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CNBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
China's pain threshold is 'psychologically and economically high', says professor
Brian Wong, Fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, talks about what a potential phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could mean for the U.S.'s trade deals with the rest of the world.
Edmunds
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: What's It Like to Live With?
All that said, we love the way our Civic hybrid drives. The Civic Hybrid is spacious, comfy and zippy," says executive director of written content Jodi Tourkow. "I was able to move around on the highway with ease, and acceleration wasn't a problem." Our fuel economy's been great right off the bat, too. The EPA rates our car at 50 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 48 mpg combined — numbers that are super easy to hit. We're also looking forward to putting the EPA's bladder-busting 595-mile range figure to the test on long trips. What do we think so far? "This is such a pleasant car," vehicle test editor Reese Counts writes in our logbook. "It's not fancy or luxurious, but it's such a nice vehicle to drive every day. It's comfortable, quiet, and easy to see out of. The powertrain is smooth and reasonably powerful for a hybrid, and you don't have to work hard to get great fuel economy. The hatch makes it super practical too. It's hard to fault the Civic Hybrid as a daily driver." Exactly how practical is the hatch, though? Senior reviews editor Brian Wong says, "The hatchback doesn't offer as much extra storage as you might think. On paper there's a giant disparity between it and the sedan (24.5 cubic feet vs 14.8 cubic feet) in terms of trunk space, but in practice I was only able to fit one more small carry-on bag into the hatchback because it's kind of oddly shaped. The advantage it offers is the ability to fold the seats down, and the hatch's giant opening allows you to load larger items that won't fit in the sedan (like an office chair)."
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks
The pregnancy of a 58-year-old woman in Hong Kong has sparked hopes for older women seeking to have children but also raised concerns about the risks of giving birth later in life. Advertisement Chan Lai-lai, wife of local actor Brian Wong Chak-fung, told the Post on Saturday the recent announcement they were expecting their second daughter in September had been encouraging to a lot of women of a similar age in the city. 'In fact, many people have privately messaged me, expressing that it has become a source of hope for them. Some have attempted it once and have already given up,' said Chan, referring to her successful in vitro fertilisation, a type of assisted reproduction service. 'I told them that if you give up after one attempt, you deprive yourself of a second chance. You need to regain a positive mindset to try again, and this requires time for adjustment.' Her pregnancy has attracted public attention at a time of increasing calls for the government to implement more measures to help older women give birth, including by allowing them to store embryos for as long as they want. Advertisement Apart from the IVF treatment, Chan also received injections to boost the chance of pregnancy and ensure the fetus' health.
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Pregnancy of 58-year-old Hongkonger sparks hope and fear
The pregnancy of a 58-year-old woman in Hong Kong has sparked hopes for older women seeking to have children, but also raised concerns about the risks of giving birth later in life. Advertisement Chan Lai-lai, wife of local actor Brian Wong Chak-fung, on Saturday told the Post that the recent announcement they were expecting their second daughter in September had been encouraging to a lot of women of a similar age in the city. 'In fact, many people have privately messaged me, expressing that it has become a source of hope for them. Some have attempted it once and have already given up,' said Chan, referring to her successful in vitro fertilisation, a type of assisted reproduction service. 'I told them that if you give up after one attempt, you deprive yourself of a second chance. You need to regain a positive mindset to try again, and this requires time for adjustment.' Her pregnancy has attracted public attention at a time of increasing calls for the government to implement more measures to help older women give birth, including by allowing them to store embryos for as long as they want. Advertisement Apart from the IVF treatment, Chan also received injections to boost the chance of pregnancy and ensure the fetus' health.
Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
HK actor Brian Wong's 58-year-old wife is five months pregnant
Hong Kong actor Brian Wong (right) with his wife Lilian Chan and their daughter Miracle in a video montage on social media on May 5. PHOTO: BRIANCFWONG/INSTAGRAM Hong Kong actor Brian Wong, 58, is expecting a second child with his wife, former designer Lilian Chan, also 58. The former TVB actor, who is known for his supporting roles, announced the news on social media on May 5. The couple, who tied the knot in 2010, have a six-year-old daughter, Miracle, nicknamed Faye Faye. 'Mother's Day special: Faye's dream of becoming an elder sister is coming true,' Wong wrote in Chinese on social media, using hashtags such as #ADifferentMothersDay and #HappyFamilyOfFour. The artiste, who is also a swimming coach, was congratulated by several netizens, while some expressed concern for his wife's health. In 2019, Chan suffered from pre-eclampsia due to a sharp rise in blood pressure while carrying Miracle, and had to be admitted to the intensive care unit for observation after delivery. Wong told HK01 that his wife is five months pregnant and due to give birth in September. He said they had been planning to have another child for the sake of their daughter. Chan told the Hong Kong media outlet that she had conceived naturally a year ago, but was devastated when the baby stopped growing at 12 weeks. Doctors had then suggested in-vitro fertilisation. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
