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Confessions Wraps Filming: Eastern Dark Aesthetics Meet the Abyss of Human Nature, Elevating Chinese Drama to New Heights

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – Confessions, a psychological suspense series written and directed by Wong Ching-Po and starring Ethan Juan, Gingle Wang, Alyssa Chia, Yi-Wen Chen, and Vivian Sung, officially wrapped filming on May 3. Hosted by Bowie Tsang, the press conference gathered the full cast and creative team. The set, featuring tree root installations and a Mondrian-inspired carpet, was meticulously designed. With a stellar team including multiple Golden Horse and Golden Bell Award winners, Confessions has drawn strong interest from international markets.

Creative Roundtable: Elite Team Continues the Legacy, Delving Into the Gray Areas of Human Nature

The series, from the creative team behind The Pig, The Snake, and The Pigeon, underwent four months of preparation and 120 days of filming. Building on the “violent aesthetics and philosophical musings” of its predecessor, Confessions adds socially conscious suspense elements that heighten the narrative’s intensity and complexity. It delves deeper into psychological issues such as family trauma and moral conflict.

Ethan Juan shared that his character, Lin San, has a complex inner journey that mirrors many aspects of his own life. He described the experience as if he were stepping into Lin San’s shoes, not only portraying the character’s life but also undergoing a personal choice of his own throughout the process.

First Teaser: Stark Aesthetics Hit Home

At the press conference, the teaser trailer “Destined Suspense” was unveiled. With chilling lighting and intense sound design, it builds a bold aesthetic that amplifies suspense. The trailer reveals the characters’ psychological unraveling as they navigate family feuds and moral entanglements across two generations, drawing viewers into hidden truths and the abyss of human nature.

Eight character stills and a themed poster were unveiled, using black-and-white tones to evoke a sense of psychological warfare and mystery, deepening the audience’s immersion in the characters’ minds. The series will be introduced to mainland China by Youhug Media and Youku, and exclusively streamed on Youku.

Following the event, Confessions entered post-production. The team will fuse Eastern and Western cultural elements, using sharp editing and visual effects to help Chinese drama cross linguistic and regional borders. With its striking dark aesthetic and universal moral themes, the show aims to leave a bold mark on the psychological suspense genre and redefine the peak of Chinese storytelling.

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SoéPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the「SoéPay – Tap to Pay」iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.

SoéPay – Tap to Pay

At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.*
Tap to Pay on iPhone through SoéPay supports all major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, and JCB, providing merchants with comprehensive payment acceptance.
SoéPay’s accelerated merchant onboarding process allows merchants to begin accepting contactless payments via iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS) in as fast as 60 minutes once all requirements are met in two steps: (1) iOS app installation and (2) in-app KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
“We have rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first wave of merchant categories: taxi services, delivery, florists, pop-up shops, and personalized onsite service providers. We see merchants effortlessly using their iPhones to conveniently and securely accept contactless payments and believe these transformative benefits enhance both their efficiency and their brand image,” says Sam Or, Chief Revenue Officer of SoéPay.
Hong Kong businesses can also get special offers on devices and data plans when signing up for Tap to Pay on iPhone with Hong Kong Telecommunications through participating payment platforms.

For more information on SoéPay, please visit https://soepay.com

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

Hashtag: #SPECTRATechnologies #SoéPay #TaptoPay #Payments #SoftPOS




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About SoéPay

SoéPay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPECTRA Technologies Holdings Company Limited and a comprehensive one-stop merchant payment solution
provider, offering not only multiple payment methods but also a globally PCI DSS-certified cloud-based merchant system, backed by an experienced customer service and technical support team to deliver reliable support services for merchants

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SoéPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the「SoéPay – Tap to Pay」iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.

SoéPay – Tap to Pay

At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.*
Tap to Pay on iPhone through SoéPay supports all major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, and JCB, providing merchants with comprehensive payment acceptance.
SoéPay’s accelerated merchant onboarding process allows merchants to begin accepting contactless payments via iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS) in as fast as 60 minutes once all requirements are met in two steps: (1) iOS app installation and (2) in-app KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
“We have rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first wave of merchant categories: taxi services, delivery, florists, pop-up shops, and personalized onsite service providers. We see merchants effortlessly using their iPhones to conveniently and securely accept contactless payments and believe these transformative benefits enhance both their efficiency and their brand image,” says Sam Or, Chief Revenue Officer of SoéPay.
Hong Kong businesses can also get special offers on devices and data plans when signing up for Tap to Pay on iPhone with Hong Kong Telecommunications through participating payment platforms.

For more information on SoéPay, please visit https://soepay.com

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

Hashtag: #SPECTRATechnologies #SoéPay #TaptoPay #Payments #SoftPOS




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About SoéPay

SoéPay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPECTRA Technologies Holdings Company Limited and a comprehensive one-stop merchant payment solution
provider, offering not only multiple payment methods but also a globally PCI DSS-certified cloud-based merchant system, backed by an experienced customer service and technical support team to deliver reliable support services for merchants

Continue Reading

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SoéPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the「SoéPay – Tap to Pay」iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.

SoéPay – Tap to Pay

At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.*
Tap to Pay on iPhone through SoéPay supports all major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, and JCB, providing merchants with comprehensive payment acceptance.
SoéPay’s accelerated merchant onboarding process allows merchants to begin accepting contactless payments via iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS) in as fast as 60 minutes once all requirements are met in two steps: (1) iOS app installation and (2) in-app KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
“We have rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first wave of merchant categories: taxi services, delivery, florists, pop-up shops, and personalized onsite service providers. We see merchants effortlessly using their iPhones to conveniently and securely accept contactless payments and believe these transformative benefits enhance both their efficiency and their brand image,” says Sam Or, Chief Revenue Officer of SoéPay.
Hong Kong businesses can also get special offers on devices and data plans when signing up for Tap to Pay on iPhone with Hong Kong Telecommunications through participating payment platforms.

For more information on SoéPay, please visit https://soepay.com

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

Hashtag: #SPECTRATechnologies #SoéPay #TaptoPay #Payments #SoftPOS




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About SoéPay

SoéPay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPECTRA Technologies Holdings Company Limited and a comprehensive one-stop merchant payment solution
provider, offering not only multiple payment methods but also a globally PCI DSS-certified cloud-based merchant system, backed by an experienced customer service and technical support team to deliver reliable support services for merchants

Continue Reading

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