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Shanghai Tang next to leave Pedder Building

The China Tee Club has gone from Central's historic Pedder Building, and next in line will be Shanghai Tang. The chic Chinese clothing chain has been forced to close its 17-year-old flagship store, making way for Abercrombie & Fitch, the American casual-wear chain, which will take over four floors of the building. Founded by entrepreneur and arts patron David Tang, Shanghai Tang became a darling of international fashionistas, spawning more than 40 outlets worldwide. The chain is now controlled by Richemont. Its post-Pedder plans will be announced today.

Taiwan's opposition debates Double Tenth symbolism

Taiwan's main opposition presidential candidate, Dr Tsai Ing-wen, is set to announce whether she will attend the October 10 centenary celebration. Taipei celebrates its national day, or the Double Tenth, on October 10 to mark the rebellion that brought down the Qing dynasty and led to the founding of the Republic of China in 1911. Some of Tsai's staff at the Democratic Progressive Party fear her attendance would seem to be an endorsement of unification, but opinions are shifting.

Mainland's holiday week not as golden as in the past

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