawn by BTS, K-drama, Chinese tourists return to Korea in droves after years of upset

Korean boy band BTS makes so little secret of its trips to Jeju, a resort island in their homeland, that travel agencies know just what spots the seven superstars have visited.

2024-06-30 11:54

US lawmakers pass Tibet policy bill that questions China's narrative, leaves status unresolved

US lawmakers pass Tibet policy bill that questions China's narrative, leaves status unresolved

A bipartisan bill seeking to counter Beijing's narrative about China's control over Tibet and promote dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama is heading to U.S. President Joe Biden's desk.

2024-06-13 14:45

'Keep it outside classroom': tough lessons for hijab-wearing Hong Kong graduate seeking work as kindergarten teacher

'Keep it outside classroom': tough lessons for hijab-wearing Hong Kong graduate seeking work as kindergarten teacher

After graduating from Hong Kong's oldest university and dreaming of becoming a kindergarten teacher, Saana Qalsoom did not expect her hijab to affect her job search.

2024-05-20 15:19

China's Gen Zers become major force in swaying trends and driving domestic consumption

China's Gen Zers become major force in swaying trends and driving domestic consumption

and knows the latest fashion trends. But the 24-year-old marketing professional from Shanghai is not keen to follow what is currently popular.

2024-05-20 15:05

Pentagon warns Beijing about its military ties to Russia, even as Xi and Putin meet

Pentagon warns Beijing about its military ties to Russia, even as Xi and Putin meet

A top Pentagon official warned a counterpart in Beijing on Thursday about its increasing cooperation with Moscow, even as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were pledging closer economic and military ties.

2024-05-17 11:05

Change in holiday habits sees budget travel to Hong Kong increase as mainland Chinese visitors opt for cross-border commutes for 'golden week'

Change in holiday habits sees budget travel to Hong Kong increase as mainland Chinese visitors opt for cross-border commutes for 'golden week'

Guangxi student Benny Yang Ke and his girlfriend were among hundreds of mainland Chinese tourists who flocked to Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to sightsee on Sunday, the last gasp of their three-day Labor Day 'golden week' break in the city.

2024-05-06 15:15

Chinese state media accuse Netflix series 3 Body Problem of pushing 'American cultural hegemony'

Chinese state media accuse Netflix series 3 Body Problem of pushing 'American cultural hegemony'

China's state media published a blistering critique of the Netflix series 3 Body Problem on Saturday, saying the adaptation of an award-winning Chinese sci-fi trilogy promotes 'American cultural hegemony' under the guise of diversity.

2024-04-01 13:59

What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek 'old city vibes', Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples

What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek 'old city vibes', Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples

Korean Hannah Kim visited Hong Kong for three days this month with her boyfriend, and they made sure to stop at Gough Street in Central for the famous beef brisket noodles.

2024-03-29 16:50

Hong Kong organizer to partly refund Inter Miami tickets after Messi backlash

Hong Kong organizer to partly refund Inter Miami tickets after Messi backlash

Disappointed fans of Lioorganizer who paid thousands of dollars to watch the Argentinian football star in action in Hong Kong but were left angry when he missed the game entirely will be given a 50 percent refund on tickets, organiser Tatler Asia has said.

2024-02-09 23:23

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