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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police arrest 2, hunting for third over burglaries at antiques warehouse
Hong Kong police have arrested two men and are hunting for a third in connection with two burglaries at an antiques warehouse where more than 100 jade pieces, antiques and accessories valued at over HK$2 million (US$254,860) were stolen. The force said on Saturday that officers had arrested two suspects, a 41-year-old tattoo artist and a 50-year-old renovation worker, in Sau Mau Ping in Kowloon and Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island the day before. The third suspect remains at large. Chan Chi-leung, an acting assistant district commander of the force's Eastern district crime division, said the break-ins occurred at a warehouse on Tai Man Street in Chai Wan on May 14 and Thursday. 'The person in charge of the company filed police reports in late May and early June, stating that the warehouse had been burglarised,' Chan said. 'The victim's initial estimate places the total value of the stolen items at over HK$2 million, but the exact amount and losses are still being tallied.' An Eastern district crime squad took over the investigation, poring over a large amount of security footage, including from the force's citywide SmartView camera system. 'Coupled with intelligence analysis, police arrested two men suspected to be involved in the case [on Friday] and successfully recovered a portion of the stolen goods,' Chan said, adding that the investigation was ongoing. Inspector Tse Yuen-ying of the district crime squad said the first burglary on May 14 was a solo job. The same suspect allegedly returned with two accomplices on Thursday.
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
The benefits of gua sha, plus our wellbeing editor's favourite tools
The benefits of gua sha have been extolled by wellness fanatics and beauty gurus alike – of course, it's Goop-approved, too. However, there's a lot to consider with this practice, from the efficacy of your tool to what it's made from and your technique. Gua sha, a practice with its origins in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), uses gentle pressure and sweeping movements across the skin to help tone, tighten and promote better circulation and lymphatic drainage. Some practitioners also recommend gua sha for issues like tension in the face and neck. Pressure can be applied to help with migraines, facial tension and the effects of teeth grinding, as well as trapped nerves and pain from stress headaches or strained vision. Gua sha is also intended to move energy around the body, targeting stagnant chi and easing inflammation in the process. But, whether or not you believe the more mystical claims, the practice has plenty of tangible benefits. Our wellbeing editor put a range of gua sha tools to the test and these are the results. How I tested First I looked at the weight, hand-feel and materials of each tool. Gua sha are typically made of stone as this offers the ideal pressure against the skin. Natural minerals are an important element of TCM practices and certain precious stones supposedly lend your gua sha routine different properties – you'll find that many tools are made from materials like jade and quartz. I also looked at shape and grip and, while most gua sha have a distinctive long heart shape, several new generation tools offer different angles for facial sculpting. I also tested the effects over time, including de-puffing, skin texture and sculpting. The best gua sha tools for 2025 are:
