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  • Politics Mayor Boris Johnson in show of support for Conservative Friends of the Chinese

    Mayor Boris Johnson in show of support for Conservative Friends of the Chinese

    The Conservative Friends of the Chinese (CFOC) held its inaugural reception last night in the City of London at an international law firm on 21st May 2013. To celebrate the establishment of the CFOC as a national group fully affiliated to the Conservative Party, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron also sent a personal message. 

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  • fashion DREAMS OF A FLORAL FAIRYTALE

    DREAMS OF A FLORAL FAIRYTALE

    SPRING/SUMMER editorial featuring floral colours and shapes with a distinct nostalgic feel. Clothing styled and modelled by Ting Zhang and photography provided by Yinsey Wang.

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  • Chinatown Tracing the memories of London Chinatown

    Tracing the memories of London Chinatown

    Supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Chinese Mental Health Association (CMHA) is now conducting an oral history research project which aims to trace the memories of London Chinatown. Nee Hao readers are invited to participate or volunteer in this fascinating project. 

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  • food Winse Chan’s Swiss Roll (瑞 士 卷) Recipe

    Winse Chan’s Swiss Roll (瑞 士 卷) Recipe

    Winse Chan is a rising chef, a food enthusiast and soon to be author of a cookbook that she is currently working on about classic and authentic Chinese recipes, passed down from generations, inherited from the women who have influenced her cooking skills. 

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  • The Arts Creative Journey of Photographer Jeff Hui

    Creative Journey of Photographer Jeff Hui

    Jeff Hui’s chameleon-like talent has found itself serving brands such as Harry Rosen and in stunning conceptual shoots displaying soul, stylistic traits and depth. After enrolling in a Graphic Design and Printing program at Centennial College in 1998, Hui showed great creative potential when he landed a position as creative director at a company only after one year of acting as a junior designer. However, he felt a void – the photographer within would not rest. Inspired by the career [...]

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  • Analysis ‘The Chinese Face in Australia: Multi-generational ethnicity among Australian-born Chinese’

    ‘The Chinese Face in Australia: Multi-generational ethnicity among Australian-born Chinese’

    Reflections on a recent book and questions with first author, Lucille Lok-Sun Ngan - By Dr Alex Tan  Dr Ngan’s work on the Australian Born Chinese (ABC) echoes that done in the UK with British Born Chinese; with a focus on the role of migration history, the nature of identity, and Chinese identity when part of an ethnic minority grouping.

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  • Fun A talented 6 month old Chinese baby footballer in the UK

    A talented 6 month old Chinese baby footballer in the UK

    6 month old British born Harvey Laurent, shows dazzling skills when playing with a football. He hasn’t learnt how to crawl or stand up properly yet, so resorts to doing kick ups whilst sitting on his bouncer. Harvey’s current personal record is 7 kick ups before it drops to the floor. His mother said  ”he enjoys it and practices on his own up to 60 minutes a day”. 6个月大的华裔宝宝都没坐稳, 甚至还不会爬, 就已经会踢球了. 哈维罗伦特(Harvey Laurent)坐在他的摇摇椅上展示了他过人的运球技巧. 据爸爸说, 哈维的个人盘球(kick-up)最高纪录是7下哦, 然后用小手手接住. 动作完成堪称完美流畅. 他妈妈骄傲地告诉本杂志: “哈维非常喜欢足球, 每天至少自己练上60分钟.” [...]

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  • business Prime Minister joins Sir Ka-Shing Li for launch of £90m initiative in big data and drug discovery at Oxford University

    Prime Minister joins Sir Ka-Shing Li for launch of £90m initiative in big data and drug discovery at Oxford University

    The Prime Minister, David Cameron, was at Oxford University today to mark the launch of a centre that will put the UK at the forefront of revolutionising healthcare through ‘big data’ and better drug discovery.

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  • Events ICD & Nee Hao presents – Europe Meets China Forum – Berlin 5 June 2013

    ICD & Nee Hao presents – Europe Meets China Forum – Berlin 5 June 2013

    Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring and strengthening the relations between Europe and China. Participants join the forum by taking part in a Weeklong Seminar run by The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, following which they are encouraged to conduct their own research and organise their own activity in the field. The next ICD Weeklong Seminar, targeted at students and young professionals with an interest [...]

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  • Brit/Chine Culture An English girl working in a Chinese world

    An English girl working in a Chinese world

    Nikki Aaron has been living and working in China for 5 years. Originally from Leicester, pretty blonde Nikki now lives in Beijing and works as a news anchor for the China Xinhua News Network Corporation, a state owned television network.

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  • film Chinese Visual Festival at King’s College London – From 8th May

    Chinese Visual Festival at King’s College London – From 8th May

    Chinese Visual Festival announces its 2013 edition, which runs from May 8th – June 12th at King’s College London. This year’s festival, held in partnership with King’s College London, has been significantly expanded to cover the Chinese speaking world, including art, films and more from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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  • business George Osborne launches Manchester-China Forum with Lord Wei’s Report

    George Osborne launches Manchester-China Forum with Lord Wei’s Report

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne MP, officially launched the Manchester-China Forum on Friday 26th April 2013 at the Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester. Lord Wei’s report for Greater Manchester’s engagement with China sets out findings and recommendations on how Greater Manchester can benefit from this “Going Out” strategy and “Grow East” – boosting trade with China.

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  • food TV British Born Chinese – Larkin Cen in MasterChef Final

    British Born Chinese – Larkin Cen in MasterChef Final

    British born Chinese Larkin Cen has made it to the final on BBC One’s prestigious cooking show, MasterChef . His parents own a Chinese take away in Cardiff where he was born and he works as a solicitor in Bristol. With his good looks and fine cooking skills, he is fast gaining a reputation as the housewives’ favourite amongst the British Chinese community. Nee Hao Magazine asks Larkin a few questions before he goes off filming for the show. What does it feel [...]

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  • University Chinese student at Bath Uni jailed for attempting to bribe tutor with £5,000

    Chinese student at Bath Uni jailed for attempting to bribe tutor with £5,000

    Student Yang Li from China has been jailed for 12 months by a judge at Bristol Crown Court for trying to bribe his tutor. Li a student at Bath University was studying a masters in Innovation and Technology Management and needed 3% more on his dissertation to get the required 40% to pass. He consulted the faculty’s head, professor Andrew Graves to discuss possible options, and in that meeting, he produced a sum of £5,000 in a failed effort to increase [...]

