https://www.scmp.com/rss/308544/feed Lau Ka-kuen joined the Post in 2006 as a graphic artist. He has a special interest in illustration and won an award of excellence from the Society of Newspaper Design in 2016. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Rocio Marquez,Catherine Ma,Davies Christian Surya,Carlos Araujo,Victor Sanjinez,Brian Wang,Lau Ka-kuen,Jeffie Lam,Kaliz Lee Rocio Marquez,Catherine Ma,Davies Christian Surya,Carlos Araujo,Victor Sanjinez,Brian Wang,Lau Ka-kuen,Jeffie Lam,Kaliz Lee https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/society/article/3334304/tai-po-inferno-hong-kongs-deadliest-fire-decades-infographic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/society/article/3334304/tai-po-inferno-hong-kongs-deadliest-fire-decades-infographic?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:30:08 +0000 Lau Ka-kuen Lau Ka-kuen According to an NGO, Hong Kong Playground Association, about a third of Hongkongers aged between six and 24 have engaged in cyberbullying. Check out our infographic below to learn about how this form of bullying is defined, the impact it has and what to do if you are a victim. https://www.scmp.com/spark/news/hong-kong/society/article/3324891/infospark-how-cyberbullying-weaves-web-pain-hong-kong-youth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/news/hong-kong/society/article/3324891/infospark-how-cyberbullying-weaves-web-pain-hong-kong-youth?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:00:11 +0000 Lau Ka-kuen Lau Ka-kuen Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival has a rich history and fabled origin. According to one legend, the outlying island was once devastated by a plague in the 18th century – which brought pirates to its shore. Troubled, local fisherman brought an image of their deity, Pak Tai, to the island, parading it through the village lanes and driving away evil spirits. Today, three giant 60-feet bamboo towers stand at Pak Tai Temple in tribute every year. Let’s learn more about what the celebration looks like now: https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3308651/infospark-cheung-chau-bun-festival-bamboo-towers-scrambling-competitions-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3308651/infospark-cheung-chau-bun-festival-bamboo-towers-scrambling-competitions-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:13 +0000 Marcelo Duhalde,Kaliz Lee,Lau Ka-kuen,Joe Lo,Jeffie Lam,Lam Ka-sing Marcelo Duhalde,Kaliz Lee,Lau Ka-kuen,Joe Lo,Jeffie Lam,Lam Ka-sing https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/article/3307617/hot-water-ck-hutchisons-ports-deal-risks-being-dunked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/article/3307617/hot-water-ck-hutchisons-ports-deal-risks-being-dunked?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/article/3300482/kai-tak-stadium-inside-hong-kongs-new-world-class-showpiece-visual-guide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/article/3300482/kai-tak-stadium-inside-hong-kongs-new-world-class-showpiece-visual-guide?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:11 +0000 Lau Ka-kuen Lau Ka-kuen Hong Kong has 170 public pitches for seven-a-side football, but only 54 for 11-a-side matches. The city’s sporting preferences are based on convenience and accessibility. https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3294837/infospark-why-seven-side-football-popular-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3294837/infospark-why-seven-side-football-popular-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:15 +0000 Lau Ka-kuen Lau Ka-kuen Only 12 people have ever walked on the moon – maybe you could be next! https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3277545/infospark-visual-explainer-everything-you-should-know-about-earths-moon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/stories/article/3277545/infospark-visual-explainer-everything-you-should-know-about-earths-moon?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:00:10 +0000 Rocio Marquez,Kaliz Lee,Davies Christian Surya,Lau Ka-kuen,Eunice Tse,Marcelo Duhalde Rocio Marquez,Kaliz Lee,Davies Christian Surya,Lau Ka-kuen,Eunice Tse,Marcelo Duhalde https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/article/3270445/paris-olympics-century-history-games-told-through-infographics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/article/3270445/paris-olympics-century-history-games-told-through-infographics?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:10 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/infographics/sport/rugby/article/3257646/hong-kong-rugby-sevens-nearly-50-year-history-visual-guide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/sport/rugby/article/3257646/hong-kong-rugby-sevens-nearly-50-year-history-visual-guide?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:00:26 +0000 Tap here to launch the special feature https://www.scmp.com/infographics/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3189752/mid-autumn-festival-visual-guide-mooncakes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3189752/mid-autumn-festival-visual-guide-mooncakes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:30:16 +0000 Tap here to launch the special feature https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/article/3163941/year-tiger-2022-complete-visual-guide-scmp-infographics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/article/3163941/year-tiger-2022-complete-visual-guide-scmp-infographics?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:00:18 +0000 Tap here to launch the special feature https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/article/3121122/visual-guide-year-ox-what-should-we-expect?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/article/3121122/visual-guide-year-ox-what-should-we-expect?