The New York Times – Film:
The star often refuses roles unless he clicks with the filmmaker. That’s how he came to work with Wong Kar-wai, Hou Hsiao-Hsien and now Ildiko Enyedi.
Category: Hong Kong
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With Every Watch, This Collector Revels in the Story
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Jay Liu shares some of his favorite spots in Tokyo, along with his reasons for collecting vintage timepieces.
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How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
The New York Times – Music:
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
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Hong Kong’s Global Style: How Locals and Tourists Shape Its Fashion Identity
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Residents and visitors from all over give the city a diverse visual flavor.
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With Their Egg Tarts, Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Tengs Offer Nostalgic Joy
The New York Times – Travel:
The much-loved treat has become synonymous with the city’s vanishing all-day diners.
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More Than 20 Report Burning Eyes After NFT Festival in Hong Kong
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Bored Ape Yacht Club, the collective that hosted the three-day event, said it was investigating possible causes, including UV lights used at a party on Saturday night.
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‘Rooftopping’ Is Popular on Instagram, but the Risks Are High
The New York Times – Travel:
“Rooftoppers” get a thrill from taking photos atop skyscrapers and sharing them on social media. Detractors call them reckless.
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Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please
The New York Times – Travel:
The return of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations — and a dose of snobbery — in a city starved for business.
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New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour
The New York Times – Music:
Amid rising political tensions, the orchestra said it would perform in Hong Kong and Taiwan this summer and send a delegation of musicians to mainland China.