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  • Travel VisitEngland’s “101 things to do” to mark St George’s Day

    VisitEngland’s “101 things to do” to mark St George’s Day

    The world’s largest greenhouses and its best mountain biking routes, a first edition of Shakespeare’s sonnets and Europe’s first international dark sky reserve all help make up VisitEngland’s “101 things to do”, revealed to mark St George’s Day on 23 April 2013. 

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  • News Family of Chinese student killed in Boston Marathon bombing releases statement

    Family of Chinese student killed in Boston Marathon bombing releases statement

    Chinese student graduate Lu Lingzi, originally from the city of Shenyang was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15th 2013. Boston University releases a statement below from her family. We are grieving and at a loss for words to describe the pain and sadness we are experiencing following the sudden passing of our dear daughter, Lingzi. She was the joy of our lives. She was a bright and wonderful child. We were thrilled to watch her grow into an intelligent [...]

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  • Police Chinese Police Car In Hit And Run

    Chinese Police Car In Hit And Run

    Video footage of a shocking hit and run incident by what is believed to be a traffic police car from the Fuxin Mongol Autonomous County in the Liaoning province, China, has gone viral. The incident was captured on a car cam by a motorist using the North Ring Road on March 31st 2013. 

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  • music The UK Chinese/East Asian Clubbing Analysis – Birmingham Party Kings : KREAM

    The UK Chinese/East Asian Clubbing Analysis – Birmingham Party Kings : KREAM

    The UK Chinese/East Asian clubbing scene has reached mainstream status. This previously niche market is doing their part by pumping hundreds of thousands of pounds every week into the British economy. Nee Hao Magazine has been featuring the top event organisers for the British Chinese and East Asian community in the UK, and this time we interview the party kings of Birmingham, KREAM.  What does KREAM represent and what feedback do you have from your crowd? Ever since KREAM began [...]

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  • sport Rob Ho – How to survive in a street fight

    Rob Ho – How to survive in a street fight

    How does one survive in a street fight? This is an extremely difficult question to answer in a simple article. Not withstanding my 26 years tenure in the martial arts, I would struggle to make this piece definitive. However, I will endeavour to be as impartial as possible, and ‘set the ball rolling’ for anyone who is looking into street self defence.

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  • Beauty Character(s) of a Cosplayer: Jacqueline Tse

    Character(s) of a Cosplayer: Jacqueline Tse

    Training as an accountant, Jacqueline Tse is much more than first meets the eye; she’s an all-rounder that seems to do everything. Literally, everything. From piano to violin, running to swimming, graphic designing to drawing, calligraphy to photography, singing to costume-making… well, you’re probably catching our drift already. Unfortunately, her vast collection of talents and interests has forced Nee Hao Magazine to focus the Hong Kong-based Chinese Canadian Tse’s interview on her cosplaying and modeling. An incredibly passionate cosplayer, Tse’s [...]

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  • The Arts Saatchi & Saatchi China creates heart-warming TV campaign ‘The Aged Care’ for state-owned TV station CCTV

    Saatchi & Saatchi China creates heart-warming TV campaign ‘The Aged Care’ for state-owned TV station CCTV

    A triptych of three beautiful film vignettes of Chinese family life have been created by Saatchi & Saatchi China for CCTV, the state-owned TV station in China. Titled ‘The Aged Care’, the public service campaign touches the heart strings, and appeals to people to spend time with their relatives.

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  • Beauty fashion Beibei’s Checkmate Outfit: Post #1

    Beibei’s Checkmate Outfit: Post #1

    The newest addition to our team is here! Welcome Beibei Wu, Nee Hao Magazine’s official fashion guru. Aside from corporate experiences with Harrods and LV, she’s never studied fashion but certainly loves styling her outfits into complementing creations.  This look is inspired by the latest black and white checkerboard trend, that’s become popular with celebrities such as Gwen Stefani and Jessica Alba. Black and white is everywhere this season, from designers such as Balaciaga, Louis Vuitton reinventing the 60′s style; see [...]

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  • music Nee Hao Exclusive UK Interview (曲婉婷) Wanting Qu

    Nee Hao Exclusive UK Interview (曲婉婷) Wanting Qu

    Wanting Qu, a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter is the first person of Chinese descent to be signed by one of the largest and most influential independent record labels in the world. Nettwerk Music are responsible for over 400 albums that have amassed worldwide sales in excess of 100 million albums. They discovered superband Coldplay, and are the management for bands such as Stereophonics and Family of the Year. 

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  • Politics The truth about immigration: Are foreigners jumping the queue?

    The truth about immigration: Are foreigners jumping the queue?

    The Coalition went into overdrive on immigration this week, announcing plans to put a stop to so called benefit tourism and ‘respond to the concerns of citizens’. But what if the concerns of the citizens are misplaced? And to what degree have these concerns been placed in the minds of the citizens? Today, we expose some of those inaccuracies and reveal the facts about immigration.

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  • food Restaurant Profile – HAKKASAN GROUP launches HKK – A new pioneering Chinese Restaurant in London

    Restaurant Profile – HAKKASAN GROUP launches HKK – A new pioneering Chinese Restaurant in London

    HKK is the latest restaurant by the Hakkasan Group, the established world-leader in Chinese fine dining, providing an unparalleled, bespoke dining experience. Inspired by the long-standing Chinese banqueting tradition, HKK exclusively offers a single, ever-evolving tasting menu at lunch and dinner and an additional a la carte selection at lunch.

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  • Brit/Chine Culture Chinese History ‘British Lion, Chinese Dragon’ – National Army Museum Collaborates with Anglo-Chinese Community to Tell Forgotten Story

    ‘British Lion, Chinese Dragon’ – National Army Museum Collaborates with Anglo-Chinese Community to Tell Forgotten Story

    During the First World War over 100,000 Chinese citizens contributed to the allied war effort by serving in the Chinese Labour Corps. British units, such as the Royal Hong Kong Regiment, had thousands of Chinese soldiers within them. To commemorate their contribution and tell their forgotten stories, the National Army Museum (NAM) has launched a new community history project working with members of the Anglo-Chinese community. ‘British Lion, Chinese Dragon: 200 Years of Britain and China in Conflict and Collaboration’ [...]

