Chinese New Year

Hong Kong wishing tree draws tens of thousands of hopefuls

Tens of thousands of people are travelling to the remote village of Lam Tsuen in Hong Kong this week to hurl oranges at a tree in hopes of making their...

American lobster: The new favourite Chinese New Year delicacy

Exports of U.S. lobster to China have rocketed in the past few years, largely to satisfy the appetites of the communist country’s growing middle...

China entering New Year with fewer crackers, less pork, more thrift

Chinese New Year will be a thrifty one for many in China this year, as people cut on gifts, food and decorations because of the country’s economic...