Lynn Hatem

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

Hong Kong Bars Celebrate Long Weekend with Pop-Inspired Cocktails and Zero-Proof Delights

Hong Kong’s nightlife scene is once again buzzing with activity as the May long weekend arrives, offering residents and visitors a string of exciting...

Socio Bar Pioneers Sustainable Cocktails with Upcycled Oyster Shells

Unlike many conceptual menus that lean on abstract narratives or thematic experiences, Socio’s new menu starts with a simple and direct premise: a commitment...

China’s Cyber Matchmaking: A New Trend in Online Dating and Love

Steve Chen, 25, had never experienced love until spring 2024, when he met his first girlfriend in a way he never expected: through a...

How Age-Appropriate Are Disney Musicals for Children? What Parents Should Know

Disney stage musicals like Frozen and The Lion King have become massive draws for families, especially those with young children. These performances captivate kids,...

Meghan Markle Opens Up in Raw, Emotional Podcast Interview, Makeup-Free and Vulnerable

Meghan Markle has shared an intimate and emotional moment with her audience in her first-ever podcast interview, revealing her most vulnerable self. In the...

Lars Beusker’s Striking Black-and-White Wildlife Photography Captures the Intensity of Animals

German photographer Lars Beusker’s work offers a captivating look at the animal kingdom, with his striking black-and-white images revealing the raw beauty and intensity...

Pinky Tobiano Overcomes Sjogren’s Syndrome and Shares Her Journey of Resilience

Pinky Tobiano, a popular Filipino influencer and entrepreneur, has shared her difficult yet inspiring journey of living with Sjogren’s syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disorder...

Stanley Hotel’s Renovation Aims to Become a Horror Industry Hub

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, known for inspiring Stephen King’s iconic novel The Shining, is undergoing a major renovation aimed at establishing...

Explore Portugal’s Stunning Alentejo Coastline: Hiking the Fisherman’s Trail

Portugal’s southern coastline, particularly in the Alentejo region, is renowned for its thrilling surf spots, attracting surfers from all corners of the globe. However,...

K-pop Star Bain’s Public Coming Out Sparks Conversation on LGBTQ+ Representation

During a performance on April 22 in Los Angeles, Bain, the lead vocalist of the K-pop boy band Just B, made a groundbreaking announcement...

Jensen McRae’s Journey from Viral Song to Debut Album

In early 2021, as the Covid-19 vaccine rolled out, singer-songwriter Jensen McRae shared a humorous tweet predicting that Phoebe Bridgers would release a song...

Thunderbolts: A Reluctant MCU Team-Up Struggles to Fill Avengers’ Shoes

Marvel’s search for a new team-up to replace the Avengers is becoming more complicated. After the monumental success of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame,...

The Dumpling Queen: A Cliché Biopic of Hong Kong’s Wanchai Ferry Founder

The Dumpling Queen attempts to bring the inspiring true story behind the founding of the iconic Hong Kong food brand Wanchai Ferry to the...

K-pop Group Epex Set to Perform in Mainland China After Nearly a Decade

After nearly a decade of unofficial restrictions on K-pop performances in mainland China, there are signs that Beijing may be softening its stance on...

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