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HONG KONG: President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong for events to celebrate 25 years since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule and the inauguration of the city’s new leader John Lee. Xi’s visit, via high-speed rail, is his first to the city since 2017 and the first known trip outside mainland China in over two years amid the Covid-19 epidemic. Xi, wearing a mask, stepped out of the train yesterday to be greeted by children and other people waving flowers and Chinese and Hong Kong flags, while chanting “Welcome, welcome, warmly welcome” in Mandarin. Some held up banners welcoming Xi and a lion dance performance was held. Outgoing leader Carrie Lam and her husband were among those who welcomed Xi at the train station. “In the past period, Hong Kong has experienced more than one serious test, and overcome more than one risk and challenge,” Xi said. “After the storms, Hong Kong has been reborn of fire and emerged with robust vitality.” Today’s anniversary also … [Read more...] about Warm welcome for Xi in Hong Kong

China's President Xi Jinping speaks upon his arrival via high-speed rail, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2022. - A + A HONG KONG (June 30): Hong Kong has overcome its challenges and "risen from the ashes", China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he arrived in the former British colony to celebrate 25 years since its return to Chinese rule. Xi is to swear in the global financial hub's new leader, John Lee, on Friday during his first visit to the city since 2017, which is also his first known trip outside the mainland in more than two years, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Wearing masks, Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, stepped off a high-speed train to be greeted by children waving flowers and Chinese and Hong Kong flags who chanted, "Welcome, welcome, warmly welcome" in Mandarin. "Hong Kong has withstood severe tests again and again, overcoming challenges one by one," Xi … [Read more...] about Hong Kong has ‘risen from the ashes’, China’s Xi says on rare visit

A woman takes pictures of Chinese and Hong Kong flags decorating a street, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2022. - A + A HONG KONG (June 30): Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for events to celebrate 25 years since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule and the inauguration of the city's new leader John Lee. Xi's visit, via high-speed rail, is his first to the city since 2017 and the first known trip outside mainland China in over two years amid the Covid-19 epidemic. Xi, wearing a mask, stepped out of the train to be greeted by children and other people waving flowers and Chinese and Hong Kong flags, while chanting "Welcome, welcome, warmly welcome" in Mandarin. Outgoing leader Carrie Lam and her husband were among those who welcomed Xi at the train station. The city's streets had been festooned with red China flags and posters … [Read more...] about Chinese President Xi arrives in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a slight delay for WB and Legendary’s Dune part Two (don’t panic, it’s just a month later) and a firm release date for an untitled sequel to WB and Legendary’s Godzilla Vs. Kong . The latter made my 11-year-old quite happy (it’s his favorite Hollywood franchise), even if waiting two years (two weeks before Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse ) will be tough. All we know is that A) it’ll again involve both King Kong and Godzilla and B) it’ll again be directed by Adam Wingard. They’ve already played the “Kong and Godzilla fight” card, but a halfway successful buddy cop/private eye team-up comedy starring Mr. Zilla and Mr. Kong (think The Nice Guys with kaiju) would probably make (slight exaggeration) a gazillion dollars. I’m not sure how you make such a film with two non-verbal protagonists. Fortunately, I’m not the screenwriter. And Dune is now in Thanksgiving, but it may be aiming for … [Read more...] about ‘Dune: Part Two’ Moves Against ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel As ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Sequel Gets 2024 Date

In the run up to the 25th anniversary celebration of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule on Friday (July 1), Hong Kong director Stephen Chow has granted a rare interview to China's CCTV. In the interview, Chow expressed hopes that Hong Kong filmmakers can take advantage of China's huge market. He told CCTV's Zhu Dan that he has dreamt of becoming an actor since he was a child, as he loved watching movies when he was young. Chow, who turned 60 last week, started his career as an extra in 1980 before going on to become an established comic actor in movies such as All For The Winner (1990), Fight Back To School (1991) and King Of Comedy (1999). Chow then turned his hand to directing, helming movies with themes ranging from culinary in The God Of Cookery (1996), sport in Shaolin Soccer (2001) to fantasy in CJ7 (2008). Zhu noted that there were many Chinese elements in Chow's movies, likely referring to movies such as Forbidden City Cop (1996) and Kung Fu Hustle … [Read more...] about Stephen Chow hopes HK filmmakers can take advantage of China’s huge market

