Lynn Hatem

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

Romain Loriot: From Classical Music to Hong Kong’s Wine Scene

Romain Loriot, originally from Montpellier in the south of France, is the founder of ThinkWine, a bar and online wine retailer in Hong Kong....

Mexican Cuisine Finds a Flavorful Home in Bangkok

When travelers arrive in Thailand, their first food stop is usually something local – a steaming bowl of tom yum soup or a quick...

Japanese Tourists Flock to South Korea for Affordable Rice

An unusual travel trend is gaining momentum among Japanese tourists: buying rice in South Korea. With rice prices continuing to surge in Japan, an...

Global Sake Boom Boosts Traditional Brewers Like Imada Shuzo

When Miho Imada, master brewer at Imada Sake Brewing, introduced a sake crafted with local seafood in mind to a Hong Kong sommelier, she...

Exploring Star Anise: A Bold Spice with Rich Flavor and Medicinal Value

Star anise is one of the most visually distinctive and aromatically potent spices used in cooking. Known in Cantonese as bat gok, meaning “eight...

Chef LG Han’s 30kg Weight Loss Journey and Culinary Evolution

Weight loss journeys often stem from a pivotal realization, followed by a sustained commitment to health and discipline. For Singaporean chef Han Li-guang, also...

New Study Questions Effectiveness of Creatine for Muscle Growth

Creatine has long been a staple supplement for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts aiming to gain muscle and improve recovery after workouts. Marketed as...

Vital Signs Explores Identity and Loss in a Soulful Hong Kong Paramedic Drama

Vital Signs, the fourth feature from writer-director Cheuk Wan-chi, offers a contemplative look at life, loss, and identity through the lives of two paramedics...

The Haunted Palace Blends Horror, Romance, and Mystery in a Genre-Defying Period Drama

The Haunted Palace is a period drama that boldly weaves together elements of horror, comedy, romance, and fantasy, creating a rich and unpredictable narrative...

Han Kang’s “After Having Lived a Little More” Reflects on Writing and Mortality

After having lived a little more—these words open a quiet, profound reflection on the intersection of life and literature. “After Having Lived a Little...

Violin from Dachau Reveals Hidden Holocaust Message After 80 Years

During World War II, inside the brutal confines of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau near Munich, a Jewish prisoner named Franciszek “Franz” Kempa...

From Burn Unit to Crime Drama: How Dennis Tafoya’s Life Inspired Dope Thief on Apple TV+

Dennis Tafoya’s years working in a hospital emergency room in Doylestown, Philadelphia, during the 1980s planted the unlikely seed for a major streaming crime...

Weak Hero Class 2 Propels Park Ji-hoon to Global Stardom on Netflix

After gaining critical acclaim on Korean streaming platform Wavve, Weak Hero Class 2 has found global momentum with its recent Netflix release. Premiering on...

Family-Friendly Holidays in Portugal’s Algarve: Where to Go and What to Do

The Algarve region of southern Portugal is a family holiday favourite, offering beautiful beaches, a mild year-round climate, and a wide variety of activities...

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