China
Burberry taps Tang Wei, stars come out for Gotham Awards
DECISION TO PARTICIPATE: Tang Wei, the internationally acclaimed Chinese actress with major works such as ‘Late Autumn’ and ‘Decision to Leave’ to her credit, has been appointed Burberry Global Brand Ambassador. The British luxury brand confirmed its appointment on Wednesday, releasing images of Tang wearing a trench coat with a faux fur collar from the … Read more
Forget Hygge – think ‘Friluftsliv’ – why it’s always cold enough for quality winter activities
While just getting outside in the winter is enough to take advantage of the fresh air, why not take a cold dip, do some backcountry snowboarding or grab some snow polo to boost endorphins and energy levels? After years of pandemic lounging, many people are willing to not only get outside in the winter, but … Read more
Lan Yao wins bronze while English men narrowly miss out on medals at the European Championships
England’s open team narrowly missed out on medals at last week’s European Team Championships in Budva, Montenegro, but there was new success for 22-year-old Lan Yao, a rising star in women’s football. Lan Yao’s unbeaten 5.5/8 on the English women’s second board earned her the bronze medal, as well as her first international masters standard … Read more
Hospitals are not overwhelmed by ‘mysterious’ pneumonias, says China
Chinese authorities say they have no evidence that “unusual or new” pathogens are causing a surge in childhood pneumonias in the country. Health records provided on Thursday at the request of the World Health Organization showed that Chinese hospitals first recorded a rise in cases of respiratory disease in children in May, five months before … Read more
Restructuring in sight for Chinese fashion publishing house
Shanghai — Change is in sight for fashion publishing in China. Condé Nast on Wednesday quashed speculation about whether Vogue China editor-in-chief Margaret Zhang will leave the publication after her contract expires in March next year. More from WWD A recent mention on Chinese recruitment platform Liepin, which quickly began circulating on social media platform … Read more
How Reading went from the model club to the brink of collapse
Reading fans protest Dai Yongge’s ownership – Leila Coker/Shutterstock Reading, anchored at the foot of League One, a fanbase in revolt and mired in financial difficulties, is another cautionary tale of owners reaching for the stars but flying too close to the sun. Dai Yongge’s Premier League dream has gone badly wrong and just when … Read more