In China’s biggest cities, many of the trendiest nightlife spots aren’t known for their craft cocktails or stunning views, but for an unusual feature: fortune-telling.
Sip of Oracle, a self-styled “spiritual bar” in central Shanghai, encapsulates this trend with its whimsical slogan, “Explore the unknown in a tipsy haze.”
Kate Li, a Shanghai bank employee reeling from a recent pay cut, stumbled upon the establishment with friends one weekend.
“We were venting about work and curious about our…

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In the run-up to National Day, a week-long celebration viewed as a litmus test for the strength of China’s domestic consumption, a fiery feud between a celebrity entrepreneur and one of the country’s best-known restaurant chains has drawn widespread attention to cost-saving practices in the food industry.
The drama began on September 10, when influencer Luo Yonghao – a former teacher known for his outspoken views – blasted the popular Xibei restaurant chain on social media, claiming his…

Chinese tourism to South Korea has remained strong this week despite a rash of anti-China protests in Seoul, with no violence reported and tour groups taking advantage of a new visa-free policy – though analysts warn arrivals could dampen once the extended “super golden week” holiday ends.
Scheduled flights between the two Asian countries are operating as expected, according to the regional head of an aviation intelligence firm. A travel marketing firm also said South Korea remains a top…

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