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Food and Drinks
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
Chinese culture
The origin of triads, from secret societies to global criminal networks
31 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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Chinese culture
Is Year of the Horse’s second month lucky for you? Forecasts for all 12 zodiac signs
24 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
SCMP Highlights
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
Chocolate dessert by Leo Faler at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic. The restaurant has been promoted from one Michelin star to two. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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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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
SCMP Highlights
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
Chinese culture
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
Wellness
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
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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
How can those born under each Chinese zodiac sign use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
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
Chinese culture
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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Chinese culture
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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Chinese culture
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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How can those born in the Year of the Dragon use feng shui to improve their luck in romance, wealth and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture
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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Chinese culture
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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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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Worshippers visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong on February 16, 2026, to pray for good luck in the Year of the Fire Horse. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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Chinese culture
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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Chinese culture
What are the best days to start work after the Lunar New Year break?
Kick-start the Year of the Horse by returning to work on an auspicious day. A Hong Kong feng shui master reveals which days to avoid.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Oxen for love, health and money in the Year of the Horse
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Oxen can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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How can those born in the Year of the Ox use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture
How Horses can find success with their 3 ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac
The Rat, Ox and Horse signs are considered ‘enemies’ of those born in a Year of the Horse. Here’s how to build good relationships with them.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Rats for the Year of the Horse, from career to love
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Rats can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Chinese culture
3 days of Lunar New Year traditions, from red envelopes to the Kitchen God
Lunar New Year dates back 2,000 years and has many customs and traditions. Find out what to do on each day and why.
14 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
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