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Chicken blood for the soul? Animal ritual toast at real estate firm's project launch 'just a stunt'

One of China’s biggest property developers has denied suggestions that sales staff drank cups of chicken blood during a toast at the launch of a real estate project, a Chinese newspaper reports.

SCMP | 2018-07-19 09:43

28 Uber drivers convicted in Hong Kong 'largest ever penalized'

Twenty-eight Hong Kong Uber drivers were on Tuesday handed fines of between HK$3,800 and HK$4,500 (US$570) after being found guilty of driving passengers without a hire car permit.

SCMP | 2018-07-18 11:30

Beijing to launch English emergency services for expats

Beijing will soon launch a multilingual emergency services hotline so expats will be able to speak to an English-language operator, the local health authorities announced on Monday.

SCMP | 2018-07-18 10:51

Singapore sex toy sales buzzing thanks to 'healthy' branding

When Singapore sex toy shop U4Ria opened 18 years ago, co-founder Lincoln Chua had just one competitor - House of Condom, a short walk away in Lucky Plaza.

SCMP | 2018-07-16 11:22

[INTERVIEW] 'It's natural to feel nervous when starting something new'

Forbes magazine put her on its 2017 list of Asia's top 30 under 30 - highlighting the world's best and boldest leaders, creators and thinkers.

SCMP | 2018-07-16 10:55

Elon Musk praises Chinese 'energy and vigour' in Beijing

China rolled out the red carpet for US business again on Thursday, with a meeting between Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan and Tesla chief Elon Musk under the shadow of more American tariffs.

SCMP | 2018-07-15 11:13

Which Chinese cities will be hit hardest by Trump's trade fury?

Major export centres in China that depend heavily on trade with the United States for economic growth may be about to feel more pain as the countries' trade war expands.

SCMP | 2018-07-15 10:39

Trump's latest tariffs risk destroying China-US trade, warns Beijing

China has promised to retaliate to the latest US tariffs, but warned that the escalating confrontation risks “destroying” trade between the two sides.

SCMP | 2018-07-12 11:47

Man loses driving license for using fake plate

A man in central China lost his driving license after using a handwritten license plate on the front of his van, according to a local media report.

SCMP | 2018-07-12 10:38

Black market in Chinese guides and tickets has cost Paris Louvre 'millions'

Crowds of Chinese in the auditorium of the Louvre have been dismayed and frustrated after learning that the world’s largest and most popular museum has no audio guides in Mandarin - one of the world’s most spoken languages - to provide a running commentary during their visit.

SCMP | 2018-07-11 10:31

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