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China using payday loan diplomacy in the Pacific: U.S. diplomat
China is using a payday loan diplomacy to exert influence in the Pacific, the new U.S. ambassador to Australia said on Wednesday, comments that threaten to inflame regional tensions. The United States and its regional allies have been!-->…
Ree Drummond’s Kung Pao Cauliflower is an easy 16-minute vegetarian meal
Ree Drummond makes an easy vegetarian kung pao cauliflower recipe that comes together in just 16 minutes. The pioneer woman The star has created a variation of the Chinese take-out favorite that totally skips the meat.
Ree…
Olivier Assayas and Alicia Vikander on their conscious showbiz satire Irma Vep
Alicia Vikander and Olivier Assayas at the launch of 'Irma Vep' in Cannes © Violette Franchi/eyevineIn 1996 French filmmaker Olivier Assayas made a film about a French filmmaker remaking the 1915 series of silent films The vampires. Now,…
‘We don’t need luxury travel’: Evelyn Tan says life after marriage is ‘very…
Former actress Evelyn Tan has taken a back seat in showbiz since taking on the full-time role of motherhood in 2005, but she revealed on the latest episode of variety show meWATCH A Night Under The Stars – hosted by her husband Darren Lim –…
Unsurprisingly, the creators of “South Park” made a movie slapped with an NC-17 rating
South Park (1997-present) is arguably the second longest running adult animated TV show after The simpsons(1989 - present). Although both series are not necessarily considered suitable for children, South Park often features…
China’s economy to thrive in second half with virus under control
Illustration: Chen Xia/Global TimesWhile an overwhelming and growing majority of Americans say the US economy is headed in the wrong direction, crippled by soaring inflation and shrinking US consumer wallets, China's economy is firing on…
Former ISIS Stronghold in Syria Hosts Filming of Jackie Chan Movie │ GMA News Online
HAJAR AL ASWAD, Syria — A ghost town since a jihadist-hunting operation in 2018, Hajar al-Aswad, near the Syrian capital, has come back to life as the location of an action film produced by Jackie Chan. "Operation Home" is inspired…
Hong Kong actor Lawrence Ng says he’s ‘finally Chinese’ after contributing to…
Hong Kong actor Laurent Ng58, who has worked mainly in China for 16 years, recently appeared on a Chinese talk show A one-day date with Lu Yu, to share more about his life on the continent.
"I felt like I was not a real Chinese citizen,…
Reuters World News: Biden heads to Saudi Arabia, Chinese economy curbs, more war crimes and aviation…
- Advertising - A worker clears the road as part of preparations for the visit of US President Joe Biden, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2022President Joe Biden will discuss energy supply, human rights and security cooperation in!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Love Island’s Davide’s best quotes, from ‘liar, actress’ to ‘fake like…
Dgreedy Sanclimenti strikes again, coming out with another iconic Love Island quote.In a heated argument with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu on Wednesday's episode, he declared her "as fake as Louis Vuitton from China", leaving fans in hysterics.But…
Where Is NCIS Agent Michelle Lee Star Now? | Television & Radio | Showbiz and television
NCIS agent Michelle Lee (played by Liza Lapira) was introduced in season four where she embarked on a fling with Donald "Ducky" Mallard's (David McCallum) medical assistant Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) . Their romance ended in season five…
Rumors Resurfaced: Tony Leung and Zhou Xun Act Together After 6 Years, Stirring Up Gossip Over Old…
The past has come to haunt Tony Leung, 60, and Zhou Xun, 47.
Chinese actress was recently announced the female lead role of the new WWII film, Anonymous, starring Hong Kong leader Tony Leung.
However, Chinese showbiz media was not…
Emily and Kobe blame each other for pregnancy scare
In a preview for the July 10 episode of 90 day fiance, Emily Bieberly thinks she may still be pregnant with Kobe Blaise's child. Both reproach themselves for not having taken precautions.
