Lynn Hatem
Lynn Hatem is a distinguished journalist for Beijing Times, renowned for her insightful coverage of culture and lifestyle. Despite not being native to China, her unique international perspective has made her a powerful voice in articulating the richness of global cultures. She continuously navigates the multifaceted cultural landscape, painting a vivid picture of contemporary life and trends.
Hong Kong Artists Find Inspiration in Dandong’s Borderland Art Scene
This summer, Hong Kong artists Tsang Kin-wah and Mark Chung traded the city’s sweltering humidity for Dandong, a small frontier city in northeast China...
China Wine Club Brings Modern Chinese Wines to New York
Chinese wine has quietly arrived on the menus of New York’s restaurants, wine bars, and retailers, thanks to Camden Hauge, founder of the China...
The Art of Scent Layering: How to Personalize Your Fragrance Routine
Among all elements of a beauty routine, fragrance is perhaps the most personal. Now, perfume lovers are getting more creative than ever with the...
Controversy Surrounds Postponed Release of Chinese Historical Film 731
One of the most highly anticipated Chinese films of the year has become the center of heated discussion online after its release was postponed....
Sally Yeh: The Timeless Voice of Cantopop and Hong Kong Cinema
In the vibrant cultural boom of 1980s and ’90s Hong Kong, where Cantopop defined the soundtrack of daily life and local cinema captivated audiences...
1,000-Year-Old Pre-Hispanic Cemetery Unearthed Beneath Lima Street
Workers installing a gas pipeline in northern Lima made a remarkable discovery when human remains and artifacts dating back nearly 1,000 years were unearthed...
Lindsay Lohan Returns to the Big Screen in “Freakier Friday” Sequel
Lindsay Lohan is stepping back into one of her most iconic roles, returning alongside Jamie Lee Curtis for the highly anticipated Disney sequel “Freakier...
Montmartre Residents Push Back Against Overtourism in Paris
Montmartre, the postcard-perfect hilltop district of Paris, is facing mounting pressure from a surge in visitors, sparking fears among residents that their neighbourhood could...
Alain Passard Reinvents Fine Dining with Fully Plant-Based Menu at L’Arpège
French culinary icon Alain Passard has taken a bold and historic leap in the world of fine dining by transforming his renowned Paris restaurant,...
Head Over Heels K-Drama Wrap-Up: A Supernatural Romance That Falters in Execution
In Head Over Heels, teenage shaman Park Seong-ah (Cho Yi-hyun) has spent most of her high school years protecting her cursed classmate Bae Gyeon-woo...
Liam Neeson Revives Classic Comedy in Hilarious New Naked Gun Sequel
More than thirty years after Leslie Nielsen’s last misadventure as the clueless Lieutenant Frank Drebin, The Naked Gun returns in a side-splitting legacy sequel...
AI-Generated ASMR Videos Offer Stress Relief and Sensory Escape
Yin Chenxi, a second-year postgraduate student, was working on her thesis when a video on the Chinese platform RedNote caught her attention. Tagged with...
Chinese Wines Make Their Mark in New York Thanks to China Wine Club
A growing number of New York bars and restaurants, from Michelin-starred Gramercy Tavern to neighborhood wine bars like Cellar 36, are now offering Chinese...
“Wednesday” Season Two Returns with More Mystery, Family, and Addams Charm
Nearly three years after its debut, the hit Netflix series Wednesday returns with a highly anticipated second season, further diving into the eerie world...