https://www.scmp.com/rss/308441/feed Henry Wong is the chief illustrator at the Post, which he joined in 1999. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Henry Wong Henry Wong During prehistoric times, the leopard cat lived alongside humans, but domestication did not happen until the Silk Road brought the African wildcat to China in the Tang dynasty (618-907). Even as emperors fell and the country went through massive changes, these felines have remained an important part of Chinese society – a Ming dynasty (1368-1644) emperor even created a royal cat house. Check out our infographic to dive deeper into the history of cats in China. https://www.scmp.com/spark/trending/pets-and-animals/article/3346582/infospark-history-cats-china-ancient-times-modern-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/trending/pets-and-animals/article/3346582/infospark-history-cats-china-ancient-times-modern-day?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Henry Wong Henry Wong School typically starts in September for several reasons. Firstly, it aligns with the end of summer, giving families a chance to enjoy the warm weather before classes begin. Secondly, starting in September allows schools to take advantage of the fall season for outdoor activities and sports. Additionally, many schools want to maximise instructional time before the holidays. https://www.scmp.com/spark/trending/article/3323690/infospark-ever-wondered-why-school-starts-september?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/trending/article/3323690/infospark-ever-wondered-why-school-starts-september?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:00:45 +0000 Henry Wong Henry Wong The kiwi fruit is a little bit of a traveller. Originally native to China, which is the world’s largest producer of kiwi, this vitamin-rich and bittersweet green fruit is now synonymous with the island-country of New Zealand. Its name is shared with New Zealand’s flightless bird and is even a nickname for people from the country. Keep reading to trace its history and how this came to be. https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3306413/infospark-discover-kiwi-fruits-fascinating-origin-china-not-new-zealand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3306413/infospark-discover-kiwi-fruits-fascinating-origin-china-not-new-zealand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:00:22 +0000 Henry Wong Henry Wong Lunar New Year is the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar. It is one of Hong Kong’s biggest festivals. All across the city, red lanterns, lion dances, markets, and prayers for good fortune can be seen. There are plenty of celebratory events throughout the city to start the Year of the Snake with joy and prosperity. https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3294983/infospark-all-you-need-know-about-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3294983/infospark-all-you-need-know-about-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:00:14 +0000 Henry Wong Henry Wong Hong Kong’s flag has been created to be a sign of unity. Its circular design with white flower petals, against a red background, is meant to signify the rights and freedoms enjoyed under the “one country, two systems” principle. https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3286690/infospark-all-you-need-know-about-hong-kong-flag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3286690/infospark-all-you-need-know-about-hong-kong-flag?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:09 +0000 Tap here to launch this special feature https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/article/3154128/political-reshuffle-beijing-appoints-8-new-regional-party-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/article/3154128/political-reshuffle-beijing-appoints-8-new-regional-party-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:00:25 +0000 In 1990 pandas were declared an endangered species but thanks to conservation efforts they are on the brink of an upgrade to vulnerable status. This infographic explores panda diplomacy and populations. Click to view the full-size infographic in high resolution. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1982036/infographic-panda-diplomacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1982036/infographic-panda-diplomacy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:15:00 +0000 Click to view the full-size infographic in high resolution. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1933694/infographic-digital-evolution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1933694/infographic-digital-evolution?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 View the graphics package here https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1850547/graphics-bangkok-shrine-bombing-kills-least-21-people-injuring-more-120?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1850547/graphics-bangkok-shrine-bombing-kills-least-21-people-injuring-more-120?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:00:45 +0000 View the infographic here https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1772460/infographic-mountain-way-third-runway?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1772460/infographic-mountain-way-third-runway?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:07:42 +0000 Click to view the full-size infographic in high resolution. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1745124/infographic-keeping-track-parallel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1745124/infographic-keeping-track-parallel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:49:19 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1648186/infographic-spread-dengue-fever?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1648186/infographic-spread-dengue-fever?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:37:39 +0000 Since 2003, tens, and at times hundreds, of thousands of people have taken to the streets on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to express demands ranging from the early introduction of universal suffrage, freedom of speech, and the resignation of chief executives to measures to rein in soaring property prices. Braving sweltering heat and sometimes heavy rain in the past 11 years, the marchers have changed the city’s political landscape Click to view the full-size infographic in high... https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1545377/rally-democracy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1545377/rally-democracy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2014 02:45:30 +0000 With the vote to select the next chief executive less than three weeks away, over 70 per cent of the 1,200 members of the election committee have stated their preference by nominating a candidate. The Post takes a look at who's backing who among the 38 subsectors of the committee as the hopefuls compete to ensure these nominations translate to votes on March 25. Click to launch interactive infographic https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287225/whos-whose-corner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287225/whos-whose-corner?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:00:14 +0000 The 11th-century abbey has played host to 15 royal weddings over 1,000 years. Its gothic architecture dates mainly from the reign of King Henry III in the 13th century. People buried here included Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens. Click to launch interactive infographic https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1284680/westminister-abbey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1284680/westminister-abbey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:02 +0000 Earthquake-prone areas and sites of nuclear power plants https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287770/earthquake-prone-areas-and-sites-nuclear-power-plants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287770/earthquake-prone-areas-and-sites-nuclear-power-plants?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:12 +0000 The path of the tsunami around the world after yesterday’s magnitude-8.9 earthquake off the coast of Japan, which is situated at the junction of the three Pacific, Philippine and Eurasian tectonic plates. When the older, more dense Pacific Plate moves steadily west and encounters the younger Philippine Plate, it pushes below it and results in intense earthquake and volcanic activity. It has formed the deep Mariana Trench, which lies 10,973 metres below sea level – the deepest known region of the... https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287781/panic-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287781/panic-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:03 +0000