East Week began reporting on provocative stories such as the sex life of businessman Law Siu Fai and the extramarital affairs of banker David Li Kwok-po.

In response to the backlash, East Week issued a public apology to Tsang and compensated him with $120,000 Hong Kong dollars to avoid legal action.

The lack of media ethics demonstrated by East Week outraged the Hong Kong public, as well as entertainment professionals, women's rights groups, and government officials.

Actor Jackie Chan criticized the Hong Kong press as immoral, labeling it as primarily composed of paparazzi focused on prying into the private lives of celebrities and uncovering scandals for profit.

Ho Kwok Fai, CEO of China Touch, announced that Lai Ting Yiu, the Executive Chief Editor of Sing Tao News Corporation, had been appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of East Week to oversee overall operations and editorial matters.

The acquisition of East Week was motivated by its strong business potential, having established a wide readership base and advertiser support over the past decade.

The cover story included an interview with Carina Lau discussing her new movie, Infernal Affairs II, and a feature on singer Anita Mui seeking treatment for cancer from a renowned oncologist.