Sharon Chau

Nov 17, 2024 | oxfordstudent.com | Sharon Chau

Despite all the talk about election results taking days, even weeks to determine, it was already clear which way the election was swinging a few hours after polls closed. It became increasingly evident that Kamala Harris was set to lose all seven swing states. The final electoral college results were a crushing defeat — Donald Trump’s 312 to Harris’ 226. Biden won 306 back in 2020.

Aug 26, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Shawna Kwan |Sharon Chau

Kai Tak was one of the city’s hottest addresses, but with prices falling fast, many homeowners owe more than they could get by selling their property. Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was legendary among pilots—who had to thread their way between high-rises to land—and passengers, who gripped their armrests and held their breath as they peered into apartment windows on the way down.

Aug 26, 2024 | bnnbloomberg.ca | Shawna Kwan |Sharon Chau

(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was legendary among pilots—who had to thread their way between high-rises to land—and passengers, who gripped their armrests and held their breath as they peered into apartment windows on the way down. After the new airport at Chek Lap Kok opened in 1998, Kai Tak was handed over to developers, who planned to fill the facility and its former runway stretching out into Kowloon Bay with million-dollar condos and upscale shopping.

Aug 26, 2024 | flipboard.com | Shawna Kwan |Sharon Chau

Swedish businessman accused of rape in Hong Kong says Nepalese domestic helper initiated sexA Swedish businessman accused of raping his helper in his Hong Kong home two years ago has told a court he had intercourse with her twice before the …

Aug 25, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Sharon Chau

By Sharon Chau / Bloomberg When Katie Lam was deciding what to study back in 2018, she thought that a law degree would open the most doors in a future career. She was overjoyed to be accepted into her chosen subject at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Almost six years on, the outlook in the city has soured with top tier firms closing, foreign lawyers leaving and, according to recruiters, fewer trainees being retained.