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  • campaigns Vote for Trinh Quan as 11 Street’s Top Fashionista

    Vote for Trinh Quan as 11 Street’s Top Fashionista

    Trinh Quan is a DIY-obsessed creative – if she’s not taking photographs, creating nail art, styling shoots, or modelling herself, she’s designing websites and furthering her understanding of information technology. As an IT professional, she works the regular 9-5 job on weekdays. Currently, she is collaborating with one of her best friends on STYLLIFE, a fashion blog. A self-proclaimed “unknown fashionista” of the IT world, she is looking to expand her horizons. Right now, she is collecting votes for a [...]

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  • Beauty fashion Emergent and Extraordinary: Malaysian-Chinese Designer Pa Ya Hui

    Emergent and Extraordinary: Malaysian-Chinese Designer Pa Ya Hui

    Malaysian-Chinese fashion designer Pa Ya Hui is a master of pattern cutting and draping techniques; having graduated from Middlesex University of Art and Design, she is now pursuing her dreams in London. Refreshing is her understanding of the female form; her ability to present the human figure in such innovative and extraordinary methods is key to her eye-catching designing style. Nee Hao talks to the young and upcoming designer about her aspirations and inspirations. Your designs beautifully highlight the human [...]

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  • High Life London Dealer Buys £2 Chinese Bowl for £1.5 Million in New York Auctions

    London Dealer Buys £2 Chinese Bowl for £1.5 Million in New York Auctions

    A rare Chinese Bowl which was bought for less than £2 pounds has been sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York for nearly £1.5 million pounds. The winning bid came from London dealer Giuseppe Eskenazi, one of the world’s most respected dealers of Chinese and Asian art.

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  • Beauty fashion A Driven Dreamer: Model Jessie Yang

    A Driven Dreamer: Model Jessie Yang

    Jessie Yang is the type of woman who despises routine; true to her star sign of Sagittarius, she is drawn to adventure. An eager creative, she has been featured in publications, advertisements and film. Not to mention, she has the fans to back her up: her Facebook page currently boasts over 16,000 followers and is growing. Yang’s extensive experience in television, acting, as a model and much-loved media personality set a strong example of overseas Chinese success in the entertainment [...]

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  • Health London’s Chinese Mental Health Association wants runners for 10K Race

    London’s Chinese Mental Health Association wants runners for 10K Race

    Runners and joggers of all abilities and experiences are encouraged to take part in this year’s British 10K London Run, 14th July 2013, in order to raise funds for the Chinese Mental Health Association. The route will pass many iconic Central London locations and will be a rewarding fitness challenge, as well as an opportunity to give back to the community by highlighting an often overlooked problem and raising money for a worthwhile cause.

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  • food Restaurant Profile – Yauatcha (London)

    Restaurant Profile – Yauatcha (London)

    Yauatcha is a casual-dining dim sum tea-house offering an all day grazing experience. Launched in 2004, Yauatcha gained immediate critical acclaim and received its Michelin star within a year of opening which it continues to maintain.

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  • Brit/Chine Culture Chinese Culture GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Mandarin Generation 1.5′s Tina Chen and Siying Li

    GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Mandarin Generation 1.5′s Tina Chen and Siying Li

    This is part of an on-going series of interviews by Yinsey Wang with East Asian voices around the globe. The series aims to introduce perspectives from different walks of life.  In this special edition of Nee Hao Magazine’s GLOBAL VOICES SERIES, I sat down with Tina Chen and Siying Li, founders of Mandarin Generation 1.5 (“MGen 1.5”). “Generation 1.5” is a colloquialism that refers to those that immigrated to a new country during their childhood or early teenage years with [...]

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  • Beauty fashion On Styling, Celebrity and Ambition: Christianne Lucianne

    On Styling, Celebrity and Ambition: Christianne Lucianne

    Christianne Lucianne has made serious strides in her craft, though she only just recently graduate from the University of Huddersfield about half a year ago! Her combinations of clothes on models show her ability to change the feeling of an image, transforming the subject artfully. From sexy to innovative; sensual to commercial; and fun to vulnerable, her piecing together of outfits can reflect so many sides of womenkind. Lucianne does show a sophisticated understanding of colour, texture and composition, a [...]

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  • Analysis film Fun TV Confessions of an Asian Media Junkie: Korean Drama Trends

    Confessions of an Asian Media Junkie: Korean Drama Trends

    Nee Hao Magazine’s Guest Contributor Tryn Quan gives us the Asian media low-down on Korean dramas… Korean dramas… what’s the entire craze about them anyways? For me, it’s so that I can live vicariously. Due to my boring 9-5 office job, it’s an entertainment escape that adds a spark to my life. Yes, they can be a bit sarcastic. Yes, they can be very surreal. Yes, they can totally exaggerate issues and be on the verge of absurd. But all [...]

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  • Fun 10 Awesome Things You’ll (N)ever Buy!

    10 Awesome Things You’ll (N)ever Buy!

    10 – Star Wars Luxury Bath Robe £36.99 on Amazon.co.uk The Force is strong with this one; face it, even Yoda needs to take a bath once in a while. If the dark side’s more for you, try this Darth Vader dressing gown. 9 - Periodic Table Shower Curtain £17.99 on Amazon.co.uk Where would Tiger Mother’s future Nobel Prize Winner be without one?

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  • The Arts GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Illustrator Meng Wang

    GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Illustrator Meng Wang

    This is part of an on-going series of interviews by Yinsey Wang with East Asian voices around the globe. The series aims to introduce perspectives from different walks of life. American-Chinese Meng Wang immigrated to the States as a three year-old. Her parents, both engineering students at the time, expected a similar future for Wang in her career, possibly as a scientist, engineer, or doctor. 

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  • campaigns Zilan Huang Campaigns for International Students Officer Role in Cardiff

    Zilan Huang Campaigns for International Students Officer Role in Cardiff

    Zilan Huang from Hunan, China, is a second year Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies student. She is currently campaigning for the role of International Students’ Officer in the Cardiff University Students’ Union elections.

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  • Beauty fashion Every Woman’s Brand: Glamorous

    Every Woman’s Brand: Glamorous

    Glamorous is a brand that has bolted itself from the wholesale industry to the mainstream fashion market. It ensures that every woman can feel unique and part of different trends, whilst staying current and hot. Turning heads at every corner, the Glamorous woman can be found in anyone. Nee Hao Magazine talks to the team, finding out what makes the label tick.   What’s Glamorous’ story?
 The brand originally started in 2007 and was predominately a fashion wholesale company who supplied [...]

