After a painting by the Dutch artist sold at auction, a movie producer claimed to be the owner. It later vanished from sight, with a trail leading to Caribbean tax havens and a jailed Chinese billionaire.
Category: Hong Kong
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Cathay Pacific Struggles With Aftermath of Covid, and China Crackdown
Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia.
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Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please
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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Born in Asia but Based in Britain, HSBC Fights to Stay in One Piece
The global bank’s biggest shareholder, the giant Chinese insurer Ping An, wants HSBC to spin off its profitable Asian operation.
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New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour
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.
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Hong Kong Locals on Where to Eat, Drink and Play During Art Basel
The New York Times – Travel:A chef, an artist and a gallerist share their top spots, from a neighborly bar that gives way to a block party to a centuries-old walled village.
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‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ Review: Hit and Run, Sleight of Hand
The New York Times – Movies:Wen Shipei’s first feature is a twisty and sophisticated debut whose best trick of misdirection is convincing us we’re watching a different kind of movie.
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Bao Fan, Star Banker, Goes Missing in China
The New York Times – Business:Bao Fan, a well-connected banker, is the latest businessman in China to disappear, raising concerns that Beijing’s crackdown on the technology and financial industries will continue.
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Hong Kong To Give Away 500,000 Plane Tickets to Lure Tourists
The New York Times – Travel:The city’s reputation has been hammered by protests, a harsh security law and strict Covid measures. It hopes a giveaway of 500,000 plane tickets woos back tourists.
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Ray Cordeiro, a Voice on Hong Kong’s Airwaves for 70 Years, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:Late-night radio listeners in Hong Kong associated Mr. Cordeiro’s sonorous voice with easy-listening standards and early rock. He worked until he was 96.
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Is That Watch Made of Cardboard?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Using humble materials, Gabe Lau, a Hong Kong artist, makes his own versions of high-end Swiss timepieces to have “a bit more fun.”
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As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
The New York Times – Business:Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.