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We have selected five Lifestyle 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. Hong Kong’s women tattoo artists who draw on Chinese culture to ink differently
These artists channel elements of Chinese painting, calligraphy and Buddhism through their needles in a new form of “poetic expression”.
2. History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket

During Shanghai Fashion Week in October 2025, sports brand Adidas unveiled a limited-edition “Tang-style” jacket that combined streetwear cool with Chinese aesthetics. It has since become a huge hit on social media and is expected to be a sought-after item for the coming Lunar New Year.
3. Why Jet Li and Wong Jing’s The New Legend of Shaolin is underrated
Hong Kong producer-writer-director Wong Jing churned out so many films in the 1990s that some were bound to succeed. The underrated gem The New Legend of Shaolin, starring Jet Li Lianjie, stands out as a highlight, marrying lighthearted comedy and above-average action to good effect.
4. At 82 and 70, married influencers show it’s never too late to go viral
Posting online since 2022, Robert and May Leong have found wide appeal with their quirky dance and comedy reels, showing the TikTok generation that age is no barrier to being a star.
5. 11 exciting new Hong Kong restaurants to visit in January 2026

From seafood teppanyaki to pan-Asian and fusion cuisines, as well as two new Italian eateries, here are 11 new restaurants for January 2026.
6. She broke Hong Kong powerlifting records. Now she’s battling bad health advice
Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page.
7. When a Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China
The crinoline – a stiff petticoat that provides voluminous structure under a gown – was a staple of 19th-century European fashion. Although the version most recognisable to people today is the crinoline cage, these petticoats were originally made out of wefts of horsehair.


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Women tattoo artists, history behind viral Adidas jacket: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Bella Yuen tattoos a client at her Hong Kong studio. The artist, who is greatly influenced by Chinese calligraphy and painting, is one of a group in the city taking inspiration from traditional elements to create something new. Photo: Nic Tse

A model wears Adidas’ “Tang-style” jacket that combines streetwear cool with Chinese details including “frog buttons”. The jacket has become a viral hit on social media. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

At Central Asian restaurant Yurt, in Central, Hong Kong, Beshbarmak is served with horsemeat sausage (kazy) with a side of beef broth. Photo: Yurt

Former restaurateur Lim Tse Wei releases his debut book on Singaporean food culture

Lim Tse Wei opened several restaurants in the US, but closed them all in 2017. His culinary journey began with a book, not family tradition, and his debut book explores Singaporean food culture. Photo: Lim Tse Wei


Lim Tse Wei is a former restaurateur and the founder of the Let Them Eat Cake newsletter on Substack. Photo: Lim Tse Wei

The cover of Lim’s book. Photo: courtesy of Lim Tse Wei

Blackfish, lobster, bowfin caviar and shellfish broth from the now-closed Journeyman restaurant in Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Instagram/journeyman_restaurant

A bowl of fishball noodles. Lim says “the best parts of Singaporean food are the simplest parts, like kaya toast and fishball noodles.” Photo: Shutterstock

How actor-singer Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China

Hong Kong actor and singer Jordan Chan Siu-chun at an interview with the Post in 1997. Photo: SCMP

Jordan Chan at an interview with the Post in 1995. Photo: SCMP

Jordan Chan (first from right) with his best supporting actor prize at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards in 1995. Photo: SCMP

(From left) Michael Tse, Jordan Chan and Jason Chu of the pop trio Wind Fire Sea at a performance in 1995. Photo: SCMP

(From left) Jordan Chan, Ekin Cheng, Gigi Lai and Jerry Lamb in a still from Young and Dangerous (1996).

Jordan Chan pictured at a rehearsal in 2002. Photo: SCMP

Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying married in 2010. Photo: SCMP

(From left) Jerry Lamb, Michael Tse, Jordan Chan and Jason Chu in a still from Burning Blood (2025).

Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlights

Find out what is in store for your Chinese zodiac animal in the coming month with predictions from fortune-teller Andrew Kwan. Photo: Shutterstock

Dai Jun heads the kitchen at Lamdre in Beijing, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant that sits at the vanguard of the Chinese vegetarian food scene. Photo: Lamdre

The Three Stallions, by Xu Beihong. The piece is just one example of the many horse paintings that Xu was known for.

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From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


Women tattoo artists, history behind viral Adidas jacket: 7 Lifestyle highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Hong Kong’s women tattoo artists who draw on Chinese culture to ink differently

From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting