His words were applauded by pro-independence advocates and were distorted by some media as saying he would rather starve than open a branch on the mainland, sparking the mainland protest of his expansion plan.
His life was "pressure free" for three years, Memettursun said, "as if I had pressed pause on my life". Around him, however, other people's lives had changed.
Hong Kong was plunged into fresh chaos on Monday as a general strike followed another weekend of violent protests, paralyzing transportation networks and leading to numerous flight cancellations.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor meets the press in Hong Kong on Sept 4, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
His blunder is the latest in a string of remarks and scandals that have plagued Abe's government in recent months, prompting opposition lawmakers to step up their effort to weaken Abe's grip on power. They were boycotting Wednesday's parliamentary committee meetings.
Holiday shopping is big business worldwide. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba set a sales record with 268.4 billion yuan (.38 billion) spent by consumers on Singles Day or 11.11, on Nov 11. Sales during the world's largest 24-hour shopping event rose 26 percent this year compared with last year.
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Hong Kong's tourism and retail industries are feeling the pinch as a result of the recent political protests.
His oeuvre covers an extensive body of novels, short stories and essays, exploring deep themes such as language, humanity, nature and travel.
Hong Kong would have a better future if more young people took part in the summer camp organized by the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, world-renowned comedian and director Stephen Chow Sing-chi said.
Home-bred builder AAIH aims to keep its flag flying after a heady start. Chairman Dominic Pang tells Edith Lu fresh challenges may lead the group to team up with Chinese mainland firms and explore new opportunities.