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  • campaigns Saatchi & Saatchi Beijing creates campaign for Shinho

    Saatchi & Saatchi Beijing creates campaign for Shinho

    Shinho Taste Every Year, the brand campaign created for Shinho by Saatchi & Saatchi Beijing, was launched to coincide with Chinese New Year. Perpetuating the Shinho brand concept of Making Happiness Simple, the TVC and prints create for consumers a Year with Shinho Taste – full of memories and happiness. The campaign continues for the duration of Chinese New Year, which traditionally ends at the end of Zheng Yue (the first month of the lunar year). Representing traditional techniques and [...]

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  • Beauty fashion On Geometry, Knitting and Luxury: Young Talent Joanne Tse

    On Geometry, Knitting and Luxury: Young Talent Joanne Tse

    British-born Chinese Joanne Tse left her home in Bristol to pursue a vibrant and exciting career in the London fashion scene. Since childhood, she was fascinated by her mother’s talents in knitting and making clothes for family members. Tse’s journey began as a 10 year old learning to knit; now she is setting herself for success as a bright and promising designer.

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  • University British Born Chinese University Students still choose traditional subjects over creative ones

    British Born Chinese University Students still choose traditional subjects over creative ones

    A recent study by the University of Westminster has found that British Born Chinese (“BBC”) students tend to choose ‘traditional subjects’ such as Business or Computer Science over more ‘creative’ subjects such as Dance or Public Relations.

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  • fashion STYLE Stalker – Superheroes Special – Nee Hao does LONDON SUPER COMIC CON

    STYLE Stalker – Superheroes Special – Nee Hao does LONDON SUPER COMIC CON

    It’s been a crazy week, London Fashion Weekend AND London Super Comic Convention have been held in our lovely nation’s capital. Overly excited Style Stalker (and this week, comics/anime otaku) Yinsey Wang brings you our special edition, featuring DC heroes Wonder Woman and Batman; Call of Duty Modern Warfare’s Ghost; X-Men’s Rogue; and a delightful appearance from the Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes. Nerd Nirvana at its finest.

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  • Beauty fashion Unbound by Convention: Yui Tai and “Open Minded” Fashion

    Unbound by Convention: Yui Tai and “Open Minded” Fashion

    Yui Tai is all about rule breaking. Hong Kong-born, only 22 years old, she has unleashed a voice that undoubtedly will send ripples cascading through the fashion world. Gifted with a playful imagination, she looks to inspire others and challenge the preconceived notions of womenswear and conventional understandings of a “natural human body structure”. Building her own aesthetic theory, Yui Tai’s openness to new ideas which in turn influences her designing style is both refreshing and novel. Nee Hao Magazine [...]

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  • Beauty fashion STYLE Stalker – Nee Hao does LONDON FASHION WEEKEND

    STYLE Stalker – Nee Hao does LONDON FASHION WEEKEND

    Nee Hao Magazine’s Yinsey Wang did her share of style stalking at today’s VODAFONE London Fashion Weekend Event, held at Somerset House. Surrounded by beautiful, trendy and unique people, there were a few that caught her eye… Enjoy a little inspiration from these trendsetters! Particularly exciting is the awesome array of print patterns, statement pieces and simple touches here and there. Collaborative Couples Magnificent Mates Hat Haven Splendid Sleeves Furry Ferocity Sweet Sisters Casual Chic Union Jack Socks… need I say [...]

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  • Show Business TV New Channel 4 Series Casting Call – For couples or families wanting to buy a business

    New Channel 4 Series Casting Call – For couples or families wanting to buy a business

    TV production company – True North are currently working on a new series for Channel 4 called Compare Your Life. It’s about helping families and couples to buy a business. They are currently in the casting stages and are trying to find the perfect family or couple who have entrepreneurial aspirations. 电视节目公司True North最近致力于为第四频道(Channel 4)制作一个全新的系列名为 “Compare Your Life”(暂译 “生活对比”). 它是一个关于帮助家庭选择并投资商业的写实节目. 目前他们正处于拍摄阶段, 而且在不断地寻找那些充满商业想法的家庭或夫妻.

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  • Beauty fashion Remarkable and Bespoke: Clea Broad’s Creativity Unveiled

    Remarkable and Bespoke: Clea Broad’s Creativity Unveiled

    Incredible bespoke fashion and costume accessories maker Clea Broad’s roots as a florist, sculptor and costume designer have certainly served her well in contributing to her one-of-a-kind and distinctive style. Her Gods of Olympia collection exudes an ethereal quality, breathing new life into and reinventing scenes of Antiquity for the modern viewer. An explorer of different visual and narrative themes at heart, Broad has reinterpreted traditional viewpoints of beauty and transformed materials in novel ways to craft stunningly detailed and [...]

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  • Fun Personal Issues Dating resolutions for the Year of the Snake

    Dating resolutions for the Year of the Snake

    A few weeks ago we said goodbye to the Year of the Dragon and welcomed in the Year of the Snake. With every new year comes an opportunity to commit to living a happy, healthy and prosperous life, and to finding whatever your heart desires most – whether that’s a new job, a new relationship, or just the freedom to do what you want. For those who want to make the Year of the Snake a great year romantically, we’ve [...]

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  • Breaking News Breaking News – Extradition Approved For Murder Suspect Anxiang Du

    Breaking News – Extradition Approved For Murder Suspect Anxiang Du

    NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE can confirm that the extradition of Anxiang Du has been approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Justice in conjunction with the Home Office. Mr Du was scheduled to arrive in the UK at 3.50pm today (Wednesday 20 February), on a flight from Casablanca to Heathrow Airport, in the custody of UK Border Agency officers.

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  • Beauty Divine Elegance of a Rare Kind: Korlekie

    Divine Elegance of a Rare Kind: Korlekie

    Afro-British designer Beatrice Korlekie Newman (or KORLEKIE) is a phenomenal force in the fashion world whose potential appears absolutely limitless; she is blessed with a true mastery of detail, an eye for blending patterns and textures, as well as an ability to accentuate the beauty of the female form. Collection after collection, the innovation and intricacies of her designs break boundaries, stirring the imagination of the fashion world and beyond. So ravishing and stunning are Korlekie’s designs that names such as [...]

