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China's economy grew 8% in 2021 but property, virus threats loom: AFP poll
AFP, Published on 15/01/2022
» BEIJING - China's economy expanded at its fastest pace for 10 years in 2021, according to an AFP poll of analysts, but its strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is threatened by Omicron and a property sector slowdown.
Hong Kong authorities arrest 7 opposition activists in latest sweep
Reuters, Published on 01/11/2020
» HONG KONG, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Seven prominent Hong Kong opposition activists were arrested on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, the latest move by authorities amid a broader crackdown on anti-government forces.
Funeral of HK movie producer Raymond Chow to be private event
Published on 07/11/2018
» The funeral of Raymond Chow Man-wai, the Hong Kong movie producer who introduced the world to martial arts legend Bruce Lee, will be a private event, it was revealed on Wednesday.
'Godfather' of HK film dies
Published on 03/11/2018
» HONG KONG: The legendary Hong Kong film producer Raymond Chow, who introduced the world to Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan and even brought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the big screen, has died at age 91.
New York kicks off 2016 fashion merry-go-round
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» NEW YORK - The twice-yearly style orgy that is New York Fashion Week kicks off Thursday when the booted and suited may have to sidestep thunderstorms to catch sight of collections for spring-summer 2016.
Hong Kong film tycoon dies aged 106
AFP, Published on 07/01/2014
» HONG KONG - The film pioneer hailed as the father of Hong Kong cinema, Run Run Shaw, died Tuesday at the age of 106.