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China Economy

China cancels largest US pork order in 5 years, dealing blow to American farmers

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China has turned to countries besides the US for its pork supplies, cancelling import orders at a rapid pace. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

China Economy

‘We can’t afford not to’: China firms race to open US factories amid trade war

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Construction staff work on Chinese solar panel maker Trinasolar’s first U.S. manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas. Chinese firms in a slew of industries are setting up American production sites to avoid sky-high tariffs. Photo: Linkedin

Trending in China

Man quits top China university, declines US PhD offer to sell street snacks

A man has quit a top university in China, and declined a PhD offer in the US to sell snacks from a street stall. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

Chinese culture

Is Year of the Snake’s fourth month lucky for you? Forecasts for all 12 signs

A snake lantern in Shanghai. A feng shui master assesses their prospects in the lunar year’s fourth month. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations

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It is not common for state-run Chinese media to directly counter remarks by a foreign leader. Photo: Reuters
Meet LinkedIn billionaire co-founder Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee. Photo: The Giving Pledge
Millionaires and billionaires

Meet LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee

The couple have signed the Giving Pledge and provide financial support to various causes, while socially they enjoy fine dining – though Yee is rarely seen out with her husband.

Celebrity children

Meet Black-ish star Anthony Anderson’s actor-musician son, Nathan

Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong needs more museums, talent to promote art trading

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff’s philanthropist wife Lynne

The couple gave more than US$250 million in aid to the state of Hawaii, and have given hundreds of millions to other causes; in 2015, Barack Obama appointed Lynne to the Presidio Trust board.

Meet Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff’s philanthropist wife Lynne. Photo: Getty Images
Food and Drinks

The Hong Kong eggs chefs are using to ‘create a more inclusive society’

Hong Kong charity Rén’s new scheme sees locally sourced eggs being used in delicious dishes while helping those with disabilities find work.

Mainland China

How Shanghai-based NGO Charity Box is making charity easy – and trustworthy

Charity Box is attempting to encourage the Chinese public’s philanthropic tendencies by asking everyday individuals to donate 1 per cent of their income to worthy causes.

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Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s soon-to-open art-storage facility is an incentive for family offices

The complex at Skytopia airport city will be ready this year or early next year and enhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre.

Jason Fong, global head of family office at InvestHK, the airport art-storage facility will nhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meet Sophie Chandauka, the woman at the centre of Prince Harry’s charity fallout

Prince Harry has stepped down from the charity he founded after its chair, Zimbabwean lawyer Dr Sophie Chandauka MBE, refused to leave her role and instead decided to sue.

Family offices

More measures on the way to attract family offices to Hong Kong, Paul Chan says

More exemptions for funds and enhanced concessions for family offices to make city appealing for wealthy investors to manage their fortunes.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Christy Walton, the billionaire Walmart heiress who funded a political ad

Walmart heiress Christy Walton has entered the political chat: the septuagenarian took out a full-page ad in the NYT asking people to ‘show up, attend your town halls, be civil’ – so who is she?

Billionaire Christy Walton just took out a full page “non partisan” advert in the New York Times. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Meet Pete Davidson’s new Playboy model girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt

The model and actress, known for her roles in Teenage Badass and Dave, also has a foodie YouTube channel and a clothing line, Elsie Eats, that puts a playful spin on designer brands.

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt were spotted getting cosy at Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: @petedaveidson/Instagram, @elsie/Instagram
Hong Kong property

Tributes pour in for Lee Shau-kee, Hong Kong’s ‘patriotic philanthropist’

Lee gave away some of his US$29.2 billion fortune to fund education, provide housing and elderly care for the city’s underprivileged.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Kim K’s friend and philanthropist behind Baby2Baby

Born in Britain and raised in Canada, Patricof went to Los Angeles in 2004 looking for a worthy charity to support – and found common cause with celebrities like Salma Hayek and Jennifer Garner.

Royalty

Who are Luxembourg royals Princess Charlotte and Prince Alexandre of Nassau?