Kobe and Emily, '90 Day Fiancé'…
Chinese social media users slam Jackie Chan for his tribute to anti-Chinese novelist and…
Chinese social media users slammed Jackie Chan for paying tribute to Hong Kong novelist and screenwriter Ni Kuang. - Photo via Facebook / 成龍Jackie Chan By Sylvia Looi Thursday 07 Jul 2022 12:48 MYT KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 - Hong Kong…
Hit costume drama recreates nation’s cultural pinnacle
Scenes from A Dream of Splendor, with Liu Yifei and Chen Xiao. EVERYDAY CHINA
Over the next four and a half months, Chen, a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, worked hard on his…
China weather: Record rains, heat as weather turns choppy
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From the snow-capped peaks of Tibet to the tropical island of Hainan, China is sweltering in the worst heatwave in decades as rainfall hit record highs in June.
Extreme heat is also hitting Japan, and…
Jacky Cheung accused of being unpatriotic in message celebrating Hong Kong’s handover to China…
Jacky Cheung insists he's proud to be Chinese. —Facebook/JackyCheung By Sylvia Looi Monday, July 04, 2022 1:18 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 - Celebrity Jacky Cheung has been slammed by Chinese social media users for failing to…
Westlife’s Kian Egan says his sons ‘don’t understand’ how famous their dad…
In his most personal interview ever, Kian gives the Sunday worlda glimpse into his family life, which is shared between their homes in Strandhill, Co Sligo and Barbados.The multi-millionaire entertainer, father of three sons Koa (10), Zeke…
Business leaders and celebrities welcome Marcos’ inauguration with high hopes
MANILA, Philippines — A constellation of foreign and Filipino stars from politics, business and showbiz graced the June 30 inauguration of President Bongbong Marcos (PBBM), including Australian Governor-General David Hurley, China's Vice…
PMI: China’s economy has its best month since Covid lockdowns imposed in March
The Chinese government the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector - which mainly covers large companies and state-owned companies - rose to 50.2 in June, the first time it crossed the 50 mark since February, according…
Hong Kong actor Bobby Au-yeung Chun-wah will drop his English name because his Chinese name is…
Hong Kong actor Bobby Au-yeung Chun-wah drops his English name because his Chinese name is enough. — Photo via Facebook By Sylvia Looi Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:33 AM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Hong Kong actor Bobby Au-yeung…
Veteran actor Eric Tsang says Hungarians should be grateful to China as 25th anniversary of handover…
Hong Kong actor and TVB chief executive Eric Tsang said Hong Kongers should be grateful to China as the city-state prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to China on Friday. —Photo Reuters By Sylvia Looi Thursday,…
China’s economy is recovering but foundations are not solid, says PM
China will strive to return the economy to a normal path and bring down the unemployment rate as soon as possible, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said.
BEIJING, China — China's economy has recovered to some degree, but…
Nicolas Cage Lost $276,000 On Stolen Dinosaur Skull Wanted Leonardo DiCaprio
Nicolas Cage is a one-of-a-kind celebrity. The actor has transcended the heritage of his famous family to become an artist firmly in his own way. He's magnetic and interesting whether the film he lends his talent to is a…
Glasto banner jokes with Noel Gallagher ‘f*****ed dog’ and Liam joins in…
Liam Gallagher has once again fueled the fire between the famous brothers after a fan asked him to comment on an explicit statement made about Noel. The musician took to Twitter to post but was quizzed by a follower, to whom he gave a!-->…
Inside Noel and Liam Gallagher’s long-term feud – fights, online and solo insults
Noel and Liam Gallagher had one of the most difficult relationships in music history. The brothers started off like every other normal sibling, but quickly rose to astronomical musical stardom after forming the rock band Oasis. Widely!-->…
Vincent Ng targets Chinese market, says acting takes ‘effort and sacrifice’,…
Vincent Ng is making an acting comeback after nearly a decade away from the industry, but he's not starting small. Indeed, the former Mediacorp actor has set your sights on Chinese showbizhe recently told 8world.
He has signed with film…
Glastonbury’s youngest performers as Billie Eilish set to break records
Glastonbury Festival 2022 has been a long time coming with the event canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19. This year is filled with talent including Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross And much more. It's the second!-->…
‘Such a person should have disappeared from showbiz’: Mark Lee on…
Tongues started to stir when veteran actress Mimi Choo recently revealed that a director in Singapore once threw a tantrum on her, and Mark Lee has some strong words about the situation.