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    Raffle Sponsors: in support of COCOA at Nee Hao’s CNY Event on February 9th

    Nee Hao Magazine proudly supported COCOA (www.cocoa.org.uk), an organisation which helps Chinese orphaned and abandoned children. At our Chinese New Year Event held on February 9, we donated the proceeds from our charity raffle to COCOA.  A message from COCOA: “Every year, around 30 million babies are born in China. As a result of China’s ‘one child’ policy and its traditional preference for boys – hundreds of thousands of girls and disabled children are abandoned each year. Many abandoned infants [...]

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  • Beauty Herbal Inn’s Top 5 Foods for Detoxing and Weight Management

    Herbal Inn’s Top 5 Foods for Detoxing and Weight Management

    Face it… it’s tough to lead a healthy lifestyle these days. We’re constantly sedentary in our offices, or we can’t find time to hit the gym (or worse, we’re just lazy!). Don’t even mention how difficult it is to resist the occasional cheesecake, chocolate bar or packet of crisps. Yet what we don’t realise in our immediacy is how easy it is to let ourselves go, leading to higher risk of disease in the future. Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) has [...]

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  • The Arts GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Photographer Julius Ding

    GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Photographer Julius Ding

    This is part of an on-going series of interviews by Yinsey Wang with East Asian voices around the globe. The series aims to introduce perspectives from different walks of life. Canada-based Julius Ding’s work inspires emotive and astounding wonder when interacted with. A masterful bewitcher of light, Ding composes visual prose in his dynamic style of photography. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of sources, Ding’s unique ability to absorb and synergise his ideas with his subjects is obvious throughout [...]

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  • Beauty Interview with Wedding and Portrait Photographer Joanna Briggs

    Interview with Wedding and Portrait Photographer Joanna Briggs

    Joanna Briggs, a UK-based wedding and portrait photographer, spent many years in London taking masterful photographs tailoring services to individuals, families and weddings. Versatile in different areas, her fashion and bridal work have caught the eyes of audiences nation-wide. Her art is incredibly beautiful, showing a sophisticated understanding of composition and how to connect with her subjects. She was one of this year’s grand raffle sponsors working with Nee Hao Magazine in support of COCOA, the organisation that aims to help Chinese [...]

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  • music Promoter Profile – Gozzip Productionz (London & HK)

    Promoter Profile – Gozzip Productionz (London & HK)

    The UK Chinese/East Asian clubbing scene has reached mainstream status. This previously niche market is doing their part by pumping hundreds of thousands of pounds every week into the economy.  Nee Hao Magazine interviews Swank Wong from London. Together with her sidekick Nelson Wai Chow, they run Gozzip Productionz. A few questions were put to them to give readers an insight into the workings behind organising an event and the people they cater for. What do you enjoy about organising events? [...]

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    CNY Fashion Show: Sponsor Messages

    A big thank you to all of our fashion sponsors that provided clothing for our Chinese New Year Flagship event. Sponsor messages provided below. Clea Broad Clea Broad is a designer and maker of bespoke fashion and costume accessories. She has a background in sculpture, costume design and high end floristry which contribute to her unique style. Driven by the desire to push boundaries and explore different notions of beauty, she often uses unorthodox materials in unusual ways to create theatrical [...]

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  • Politics Prime Minister David Cameron’s Chinese New Year Message

    Prime Minister David Cameron’s Chinese New Year Message

    I want to send my very best wishes to everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year – in Britain, in China and all around the world. Britain’s links with China are becoming ever strong and ever deeper. We are on course to record our best ever year of trade up more than 7 per cent in the first half of 2012 alone.

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  • Brit/Chine Culture campaigns NEE HAO’S MAN AND WOMAN OF 2012: BRITISH EAST ASIAN ARTISTS

    NEE HAO’S MAN AND WOMAN OF 2012: BRITISH EAST ASIAN ARTISTS

    After much deliberation from the judges in reviewing a pool of impressive candidates, a decision was made. On February 9, the winner of the first-ever Nee Hao’s Man and Woman of the Year Award is to be received by the British East Asian Artists (BEAA), a collation of amazing men and women from diverse professions involved in directing, acting, writing, broadcasting and filmmaking. Normally the award should go to an individual man and woman, but this year an exception is [...]

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  • Brit/Chine Culture China Pearl Enchants Liverpool with Year of the Snake Chinese Arts Festival

    China Pearl Enchants Liverpool with Year of the Snake Chinese Arts Festival

    2013 is the Year of the Snake. To celebrate it, China Pearl, in association with Unity Theatre, will be hosting a Chinese Arts Festival on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd March 2013 at the Unity Theatre in Liverpool. Following on from the sold-out show for the Year of the Dragon, China Pearl returns to Unity to present ‘Lady White Snake’, a Chinese cultural show on both nights with traditional and contemporary Chinese dance, Classical Chinese music, a fusion of Chinese harp and [...]

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  • fashion Nee Hao brings you a special range for Chinese New Year 2013 from luxury fashion brand Burberry

    Nee Hao brings you a special range for Chinese New Year 2013 from luxury fashion brand Burberry

    Nee Hao magazine brings you a special range for the 2013 Chinese New Year from luxury fashion brand Burberry. The collection has been designed with a luxurious and iconic red, developed with the best quality materials, to celebrate this special festive occasion in style. Founded in 1856, Burberry today remains quintessentially British, with outerwear at its core. Digital luxury positioning and the optimisation across innovative mediums of the trench coat, trademark check and Prorsum knight heritage icons make the brand purer, more [...]

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  • Events City of Preston to welcome Chinese New Year celebration

    City of Preston to welcome Chinese New Year celebration

    As more than 1.3 billion people celebrate Chinese New Year around the world, Preston will play host to a one-off performance by some of China’s most respected entertainment troupes. To mark the most important date in the Chinese calendar, Preston Guild Hall’s Charter Theatre is showing a unique night of song, dance and acrobatics. This includes a performance by the Chengdu Nationalities Troupe, whose rendition of “Many Blessings Fill Your World” featured in the incredible Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will [...]

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  • food Nee Hao Restaurant Profile – SeeWoo’s Japanese Restaurant : See Sushi (Paddington)

    Nee Hao Restaurant Profile – SeeWoo’s Japanese Restaurant : See Sushi (Paddington)

    See Sushi, SeeWoo’s Japanese fusion restaurant, has recently refurbished its waterside Paddington premises.. The restaurant  has added  a brand new sushi bar and comfortable, sleek seating that has increased its capacity from 59 to 70 covers. As part of the SeeWoo Group, See Sushi is focused on bringing authentic Oriental flavours and knowledge to the table. 

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  • music Songs of Experience by Composer Raymond Yiu (London)

    Songs of Experience by Composer Raymond Yiu (London)

    As Aldous Huxley once said, experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him. At this moment of my career as a composer, Mr. Huxley’s saying rings truer than ever. I believe that a composer’s reaction to their experience is central to their entire output – and they key factor in creating great pieces.

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  • Fun Babe of the Month January : Alyssa Sweetie from Cardiff (一月宝贝 )

    Babe of the Month January : Alyssa Sweetie from Cardiff (一月宝贝 )

    Nee Hao Babe of the Month feature. This is where contestants submit photos along with a brief bio of themselves so readers can vote to see if they are hot or not, through the quirky rating system. “本月型男”和“本月宝贝”特辑。参赛者在这里可以递交他们的个人简历以及写真照让大家投票。而读者们通过一个公正但又非常特别的选票系统来为他们喜爱的型男或宝贝打气,并投出神圣的一票。

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  • Brit/Chine Culture Events Nee Hao Magazine Chinese New Year Party Tour 2013

    Nee Hao Magazine Chinese New Year Party Tour 2013

    Chinese New Year is the most important celebration amongst the holidays for Chinese and East Asians around the world. It falls on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar, and this year it will be on February 10th 2013, marking the start of Spring. The celebrations will start on Chinese new year’s eve with a family reunion meal and the festivities will come to an end on the 15th day (Lantern Festival). Nee Hao Magazine will [...]

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  • music British Chinese musician and composer LIZ LIEW – Snapshots

    British Chinese musician and composer LIZ LIEW – Snapshots

    British Chinese musician and composer LIZ LIEW and Taiwanese choreographer/dancer YUYU RAU are unveiling their new piece  ‘Snapshots’ at The Place’s Resolution! Festival on Saturday 12 January 2013. Their show is part of a triple bill also featuring David Willdridge and Attach Dance Company.

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  • Fun The incomparable Chinese State Circus™ proudly presents their UK premiere ‘Yin Yang’ tour

    The incomparable Chinese State Circus™ proudly presents their UK premiere ‘Yin Yang’ tour

    The highly awaited return of China’s greatest circus featuring the first UK appearance of the formidable Shaolin Master known only as “The One” sourced specifically by Director Phillip Gandey. The circus tour starts on 29th January 2013 in Glasgow, working its way nationwide until mid April. Nee Hao Magazine has one pair of tickets to give out per city. We will offer them to readers who have liked our Facebook page.

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  • music Artist Profile: Telihana

    Artist Profile: Telihana

    Telihana is a singer who is based in Belgium and China. She represents an emergence of artists who due to their cross cultural heritage, influences them to produce unique fun loving party vibes. Her summer anthem ‘ All Night’ is gathering momentum and Telihana speaks to Nee Hao Magazine to tell us what’s going on in her life at the moment. 

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  • The Arts First UK Solo Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Xu Yong at Hua Gallery (Battersea, London)

    First UK Solo Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Xu Yong at Hua Gallery (Battersea, London)

    Hua Gallery is delighted to host the first-ever UK solo exhibition of Chinese contemporary artist Xu Yong, one of the creators of 798 Art District in Beijing. This show presents a retrospective of his photographic works ‘101 Portraits of Hutong’ which capture the ancient beauty of the historical narrow lanes, Hutongs. This work has been collected by several renowned figures, perhaps most notably by George W. Bush, and continues to stir up interest between collectors.

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  • Brit/Chine Culture business The Importance of Marketing for Chinese Restaurants and Take Aways

    The Importance of Marketing for Chinese Restaurants and Take Aways

    Jason Li writes for Nee Hao Magazine about the importance of marketing for Chinese restaurants and take away owners, and the changing habits and trends of the British Chinese people. He is the recent author of The Goose Bump Effect – A Practical Beginner’s Guide to Marketing Differentiation Tactics and Value Creation, spends all his pocket money eating at Chinese restaurants in Manchester and London when the pain of terrible ready meals gets too much.

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  • Features GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Jason Lau of EARS Online

    GLOBAL VOICES SERIES – Jason Lau of EARS Online

    This is part of an on-going series of interviews by Yinsey Wang with East Asian voices around the globe. The series aims to introduce perspectives from different walks of life. “If there is no risk, there’s no opportunity”; Chinese-Canadian Jason Lau certainly stands by his personal slogan. In fact, he had the courage to pack up all his bags and hurry over to Hong Kong to start a new beginning just this year. However, after trying a stint at an [...]

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  • Brit/Chine Culture NEE HAO MAGAZINE’S 2012 MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR

    NEE HAO MAGAZINE’S 2012 MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR

    NEE HAO is presenting the first of its kind, a celebration of individuals who have contributed to British-East Asian society (which includes, but is not limited to, the fields of arts, politics, media, and/or literature). There are two categories: NEE HAO’s MAN and WOMAN of the Year 2012. The winners will be presented with the award on the Chinese New Year weekend of February 9th 2013, at a special venue in Leicester Square, London, with the presence of the British [...]

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  • Fun Babe of the Month : December 十二月宝贝  Miss Ginny Le (London)

    Babe of the Month : December 十二月宝贝 Miss Ginny Le (London)

    ‘Bachelor of the Month’ and ‘Babe of the Month’ feature. This is where contestants submit photos along with a brief bio of themselves, then readers can vote to see if they are hot or not, through the quirky rating system. “本月型男”和“本月宝贝”特辑。参赛者在这里可以递交他们的个人简历以及写真照让大家投票。而读者们通过一个公正但又非常特别的选票系统来为他们喜爱的型男或宝贝打气,并投出神圣的一票。

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  • sport Four of China’s Leading Snooker Professionals Move To Gloucester

    Four of China’s Leading Snooker Professionals Move To Gloucester

    Four of China’s leading snooker professionals have recently moved to Gloucestershire. The quartet comprising of Liu Chuang, Xiao Guodong, Pengfei Tian and Cao Yupeng have been signed by On Q Promotions to train and receive coaching at the worlds leading Snooker complex based in the city of Gloucester UK. The South West Snooker Academy is a purpose built facility providing the finest equipment of the highest level, allowing both social and professional members to practice and enjoy its facilities. They [...]

