https://www.scmp.com/rss/283677/feed Hong Kong’s non-Chinese ethnic minorities form a vibrant and colourful community comprising both new immigrants and those who have lived in the city for generations. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu According to the 2021 population census, Hong Kong is home to 619,568 people from ethnic minorities, making up 8.4 per cent of the population (the figure is 301,344, or roughly 4.1 per cent, excluding foreign domestic workers). About 13,000 to 15,000 asylum seekers also live in the city. One of the closest-knit outposts of non-Chinese communities in Hong Kong is Kam Tin in Yuen Long district, in the New Territories. In a city defined by its dense urban landscape and Cantonese heritage, the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350831/how-new-hong-kong-indie-film-uses-tea-bridge-citys-ethnic-minority-divide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350831/how-new-hong-kong-indie-film-uses-tea-bridge-citys-ethnic-minority-divide?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. Hong Kong boasts low overall unemployment, yet people from non-Chinese ethnic groups face persistent workplace barriers and, according to the 2021 census, higher joblessness. People from non-Chinese ethnic groups make up 4.1 per cent of the population (excluding foreign domestic... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350500/hong-kong-must-be-more-proactive-diversity-civil-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350500/hong-kong-must-be-more-proactive-diversity-civil-service?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:30:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The digital divide is most commonly associated with older citizens and the difficulties they have using apps for services that need to be more accessible to them. Thanks to research by a team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), it emerges that Hong Kong has another digital divide – among ethnic minority groups – that crosses age groups. Given that Hong Kong is an ethnically diverse and multicultural society where east meets west, as well as a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348928/hong-kong-must-help-ethnic-minority-groups-bridge-digital-divide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348928/hong-kong-must-help-ethnic-minority-groups-bridge-digital-divide?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:45:10 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Members of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups enjoy near-universal access to digital devices but are not benefiting as much as they could from online services, the equality watchdog has said, urging the government to harness AI to provide multilingual support and simplify app registration. In a study released on Thursday on improving the digital divide among ethnic minority groups, Equal Opportunities Commission chairwoman Linda Lam Mei-sau said members of the community primarily used electronic... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348032/official-apps-pose-hurdles-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348032/official-apps-pose-hurdles-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:26:38 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial To many unfamiliar with Chinese civilisation and history, China seems defined by uniformity rather than diversity. But the truth is that the nation is home to 56 officially recognised ethnic groups spanning vast geographic, social and economic areas. The recent passage of a new national law seeking to promote unity and progress among ethnic groups is a sensible step. With a preamble and more than 60 articles across seven chapters, the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress codifies President... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346967/chinas-ethnic-unity-law-can-foster-shared-sense-belonging?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346967/chinas-ethnic-unity-law-can-foster-shared-sense-belonging?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words The Hong Kong Initiative for Diversity recently hosted a forum, “Building Bridges: Challenges and Solutions for Nepali Residents in Hong Kong”, bringing together educators, academics, entrepreneurs, Nepali community members and local Chinese residents for an honest discussion... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346740/how-hong-kong-can-better-support-its-nepali-youth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346740/how-hong-kong-can-better-support-its-nepali-youth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:30:08 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft In 1994, Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s mother competed in the first Miss Nepal beauty pageant. Thirty-two years later, the Nepali-Hongkonger is preparing to follow in her footsteps. The 23-year-old was crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong International on Thursday. Victory at the event guarantees entrance into the national competition later this year. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Kharel Dhakal has an impressive resume. She landed a job as an investment strategist with BlackRock after graduating from the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342770/hong-kongs-miss-nepal-hopeful-follows-mothers-pageant-footsteps-32-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342770/hong-kongs-miss-nepal-hopeful-follows-mothers-pageant-footsteps-32-years?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words I refer to your report, “Hong Kong’s religious communities unite in prayer to mourn Tai Po fire victims” (December 5), which described a picture of unity in diversity, as Muslims from Hong Kong and diplomats from South Asia gathered at Kowloon Mosque to pay their respects to the... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3340121/south-asians-have-unique-place-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3340121/south-asians-have-unique-place-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:30:08 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard For many, the holiday season is a complex ritual. Tucked 359 days after our last good resolution, Christmas promises to be the perfect time for reflection, celebration and gratitude. ’Tis the season to be jolly after all … But is it really? Christmas lights sparkle across Hong Kong, but this year, my festive spirit is choked with sadness. Less than a month before the celebration, Hong Kong lost hundreds of lives in the Tai Po fire: lives that were young and old, some far from home, others... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3337618/celebrating-christmas-amid-news-war-climate-change-and-tragedy-it-possible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3337618/celebrating-christmas-amid-news-war-climate-change-and-tragedy-it-possible?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:09 +0000 Sonal Dhanani Sonal Dhanani Hong Kong has been talking more openly about youth mental health than ever before – and with good reason. Student suicides climbed to a decade high of 32 cases in 2023, and there were 28 more last year. The number of students struggling with mental health issues rose 27 per cent between 2023 and 2024. Beyond schools, the city recorded 1,092 suicides in 2023, almost three people a day. Researchers note worrying trends among younger adults, particularly men aged 25-39. The policy response has... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3335457/why-hong-kongs-youth-must-be-key-part-citys-mental-health-support?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3335457/why-hong-kongs-youth-must-be-key-part-citys-mental-health-support?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:30:10 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun About 4,000 Muslims from Hong Kong gathered on Friday to pray for and offer condolences to the victims of the Tai Po fire, while other religious groups held prayer meetings to show spiritual support. The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong held a special prayer session at 1.30pm at Kowloon Mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui to pay respect to the victims. The blaze at Wang Fuk Court killed at least 159 people. Among them were nine Indonesian domestic helpers and one Filipino... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335384/hong-kongs-religious-communities-unite-prayer-mourn-tai-po-fire-victims?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335384/hong-kongs-religious-communities-unite-prayer-mourn-tai-po-fire-victims?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:29:40 +0000 Salomé Grouard,Kristie Ko Salomé Grouard,Kristie Ko Photography by Alexander Mak and Jocelyn Tam For Johannie Tong Hiu-yan, a social worker with the Mission for Migrant Workers, the needs of the community come first. But after some gentle probing, she finally answers the question of how she is doing. “I feel tired,” she concedes. “It’s inevitable. There’s so much to do, and it’s a traumatic event for the whole community.” Hong Kong endured its most devastating fire in decades, when a blaze, which started on Wednesday, November 26, tore through... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3335340/how-hong-kong-came-together-after-tai-po-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3335340/how-hong-kong-came-together-after-tai-po-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:21:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial For the benefit of voters who do not speak Cantonese, the Hong Kong government is promoting the Legislative Council elections in multiple languages, including English, Indonesian, Urdu, Punjabi and other Chinese dialects. However, candidates’ campaign materials are putting non-Chinese voters in a disadvantageous position. The dearth of English-language election materials is not just a disincentive for ethnic minority voters to turn out. It effectively alienates an integral part of the community... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334170/hong-kong-legco-election-hopefuls-must-not-overlook-english-speakers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334170/hong-kong-legco-election-hopefuls-must-not-overlook-english-speakers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:45:07 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Harvey Kong Matthew Cheng,Harvey Kong A Hong Kong minister has defended the decision to proceed with a government-run Legislative Council election forum on Saturday afternoon after a candidate collapsed on stage while introducing herself. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, speaking after the conclusion of the debate with candidates for the Hong Kong Island East constituency, said that the 10 forums held so far had achieved their expected goal of raising awareness about the various potential... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3332920/hong-kong-island-election-hopefuls-vow-fight-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3332920/hong-kong-island-election-hopefuls-vow-fight-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:23:17 +0000 Alice Wu Alice Wu Learning opportunities present themselves every day, most importantly when our standards and values are challenged. The growth mindset requires that we confront what we often take for granted to be the standard and to be true and fair. Life is simpler in absolutes – everything is clear, judgment is easy and there is no room for ambiguity. The problem with that, of course, is that life isn’t simple. Reality is complex, full of grey areas where nuance and context make life more interesting.... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3332001/simplified-chinese-tests-rigid-education-system-needs-proper-reform?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3332001/simplified-chinese-tests-rigid-education-system-needs-proper-reform?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:30:17 +0000 Jess Ma,Denise Tsang Jess Ma,Denise Tsang Top corporate leaders, athletes and members of ethnic minority groups are among the 62 people set to take part in the Hong Kong segment of the National Games torch relay, the Post has learned. From tycoon heirs such as Sino Group chairman Daryl Ng Win Kong, Henderson Land Development chairman Martin Lee Ka-shing, Sun Hung Kai Properties executive director Adam Kwok Kai-fai and Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group vice-chairwoman Sonia Cheng Chi-man to youth representatives, the city’s list of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331156/businessmen-athletes-and-ethnic-minorities-unite-hong-kong-national-games-torch-relay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331156/businessmen-athletes-and-ethnic-minorities-unite-hong-kong-national-games-torch-relay?