On Monday (June 20), the Hong Kong actress said she…
Legendary trad guitarist Dennis Cahill dies aged 68
Speaker Michael D Higgins led tributes to legendary trad guitarist Dennis Cahill, who died four days after celebrating his 68th birthday. One of Irish traditional music's most acclaimed guitarists had his birthday on Bloomsday, June 16.!-->…
Multinationals still full of confidence in Chinese economy – Xinhua
* China remains the world's most attractive investment destination despite short-term headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic.* A total of 99 key foreign investment projects with a combined investment of US$15.6 billion were signed at the…
Caitlyn Jenner says ‘what’s right is right’ after passing ban on transgender races
Swimming's world governing body, Fina, recently voted to ban trans women from elite women's competitions if they have gone through any part of male puberty.Caitlyn Jenner backs policy that bans transgender women from swimming races!-->…
Why Johnny’s trip to the United States to see Ella is postponed again
90 day fiance Star Ella Johnson updates fans on her relationship status with Johnny Chao on Season 4 of 90 Day Diaries. Johnny had planned a trip to see Ella in the United States. However, he is forced to postpone the visit due…
Chinese meteorological authorities issue first major alert this year for mountain torrents
Workers help transfer an elderly resident from Xuanzhou village in Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 19, 2022. Local authorities issued an evacuation notice the day before to prevent risks associated with heavy…
Supernova partners with Jamika to promote African entertainment
An Hong Kong, China-based entertainment company Supernova is teaming up with Lagos-based record label Jamika Entertainment to produce music, movies and art to 'satisfy the hunger' of music lovers. showbiz in Africa and Asia.
Supernova,…
Further weakening of the Chinese economy
A China's strong start to 2022 gave way to a weaker outlook for the second half of the year, rocked by multiple Covid-19 outbreaks that dragged the trade powerhouse economy down.
In its latest China report – Between Shocks and Stimulus –…
The script stops the Dublin concert in the middle of the song and calls security as Danny punches…
The Scripts were forced to stop their concert in the middle of a song and call security after an altercation in the crowd on Thursday night. Danny O'Donoghue and his bandmates were playing their third 3Arena show in consecutive days with!-->…
Noel Gallagher thinks the appeal of the royal family is ‘diminishing’ and the monarchy…
Noel Gallagher believes most people think 'it doesn't matter' about the royal family. The former Oasis star thinks Brits only care about the Queen's Platinum Jubilee because they got extra leave. Noel, 55, said he was surprised when his!-->…
China claims to have spotted signs of extraterrestrial civilizations
It's been a big week in the UFO world, and now China has claimed to have spotted signs of extraterrestrial civilizations.It comes after NASA announced it was forming a team to study Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), while Russia has also…
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Enters Chinese Box Office With $53 Million Opening Weekend…
Jurassic World: Dominion raised $53 million in its opening weekend, the best since March 2021 - Screenshot via Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment By Jared Wee Monday, June 13, 2022 3:36 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 —…
The Chinese economy is in trouble. The ripples will hit the Fed.
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China is trying to repair the damage done to its economy while the United…
Johnny Depp fan gets her autograph tattooed after waiting 10 hours to meet him
A Johnny Depp fan got his autograph tattooed - after waiting ten hours to meet him. Depp is currently on tour with Jeff Beck. 24 hours after greeting fans in Birmingham, where he performed at Symphony Hall and stayed at the Grand!-->…
China’s economy is improving, but it’s not yet clear
The positive developments come after the world's second largest economy was battered by widespread Covid lockdowns, a sweeping crackdown on tech companies and a housing crisis. Consumer spending and manufacturing output fell sharply in…
Chinese actor Xu Hai Wei returns to his hometown to cut costs and sells vegetables for a living
Chinese actor Xu Hai Wei returned to his hometown to cut costs as there were not many job openings for him. — Photo via Weibo By Sylvia Looi Thursday 09 June 2022 13:46 MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 -- Chinese actor Xu Hai Wei has…
Chinese reality show ‘Back to Field’ accused of using aids when stars should bully her…
Chinese reality show "Back to Field" has come under fire from social media users for using assistants and helpers. — Photo via Facebook/湖南卫视芒果TV By Sylvia Looi Thursday 09 June 2022 11:46 MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Chinese reality…
Johnny comes to the United States to meet Ella in season 4 of “90 Day Diaries”
The new trailer for 90 days: logs Season 4 revealed that Ella Johnson could finally meet her fiancé, Johnny Chao. Is it finally coming to the United States? Here's what we know about the teaser so far.
