199 Hongkongers seek help after closure of ‘snow skin’ mooncake inventor Taipan
South China Morning PostWednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00:03 AM
Roughly 200 workers from Hong Kong’s Taipan Bread & Cakes—the bakery credited with inventing the iconic "snow skin" mooncake—are scrambling for support after the 41-year-old chain suddenly shut down, leaving behind debts topping HK$38 million. A union revealed employees saw warning signs as early as June when the company stopped hiring seasonal staff for mooncake production, a key revenue period.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a beloved bakery closing—it’s a stark reminder of how even iconic businesses can collapse overnight, leaving workers in the lurch. Taipan’s demise hits hard in Hong Kong, where its mooncakes are cultural staples, and raises questions about labor protections when companies fold abruptly. For employees owed wages and a city nostalgic for its treats, the fallout is both financial and sentimental.
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