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We have selected seven Lifestyle and Culture stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. When Sally Yeh dominated Hong Kong music and film in the 1980s and ’90s

In the dazzling, neon-drenched heyday of 1980s and ’90s Hong Kong, when Cantopop music reigned supreme across the region and the city’s cinema captivated the world, a voice of unparalleled grace emerged: Sally Yeh Chian-wen.
2. Can traditional Chinese medicine help you lose weight? It did for one student
When Huang Yu needed to lose weight urgently for medical reasons, she turned to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With it, she lost five kilograms (11 pounds) over three months, and she has kept it off since.
3. Meet the duo behind Nom Life, a love letter to Asian culture, food, family

Nom Life’s Ewa and Jeromy Ko explain how they share their passion for food, travel and exploring cultures through cuisine on their platform.
4. Chinese netizens riled over delay of 731, film on Japan’s human experiments
A highly anticipated Chinese film that over 3 million users have marked as “want to see” on the Chinese ticket-selling platform Maoyan has sparked discussion on Weibo after its release was changed from July 31 to the more ambiguous “2025”.
5. How Chinese wines are finding new fans at New York’s drinking hotspots

From the Michelin-starred Gramercy Tavern to popular cosy wine bar Cellar 36, a variety of Chinese wine is now on the menu for New York’s drinkers.
6. Are you a highly sensitive person? How you can tell and why it can be a gift
Has anyone ever told you to “stop being so sensitive” or to “toughen up”? If you are regularly accused of being too sensitive, you may be a highly sensitive person (HSP), among an estimated 15 to 30 per cent of the global population.
7. Hong Kong-born artist’s works finally shown again 36 years after dying young

Born in Hong Kong in 1954, Josephine Cheung Shuk-fong died in 1989 just as she was starting to make a mark on the art world. The paintings she left behind disappeared from view completely.
That changed in June, when Alisan Fine Arts’ New York gallery held a commemorative exhibition of Cheung’s works that blend abstract expressionism and figurative painting.


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Cantopop queen Sally Yeh’s reign, Chinese medicine for weight loss: 7 Lifestyle highlights

A TCM practitioner prepares traditional Chinese medicine ingredients. Photo: Shutterstock


Sally Yeh performs in Hong Kong in 1994. The singer and actress rose to the top of Hong Kong show business despite arriving in the city unable to speak Cantonese. Photo: Martin Chan

Ewa and Jeromy Ko eat a meal at a branch of Chiu Hing Fishball Noodle Rice in Hong Kong. Photo: Nom Life

Guests enjoy wine at an event co-hosted by China Wine Club’s Camden Hauge in New York. Photo: Daniel Huang

Hong Kong-born artist Josephine Cheung’s commemorative exhibition was recently held at Alisan Fine Arts in New York. Photo: courtesy of Alisan Fine Arts

An 80-year-old marathon runner, Year of the Snake monthly forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

How’s your luck in the Year of the Snake’s seventh month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs, including why it will be a good month career-wise for Monkeys and others. Photo: Shutterstock

Thomas Derksen at around 140kg before his weight loss in 2019 and at 83kg in 2025. He lost weight by embracing a healthier lifestyle, focusing on balanced meals and regular exercise. Photo: Thomas Derksen

Galloway, who just turned 80, is now in training for his 237th marathon. Photo: Jeff Galloway

Although Chinese eating customs have evolved over time and through cultural shifts, some aspects have remained the same, such as the oldest or most senior person starting a meal and where you put your chopsticks. Photo: Shutterstock

Kim Young-kwang as Moon Baek, a criminal mastermind who befriends Lee Do, in a still from Trigger. Photo: Son Ik-chung/Netflix

Hong Kong hotels for staycations, comedian’s weight-loss journey: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Novak Djokovic warms up in the gym prior to a match in the Davis Cup Final on November 23, 2023 in Malaga, Spain. Photo: Getty Images

Karanth in 2019, just before she decided that she was done making excuses for her poor eating habits. Photo: Maitreyi Karanth

The St Regis Hong Kong’s Aperol Spritz Ora d’Oro Experience is available until the end of September. Photo: St Regis Hong Kong

Fried cheung fun with XO sauce. The rolls have a crispy exterior that contrasts with the soft interior. Photo: Shutterstock

Hearing loss contributes to dementia for several reasons. The brain must work much harder to understand sounds, leaving it with less capacity to lay down memories, for example. Photo: Shutterstock

Indonesia’s popular private island, greeting family in Cantonese: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Lauren Bernick, a 56-year-old mother of three with a family history of heart disease, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease 10 years ago. After a decade of veganism and regular exercise, she feels healthy and safe. Photo: Lauren Bernick

Nikoi Island is a private resort island off the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia, 50km from Singapore. Since November 2022, it has hosted the Ubah Rumah Residency for artists and researchers. Photo: Nikoi Island



Daniella Means is a professional bodybuilder and champion powerlifter. She was also previously a rugby player for the Hong Kong team. Photo: Instagram/daniellameans

Moon Ga-young in a still from Law and the City. Photo: Disney+

Do you know how to properly address your Chinese relatives? We examine just a few of the ones you hear often in Hong Kong. Illustration: Brian Wang

Cacao pods at Suriya Farm in Chanthaburi, in eastern Thailand. Photo: Llewellyn Cheung

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From Chinese wines on New York menus to a late Hong Kong-born artist’s exhibition, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed


From Chinese wines on New York menus to a late Hong Kong-born artist’s exhibition, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.


Cantopop queen Sally Yeh’s reign, Chinese medicine for weight loss: 7 Lifestyle highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Chinese wines on New York menus to a late Hong Kong-born artist’s exhibition, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed

1. When Sally Yeh dominated Hong Kong music and film in the 1980s and ’90s

From Chinese wines on New York menus to a late Hong Kong-born artist’s exhibition, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed