Dr Li Yumeng, researcher of the department of heritage architecture of The Palace Museum. Heritage architectural models of Yuan Ming Yuan structures, known also as the Old Summer Palace, will be displayed in Hong Kong from March 20. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong to showcase heritage architectural models of Old Summer Palace

Artefacts to feature in new exhibition titled ‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Yuan Ming Yuan — Art and Culture of an Imperial Garden-Palace’.

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Fewer than 20 people visit authority’s Cheung Sha Wan office on first day of sale for flats at eResidence Tower 3 in Hung Hom.

Fewer than 20 people visit authority’s Cheung Sha Wan office on first day of sale for flats at eResidence Tower 3 in Hung Hom.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:23PM

Fans to get 50% ticket refund for Messi’s Hong Kong no-show by May: organiser

Fans seeking refund for match that sparked public fury in Hong Kong and mainland have to agree to not pursue any further legal complaints and waive all past, future claims, Tatler Asia says.

Fans seeking refund for match that sparked public fury in Hong Kong and mainland have to agree to not pursue any further legal complaints and waive all past, future claims, Tatler Asia says.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:45PM

Hong Kong auditors want clarity over fears of work caught by Article 23 law

They worry confidential corporate information could potentially be linked to state secrets, placing auditors in difficult situation.

They worry confidential corporate information could potentially be linked to state secrets, placing auditors in difficult situation.

18 Mar 2024 - 10:09PM

ChatGPT’s great at maths, but humans win for creativity: celebrity academic

Learning to think will give humans the edge, says Loh Po-shen, who celebrates maths everywhere he goes.

Learning to think will give humans the edge, says Loh Po-shen, who celebrates maths everywhere he goes.

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A banner hangs in protest against the relocation of residents from the Tai Hang Sai Estate. Two of the site’s eight blocks were built as early as 1964. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

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17 Mar 2024 - 12:00PM

Mingling among mythical heroes from Jin Yong’s wuxia novels in Hong Kong’s Central

Admirers of late writer Louis Cha pose for selfies beside statues of some of his most famous characters at exhibition celebrating 100th anniversary of his birth.

Admirers of late writer Louis Cha pose for selfies beside statues of some of his most famous characters at exhibition celebrating 100th anniversary of his birth.

16 Mar 2024 - 10:13PM

Hong Kong child allegedly abused by babysitter could be left paralysed and blind

Family says baby will need major and life-threatening surgery after she suffered serious injuries in January.

Family says baby will need major and life-threatening surgery after she suffered serious injuries in January.

15 Mar 2024 - 11:19PM

South China Morning Post wins 6 prizes at Hong Kong News Awards

City desk reporter Fiona Sun bags first prize in category of Best News Writing (English) for feature on stresses faced by carers looking after elderly and severely ill relatives.

City desk reporter Fiona Sun bags first prize in category of Best News Writing (English) for feature on stresses faced by carers looking after elderly and severely ill relatives.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:56PM

Singapore’s George Yeo calls Jin Yong’s fiction ‘wine’, Taylor Swift shows ‘soda’

Yeo offered a glowing endorsement of the wuxia novelist after attending two exhibitions to celebrate the centenary of Jin Yong’ s birth.

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16 Mar 2024 - 12:22PM

McDonald’s Hong Kong mobile app, self-order kiosks break down

Fast food giant blames a computer system failure, adds that services were gradually restored at about 4pm.

Fast food giant blames a computer system failure, adds that services were gradually restored at about 4pm.

15 Mar 2024 - 8:48PM

Mong Kok flower market set for partial makeover in Hong Kong renewal project

Urban Renewal Authority announces plan to redevelop flats and shops at flower market and nearby streets, with HK$2.5 billion to be spent on acquiring properties.

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16 Mar 2024 - 12:10PM

Novelist Louis Cha’s characters come to life in Hong Kong sculpture exhibitions

Two-metre-tall statues of characters from the works of Cha, also known as Jin Yong, on display at Edinburgh Place in Central and Heritage Museum in Sha Tin.

Two-metre-tall statues of characters from the works of Cha, also known as Jin Yong, on display at Edinburgh Place in Central and Heritage Museum in Sha Tin.

15 Mar 2024 - 4:09PM

3 new Hong Kong ‘community living rooms’ for people in subdivided flats to open

New ‘community living rooms’ expected to cater to more than 1,000 households living in cramped conditions in To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom and Nam Cheong.

New ‘community living rooms’ expected to cater to more than 1,000 households living in cramped conditions in To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom and Nam Cheong.

14 Mar 2024 - 9:12PM

Hong Kong digital coin moves closer to public use with launch of phase 2 trials

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched the second phase of a pilot programme to explore ‘innovative’ uses for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for public use, five months after it unveiled the results of the first trial run.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched the second phase of a pilot programme to explore ‘innovative’ uses for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for public use, five months after it unveiled the results of the first trial run.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:42PM

First Hong Kong public housing tenants to move from sea-view site to new homes

About 900 households from two blocks at Wah Fu Estate will move to new homes by July 2027 at the latest in first stage of clearance for redevelopment of site.

About 900 households from two blocks at Wah Fu Estate will move to new homes by July 2027 at the latest in first stage of clearance for redevelopment of site.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:43PM

6 of 15 dummy holders tested pose choking risks to babies: Hong Kong watchdog

Five models did not have ventilation holes to prevent choking, while another product failed to comply with durability standards.

Five models did not have ventilation holes to prevent choking, while another product failed to comply with durability standards.

14 Mar 2024 - 5:07PM

Hong Kong truck driver killed in industrial accident at timber factory

Incident took place at site on Man Kam To Road in New Territories, when container carrying 150 wooden poles ‘fell from a height of three to four metres’.

Incident took place at site on Man Kam To Road in New Territories, when container carrying 150 wooden poles ‘fell from a height of three to four metres’.

14 Mar 2024 - 7:56PM

How fasting police officers cope during Ramadan in Hong Kong

Constable Adnan Mohammed once arrested a suspect just as it was time to break his fast, saying refraining from food and water from sunrise to sunset does not hinder his ability to catch criminals.

Constable Adnan Mohammed once arrested a suspect just as it was time to break his fast, saying refraining from food and water from sunrise to sunset does not hinder his ability to catch criminals.

14 Mar 2024 - 12:06PM

Hong Kong cracks on with ‘Art March’ as colourful ‘eggs’ set to light up harbour

Authorities expect more than 2 million people to visit five installations, two of which will be on Hong Kong Island and three in Kowloon between March 25 and June 2.

Authorities expect more than 2 million people to visit five installations, two of which will be on Hong Kong Island and three in Kowloon between March 25 and June 2.

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