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A scene from “Red Wedding Bed”, Fujian Province Liyuan Opera Inheritance Centre’s retelling of the Southern Song dynasty Chinese tale “Chen San and Wu Niang”, but with a different ending. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival

Arts

Chinese opera troupe’s retelling of ancient love story ends with a ‘brilliant’ surprise

At the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the new work ‘Red Wedding Bed’, based on the Liyuan opera classic, retells the tale of Chen San and Wu Niang.

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Review | No heroes, no villains: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong

Arts

Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend

At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.

Renee Lui and Louie Jaubere of N+ Museum pose for a photo ahead of their “Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait” exhibition in Causeway Bay, which criticises how the city cashes in on traditional Hong Kong culture while showing a “lack of effort” to preserve it. Photo: Sun Yeung
Renee Lui and Louie Jaubere of N+ Museum pose for a photo ahead of their “Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait” exhibition in Causeway Bay, which criticises how the city cashes in on traditional Hong Kong culture while showing a “lack of effort” to preserve it. Photo: Sun Yeung

Travel & Leisure

Visiting South Korea? 10 BTS pilgrimage spots every Army should visit

Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts.

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Chinese Zodiac

Is Year of the Horse’s second month lucky for you? Forecasts for all 12 zodiac signs

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances.

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Food & Drink

Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.

China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide spotlights individuals for special accolades, and this year presented Hong Kong chef Vicky Cheng (pictured) with the master chef award. Photo: Kelly Gardner
China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide spotlights individuals for special accolades, and this year presented Hong Kong chef Vicky Cheng (pictured) with the master chef award. Photo: Kelly Gardner

Health & Wellness

‘A healthy meal helps you heal’: doctors on why food is the best medicine

What we eat has a significant impact on our health, but is rarely treated like medicine. Nutrition experts explain why it should be.

Entertainment

Review | Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – Samara Weaving back for stale horror sequel

Good casting and funny moments aside, this horror sequel with Sarah Michelle Gellar is heavier on bloodshed than on new ideas.

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Arts

Sexual fantasy, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms

Two Hong Kong queer female artists explore fantasy and reality in exhibitions that challenge norms and reflect on identity and migration.

Artist Florence Lee Yuk-ki (middle), the curator Danson Wong (left) and exhibition producer Jackson Kwong (right) photographed in front of Lee’s 2025 work “Where Sight Sinks into Starlit Eyes”. The work is part of Lee’s solo exhibition “Double Blue” at Hart Haus (Photo: Enid Tsui)

Health & Wellness

Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Social media misinformation on ADHD and autism is rife, especially on TikTok, and experts are urging better content moderation.

Researchers say their findings on how ADHD and autism are represented online present a “clear need for action” for more high-quality information to be shared on social media. Photo: Shutterstock
Researchers say their findings on how ADHD and autism are represented online present a “clear need for action” for more high-quality information to be shared on social media. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

Can poor sleep lead to dementia? What you need to know about the links

Studies link poor-quality sleep to dementia types like Alzheimer’s disease, but experts explain why the picture might be more complex.

Entertainment

Ryan Gosling’s latest co-star is a rock. Will the US$200 million gamble pay off?

Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Project Hail Mary, is a sci‑fi comedy built on originality and an unlikely friendship.

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Tech

Tencent adds ClawBot plug-in to WeChat amid OpenClaw boom and privacy warnings

With over 1 billion users, WeChat becomes Tencent’s biggest OpenClaw campaign, bringing into focus opportunity and regulatory caution.

Tencent is seeking to capitalise on the OpenClaw craze. Photo: Reuters

Entertainment

How director Benny Chan bridged old-school stunts and modern action

2003’s Heroic Duo and 2007’s Invisible Target were full of the director’s flair for action, reckless stunts and literal explosive scenes.

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Nicholas Tse in a still from Invisible Target (2007), directed by Benny Chan, whose 2000s films were a blend of classic stunts and modern action.
Nicholas Tse in a still from Invisible Target (2007), directed by Benny Chan, whose 2000s films were a blend of classic stunts and modern action.

Health & Wellness

How to overcome your fear of flying as flight anxiety runs high

With recent air safety incidents contributing to travellers’ trepidation, we get tips from an aviophobe and a psychologist on how to cope.

Food & Drink

Trailblazing Chinese restaurant is showing Swedes what the culture is all about

From baijiu to Sichuan cuisine, Surfers in Stockholm has it all. Now, this Chinese culture hub is gearing up to celebrate 20 years.

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Entertainment

Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other

BTS’ return to the stage is set to redefine global music, with a free comeback performance, album drop and a massive world tour to come.

A concept photo from “Butter”, a song by BTS. The K-pop group is staging a free concert in Seoul, dropping a new studio album and preparing for a massive world tour. Photo: Instagram/bts.bighitofficial
A concept photo from “Butter”, a song by BTS. The K-pop group is staging a free concert in Seoul, dropping a new studio album and preparing for a massive world tour. Photo: Instagram/bts.bighitofficial

Entertainment

Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another is best picture, Michael B. Jordan best actor

The 98th Academy Awards saw One Battle After Another win big with six awards, Sinners followed with four, including best actor for Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley took home best actress for Hamnet.

Entertainment

Jean-Claude Van Damme talks art, Hong Kong and ‘good friend’ Putin

The ‘Muscles from Brussels’, 65, speaks about his oil paintings, fame and past criminal allegations he insists were ‘never a case’.

Health & Wellness

How a mother’s 22kg weight loss led to bodybuilding and a healthy snack brand

Chinese-Canadian Jenny Yue rapidly gained weight during the pandemic, but lost it all just as quickly through diet and exercise.

Jenny Yue in February 2021 (left) weighing nearly 78kg, and in January 2023 (right) when she was about 56kg. Having rapidly put on weight during the pandemic, Yue lost it again by eating more healthily and doing regular exercise. Photo: Jenny Yue
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Sarita Rai in her home in Dharavi, Mumbai. Photos: Neville Sukhia; Atul Loke; Amrit Dhillon

Lessons in flavour and frugality from home cooks in Dharavi, 'Asia's largest slum'

A book of recipes from eight women living in Mumbai's Dharavi slum highlights the area's culinary diversity and shows how delicious fresh, seasonal, subtly spiced food can be, writes Amrit Dhillon

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Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Insider’s guide to Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Apple Chui, assistant professor in the School of Life Sciences at Chinese University. Photo: courtesy of Coral Academy

Hong Kong has more coral reef species than the Caribbean – and they’re worth saving

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Kai Ching Estate in Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Photo: Alexander Mak

Too shiny, straight, serious, samey: when architecture stops feeling human

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The living room in the Ap Lei Chau apartment in Hong Kong, designed by Stylus Studio. Photo: Steven Ko

A seaside retreat where a finance couple can escape their kids

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Coco Capitán poses for a portrait at ArtisTree, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong ahead of her upcoming show. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

From pirate dreams to public text, a restless creative voice arrives in the city

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