Ella Johnson and Johnny…
China’s economy is expected to recover this year (JP Morgan)
Chinese economic activity, which has been weighed down by multiple factors including the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, is expected to recover this year. The Asian giant, the world's second-largest economy, has set a growth target of 5.5%…
Sonija Kwok’s daughter, 10, makes her showbiz debut
Former TVB actress Sonija Kwok is back in her first TV drama in six years and she's brought her daughter with her.
The 47-year-old took a step back from filming after marrying Chinese martial arts choreographer Zhu Shaojie in 2011 and they…
Holly Willoughby, Kate Moss and Rylan ride Pageant buses at Platinum Jubilee event
More than 150 of Britain's most beloved celebrities and public figures took double-decker Jubilee Pageant buses through the streets of London to represent each decade of the Queen's 70-year reign. To mark the final day of the Queen's!-->…
Queen + Adam Lambert open Platinum Party with electric set of classic hits
Platinum JubileeQueen + Adam Lambert delivered an electric opener to the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace concert with a selection of classic hit songs.The act was introduced in a new way when the Queen and Paddington Bear kicked off the…
China Sports Weekly (5.29-6.4)-Xinhua
BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from last week:1. Chinese teenager Zheng reaches the round of 16 at Roland-GarrosChina's Zheng Qinwen was never really tested en route to her third-round French Open…
Amateur cyclists take epic ride in Tibet – Xinhua
Jiang Wukai (R) takes photos of Zeng Zhu, who just finished the bicycle race, in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)June 3 marks World Bicycle Day and here is the story of Chinese amateur…
Shanghai euphoria tempered by deep wound to Chinese economy │ GMA News Online
HANGZHOU, China — Orders evaporated at Zhou's textile business based just outside Shanghai, a city now breaking free from a two-month lockdown that has left small businesses on life support. Sales are on "a very serious downward…
Jackie Chan once warned fans that a movie he did with Jet Li ‘wasn’t that great’
Actors Jackie Chan and Jet Li were two of the biggest action stars of the 90s and early 2000s. So when the opportunity presented itself to Chan to work with Li, Chan seized the opportunity despite the fact that he didn't like the…
K-pop supergroup BTS speaks out against anti-Asian hate crimes │ GMA News Online
WASHINGTON — South Korean K-pop supergroup BTS used a visit to the White House on Tuesday to speak out against a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States. Singer Park Ji-min, better known as Jimin, said through a…
BBC Antiques Roadshow guest floored by expert verdict on family book
A BBC Antiques Roadshow guest was beaming - after an expert revealed the staggering truth about a book handed down by his family. Justin Croft led the inheritance rule. The guest said the book, which was published in 1900 in Shanghai, was!-->…
Reopening Shanghai will help China’s economy, but coronavirus still weighs on services and…
China's economy showed initial improvement in May as coronavirus cases fell and restrictions eased, but manufacturing and services activity remained in contraction, with future recovery still vulnerable, analysts said.Activity in both…
A Chinese “Spider-Man” climbs a skyscraper with his bare hands
A man has been dubbed a 'real-life Spider-Man' after footage emerged showing him descending a 37-story skyscraper with his bare hands. Witnesses watched from the street and adjacent buildings in Guiyang, China on May 27, according to!-->…
The Chinese economy was once “robust”. Then Covid came back in 2022.
The Chinese economy was once "robust". Then Covid came back in 2022. The pandemic from China has affected many countries and resulted in an incredible level of destruction of lives and families. It started in this country and slowly…
Biden will receive BTS at the White House │ GMA News Online
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will host K-pop megastars BTS next week as part of a series of events celebrating Asian Americans and speaking out against racism against them, the White House announced Thursday. . Anti-Asian…
US-China Ties, Antony Blinken, The Chinese Economy: China’s Strategy, A Rules-Based Order, Not…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (Case)Washington: The United States does not seek to cut China off from the global economy, but wants Beijing to adhere to international rules, US…
China’s struggling economy as Shanghai slowly re-emerges
A return to normal for China's economy is a long way off, though Shanghai, the epicenter of China's current Covid-19 outbreak, has unveiled more post-lockdown plans Thursday.
