Renowned gymnast Oksana Chusovitina has upset her considerable fanbase in China by entering into a “tasteless” collaboration with a mainland cosmetics brand while many pointed out her make-up is strikingly similar to that of the popular “Lipstick King” Li Jiaqi (inset). Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Xinhua
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Reputation fears over cosmetics deal stalk Uzbek athlete loved in China

12 Oct 2023 - 2:00PM

People on mainland social media say internationally renowned gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina – who is affectionately known as “Mum Qiu” in China – could have her reputation tarnished by the “tasteless” aesthetics of a cosmetics brand with whom she has collaborated.

Renowned gymnast Oksana Chusovitina has upset her considerable fanbase in China by entering into a “tasteless” collaboration with a mainland cosmetics brand while many pointed out her make-up is strikingly similar to that of the popular “Lipstick King” Li Jiaqi (inset). Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Xinhua

Reputation fears over cosmetics deal stalk Uzbek athlete loved in China

People on mainland social media say internationally renowned gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina – who is affectionately known as “Mum Qiu” in China – could have her reputation tarnished by the “tasteless” aesthetics of a cosmetics brand with whom she has collaborated.

12 Oct 2023 - 2:00PM

Great Wall flower balloon video lands K-pop band Seventeen in hot water

An online furore has forced South Korean K-pop boy band, Seventeen, to apologise for and take down a promotional video which showed China’s Great Wall covered in gaudy flower balloons.

6 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM

Chinese collectors’ art sale flops at Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong

Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei managed to only sell 28 of the 39 paintings on offer for a total of HK$455 million (US$58.1 million) 24 per cent less than the bottom estimate.

6 Oct 2023 - 10:28PM
South Korean K-pop band, Seventeen, has caused an outcry on mainland social media by using a promotional video which shows the Great Wall of China festooned in gaudy balloons.: SCMP composite/Weibo/Xiaohongshu

Great Wall flower balloon video lands K-pop band Seventeen in hot water

An online furore has forced South Korean K-pop boy band, Seventeen, to apologise for and take down a promotional video which showed China’s Great Wall covered in gaudy flower balloons.

6 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM
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Chinese collectors’ art sale flops at Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong

Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei managed to only sell 28 of the 39 paintings on offer for a total of HK$455 million (US$58.1 million) 24 per cent less than the bottom estimate.

Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei managed to only sell 28 of the 39 paintings on offer for a total of HK$455 million (US$58.1 million) 24 per cent less than the bottom estimate.

6 Oct 2023 - 10:28PM
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‘They owe me’: man, 28, PhD student at 16, still financially dependent on parents

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

7 Oct 2023 - 12:09PM

‘Ignorant and disrespectful’: top China star Fan Bingbing mired in copyright row

Top mainland film actress Fan Bingbing is in hot water after she took a snap of a yet-to-be-released movie at an international film festival screening and posted it online.

29 Sep 2023 - 9:00AM
‘Ignorant and disrespectful’: top China star Fan Bingbing mired in copyright row

China influencer Li Ziqi’s comeback triggers online uproar over changed appearance

Once China’s hottest influencer, Li Ziqi has made a highly anticipated comeback after a two-year hiatus, and her return announced through a viral video has sparked discussions about her new looks.

26 Sep 2023 - 10:20AM
China influencer Li Ziqi’s comeback triggers online uproar over changed appearance

‘They owe me’: man, 28, PhD student at 16, still financially dependent on parents

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

7 Oct 2023 - 12:09PM

‘Ignorant and disrespectful’: top China star Fan Bingbing mired in copyright row

Top mainland film actress Fan Bingbing is in hot water after she took a snap of a yet-to-be-released movie at an international film festival screening and posted it online.

29 Sep 2023 - 9:00AM

China influencer Li Ziqi’s comeback triggers online uproar over changed appearance

Once China’s hottest influencer, Li Ziqi has made a highly anticipated comeback after a two-year hiatus, and her return announced through a viral video has sparked discussions about her new looks.

26 Sep 2023 - 10:20AM

To the Chinese, food opens all doors – but it can also close some doors if not used in the right way. Just ask comedian Uncle Roger, who found himself in hot water over a video he made with anti-Beijing food vlogger Mike Chen.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

To the Chinese, food opens all doors – but it can also close some doors if not used in the right way. Just ask comedian Uncle Roger, who found himself in hot water over a video he made with anti-Beijing food vlogger Mike Chen.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

A comedic persona created by Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng, Uncle Roger will remind most Asians of at least one grumpy family member who’s never afraid to speak their mind.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM
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Comedian Nigel Ng’s “Uncle Roger” recently landed in hot water over a video he did with a fellow vlogger who often criticises the Chinese government. Photo: YouTube

My Hong Kong | ‘Let’s eat and talk business’: the role food plays in Chinese culture

To the Chinese, food opens all doors – but it can also close some doors if not used in the right way. Just ask comedian Uncle Roger, who found himself in hot water over a video he made with anti-Beijing food vlogger Mike Chen.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

My Hong Kong | Why Asians love Uncle Roger – we’ve all got one in the family

A comedic persona created by Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng, Uncle Roger will remind most Asians of at least one grumpy family member who’s never afraid to speak their mind.

A comedic persona created by Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng, Uncle Roger will remind most Asians of at least one grumpy family member who’s never afraid to speak their mind.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM
Why Asians love Uncle Roger – we’ve all got one in the family

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