- A + A (June 30): It was an unusually frigid December weekend when Cheng Wei summoned his inner circle to his Beijing office. The founder of Didi Global Inc, dressed entirely in black, told his lieutenants to slash spending by a fifth in 2022 and begin layoffs after staff return from Lunar New Year vacations. He delivered his bombshell flanked by a giant Powerpoint slide that read: “Don’t live with illusions. Face reality.” “We had a tough year,” said the reserved billionaire known as Will, who that day seemed even gloomier than normal, according to people briefed on the gathering. “But next year will be even tougher.” That sombre gathering encapsulated what many in the room already suspected — the ride-hailing champion once feted for running Uber Technologies Inc out of China was no more. In its place was a defeated shell worth a fifth of its value at the peak, bleeding users, blocked from raising funds for cherished projects — and whose executives were constantly … [Read more...] about Inside Didi’s US$60b crash that changed China tech forever

Wet market at Wan Chai Causeway bay in Hong Kong. INQUIRER STOCK PHOTO A Filipina domestic helper suffered a severe head injury after she was accidentally hit by a paper cutter while walking in a shopping district in Hong Kong. The website of the local newspaper Headline Daily reported that the 55-year-old overseas Filipino worker was heading home from shopping for kitchen utensils at Wan Chai market when a paper cutter measuring 25 centimeters fell down and pounded her head. The cutter’s sharp blade was concealed, and yet the Filipina’s head bled. She was rushed to a clinic. Police disclosed that the paper cutter fell down from a nearby building that was undergoing renovation. A scaffolding worker who was allegedly responsible for the incident was arrested. Gianna Francesca Catolico /ra Subscribe to our global nation newsletter … [Read more...] about Filipina helper’s head hit by falling paper cutter in HK

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the first half of 2022 on a disappointing note as selling pressure picked up the pace while key Asian markets also closed lower. The bellwether FBM KLCI has so far this year lost 123.31 points or 7.86% from 1,567.53 on Dec 31, 2021. The index closed the final day of the first half 7.26 points lower or 0.5% to close at 1,444.22. In the broader market, laggards outnumbered gainers 521-to-327; about 2.26 billion shares changed hands valued at RM1.97bil. “Markets are getting slammed as we head into the quarter-end, with global growth worries dominating and gas flows into Europe topping the laundry list of concerns on the continent,” SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said. He said the broader narrative remains unchanged, with growth worries dominating on the back of central bank tightening and the Fed road show pushing its hawkish front loader tone. “More broadly, price action continues to act poorly with growth worries … [Read more...] about Bursa ends 1H on a disappointing note, KLCI closes 7.26 points lower

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “I recently got deleted off Instagram, again. I had about 4.1 million followers. My Snapchat was number two in the country, not just for cannabis, but in general: It was Kylie Jenner, me and Cardi B. And then they deleted that also. But in terms of sheer numbers online, my watch time is roughly 70 million watch time minutes a month. So I get in a day what some of the biggest cannabis websites get in a month,” explains Thomas Araujo, better known as Dope As Yola, when asked what makes him (probably) the most popular cannabis content creator in the world. To understand how he got there, we need to go back a decade because, as they say, it takes 10 years to become an overnight celebrity. The Real Grinder Thomas “fell in love” with weed at a very young age, even though he recommends people wait until the legal age in their respective jurisdictions to commence their cannabis journey. He remembers first trying the herb the … [Read more...] about This Is (Probably) The Most Popular Cannabis Content Creator In The World: Meet Dope As Yola

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin While New York residents ponder if the city and its surrounding hamlets have truly come back to life post-pandemic, European luxury is betting the Big Apple, and money-filled Long Island region of the Hamptons will be a boon to their businesses. After all, according to Statista , the US leads in luxury fashion consumption with $74,670.00 million predicted in 2022. These numbers sound enticing for sales. With Salvatore Ferragamo in Soho and Chanel in East Hampton, these two-heritage brands from Italy and France, respectively, have opened temporary summer locations to coax some of that American cash to burn. Ferragamo opened doors on a 2600-square-foot concept store on Friday, June 24 th . According to a release, the space is a collaborative hub that aims to offer a ‘state-of-the-art immersive shopping experience. “Soho’s cobblestone streets have long symbolized a distinctly youthful spirit. As a brand, we thrive … [Read more...] about Two European Luxury Brands Launch Experiential Pop-Ups For New Yorkers And Tourists Alike