BARELY a month after Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau and his wife Carol Chu walked hand-in-hand upon arriving in Hong Kong, the couple are avoiding being seen together in public.

China Press reported that the couple, who returned to the Chinese territory after spending nine days in Malaysia, left separately using separate exits last Thursday.

Wearing face masks, they left the airport in two cars, with Chu being accompanied by Lau's assistant.

Earlier, Lau, who will be celebrating his 48th birthday on Sunday, had a reception with 1,500 of his fans and his parents. Chu was not present. -The Star/Asia News Network