https://www.scmp.com/rss/320439/feed Lisa is the award-winning host and producer of SCMP's Eat Drink Asia video series and enjoys reporting all things about food, travel and anything in between. At the end of the day, she likes nothing more than kicking back with a good dose of true crime podcasts and cooking tried-and-true recipes from sticky old cookbooks. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Like video games, micro dramas can be super addictive. And Timothy Oh, general manager of the Chinese digital content company COL Group, knows exactly how to get viewers hooked. Also called vertical dramas, micro dramas are a rapidly growing entertainment format featuring serialised short-form videos shot in 9:16 aspect ratio specifically for viewing on mobile devices. Series typically consist of 30 to 70 episodes, each lasting only one to three minutes, designed for fast-paced, addictive and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348612/how-micro-dramas-work-tiktok-trend-leaving-big-studios-their-dust?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348612/how-micro-dramas-work-tiktok-trend-leaving-big-studios-their-dust?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam One man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter, or so the saying goes. Similarly, the history of Hong Kong’s triads is not merely a chronicle of crime, but a multilayered saga deeply intertwined with Chinese politics, migration and the city’s unique position. The journey from righteous secret societies to global criminal enterprises reveals much about the turbulent ebbs and flows of Chinese history. The conventional origin of triads lies in the resistance that followed the fall of the Ming... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3348407/origin-triads-secret-societies-and-brotherhoods-global-criminal-networks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3348407/origin-triads-secret-societies-and-brotherhoods-global-criminal-networks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:15:13 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam The concept of this dish alone may be enough to make you sick to your stomach. Hailing from southwest China’s mountainous Guizhou province, the notorious cow dung or niubie hotpot is a stew that is made out of undigested grass from a cow’s stomach and intestines, as well as cow bile. Also known as bitter or cow bile hotpot, this creation often falls into the category of “dark cuisine” in Chinese gastronomy, which refers to unconventional food combinations that challenge culinary norms. Dishes... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348116/cow-dung-hotpot-anyone-chinas-dark-cuisine-dish-has-deep-cultural-roots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348116/cow-dung-hotpot-anyone-chinas-dark-cuisine-dish-has-deep-cultural-roots?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam In 2023, among the picturesque greenery of the Pine Garden reception hall in Guangzhou, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron met informally to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and trade relations. As they discussed the state of the world, the two presidents drank Jade Dove red wine from Xige Estate in Ningxia, China. Chinese wines have come a long way, and began winning international competitions in the 2010s. More than a decade later, the challenge is to build an... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348068/wine-bordeaux-china-ningxia-rise-can-it-rival-french-bottles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348068/wine-bordeaux-china-ningxia-rise-can-it-rival-french-bottles?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Noodles seem to be the emerging theme of April’s new restaurant openings, as four new specialist eateries join the fray, including one of Tokyo’s top three ramen shops and a plant-based ramen hideaway. Causeway Bay debuts a Thai street-style eatery and a Japanese-Italian newcomer. Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan welcomes a fresh Spanish hang-out while, across the harbour, Tseung Kwan O gets a taste of a classic hotel’s famed pastries. In Kowloon, Jordan welcomes a Michelin-recommended addition from... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347931/10-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-april-2026-and-high-end-sushi-outlet-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347931/10-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-april-2026-and-high-end-sushi-outlet-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Niseko, a ski resort on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, exists at the intersection of international energy brought by visiting skiers and Japanese tradition. But this convergence creates friction. Western expectations, Japanese protocols and a hyper-seasonal environment are third-culture problems that require third-culture solutions. This is where Patrick Ohtani comes in. As chief operating officer of luxury holiday rental management company The Luxe Nomad, he moves between worlds. He... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3347685/culture-clash-niseko-how-third-culture-coo-navigates-japan-resorts-complex-terrain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3347685/culture-clash-niseko-how-third-culture-coo-navigates-japan-resorts-complex-terrain?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. In the second month of the Year of the Fire Horse, those born under some zodiac signs may face setbacks with a hidden benefactor, while others may have to contend with gossip and fatigue. There will be those who thrive through teamwork and romance, while others will encounter challenges that require resilience to overcome. Read on to see what is on the cards for your zodiac sign this... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3347549/year-horse-second-month-predictions-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3347549/year-horse-second-month-predictions-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Kowloon Walled City, with its triad gangs and lawless reputation, remains a symbol of Hong Kong’s underbelly more than three decades after it was demolished in 1994. What many forget, however, is that it was also home to tens of thousands of ordinary residents who lived ordinary lives trying to make ends meet. Ha Ming Kee, a Chiu Chow-style fish ball noodle restaurant and manufacturer, was founded decades ago by Roger Ha’s parents, Ha Fan-ming and Chan So-hing, in the narrow alleyways of Kowloon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347100/how-hong-kong-fish-ball-maker-kowloon-walled-city-became-thriving-family-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347100/how-hong-kong-fish-ball-maker-kowloon-walled-city-became-thriving-family-business?