Virtual Idols in China, Fab or Fad?
LONDON — What to do when a brand doesn’t have enough budget to lock down a popular star or top-tier influencer, or it wants to tap into China’s sizable two-dimensional … Read More
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Couple found with ‘thousands’ of condoms in home jailed for running brothel
A couple who ran a brothel have been jailed after "thousands" of condoms were discovered in their home. Wai Tsang, 53, and Wenwen Pan, 41, were sentenced to a total … Read More
China 'worried' about bubbles in property, foreign markets, says bank regulator
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China’s top banking regulator said he’s “very worried” about risks emerging from bubbles in global financial markets and the nation’s property sector, sparking fresh concerns about further … Read More
China home prices shake off fresh curbs to resume faster growth
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China’s home-price growth accelerated in January as low inventory stoked a fear of missing out among buyers, even as authorities widened curbs. New home prices in 70 … Read More
Heartbreaking moment home alone cat ‘cries’ on pet camera for owner’s return
A distressed cat has gone viral after a security camera captured him appearing to cry while being left home alone. Fu Fu, a two-year-old British Shorthair, was captured staring at … Read More
Tencent executive held by China over links to corruption case: WSJ
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Tencent is seen at its booth at the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang(Reuters) … Read More
Golden retriever destined for death at slaughterhouse filmed ‘crying for help’
A man has made a desperate plea online after seeing a golden retriever "crying" moments before he was taken away inside a slaughterhouse. Animal lover Xiao Chi found a dozen … Read More
China ‘will NOT have to pay reparations’ for coronavirus a year into worldwide crisis
China: Expert discusses ‘extreme’ lockdown measures Former US President Donald Trump pushed for China to pay for being the origin of the virus last year, as Washington’s debt has now … Read More
Christianity crackdown: Crosses TORN DOWN from Chinese churches in sickening attacks
Christians are perceived as ‘second class citizens’ in India says expert Campaigners said the crosses were torn down from Three-Self church in Zhejiang province, Yongzhong Street Canghe Church in Wenzhou … Read More
UK’s giant pandas may have to go back to China over ‘financial pressure’
Edinburgh Zoo’s two giant pandas may have to be sent back to China next year after the coronavirus pandemic devastated earnings at the animal sanctuary. The pandas themselves coast an … Read More
Alibaba, JD.com Shares Fall After Chinese Government Issues Fines
Alibaba and JD.com are paying for price complaints — with fallen stock prices. The Chinese government, which continues to try to tighten its control over China’s growing tech industry, fined … Read More
China to the Rescue
LONDON — In a year plagued by COVID-19, China as the world’s largest luxury market has shown great resilience and delivered promising results for those brands that got their China strategy … Read More