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  • campaigns Saatchi & Saatchi China launches ‘Water for Children’ for Greenpeace

    Saatchi & Saatchi China launches ‘Water for Children’ for Greenpeace

    A ‘Water for Children’ performance art piece created by Saatchi & Saatchi China for Greenpeace, the world-renowned environmental organisation, was staged at the Shanghai 2nd Advertising Arts Exhibition on November 17, 2012.

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  • Politics Launch of the Diaspora Leadership Programme – Michael Chan Memorial Lecture

    Launch of the Diaspora Leadership Programme – Michael Chan Memorial Lecture

    Lord Wei, the most senior politician in the UK and Europe of Chinese descent, will be hosting this event at the House of Lords next Monday, 3 December 2012. The annual lecture is given in memory of Lord Chan who was the first ever ethnic Chinese member of the House of Lords and a great physician who was much loved by those he served and much missed when he passed away in 2006.

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  • Events Nee Hao Magazine Spark Party Tour – Nov 2012

    Nee Hao Magazine Spark Party Tour – Nov 2012

    The Nee Hao Spark Party is an event which originated from Bristol. Due to the lovely vibes at these themed parties, it has gained nationwide recognition and is currently being exported to cities such as Plymouth, Reading and London with more dates to be announced. These social gatherings are fun filled in a dazzling club setting with the best of British Chinese and East Asian music. The Spark Party Tour is the second round of events that Nee Hao Magazine have [...]

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  • Brit/Chine Culture University The kindness of Chinese people in UK – Alex Tan 2012

    The kindness of Chinese people in UK – Alex Tan 2012

    Alex Tan is a contributing writer for Nee Hao Magazine. He is currently nearing the end of his PhD study at Newcastle University with the topic ‘ Young British Chinese People ‘. In the process of his research, he has met many nice and kind people from all cultures and backgrounds and in particular, the Chinese people in the UK. Alex shares some of his thoughts about the journey he encountered whilst compiling his thesis. 

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  • fashion DECADENT ELEGANCE by Yinsey Wang

    DECADENT ELEGANCE by Yinsey Wang

    Yinsey Wang, a graduate of the University of Cambridge and University of Toronto, enjoys experimenting with abstract and narrative themes in her fashion photography and writing. 

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  • technology Saatchi & Saatchi China creates digital campaign for Huawei Mediapad

    Saatchi & Saatchi China creates digital campaign for Huawei Mediapad

    Can you image how fantastic it would feel to play a 3D fighting game on a screen larger than two standard basketball courts combined? Gaming fans had the chance to find out when an unprecedented super-large outdoor 3D computer game was played using advance projection technology and Huawei MediaPads using the walls of the world-renowned Suntec City- Fountain of Wealth in Singapore as the backdrop in September.

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  • Brit/Chine Culture The Arts Between East & West: The British Chinese

    Between East & West: The British Chinese

    An artistic investigation by Mike Tsang into what it means to be a British Born Chinese – featuring 15 photographic portraits, archival imagery & written interviews. Award-winning photographer Mike Tsang opens a groundbreaking photographic exhibition showcasing the fascinating stories of the British Born Chinese and their families’ journeys to Britain.

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  • Features Interview – Dream Corps Co Founder Jun Luo

    Interview – Dream Corps Co Founder Jun Luo

    Dream Corps is a social benefit organization dedicated to promoting reading among children in rural China by opening resourceful libraries and developing reading programs. Through close collaboration with local educators and parents, its aim is to inspire enthusiasm for learning in rural children.

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  • food Bò Kho-Vietnamese Beef Stew by Leluu

    Bò Kho-Vietnamese Beef Stew by Leluu

    The ultimate comfort food, usually served for breakfast in Vietnam as it is spicy and sensual with star anise, cumin, cloves and chilli to wake any senses.  Bò Kho is usually eaten with a fresh baguette, the sauce is perfect for dipping and scooping or it can also be served over cold flat rice noodles (hủ tiếu) or vermicelli (bún) with beansprouts, plenty of fresh herbs and the essential squeeze of lime for a perfect fresh zingy balance. 

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  • Language Lost in Translation

    Lost in Translation

    A restaurant in Hong Kong got their menu translated into English. The Chinese writing are all genuine and popular dishes. However the translator did a literal job and the results are hilarious. The middle section provides the most interesting dishes if you are reading the English. Of course the dishes written in Chinese makes perfect sense and are real but just lost in translation. Hungry?, try some Mexican Hand Fighting Fish or Intestinal Cheese, a human being named Albert Yip [...]

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  • The Arts The Orphan of Zhao starts 30th October 2012 – Royal Shakespeare Company

    The Orphan of Zhao starts 30th October 2012 – Royal Shakespeare Company

    Dark clouds are gathering over the Court of the Emperor of China. Under the spell of his malevolent Minister Tu’an Gu, the Emperor sinks into a haze of decadence, leaving his courtiers in despair and the people at the mercy of his every whim.  Those who challenge them are swiftly punished. But one small hope remains: the hidden child, the Orphan of Zhao.

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  • Show Business TVB Talent Hunt Finalist Kamay Kan 2012

    TVB Talent Hunt Finalist Kamay Kan 2012

    One of the 5 finalists from TVB Talent Hunt Contest 2012, Kamay Kan (also known as Yamak Nak) is a multi-talented actress/model. She has developed a strong passion for performing arts at a very young age and has participated in school concerts as well as theatre competitions since the age of 11. This has built a strong foundation to her current success in the TV/film industry. 

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  • Show Business TVB Talent Hunt Finalist – Bruce Chong

    TVB Talent Hunt Finalist – Bruce Chong

    Introducing TVB TALENT HUNT 2012 finalist ‘Bruce Chong’! He is a proud British Born Chinese (BBC) based in London. Although being brought up in the heart of East London, Hackney, he has remained true to his roots and is fully in touch with the rich and cultural background of his Chinese heritage. He admits “I like to indulge when having dim-sum and love to eat Char Siu Baos!”

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  • Design Graphic Designer Profile – Esmond Fong of Manchester

    Graphic Designer Profile – Esmond Fong of Manchester

    Esmond Fong is a cutting edge graphic and web designer working for Shop Direct Group. They are the umbrella company for brands such as LittleWoods, Very, ISME, and Woolworths. He is also a freelance working under the alias Rhythm Creative.

