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Then and now: how China’s hanfu is worn and the economics it’s wrapped in 

Wondering how to wear Chinese hanfu? Explore our visual explainer.


China’s ancient hanfu: a visual guide to the clothing’s history and revival 

From a niche hobby to a nationwide trend, a look at how China’s ancient hanfu grew into a 10.2-million-wide customer base.


Mid-Autumn Festival visual guide: from mooncakes, lanterns to how it’s celebrated

The second biggest Chinese holiday of the year is full of tradition – from mooncakes, lanterns to how it’s celebrated, and what the legend is behind the festival.


Choosing the best dog for a Hong Kong apartment

Unsung hero of China’s opening up 40 years ago remembered at Shenzhen museum

Official Yuan Geng reported to State Council on special industrial zone idea before Deng Xiaoping got backing for reform, exhibition shows; Yuan launched reforms in Shekou a year before Deng okayed Shenzhen special economic zone.


Opinion

Your Hong Kong food guide for Easter weekend

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 26-29

Macau’s culinary festival highlights luxury dining alongside sustainability

Dish in Focus: Dark chocolate covered stuffed Medjool dates at Migas Hong Kong

The UN’s World Food Forum is building a new generation of changemakers

Zheng Yongnian on Trump, Venezuela and why China doesn’t want ‘a separate kitchen’

Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.


Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

Economist, business executive advocates looking beyond geopolitics, avoiding policy pitfalls and building a culture that celebrates success.


Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

The influential writer and chef’s first book is credited with bringing Sichuan’s fiery and aromatic dishes to world attention.


80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Rana Mitter

The Harvard expert says that if trends continue, the region could be a bigger driver of the global economy than it is now.


Jeffrey Sachs says US sabre-rattling at China can become self-fulfilling prophecy of war

American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.


Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump and DeepSeek

The researcher surveys the dividends of ‘Made in China 2025’ and shares why he thinks Trump’s contradictions could benefit bilateral relations.


Open Questions series

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‘Lifestyle rather than performance’: a visual guide to wearing Chinese hanfu

Wondering how to wear Chinese hanfu? Explore our visual explainer.

Explainer | The history and revival of ancient Chinese hanfu: a visual guide

What is Mid-Autumn Festival all about? A complete visual explainer

Best dog breeds for Hong Kong flats

Unsung hero of China’s opening up is star of Shenzhen museum

Official Yuan Geng reported to State Council on special industrial zone idea before Deng Xiaoping got backing for reform, exhibition shows; Yuan launched reforms in Shekou a year before Deng okayed Shenzhen special economic zone.

Arts & Culture

‘Lifestyle rather than performance’: a visual guide to wearing Chinese hanfu

Wondering how to wear Chinese hanfu? Explore our visual explainer.

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What is Mid-Autumn Festival all about? A complete visual explainer

Best dog breeds for Hong Kong flats

Unsung hero of China’s opening up is star of Shenzhen museum

Official Yuan Geng reported to State Council on special industrial zone idea before Deng Xiaoping got backing for reform, exhibition shows; Yuan launched reforms in Shekou a year before Deng okayed Shenzhen special economic zone.

Explainer | The history and revival of ancient Chinese hanfu: a visual guide