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam The Bay by Chef Fei, the Cantonese restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, has been awarded a prestigious One Diamond distinction in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. Often regarded as China’s answer to the Michelin Guide, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide ranks the country’s finest dining establishments, celebrating culinary excellence and outstanding hospitality. The award recognises the restaurant’s interpretation of Lingnan and Chaozhou (also called Chiu Chow) culinary traditions... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346080/shenzhens-bay-chef-fei-restaurant-awarded-1-diamond-chinas-michelin-guide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346080/shenzhens-bay-chef-fei-restaurant-awarded-1-diamond-chinas-michelin-guide?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam It is not uncommon to see a line outside Anajak Thai even on weeknights after 9pm. The family restaurant has raised the bar for the food and drinks scene in Sherman Oaks, a well-to-do Los Angeles suburb where award-winning bartender Max Reis opened his margarita bar Daisy less than a year ago. Behind Anajak Thai is chef Justin Pichetrungsi, who won the James Beard Foundation Award for best chef in California in 2023. He credited his success to his parents, whom he calls his greatest... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345340/how-anajak-thai-chef-justin-pichetrungsi-pushing-his-familys-restaurant-forwards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345340/how-anajak-thai-chef-justin-pichetrungsi-pushing-his-familys-restaurant-forwards?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam,Chloe Loung Lisa Cam,Chloe Loung As Hong Kong shakes off the last whispers of winter, March arrives with a burst of new energy, bringing a fresh wave of openings that span cuisines, concepts and neighbourhoods. This month, the spotlight falls on cross-cultural collaborations – from Daniel Boulud’s long-awaited French brasserie to a Japanese-French bistro wielding a custom lava rock kiln – as well as imports making their local debut, including a cult-favourite Bangkok brand serving luxury boat noodles. Whether you are looking... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3344542/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-march-2026-bistros-boat-noodles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3344542/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-march-2026-bistros-boat-noodles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3344115/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-enjoy-good-luck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3344115/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-enjoy-good-luck?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:15:11 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343976/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-snakes-luck-money-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343976/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-snakes-luck-money-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343717/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-dragons-luck-wealth-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343717/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-dragons-luck-wealth-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343798/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-rabbits-luck-money-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343798/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-rabbits-luck-money-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity. The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter’s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343797/how-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343797/how-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343432/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-tigers-luck-career-romance-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343432/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-tigers-luck-career-romance-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343195/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-oxen-luck-money-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343195/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-oxen-luck-money-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:15:12 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343431/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-rats-luck-career-money-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343431/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-rats-luck-career-money-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam There is a famous Cantonese phrase that refers to a Lunar New Year faux pas. Loeng so jiu, which translates to “showing up with two bunches of bananas”, means visiting someone’s house empty-handed. Hosts tend to shower their guests with hospitality during the festive season, so it is good etiquette to arrive bearing gifts in return. But what to buy? If in doubt, food and drink gifts are usually a safe bet. Here is a list that will help inspire you for your next Lunar New Year gathering. 1.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343318/10-great-lunar-new-year-food-and-drink-gifts-hong-kong-year-horse-gatherings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343318/10-great-lunar-new-year-food-and-drink-gifts-hong-kong-year-horse-gatherings?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:15:09 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343246/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-pigs-luck-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343246/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-pigs-luck-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:15:09 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam This is the 70th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. For many of her admirers, the defining image of Athena Chu Yan remains a single, fleeting moment from 1995. As the Zixia Fairy in the two-part film A Chinese Odyssey, she gazes at the Monkey King (Stephen Chow Sing-chi) and delivers a wink – playful, radiant and hopeful. That split second transformed Chu into not just an icon of Hong Kong cinema but also one of its most popular “sexy... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343404/how-hong-kong-actress-athena-chu-escaped-sex-symbol-trap-after-chinese-odyssey-fame?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343404/how-hong-kong-actress-athena-chu-escaped-sex-symbol-trap-after-chinese-odyssey-fame?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:15:09 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343129/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-dogs-luck-career-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343129/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-dogs-luck-career-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:15:11 +0000 Chloe Loung,Lisa Cam Chloe Loung,Lisa Cam Those looking for an auspicious meal to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 will be spoiled for choice in Hong Kong, where restaurants are pulling out all the stops for parties of two to 10 and even more. Don’t forget to double-check when booking to make sure the menu you are after is available on the date of your visit. 1. The Chinese Library From February 13 to March 3, The Chinese Library welcomes the Lunar New Year with an eight-course tasting menu priced at HK$2,588 for two guests,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343030/13-hong-kong-restaurants-luxurious-lunar-new-year-menus-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343030/13-hong-kong-restaurants-luxurious-lunar-new-year-menus-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3343133/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-roosters-luck-wealth-health-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3343133/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-roosters-luck-wealth-health-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:15:13 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343010/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-monkeys-luck-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343010/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-monkeys-luck-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342860/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-sheep-luck-wealth-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342860/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-sheep-luck-wealth-health-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. If your Chinese zodiac forecast warns of challenges in the coming year, or if you want to improve your already good luck, remember that feng shui can help. This ancient art of placement, which is rooted in Taoist philosophy, aims to harmonise the energy, or qi, between individuals and their surroundings. Many turn to feng shui to minimise misfortune and enhance their luck in health,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342596/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-horses-luck-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342596/year-horse-2026-feng-shui-advice-horses-luck-money-love-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:15:13 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity. The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter’s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342508/how-rabbits-can-avoid-bad-luck-year-horse-2026-amid-clash-tai-sui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342508/how-rabbits-can-avoid-bad-luck-year-horse-2026-amid-clash-tai-sui?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity. The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter’s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342038/how-oxen-can-avoid-bad-luck-year-horse-2026-they-clash-tai-sui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342038/how-oxen-can-avoid-bad-luck-year-horse-2026-they-clash-tai-sui?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:15:37 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity. The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter’s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342034/how-rats-can-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342034/how-rats-can-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity. The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter’s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3341802/how-horses-can-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3341802/how-horses-can-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:15:09 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam The Year of the Horse begins in February, and how better to enjoy the Lunar New Year period than by checking out some of Hong Kong’s new restaurants? Toni Au of Écriture fame has opened a French restaurant in Causeway Bay shaped by Asian flavours. Meanwhile, in Wan Chai, the new sister restaurant to Sheung Wan’s Babette delivers relaxed French brasserie classics. The city’s first matcha cafe with its own in-store stone mill arrives in Sai Ying Pun, while Gough Street in Central welcomes a wine... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341508/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-february-2026-japanese-udon-korean-pizza?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341508/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-february-2026-japanese-udon-korean-pizza?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 6; lucky colour: blue; lucky element: pearl In the past year, Snakes experienced many ups and downs in their careers, wealth, relationships,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340756/year-horse-2026-predictions-snakes-their-lucky-colour-wealth-and-career?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340756/year-horse-2026-predictions-snakes-their-lucky-colour-wealth-and-career?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam What do the stars have in store for each of the 12 zodiac animal signs in the last month of the Year of the Snake? Read on to see what Feng Shui master Andrew Kwan says before we enter the Year of the Fire Horse. Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020) Things will be quite stable on the work front for Rats. However, they might have differences of opinion with business partners, which could lead to hidden conflicts. There might be obstacles for those seeking new collaborations,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340805/year-snake-12th-month-predictions-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340805/year-snake-12th-month-predictions-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:15:13 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 10; lucky colour: brown; lucky element: diamond Dragons’ hard work will be rewarded in the Year of the Horse, with excellent career progress aided... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340417/year-horse-2026-predictions-dragons-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340417/year-horse-2026-predictions-dragons-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. In my years of interviewing fortune-tellers and feng shui masters for Lunar New Year content, the term “benefactor” – 貴人 or guiren in Chinese – comes up time and again. While I feel that is the best translation for what literally means a “precious” or “noble” person, it seems there is a lack of appreciation for how profound the concept is in Chinese culture. The character 貴 or gui in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340438/chinese-astrology-why-are-benefactors-and-networking-so-important?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340438/chinese-astrology-why-are-benefactors-and-networking-so-important?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:15:12 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 8; lucky colour: green; lucky elements: turquoise, jade People born in the Year of the Rabbit are among the zodiac signs that will clash with the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340089/year-horse-2026-predictions-rabbits-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340089/year-horse-2026-predictions-rabbits-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:15:13 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse have in store for those born in the Year of the Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 2; lucky colour: purple; lucky element: amethyst Oxen will be in conflict with the tai sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter) in the Year of the Horse, which... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339952/year-horse-2026-predictions-oxen-their-lucky-colour-finances-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339952/year-horse-2026-predictions-oxen-their-lucky-colour-finances-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:15:11 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 1; lucky colour: black; lucky element: obsidian Things have not been great for Tigers in the Year of the Snake as they conflicted with the tai sui,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339941/year-horse-2026-predictions-tigers-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339941/year-horse-2026-predictions-tigers-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky numbers: 4, 9; lucky colours: gold, silver; lucky element: gold Rats clash with the tai sui or the Grand Duke of Jupiter in the Year of the Horse,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339843/year-horse-2026-predictions-rats-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339843/year-horse-2026-predictions-rats-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky numbers: 2, 7; lucky colour: red; lucky element: ruby Those born in the Year of the Pig will finally escape the effects of clashes with the tai sui, or... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339695/year-horse-2026-predictions-pigs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339695/year-horse-2026-predictions-pigs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 6; lucky colour: grey; lucky element: sapphire With the blessing of numerous auspicious stars, those born in the Year of the Dog will... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339684/year-horse-2026-predictions-dogs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339684/year-horse-2026-predictions-dogs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-romance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky numbers: 5, 10; lucky colour: dark brown; lucky element: tiger’s eye The Year of the Horse will be a strong one for Roosters, with an abundance of lucky... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339582/year-horse-2026-predictions-roosters-love-and-health-their-lucky-colour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339582/year-horse-2026-predictions-roosters-love-and-health-their-lucky-colour?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:15:15 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 5; lucky colour: yellow; lucky element: citrine Those born in the Year of the Monkey were in conflict with the tai sui deity in the Year of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339306/year-horse-2026-predictions-monkeys-their-love-and-health-lucky-colour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339306/year-horse-2026-predictions-monkeys-their-love-and-health-lucky-colour?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does the coming Year of the Horse 2026 have in store for those born in the Year of the Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 4; lucky colour: white; lucky element: sterling silver The Year of the Snake was not great for Sheep, but this is about to change in the Year... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339300/year-horse-2026-predictions-sheep-their-lucky-colour-romance-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339300/year-horse-2026-predictions-sheep-their-lucky-colour-romance-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:12:43 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. What does 2026’s coming Year of the Horse have in store for those born in the Year of the Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)? Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year. Lucky number: 1; lucky colour: black; lucky element: aquamarine The Year of the Horse is a year of enhanced wisdom. However, people of the Horse zodiac sign... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339350/year-horse-2026-predictions-horses-lucky-colour-romance-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339350/year-horse-2026-predictions-horses-lucky-colour-romance-and-health?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:15:09 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out our Year of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. February 17 sees the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse, which occurs every 60 years in the Chinese calendar and is known as a period of rapid change. Renowned fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha offers her comprehensive predictions for the year, delving into the celestial influences that will shape the destinies... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339133/year-horse-2026-predictions-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339133/year-horse-2026-predictions-all-12-chinese-zodiac-signs-your-luck?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:15:12 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Fans of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars are certain to remember Scott Kang, one of the stand-outs of the show whose first season dropped in 2024. The chef, better known on the South Korean reality cooking competition as “Triple Star” – a nickname he chose to reflect his experience cooking at three-Michelin-star restaurants such as Mosu in Seoul and Benu in San Francisco – won the hearts of audiences around the world with his boyish charm and quiet confidence. In Hong Kong recently for a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338752/chef-triple-star-culinary-class-wars-gives-hong-kong-taste-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338752/chef-triple-star-culinary-class-wars-gives-hong-kong-taste-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:15:12 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Hong Kong’s culinary scene is starting 2026 with a wave of new openings. In Central, a new contender reimagines Cantonese classics within a historic landmark, while Gough Street welcomes not one but two Italian eateries. For an adventure, head to SoHo to sample modern Central Asian Halal cuisine, or to Causeway Bay for a noodle bar opened by a contestant from the first season of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars. Read on to find out about the new additions – from seafood-focused teppanyaki to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338289/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-january-2026-modern-japanese-central-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338289/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-january-2026-modern-japanese-central-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:15:08 +0000