42 h. ago UK film on Hong Kong immigrants; 2026 top travel trends: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. British film about Hong Kong immigrants showed grim reality of their new lives Founded in 1982 as an offshoot of Channel 4, Film4 was committed to reinvigorating British cinema by platforming new voices and exploring complex, contemporary subjects. The 1988 immigration drama Soursweet is a prime example. 2. One final...

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42 h. ago Franz Ferdinand’s Hong Kong gig, magic mushroom therapy: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. British film about Hong Kong immigrants showed grim reality of their new lives Founded in 1982 as an offshoot of Channel 4, Film4 was committed to reinvigorating British cinema by platforming new voices and exploring complex, contemporary subjects. The 1988 immigration drama Soursweet is a prime example. 2. One final...

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5 d. ago Beijing Business Today: The People's Bank of China defines stablecoins for the first time; industry analysts believe this will not affect Hong Kong's stablecoin strategy.

Beijing Business Today: The People's Bank of China defines stablecoins for the first time; industry analysts believe this will not affect Hong Kong's stablecoin strategy.  Odaily

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5 d. ago Hong Kong authorities vow to help residents displaced by fire get through winter

Hong Kong’s “top priority” is to resettle residents displaced by the Tai Po fire so they can get through the winter, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said, as the city’s major monetary and banking authorities roll out measures to ease their immediate financial burdens. On Sunday, Chan highlighted the banking industry’s emergency support measures that came into effect over the weekend, including repayment grace periods for affected residents and extended operating hours at bank branches in...

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1 week ago Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit

China’s film market urgently needs a hit to draw audiences back to cinemas after a lacklustre few months. And an unexpected candidate looks set to fill that role: the Disney animated comedy Zootopia 2. Hollywood movies have underperformed in China over the past few years, but Zootopia 2 appears on track to break the curse. Its advance ticket sales have already surpassed 249 million yuan (US$35 million) – a record for a foreign animated film in China, according to box office tracker Dengta...

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1 week ago Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt

Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt-China film cooperation  People's Daily Online

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1 week ago Interview: Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt

Interview: Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt-China film cooperation  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China Steps Up Retaliation Against Japan With Seafood, Film Bans

China Steps Up Retaliation Against Japan With Seafood, Film Bans  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Japan anime, entertainment stocks drop on report of China blocking film releases

Japan anime, entertainment stocks drop on report of China blocking film releases  Investing.com

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3 w. ago Bridging screens, sharing stories: Festival highlights cooperation between China and US film industries

Bridging screens, sharing stories: Festival highlights cooperation between China and US film industries  China Daily

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3 w. ago China Film Pavilion Highlights Chinese Cinematic Achievements at 46th American Film Market

China Film Pavilion Highlights Chinese Cinematic Achievements at 46th American Film Market  Variety

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3 w. ago Film festival organizer cancels event, citing pressure from China's government

Film festival organizer cancels event, citing pressure from China's government  NPR

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4 w. ago Film festival in New York cancelled after China puts pressure on directors

Film festival in New York cancelled after China puts pressure on directors  The Guardian

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