Shanghai, which is set to officially emerge from a lockdown on…
China’s warning as lockdowns to contain Covid outbreak bite into growth
Covid restrictions on dozens of Chinese cities in recent months have tangled supply chains. (Case)Beijing: China's premier has issued an unusually harsh warning about the world's second-largest economy, saying it must get…
Why does the world remain confident in China’s economy? – Xinhua
A worker is busy in a workshop of Harbin Turbine Company Ltd. of Harbin Electric Corporation in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Is the threat of global…
Package of measures to get China’s economy back on track – Xinhua English.news.cn
Staff members work at the workshop of Anhui Electric Power Transmission & Transformation Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- China's cabinet has called for the…
License-paying public must be ‘heard and seen’ in consultation – BBC boss
Tim Davie, Director General of the BBCThe forthcoming consultation on the BBC's future funding should ensure that license-paying audiences are "heard and seen" and set out a "clear set of principles" for the broadcaster, its chief executive…
Chinese economy: the head of Tencent causes a sensation with the repost of an article on the Chinese…
Pony Ma, the low-key founder of tech giant Tencent Holdings, caused a stir on social media over the weekend when he reposted an article about the Chinese economy, an unusual break in silence from a Chinese tech tycoon on a increasingly…
China’s once “robust” economy. Then Covid came back
Covid in China: China has reported hundreds of infections in recent weeks.Beijing: China, which once boasted a strong defense against the COVID-19 pandemic, is now being hit hard by the virus' return.Consumer spending and…
Chinese economy: the government promises a unified market and a boost to foreign trade
The Chinese government is committed to building a more unified market while strengthening international cooperation. The remark was made during a press conference earlier on local and foreign trade in China. This is part of a series of…
German carmaker Audi removes ad featuring Andy Lau from Chinese social media platform over…
The advert featuring Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau has been removed from Chinese social media platforms following allegations of plagiarism. — Photo via Instagram/andylauox By Sylvia Looi Monday, May 23, 2022 11:28 GMT KUALA…
‘Downton Abbey 2’ Starts Strong With $16 Million, ‘Doctor Strange’ Reigns…
LOS ANGELES, -- The Crawley family always has the royal touch at the box office. “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” a sequel to the big-screen sequel to the beloved British TV show, captured $16 million from 3,815 North American cinemas on…
China’s economy is feeling the Covid sting
BEIJING: China announced on Friday it would cut a key interest rate as the country struggles to boost its virus-hit economy and Covid-19 restrictions spread to major…
What does Emily do for work?
90 day fiance Season 9 introduces viewers to Kobe and Emily, who are ready to start their life together in the United States with their son, Koban, after two years apart. However, cultural differences and disagreements over…
China’s annual box office hits 15 billion yuan
China's total box office receipts this year reached 15 billion yuan (US$2.22 billion), largely generated by films released during the Spring Festival holiday week ending on June 6. february.
BEIJING, (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News -…
‘Do whatever it takes’: Beijing urged to act as Chinese economy falters | Chinese…
AAt a recent online meeting of China's top economists, a palpable sense of urgency filled the virtual meeting room. Over the past few weeks, a slew of reports from Chinese and foreign economists have pointed to a deteriorating economy.…
Chinese economy: China provides financial assistance to SMEs
Chinese authorities say they are providing support to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the pandemic. Millions of businesses across the country have been forced to close or limit their activity to help contain the spread.…
Already a singing sensation, Emily Li has expanded her academic horizons
Warning: once you start listening to “Late to the Party,” a single released last fall by Emily Li '22, who stars as Emei, you might not be able to stop. With its exuberant beat, Li's powerful vocals, and the earworm of a chorus, it's…
China’s economy expected to recover from April slump
China's economy is expected to improve this month despite weak trade data in April, and economic activities could rebound with a gradual recovery in household spending and strong support for fixed investment in the coming months.…
China’s economy on track to recover from outbreaks
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BEIJING: China's economy is on the road to recovery despite some indicators contracting in April, as its…
After April low, China’s economy is expected to rebound
Although China is facing downward pressure due to the complex international environment and sporadic domestic virus outbreaks, the fundamentals that support the country's steady and long-term economic growth remain unchanged, with leading…
Dorothy Wang’s net worth and why she looks so familiar
Los Angeles native Dorothy Wang is one of the latest additions to the Netflix reality series empire bling. Before joining the cast, Wang had already appeared in two reality TV series. What is his net worth and where could you…