Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

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...

India Recovers Piprahwa Buddha Relics After 127 Years

A treasured collection of ancient jewels believed to be linked to the corporeal relics of the historical Buddha has returned to India after more...

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Becomes Highest-Grossing Country Tour in History

Beyoncé has officially made history with her "Cowboy Carter" tour, now the highest-grossing country tour of all time, generating over $400 million in revenue,...

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