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:56:15 +0000 Annemarie Evans Annemarie Evans MY PARENTS WERE married in Hong Kong in 1949. My mother, who is 98 years old, was also born in Hong Kong, in 1926. I was told by my grandfather that his wife, Tehmi Pheroz Pavri, was the first Parsi married lady to live in Hong Kong on a permanent basis. Prior to that, all married Parsi women were left in Bombay (Mumbai). For some reason, my grandfather, who was already in Hong Kong with his father, brought her out from Bombay after marriage. I think she was all of 17 or 18 years old when she... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3329648/jimmy-minoo-master-life-fourth-generation-parsi-hongkonger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3329648/jimmy-minoo-master-life-fourth-generation-parsi-hongkonger?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:15:13 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words I refer to the letter, “Give ethnic minority pupils a better shot at integration”, (September 15). As a former Chinese teacher of ethnic minority children, I believe that the issue of student integration is extremely complicated and needs to be handled with extra care. When I was... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3327345/handle-integration-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-children-care?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3327345/handle-integration-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-children-care?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:30:09 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun Some Nepalis in Hong Kong have expressed shock at the ongoing violent unrest in the South Asian country, while also raising concerns about the safety of their family members and the direction the nation is heading in. Several of them told the Post on Wednesday that they empathised with the youth taking to the streets in the country, but opposed the escalation in violence that was putting lives at risk. Some said they planned to show their support for those affected in Nepal, including holding a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325083/hong-kongs-nepali-community-rocked-violent-unrest-south-asian-nation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325083/hong-kongs-nepali-community-rocked-violent-unrest-south-asian-nation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:35 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification The letter, “Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong: how community centres can foster integration” (August 5), rightly questions whether the city has done enough to build a robust multicultural... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3321684/inclusiveness-hong-kong-should-go-beyond-token-gestures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3321684/inclusiveness-hong-kong-should-go-beyond-token-gestures?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:30:11 +0000 Mimi Lau Mimi Lau Hong Kong’s Births Registry gives new parents 42 days to name their child before imposing a fine. This might seem enough, but when you are navigating new motherhood, learning to keep a tiny human alive while your body heals, time becomes both endless and insufficient. It took me nearly all that time to settle on two names, not from indecision, but from the weight of history. Months before my daughter arrived, I had chosen for her a Chinese name meaning “dwell in peace”. The name came from a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3321172/elegant-english-name-would-be-all-wrong-my-hong-kong-baby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3321172/elegant-english-name-would-be-all-wrong-my-hong-kong-baby?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:30:07 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/series/3321027/can-hong-kong-ethnic-minority-groups-climb-social-ladder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/series/3321027/can-hong-kong-ethnic-minority-groups-climb-social-ladder?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:11:04 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification The push for greater integration of non-Chinese Hongkongers, including those of South Asian descent, into Hong Kong society has led to multiple initiatives. The enactment of legal instruments and... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3320647/ethnic-minorities-hong-kong-how-community-centres-can-foster-integration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3320647/ethnic-minorities-hong-kong-how-community-centres-can-foster-integration?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:30:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Success stories from among Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities do not often hit the headlines. While more individual achievers from different fields have come to notice recently, many continue to struggle to overcome stereotypes and barriers. More sustainable policy support is needed to enhance opportunities for the community. The challenges faced and progress made by the community were put into perspective in a series of Post reports. The accomplishment of 28-year-old Lamia Sreya Rahman is inspiring.... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3319613/success-stories-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups-encouraging-sign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3319613/success-stories-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups-encouraging-sign?