The US government has confirmed the existence of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), which means aliens are visiting, right? Well, it seems to be the case for one tourist visiting Kuala Lumpur. The woman was admiring the city’s skyline when she spotted what seems like a glittery UFO floating in the sky. “Oh my God! What is this? Is...
Rumour has it she's being held against her will after going on a scam trip masterminded by her best friend. Popular Guangdong-born influencer Liya (雅典娜), who has over a million followers on Weibo and Xiaohongshu, went missing over a year ago under strange circumstances. According to the 29-year-old's social media posts, she was on holiday in the Philippines and her family...
BEIJING (SCMP): China’s second-wealthiest man on Wednesday made a surprise demand that the country’s richest man, founder of ByteDance, apologise for the perceived role that TikTok’s Chinese sibling Douyin has played in “spreading rumours and misinformation”. Zhong Shanshan, 69 – founder and chairman of China’s largest packaged drinks company Nongfu Spring and the country’s second-richest person,...
Former media boss and opposition activist Jimmy Lai Chee-ying took to the witness stand for the first time on Wednesday in his high-profile national security trial, admitting he had donated money to local and overseas groups but denying that he used those connections to manipulate foreign policies on Hong Kong and mainland China. Beijing rebuffed criticism by Western politicians of...
As per tradition, at this year’s annual TVB Anniversary Gala, the TVB artistes gathered for a group photo. This photo has long been an interest not only because it features all the stars in one place, but also because it is widely believed that the positioning of artistes in these photos reflects their status and hierarchy...
BEIJING (SCMP): A mother in central China accidentally caused a cerebral haemorrhage in her toddler son during an altercation with her mother-in-law, later attempting to abandon the sick child, which sparked significant controversy on mainland social media. The incident took place in May 2021 when the woman, surnamed Xu, from Shangcheng county in Xinyang, Henan province,...
Liam Payne’s funeral took place in the United Kingdom. Learn more about the late singer’s service here. Liam Payne continues to be remembered and mourned as his funeral approaches in the coming days. The former One Direction singer was known for his distinctive voice, showcased both in the band and throughout his solo career. In his final...
Louisa Mak, the former Miss Hong Kong, revealed her pregnancy when attending a media event on Nov 19, proudly showing off her baby bump and sharing that she is five months along. “I feel very nervous; it’s a big responsibility,” said a smiling Mak, as reported by Sin Chew Daily. "I am very grateful for God’s blessing. I...
Hongkongers can get their first taste of cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, after an Australian food-tech start-up became the first producer of such products to start sales in the city. The Aubrey, a Japanese bar and restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, introduced two dishes featuring Sydney-based Vow’s cultured Japanese quail on Tuesday. Hong Kong is...
A knife-wielding brawl in the southwestern province of Sichuan ended with the fatal stabbing of a man, in China’s third deadly episode in recent days. According to Chengdu police, a 35-year-old man surnamed Zhu stabbed a man on Monday afternoon after a traffic dispute. The victim died despite medical treatment. Zhu has been placed under criminal detention...
