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.
South Korea’s Handwritten Letters Project Offers Solace in a Digital Age
Each night, 25-year-old student Jeong Seung-won sits at his desk and reads handwritten letters from strangers, posted on a website called Warmth Mailbox. The...
East Meets East: The Cross-Cultural Clash Behind Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman
Despite portraying Japanese characters as cruel antagonists in martial arts films of the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong studios actively collaborated with Japanese counterparts....
Korean-Chinese Cuisine: A Century of Cultural Fusion and Culinary Evolution
As Chinese communities settled around the world, they adapted their culinary traditions to suit local tastes. A unique product of this adaptation is Korean-Chinese...
Singapore Chef Loses 11kg in 5 Months While Working Long Hours
Ngo Xing Jun, a chef at his family’s hawker stall in Singapore, lost 11kg over five months in 2024, dropping from 80kg to 61.5kg...
Edward Burtynsky Explores China’s Global Industrial Footprint Through Photography
At age 11, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky took his first steps into photography when his father bought a collection of darkroom equipment for C$25....
Japan’s Geisha Tradition Takes Center Stage at Azuma Odori’s 100th Anniversary
Gracefully moving across a wooden stage, geishas rehearse their performances in understated elegance—without their iconic white makeup or elaborate hairstyles. These rehearsals mark the...
Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or for Revenge Thriller “It Was Just An Accident”
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi took home the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his powerful revenge thriller It Was Just...
Ethan Coen’s “Honey Don’t!” Brings Inventive Noir and Dark Humor to the Big Screen
Ethan Coen, widely known as one half of the Oscar-winning Coen brothers, brings his solo directorial style to the forefront with Honey Don’t!, a...
Women’s Sports Bar in Portland Champions Equality and Community
A groundbreaking sports bar in Portland, Oregon, is redefining the way women’s sports are viewed and celebrated. The Sports Bra, founded by Jenny Nguyen...
Understanding Dementia in Elderly Pets: Caring for Aging Dogs and Cats
At 15 years old, Olli the pug is showing clear signs of aging. He’s disoriented, nearly blind and deaf, and suffers from painful joints....
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer with Bone Metastasis
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasised to his bones, placing him in...
Teen Obesity to Surge by 2030 as Adolescent Health Reaches Crisis Point
Nearly half a billion teenagers around the world are expected to be overweight or obese by 2030, according to a comprehensive new review that...
New Biomarkers Reveal How Much Ultra-Processed Food You Eat
Scientists have identified molecules in blood and urine that can reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultra-processed foods, offering a groundbreaking tool...
New Ultra-Fast DNA Test Revolutionizes Brain Tumour Diagnosis
A groundbreaking diagnostic test developed by scientists in the UK can dramatically reduce the time patients wait to find out what type of brain...