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:20 +0000 In Chinese culture, rats are used to symbolise wealth and surplus. Traditionally married couples would pray to these rodents hoping some of their reproductive success would rub off on them. Rats are found all over the world and regarded in the Chinese zodiac as being smart and nimble with plenty of vitality and enterprising spirit. Personality People born in Rat years are said to share some of these characteristics. Being optimistic and energetic they win over many friends. They are kind but can... https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/society/article/3047378/chinese-zodiac-2020-all-you-need-know-about-year-rat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/china/society/article/3047378/chinese-zodiac-2020-all-you-need-know-about-year-rat?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:47:14 +0000 From Friday to Sunday, Victoria Harbour hosts the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. On this page, we study how an ancient Chinese tradition has evolved into a competitive global sport Tap here to launch this special feature https://www.scmp.com/infographics/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3001002/history-and-evolution-dragon-boat-festival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3001002/history-and-evolution-dragon-boat-festival?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:30:21 +0000 Sixty-five years after Godzilla first stomped onto our screens in the 1954 Japanese film, the radioactive monster is back again. Tap here to launch this special feature https://www.scmp.com/infographics/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3012245/godzilla-evolution-monster?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3012245/godzilla-evolution-monster?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 May 2019 09:32:44 +0000 Every year, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, crews of paddlers re-enact the legend of Qu Yuan. They power boats mounted with ferocious dragon heads through the water to the frenzied beating of drums. The legend In 278BC, in the ancient Chu kingdom during the Warring States Period, poet and government minister Qu Yuan committed suicide by drowning himself in the Miluo River in protest of prevalent corruption among officials. The “dragons”  Like any team sport, dragon boat racing... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3005951/dragon-boat-festival-how-ancient-chinese-tradition-became-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3005951/dragon-boat-festival-how-ancient-chinese-tradition-became-global?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:30:12 +0000 This is the Year of the Pig, but have you ever wondered why and how the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen? According to legend, the heavenly Jade Emperor wanted to segment time into cycles of 12 years with an earthly animal guarding each cycle. He sent word that the fastest animals to reach the Heavenly Gate would be chosen, ranked accordingly and have a year in the cycle named after them. Sensing an opportunity, the animals raced against each other to win the emperor’s favour. The... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/2184650/why-2019-year-pig-how-chinese-zodiacs-12-animals-were-chosen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/2184650/why-2019-year-pig-how-chinese-zodiacs-12-animals-were-chosen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:01:33 +0000 In China, pigs symbolise wealth. Their chubby little faces and big ears are associated with good fortune. According to Chinese astrology, they are realistic and pragmatic – where other zodiac signs may dither, pigs are decisive. Tap here to launch the special feature https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/2184459/chinese-zodiac-2019-all-you-need-know-about-year-pig?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/2184459/chinese-zodiac-2019-all-you-need-know-about-year-pig?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:03:50 +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 Having seven cities ranked in the world’s top 10 busiest container terminals is no mean feat, but unfortunately for China, it has also become one of the biggest culprits in emitting an immense amount of air pollutants into the air. Here we look at the damage caused by marine emissions, and what standards have been imposed to solve it. Click to view the full-size infographic in high resolution. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1670658/infographic-damage-caused-chinas-polluting-marine-emissions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1670658/infographic-damage-caused-chinas-polluting-marine-emissions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:51:25 +0000 Click to view the full-size infographic in high resolution. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1578965/legend-deng-xiaoping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1578965/legend-deng-xiaoping?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Aug 2014 01:04:48 +0000 Click here for the full size infographic https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1558829/infographic-silk-road-revival-how-ancient-route-enhancing-chinas-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1558829/infographic-silk-road-revival-how-ancient-route-enhancing-chinas-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2014 02:43:04 +0000 Aircraft expected on the ship - Vessel will reportedly carry Russian-made Su-33 fighters (Chinese version J-15 based on Su-33 said to be in development) https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287682/chinas-aircraft-carrier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287682/chinas-aircraft-carrier?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:22 +0000 Type 071 amphibious assault ship. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287674/serious-hardware?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287674/serious-hardware?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:06 +0000 Fukushima update https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287768/fukushima-update?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/article/1287768/fukushima-update?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:00:05 +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