According to the DOJ, on six occasions between October 2015 and March 2016, Gaston Brown paid JetBlue flight attendant Marsha Gay Reynolds to transport cocaine and drug money across the country.
Overall numbers of visitors to Beijing scenic spots were around 3.7 times higher compared with the Spring Festival period last year. Many tourist hot spots closed over Spring Festival 2020 following the first outbreak of COVID-19.
Some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions were fully booked up several days in advance over the holiday period, as venues were required to operate at reduced capacity. Many will hope that Spring Festival 2022 will see a return to something resembling normality.
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Facebook launches CNY stickers, avatars and AR effects Details 11 February 2021
Just one day before the Chinese New Year, Facebook has launched a set of features to celebrate the Year of the Ox. Starting from 11 February, users can enjoy a festive themed experience on Facebook with four different features.
First, clicking the customised Lunar New Year Facebook logo opens a gateway to Year of the Ox content:
Second, they can turn their profile picture into a festive Chinese New Year sticker avatar. Avatars enable people to engage in a more personal way, letting people share a range of emotions and expressions via a digital persona that’s uniquely representative of themselves.
PayMe rolls out new interface and WhatsApp stickers to celebrate CNY Details 09 February 2021
While Chinese New Year is just a few days away, some brands have rolled out campaigns or celebrations to engage customers. To welcome the Year of the Ox, HSBC’s PayMe has introduced a new interface and a set of new WhatsApp stickers.
Some people will likely wish to avoid meeting friends and family during the upcoming festival, and they may choose to give red packets through electronic means. As one of Hong Kong s most popular mobile wallet services, PayMe has launched a new interface to embrace the festive atmosphere and engage users, allowing them to give red packets electronically to loved ones and send personalised messages to spread festive blessings.