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  • Brit/Chine Culture Events Nee Hao Magazine UK Disco Tour Commences on 6th Oct

    Nee Hao Magazine UK Disco Tour Commences on 6th Oct

    Nee Hao Magazine is one of the UK’s premier event organisers for the British Chinese and East Asian community. The UK Disco Tour commences on October 6th 2012 in collaboration with the famous KPOP Team for a Korean School Disco at Revolution Leadenhall, London. 

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  • Chinese Culture Nee Hao wishes our readers a Happy Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 中秋节快乐

    Nee Hao wishes our readers a Happy Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 中秋节快乐

    Nee Hao Magazine wishes all our readers and supporters a Happy Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 中秋节快乐 The Mid-Autumn Festival is a Chinese celebration second to only the Chinese New Year. The date of this festival is based on the Chinese lunar calendar and is on the 15th day of the 8th month (September 30th 2012) , where the moon is at its fullest, roundest and brightest. Chinese families all over the world will usually have a family meal and eat some [...]

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  • review sport Rileys Bristol supports Chinese community snooker challenge after idea from student

    Rileys Bristol supports Chinese community snooker challenge after idea from student

    William Chen, a student studying in Bristol has come up with an idea to bring people from the local Chinese community and mainland students together in the form of a snooker challenge. He contacted Nee Hao Magazine to ask if there were any such events and in turn we contacted the Bristol branch of snooker and pool club Rileys for some assistant, and they have given support to this idea.

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  • food Wing Yip Bento Box Lunches Inspires Parents

    Wing Yip Bento Box Lunches Inspires Parents

    Parents tearing their hair out in frustration trying to find packed lunches that fussy children will eat can take inspiration from Asia. Mums and dads seeking healthy, tasty lunches that kids will love can try bento boxes, a home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine and across the Far East.

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  • Beauty fashion CATASTROPHIC DAWN – Fashion Photography and Poetry By Yinsey Wang

    CATASTROPHIC DAWN – Fashion Photography and Poetry By Yinsey Wang

    Yinsey Wang, a graduate of the University of Cambridge and University of Toronto, enjoys experimenting with abstract and narrative themes in her fashion photography and writing. ‘Catastrophic Dawn’ is reflective of the moon’s rise to prominence in the event of a solar eclipse. The moon takes the centre stage, although for only mere moments, in the sky instead of the sun. Personifying the sun and moon, Wang hopes to emphasise a darker struggle, that between conflicting roles in the balance [...]

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  • Analysis film We Are All One (當我們站起來) Film Exploring How East Asians Are Portrayed in Western Media

    We Are All One (當我們站起來) Film Exploring How East Asians Are Portrayed in Western Media

    We Are All One or 當我們站起來 is a 10-minute sci-fi fantasy short film by Hong Kong born Canadian Danny Ho that explores the touchy subject of how East Asians (especially East Asian men) are treated and portrayed in Western mass media and how it affects the perception of East Asians in Western society. It features a Chinese student living in North America who wonders how things could be different if his people were the dominant race on Earth. When he’s [...]

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  • Brit/Chine Culture China-Britain Young Leaders Forum Invitation (中英青年对话) 2012

    China-Britain Young Leaders Forum Invitation (中英青年对话) 2012

    CREATIVE INDUSTRIES -YOUNG LEADERS FORUM   19th–20th November, 2012, London. Asia House, LSE Confucius Institute and Houses of Parliament - This year, the annual China-Britain Youth Dialogue will bring together thirty young leaders from Britain and China’s creative industries to discuss how to strengthen China and Britain’s creative relationship by exploring the opportunities and challenges of young creative professionals.

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  • The Arts Hayward Gallery showcases fashion designer Momo Wang’s creation at new China exhibition

    Hayward Gallery showcases fashion designer Momo Wang’s creation at new China exhibition

    To celebrate the opening of the Hayward Gallery’s Art of Change: New Directions from China exhibition (7 September – 9 December 2012), a model dressed in a creation by London-based Chinese fashion designer Momo Wang takes part in Yingmei Duan’s performance artwork, Patience (2004/2012).

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  • fashion An interview with Wilson Lam, founder of upcoming designer brand COCHI

    An interview with Wilson Lam, founder of upcoming designer brand COCHI

    London based COCHI, an up and coming brand is the brainchild of the power duo comprising of Wilson and Enrico. After both of them graduated from university, they decided to push forward in realising their combined high-school dream of bringing their unique take on style to consumers. The pair felt the need to bring something totally different and appealing to our creative sides. Blown away by the fashion scene in Hong Kong, they felt that Britain could do with a [...]

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  • food Extra Virgin Soy Sauce with a Chicken and Pak Choi Recipe

    Extra Virgin Soy Sauce with a Chicken and Pak Choi Recipe

    SeeWoo, the UK’s leading supplier of Oriental foods to wholesale, retail and restaurateurs, are delighted to have launched the first ever Extra Virgin Soy Sauce in the UK.  The Extra Virgin Soy Sauce will be exclusive to Pearl River Bridge and distributed by SeeWoo Foods Ltd. Customers will be able to buy this unique new product from SeeWoo shops in Soho, Greenwich and Glasgow.

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  • business Fushan Zhu – Youth Business International Entrepreneur of the Year

    Fushan Zhu – Youth Business International Entrepreneur of the Year

    After a week of global voting and over 50,000 votes cast, Fushun Zhu has been elected as the YBI Entrepreneur of the Year People’s Choice 2012. Fushun, along with a representative of Youth Business China, will travel to London in October to receive his award.

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  • music Artist Profile: Kevin Quan from London

    Artist Profile: Kevin Quan from London

    Singer Kevin Quan was born and raised a Londoner and he comes from a diverse background being ¾ Chinese and ¼ Vietnamese. He states on how his cultural background is reflected in his music. Already a well known and massively popular DJ under the alias DJ Phat, the musically talented artist has kept his dual personas separate to avoid any confusion or biased opinion.

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  • Chinatown The Arts SUSTAIN – New Contemporary Public Art Commission for Chinatown London

    SUSTAIN – New Contemporary Public Art Commission for Chinatown London

    SUSTAIN is a new contemporary public art commission for Chinatown London on the corner of Gerrard Place/Shaftesbury Ave produced by Chinatown Arts Space in partnership with Asia House and funded by Shaftesbury PLC. This project aims to deliver public art that fully captures the imagination of all those that visit, work or live in and around London’s vibrant Chinatown. 

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