Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan worked for a power plant: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Two Chinese nationals who were killed in an explosion near Pakistan's Karachi international airport on Sunday (Oct 6) worked for a power plant, Pakistan's finance minister said on Tuesday. It was the most serious attack against Chinese nationals in Pakistan since a suicide bomber killed five Chinese engineers working on a hydropower project in March,...

Indian crooner of Chinese songs Simon Mohan dies

IPOH: Simon Mohan, the singer of Indian ethnicity who used to sing in Chinese and even released an album in Mandarin in the 1990s, has passed away. Simon, whose real name is Elanjselvan VM Mohan, was 64. His eldest son, Krisna Mohan, 34, said his father passed away at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur...

Non-Chinese students might struggle with subjects taught in Mandarin

PETALING JAYA: Despite all their effort to ensure their two oldest daughters master Mandarin – from mountains of workbooks to expensive one-on-one tuition – Rafizah Hussin and her husband had to transfer them from a Chinese primary school to a national school when they were in Year Six. Her daughters, who are twins, were struggling with...

M’sian Chinese Man Adopted 3 Malay Boys 16 Years Ago & Raised Them Like His Own

His mum also treats the boys like her grandchildren. Here’s a wholesome story that will warm your hearts. It's not often that you hear of someone adopting not one, but three kids of a different race and religion from themselves. But that’s exactly what Michael Tong, a Malaysian Chinese, did in his late 30s. Recounting his story in an interview with...

Tourists urged to book tour packages with legit operators following drowning case

KOTA KINABALU: Those planning to spend their holidays in Sabah have been advised to secure their tour packages with tour operators who are registered with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac). State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew issued the reminder following a suspected drowning incident involving a Chinese tourist at Mengalum Island,...

Crystal Liu’s Quiet Luxury Airport Style

Always closely watched, celebrities’ airport fashions offer a candid glimpse into their personal styles.  The latest spotting of Crystal Liu Yifei (劉亦菲), 35, at the airport reveal her taste for quiet luxury. Although a seemingly casual style, Crystal’s getup is worth a staggering six-figure sum. Wearing a white t-shirt tied at the waist showing off her trim figure, Crystal...

Taiwan says Chinese combat drone circled island

A new type of Chinese combat drone that China's state media says can carry a heavy weapons payload has flown around Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said on Friday (April 28), in the latest uptick in military tensions. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has increased military pressure on the island over...

Is Wang Yibo Back With His Ex-girlfriend?

  After his “illiteracy” scandal, Wang Yibo (王一博) is back in the headlines with his speculated reconciliation with ex-girlfriend, Qi Meihe (綦美合). Although Qi Meihe is not from the entertainment industry, she is the daughter of an ex-wealthy Chinese businessman. Meihe’s family, once worth over 50 billion Chinese yuan, announced their bankruptcy not long ago. Frequently in contact with celebrities due to...

Chinese Internet Celeb Qi Jiale In Tears After Ex-Boyfriend Releases Private Footage As Revenge Porn

You do crazy things when you’re in love. It may leave you vulnerable, and open to judgement but hey, you are in love! And in an ideal world, it would be okay. Unfortunately, some people don’t always treasure the trust you’ve given them. Chinese internet celebrity Qi Jiale (戚佳丽) recently went viral for appearing in a rather...

Chinese censors change ending of latest Minions movie

Censors have altered the ending of the recent animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru for its domestic release in China, social media users across the country noticed over the weekend. The editing is yet another example of Chinese authorities editing a popular Hollywood film to make it more politically correct, leading some viewers to lament...