Princess Charlotte of Nassau’s year began on a happy note with a new job at Chanel and her wedding to Mansour Shakarchi, but now she’s mourning the death of her ‘valiant’ 22-year-old brother.

The late Prince Frederik (centre) with his older siblings Prince Alexandre and Princess Charlotte of Nassau. Photo: @polgfoundation/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Cara Kennedy-Cuomo, daughter of Andrew Cuomo and ex-wife Kerry Kennedy

The Harvard and Wharton School graduate co-founded the private equity firm Ardabelle Capital, and set up the non-profit Boston Foods to supply healthy produce to families in need.

Meet Cara Kennedy-Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo’s daughter with ex-wife Kerry Kennedy. Photo: @cuomoallthetime/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Bryn Mooser, Russian Doll star Natasha Lyonne’s filmmaker boyfriend?

The director and producer has been recognised for his philanthropic work and has been seen recently accompanying his girlfriend to events including the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary party.

Millionaires and billionaires

Who are the 6 richest Indian-American billionaires in 2025?

These billionaires of Indian heritage have truly made their mark in the business world, amassing fortunes in sectors ranging from AI and aviation to real estate and semiconductors.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Catherine Shepherd, wife of Grammy-winning singer Brandi Carlile

The London-born former actress is the daughter of veteran British actor Jack Shepherd and is now executive director of non-profit body the Looking Out Foundation.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile (right) and wife Catherine Shepherd. Photo: @brandicarlile/Instagram
Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, Kim K’s pal and a Silicon Valley royal

Boasting 5 qualifications from Stanford University (including 1 from nursery school), to which her late father donated US$300 million, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen is a professor and philanthropist

Art

Billionaire’s daughter launches art foundation in Singapore

The Tanoto Art Foundation has been set up by Belinda Tanoto to champion Southeast Asian art and bring together artists and art lovers.

Fame and celebrity

Meet The Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg’s wife, activist Anna Strout

The pair dated for a decade after meeting on the set of The Emperor’s Club in 2001, but took a break from 2013 to 2015; they reconciled in 2016, then welcomed a son and married in 2017.

Polish citizens Jesse Eisenberg and wife Anna Strout. Photo: Getty Images
Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Anupama Nadella, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s philanthropist wife

Satya and Anupama’s fathers were in the Indian Civil Service; the couple met in college and faced visa trouble after marrying, and later lost their son, who suffered from cerebral palsy.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right) and his wife Anupama. Photo: @SheThePeople/X
Fame and celebrity

Who is Marilyn Katzenberg, wife of DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg?

Disney alumnus and DreamWorks co-creator Jeffrey Katzenberg is an ardent fan of animation; and he and his wife donate US$1 million or more every year to charitable causes.

US Politics

Meet Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s new mayor and an heir to the Levi’s fortune

San Francisco’s 46th mayor honed his approach to tackling poverty while working at New York’s Robin Hood Foundation and has introduced it to the West Coast through the Tipping Point Community.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Nancy Pelosi’s niece Alexis, whose government salary has drawn scrutiny

After Alexis Pelosi’s salary with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development was revealed, some on X questioned whether she would be making as much were Nancy not her aunt.

Meet Nancy Pelosi’s niece Alexis, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development climate adviser whose salary drew the attention of Elon Musk. Photos: Alexis Pelosi/LinkedIn; AP
Celebrity Families

Who is Cameron Diaz’s doppelgänger sister, Chimene Diaz?

Although she’s grown more reclusive in recent years, Chimene used to accompany her There’s Something About Mary star sister to red carpet events, and the two reportedly share an ‘intense’ bond

Cameron Diaz and her older sister, Chimene Diaz, have a tight bond. Photo: Getty Images
Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman’s wife of nearly 30 years, Christine

From her career in law to supporting her billionaire husband’s philanthropy, Christine is not your typical Wall Street wife – the pair got married in 1995 followed by a celebration at the Frick Museum.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Who are the Cipollas, whose property stars in Meghan Markle’s Netflix show?

The Duchess of Sussex’s ‘at home with Meghan’ style Netflix show features appearances by Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer – but not the estate she shares with Prince Harry, Archie and Lilibet.

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