https://www.scmp.com/rss/517494/feed Akio, a University of Hong Kong journalism graduate, joined the Post in 2023. He is a video producer with a focus on socio-political issues and cultural phenomena, also contributing as an independent filmmaker with a knack for compelling documentaries. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The Chinese city of Chengdu is known by many Chinese millennials as the country’s unofficial “gay capital”, even sometimes dubbed “Gaydu”. Although probably more famous for pandas, Chengdu also has a reputation for its inclusive and laid-back culture. While such prevailing attitudes may have paved the way for a relatively more visible LGBTQ presence, the community must also contend with censorship from Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3267700/how-chengdu-became-chinas-unofficial-gay-capital-despite-uncertain-lgbtq-rights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3267700/how-chengdu-became-chinas-unofficial-gay-capital-despite-uncertain-lgbtq-rights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:23:07 +0000 Tsang Tsou-choi came to Hong Kong at the age of 16 and earned little working as a labourer. He began creating graffiti in the 1950s, writing in striking black fonts without punctuation. Armed with an eccentric streak, he started calling himself the “King of Kowloon” with his much-repeated claim of sovereignty over the area during the city’s days under British colonial rule. From being branded vandalism to now being featured in Hong Kong’s visual culture museum M+, his texts are now being... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3261514/king-kowloon-tsang-tsou-chois-hong-kong-graffiti-once-considered-vandalism-now-inspires-visual?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3261514/king-kowloon-tsang-tsou-chois-hong-kong-graffiti-once-considered-vandalism-now-inspires-visual?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 May 2024 02:21:54 +0000 It takes an hour to drive from Hong Kong’s bustling city centre and then another hour-long hike to reach the old Hakka village known as Kuk Po. Once a thriving community, it was gradually abandoned over several decades starting from after World War II as villagers moved to urban areas or overseas. Now, one couple with family ties to Kuk Po has returned to try and breathe new life into the old village, starting with efforts to preserve their ancestral home – a task that has become a journey... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3258121/hong-kong-couples-quest-breathe-new-life-ghost-village?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3258121/hong-kong-couples-quest-breathe-new-life-ghost-village?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:38:44 +0000 Indonesian President Joko Widodo, once hailed as a clean-slate leader, is accused of paving the way for the political career of his son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, potentially establishing a political dynasty. Despite his popularity, critics argue that Widodo’s actions contradict his previous stance on nepotism. The coming election features front runners Gibran and Prabowo Subianto, followed by opposition leader Anies Baswedan and Widodo’s party candidate, Ganjar Pranowo. The election will take... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3251549/indonesia-election-2024-will-country-help-vote-political-dynasty-power?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3251549/indonesia-election-2024-will-country-help-vote-political-dynasty-power?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:00:19 +0000