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Jul 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups, Connor Mycroft looks at deep-rooted problems still dragging down these communities despite improvements in education and income levels. Read part one here. Pakistani Humza Ejaz moved to Hong Kong four months ago, optimistic that he would find a good job and start a new life with his wife and newborn daughter. Equipped with a master’s degree in information technology and about eight years’ experience with multinational... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3319336/no-cantonese-no-career-can-hong-kong-do-more-help-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3319336/no-cantonese-no-career-can-hong-kong-do-more-help-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:30:08 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft In the first of a two-part series, Connor Mycroft counts the ways Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities have improved with help and support, after decades of struggling to catch up with the rest of society. Read part two here. Hong Kong-born Bangladeshi Lamia Sreya Rahman has accomplished more at 28 than most people her age. She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with first-class honours in criminology and American studies before obtaining a law degree from the Chinese University of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3319198/are-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups-finally-breaking-free-poverty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3319198/are-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups-finally-breaking-free-poverty?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:30:09 +0000 Kathryn Giordano Kathryn Giordano At Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College in Hong Kong, Smriti Kedia witnessed her mother burst into tears when her near-perfect results in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams came in. “It was just like a big sigh of relief,” said Kedia, who received four 5** and two 5*, the top two grades of a seven-level scale of the exams. She was among 55,000 students who received their Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) results on Wednesday. Kedia, 18, who moved to the city from India at the age of one, is... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3318484/beyond-language-barriers-ethnic-minority-students-shine-hong-kong-dse-tests?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3318484/beyond-language-barriers-ethnic-minority-students-shine-hong-kong-dse-tests?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:54:17 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification The Hong Kong government, as the city’s largest employer with more than 170,000 civil servants, has a pivotal responsibility to promote inclusive employment practices. However, the representation of... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3317816/hong-kong-police-force-needs-more-officers-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3317816/hong-kong-police-force-needs-more-officers-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:30:08 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong’s first Sikh policeman in decades plans to continue his family’s legacy of service, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, who recruited officers of the faith during the colonial era. Palvinderjit Singh, 27, who was born in Hong Kong, was among new graduates who became constables and probationary inspectors on Saturday. “As I grew up, I heard a lot of stories about my great-grandfather. He was responsible for recruiting the initial batch of Sikh police recruits, so I... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317893/hong-kongs-first-sikh-policeman-decades-says-family-legacy-inspired-him?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317893/hong-kongs-first-sikh-policeman-decades-says-family-legacy-inspired-him?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:10 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I refer to the letter, “Tackle discrimination against Pakistanis in Hong Kong at the roots” (July 23). The Hong Kong government has shown a commendable commitment to promoting equality, diversity... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3316948/more-work-needed-ensure-inclusive-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3316948/more-work-needed-ensure-inclusive-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:30:08 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer A Hong Kong social enterprise is on a mission to help the city’s ethnic minority groups build a career in sports, while also offering culturally and religiously sensitive programmes. Inherited Sports supports ethnic minority communities by helping them qualify as coaches, opening up job opportunities and broadening career prospects. The group has helped 11 men and two women become certified coaches, and later this month will launch its annual programme to teach Muslim women to swim. “Inherited... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3317060/hong-kong-enterprises-mission-help-ethnic-minority-groups-through-sport?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3317060/hong-kong-enterprises-mission-help-ethnic-minority-groups-through-sport?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:18 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak Pranali Gupta did not set out to become a social media content creator. In 2019, when a friend suggested she should try it, the Hong Kong-born Indian said no, as she was “not the type of person who likes taking photos or videos of myself”. However, Gupta, who speaks fluent Cantonese, warmed to the idea of having a platform where she could help other Hongkongers understand more about her bicultural identity. “[My Cantonese friend] was like, ‘Don’t you get tired answering the same questions? You... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3316026/who-new-dellily-hong-kong-born-indian-youtuber-her-social-media-fame?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3316026/who-new-dellily-hong-kong-born-indian-youtuber-her-social-media-fame?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:15:07 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification The core strength of a global city like Hong Kong lies in multiculturalism. However, the challenges faced by the Pakistani community, highlighted at a forum on May 27, are stark and deeply... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3315202/tackle-discrimination-against-pakistanis-hong-kong-roots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3315202/tackle-discrimination-against-pakistanis-hong-kong-roots?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:30:08 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I am writing in response to the letter, “Hong Kong welcomes Muslims, but let’s safeguard against extremism” (April 30). Hong Kong’s efforts to foster inclusivity for Muslims while safeguarding... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3310884/hong-kongs-religious-harmony-best-maintained-through-trust?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3310884/hong-kongs-religious-harmony-best-maintained-through-trust?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 May 2025 03:30:08 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I read with interest the letter, “Hong Kong welcomes Muslims, but let’s safeguard against extremism” (April 30). While I appreciate the recognition of Hong Kong’s efforts to be more inclusive, I am... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3308840/dont-judge-islam-acts-few?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3308840/dont-judge-islam-acts-few?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 May 2025 03:30:09 +0000 Jay Ganglani Jay Ganglani The premiere of Hong Kong short film Wood House was watched by a packed house, who applauded when its starring actor Neha Rai, a Hong Kong-born Nepalese, took to the stage afterwards with her fellow cast members. The scene at Soho House Hong Kong, in Sheung Wan, last October was unusual. Ethnic minority actors tend to play criminals – or are largely absent from Hong Kong film and TV. It seems clear that Hong Kong productions need to be more welcoming to members of ethnic minority groups and... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3308389/where-are-ethnic-minority-stars-and-stories-hong-kong-films?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3308389/where-are-ethnic-minority-stars-and-stories-hong-kong-films?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 May 2025 01:30:10 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification The government has been working to make Hong Kong more tourist-friendly, especially for visitors from Southeast Asia and investors from the Middle East. To foster inclusivity and become more... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3308319/hong-kong-welcomes-muslims-lets-safeguard-against-extremism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3308319/hong-kong-welcomes-muslims-lets-safeguard-against-extremism?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:30:08 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Members of Hong Kong’s Muslim community have expressed enthusiasm over the city’s increasing embrace of halal food and Muslim-friendly initiatives, highlighted by the first outdoor Halal Food Festival in Tsim Sha Tsui. The event at Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard on Saturday was seen as a significant step towards greater inclusivity and recognition, aligning with the Hong Kong government’s ambition to establish the city as a destination for Muslim travellers. “This is our first time seeing... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3307185/hong-kongs-muslims-welcome-halal-food-festival-latest-step-towards-inclusivity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3307185/hong-kongs-muslims-welcome-halal-food-festival-latest-step-towards-inclusivity?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:32:40 +0000 Sammy Heung Sammy Heung Hong Kong Unison’s founder has expressed support for its board’s decision to disband after 24 years of advocating for the rights of the city’s ethnic minority groups, saying she did not wish to see the organisation be “exploited by opportunists for personal or political gain”. Fermi Wong Wai-fun, who left the group in 2014, broke her silence on Saturday over the dissolution of the NGO, a day after the decision was announced. Wong said she fully understood the move, pointing to the difficulties... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3300661/hong-kong-unison-founder-endorses-decision-disband-citing-exploitation-fears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3300661/hong-kong-unison-founder-endorses-decision-disband-citing-exploitation-fears?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:14:04 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun Hong Kong Unison has decided to disband after 24 years of advocating for the rights of the city’s ethnic minority groups, although the NGO’s former executive director has called the move “irresponsible” and a shock to donors and staff. Organisation chairwoman Alice Chong Ming-lin said on Friday the decision was taken because the NGO had accomplished its mission, while stressing the dissolution was unrelated to political or financial reasons. “When the organisation was first established, the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3300470/ngo-hong-kong-unison-disbands-after-24-years-advocating-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3300470/ngo-hong-kong-unison-disbands-after-24-years-advocating-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:16:44 +0000 Lisa Lim Lisa Lim What is your mother language? Do you speak it on a regular basis? Mother tongue or mother language usually refers to the language first acquired by a person from birth – their native language. While it is a straightforward concept for those from monolingual backgrounds, it is more complex for the majority of the world’s population who exist in multilingual environments. Some grow up with two, three, or even half a dozen language varieties spoken or signed around them. Yet state policies mean... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3299855/why-minority-languages-matter-learning-and-culture-yet-many-are-risk-dying-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3299855/why-minority-languages-matter-learning-and-culture-yet-many-are-risk-dying-out?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:19:17 +0000 Christopher DeWolf Christopher DeWolf For years, a flat sat empty on the top floor of Chungking Mansions, in Tsim Sha Tsui, slowly deteriorating with each passing rainstorm and typhoon. Chinese-American architect Juan Du remembers the first time she saw the place with her colleague Natasza Minasiewicz. “It was mould-infested. There was water dripping into buckets all over the floor. There were electrical wires dangling,” says Du. “So I turned around to Natasza and said, ‘This is fantastic.’” If that was an unusual reaction, it’s... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3295496/crime-diversity-hub-how-rundown-flat-hong-kongs-infamous-chungking-mansions-became-haven-ethnic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3295496/crime-diversity-hub-how-rundown-flat-hong-kongs-infamous-chungking-mansions-became-haven-ethnic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:15:07 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Hong Kong is home to a significant number of ethnic communities. According to the 2021 population census, non-Chinese ethnic communities account for 8 per cent of Hong Kong’s population, with the... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3295194/improve-healthcare-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3295194/improve-healthcare-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:30:07 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun On a day trip to Shenzhen with three friends, Pakistani-Hongkonger Riaz Ahmed Gujjar had a hair transplant treatment, dined at a halal restaurant and ordered two custom-made suits. The 65-year-old businessman said Shenzhen’s proximity to Hong Kong, bargain prices and quality service had him going there on day trips nearly every week with family and friends. “I used to travel to the mainland only for business, but now I head across the border for dining and shopping too,” he said. Gujjar paid... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295339/growing-number-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-residents-visit-shenzhen-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295339/growing-number-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-residents-visit-shenzhen-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:00:18 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification As the festive season envelops us in its warmth, it’s essential to remember that Christmas is a time for peace, joy and inclusivity. Recently, we hosted an autism-friendly film screening, and it was... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3292327/let-christmas-hong-kong-be-season-inclusivity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3292327/let-christmas-hong-kong-be-season-inclusivity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:30:08 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I refer to the letter, “City must empower ethnic diversity in social work sector” (December 12). According to the 2021 population census, 91.6 per cent of Hong Kong’s population are Chinese, and the... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3290658/ethnic-minority-problems-are-really-education-and-poverty-problems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3290658/ethnic-minority-problems-are-really-education-and-poverty-problems?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:30:09 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification With Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s various business interests, it would not be possible for him to join the US government full time. Consequently, president-elect Donald Trump has created a new position... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3290254/us-china-would-benefit-having-musk-unofficial-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3290254/us-china-would-benefit-having-musk-unofficial-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:30:08 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Two recent incidents of wheelchair users in Hong Kong being denied entry into restaurants – one of them involving a Paralympian – have shone a spotlight on the challenges people with disabilities... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3287635/hong-kong-should-be-city-where-wheelchair-users-are-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3287635/hong-kong-should-be-city-where-wheelchair-users-are-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:30:09 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Recruiting more employees from ethnic minority groups can help Hong Kong to better cater to Muslim travellers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, a tourism sector leader has said, even as language barriers remain an issue for some looking to join other industries. Yu Guangming, deputy general manager of the China Travel Service, said on Wednesday that the company hoped to employ more staff from ethnic minority groups to make use of their language and cultural skills. “From a business needs... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286412/hong-kong-tourism-industry-eyes-ethnic-minority-recruits-welcome-muslim-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286412/hong-kong-tourism-industry-eyes-ethnic-minority-recruits-welcome-muslim-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:46:02 +0000 Housewife Ash Maya Limbu accompanied her husband and four children from Nepal to Hong Kong in 2014, only to find daily life a challenge because of language barriers. Unable to speak English or Cantonese, she found it almost impossible to take public transport, shop for groceries or go to hospital on her own. “I have less confidence to face the world,” said Limbu, 72, speaking to the Post through an interpreter. The language barrier, along with cultural differences in the city, make it difficult... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284077/elderly-hong-kongs-ethnic-minorities-learn-cope-hurdles-through-arts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284077/elderly-hong-kongs-ethnic-minorities-learn-cope-hurdles-through-arts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:00:08 +0000