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Chinese history
Inside the 14k, the Hong Kong triad that went global
From its roots in mainland China to expansion in Hong Kong and beyond, we look at the history of one of the most notorious triad societies.
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Chinese culture
Is the Year of the Horse’s third month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signs
17 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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Family of 7 ‘hot’ dentists; Hainan chicken rice roots: 7 Lifestyle highlights
16 Apr 2026 - 3:45PM
Chinese culture
Turning walnuts into ‘jade’? Social media goes nuts over old Chinese tradition
You will not actually make jade by rolling walnuts around in your palm, but this Chinese tradition can boost hand strength and calm anxiety.
13 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
A social media trend takes on an ancient Chinese tradition in the form of rolling a pair of walnuts around in your hand until they turn into “jade”. Photo: YouTube/ growithjessie
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Forced to stop selling stinky tofu, this Taiwanese restaurant fought back
The owner of Southern California’s Golden Leaf reveals how a neighbour’s vendetta has seen the popular street food dropped from his menu.
5 Apr 2026 - 4:15AM
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The origin of triads, from secret societies to global criminal networks
While Hong Kong triads are now known for their criminal enterprises, their roots lie in secret societies that stretch back hundreds of years.
31 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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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.
24 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
How’s your luck in the Year of the Horse’s second month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
Chinese culture
SCMP cartoonist Harry Harrison’s Year of the Horse collection to be auctioned
Bidding for the eight original watercolour and ink works inspired by the Year of the Horse begins on March 13; prices start at HK$2,026.
13 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Chinese culture
This Cantonese language course is 85% Mandarin speakers. Here’s why
Originally targeting heritage speakers, the University of British Columbia’s language programme is proving more popular among another group.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:12PM
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Chinese culture
A Gen Z take on the Chinese almanac? Grandma’s tear-off calendar goes digital
Feng Shui Calendar Widget developer Jingyi Ma reveals why her digital version of the Chinese almanac is about more than finding auspicious dates.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:20AM
Jingyi Ma, the Beijing-born, New York-based creative technologist behind the Feng Shui Calendar Widget. Ma says her almanac app for iPhone is about passing down “something old and physical” in a world where “no one buys paper goods any more”. Photo: courtesy of Jingyi Ma
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China always a connector, never a coloniser, author says
Sheng-Wei Wang says China’s Belt and Road Initiative echoes the voyages of 15th century Chinese explorer Zheng He, who promoted trade but never stayed.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:21AM
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Hangzhou’s fine-dining scene; ‘nostalgia-posting’ trend: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ to the benefits of working past retirement age, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
5 Mar 2026 - 3:58PM
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How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond
Cultural preservationists use generative AI to breathe life into photos from the past, but does this practice promote or distort history?
1 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
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All about TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ Angong Niuhuang Wan, and when not to take it
The prized Angong Niuhuang Wan is thought to help stroke victims if taken at the right time. But when is that, and can it harm you?
5 Mar 2026 - 11:19AM
A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner checks an elderly man. According to the Hong Kong Stroke Fund, about 25,000 new stroke cases occur in the city each year. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Feng shui advice, a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a nostalgic trend making a comeback in Hong Kong to exploring China’s Zhongshan, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Feb 2026 - 3:21PM
Hong Kong culture
What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?
The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
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Feng shui tips for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs for the Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where each Chinese zodiac sign can place items for good luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
21 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Customers choose colored glaze snake handicrafts for the coming Chinese New Year, the Year of Snake, in Xiye Colored Glaze Studio in Boshan district, Zibo city, Shandong province, China, on Jan. 9, 2025. With a long history of colored glaze, Boshan is regarded as China’s Hometown of Colored Glaze and has 12 colored glaze enterprises and 65 art studios. (Xinhua) 新华社照片，淄博（山东），2025年1月9日 1月9日，消费者在淄博市博山区西冶工坊展销厅内挑选蛇年主题琉璃工艺品。 春节临近，山东省淄博市博山区的琉璃生产企业推出众多蛇年主题创意琉璃制品，受到市场青睐。博山区被誉为“中国琉璃之乡“，琉璃生产历史悠久，当地已发展琉璃生产企业12家、工作室65个。 新华社记者 朱峥 摄
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Feng shui advice for Snakes for luck in money, health and romance
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Snakes can put lucky coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Feng shui advice for Dragons for a lucky, healthy Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dragons can put auspicious items at home and work for fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
19 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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When should you open your Lunar New Year red packets? The luckiest time, and why
It is considered rude to open lai see in front of the giver but don’t leave the red packets unopened for more than a couple of months.
18 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
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Feng shui advice for Rabbits for luck in money, health and romance
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Rabbits can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
18 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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How can those born in the Year of the Rabbit use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
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Which zodiac signs must appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026?
Horses, Rats, Oxen and Rabbits clash with the tai sui in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here’s how you can mitigate the adverse effects.
17 Feb 2026 - 2:15PM
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Food and Drinks
8 lucky Lunar New Year foods to welcome the Year of the Horse
From dumplings shaped like gold ingots to longevity noodles, these traditional Lunar New Year dishes are eaten to invite good fortune.
17 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
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Feng shui advice for Tigers for a wealthy, romantic Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Tigers can put lucky coloured items at home and work for fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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