https://www.scmp.com/rss/521071/feed The latest news on Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, Hong Kong government official, including Hong Kong politics news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages reliant on commissions and pushing mainland Chinese visitors to make additional purchases remain prevalent despite tighter government regulations, the South China Morning Post has found. The business model has come under renewed scrutiny after the Travel Industry Authority revoked the licences of a travel agency and its tour guide over four cases of suspected coerced shopping between January and March. The practice has also prompted concerns about the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352290/ultra-low-priced-tours-exploiting-mainland-chinese-visitors-survive-despite-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352290/ultra-low-priced-tours-exploiting-mainland-chinese-visitors-survive-despite-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 03:00:09 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong’s growing ambitions to shine on the global sporting stage do not just count on the competence of individual athletes. Conducive government policies, adequate funding and good governance in the sport sector are just as crucial. Following the Audit Commission’s exposure of management and funding problems in 2020, the government rightly acknowledged that enhancing corporate governance of national sports associations is a key priority in promoting professionalism in sports. Positive... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3352036/improving-sports-governance-hong-kong-will-take-more-rules-paper?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3352036/improving-sports-governance-hong-kong-will-take-more-rules-paper?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with hotel prices rising by as much as 8 per cent, an industry representative has said. Lawmaker Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, expressed optimism on Monday that the city would welcome more mainland tourists originally heading to other parts of East Asia during the country’s coming long holiday,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351523/sino-japanese-tensions-boon-hong-kong-tourism-golden-week-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351523/sino-japanese-tensions-boon-hong-kong-tourism-golden-week-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:33:38 +0000 Edith Lin Edith Lin Hong Kong authorities have stepped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes, in public places, which will take effect before the Labour Day “golden week” holiday. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office had conducted more than 11,000 inspections and issued about 2,200 HK$3,000 (US$383) fixed penalty notices so far this year. Of these, 23 were related to the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3351461/hong-kong-boosts-e-cigarette-ban-awareness-mainland-china-golden-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3351461/hong-kong-boosts-e-cigarette-ban-awareness-mainland-china-golden-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:12:33 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong will step up law enforcement against coerced shopping, unlicensed tour guides and unfair sales practices targeting visitors during mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week”, the city’s tourism minister has said. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday that hotel occupancy rates in Hong Kong were expected to exceed 90 per cent during the period, with the government estimating that 980,000 mainland travellers would visit, up by 7 per cent from the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351402/hong-kong-step-crackdown-coerced-shopping-scams-during-labour-day-golden-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351402/hong-kong-step-crackdown-coerced-shopping-scams-during-labour-day-golden-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:58:03 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang Cheers, music, and lights broke through the roof of the Kai Tak Stadium on Friday as fans old and new joined the opening day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for the “best weekend of the year”. Following eight hours of action, 21 matches, and hundreds of points, the city’s Sports Minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui and former Australian rugby player Michael Hooper performed the traditional “eye-dotting” ceremony for five dragons on the pitch at the start of a thumping opening ceremony. Accompanied... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350525/rugby-fans-old-and-new-celebrate-best-weekend-year-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350525/rugby-fans-old-and-new-celebrate-best-weekend-year-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:23:01 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Heartfelt tributes continued to be paid to Maisy Ho Chiu-ha, remembered as a dedicated philanthropist, after the daughter of late Hong Kong and Macau tycoon Stanley Ho Hung-sun died on Sunday, having led a notably private life. On Monday, official statements and tributes poured in from government officials and associations to mourn the loss of Maisy Ho, who had devoted herself to serving the community. She was one of 17 children of “king of gambling” Stanley Ho, and one of five siblings born to... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349944/maisy-ho-remembered-dedicated-philanthropist-and-community-servant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349944/maisy-ho-remembered-dedicated-philanthropist-and-community-servant?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:32:20 +0000 Ada Li,Reuters Ada Li,Reuters The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is considering making major changes, including moving the finish line to Kai Tak Sports Park and expanding the event over two days, but not everyone is a fan. With organisers expected to make recommendations to the government this month, Culture, Sports and Tourism Secretary Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has questioned whether the roads around the venue could support races that drew almost 74,000 runners this year. A new route would also be likely to include the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3349291/law-urges-caution-over-proposals-hong-kong-marathon-route-change-switch-2-day-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3349291/law-urges-caution-over-proposals-hong-kong-marathon-route-change-switch-2-day-event?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong has swapped the Easter bunny for a festive feline, with giant cat installations and murals delighting visitors and residents citywide. A gigantic ginger cat has been greeting travellers at Hong Kong International Airport while three inflatable marmalade felines lie sprawled across a lawn at the West Kowloon Cultural District, delighting visitors to the arts hub. In Yau Ma Tei, local artist German Li and his students have reimagined Vincent van Gogh’s classic painting The Starry Night... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349088/move-over-easter-bunny-cats-are-stars-hong-kong-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349088/move-over-easter-bunny-cats-are-stars-hong-kong-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:44:22 +0000 Fiona Sun,Edith Lin Fiona Sun,Edith Lin Hongkongers crossed the border into Shenzhen in droves on the second day of the Easter holiday on Saturday, drawn by a wider range of bargain-priced shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as new landmark attractions including a futuristic tech museum. While bracing for heavy rain, many travellers cited mainland China’s broader selection of shopping centres and restaurants, along with more affordable prices as key draws. Some also said neighbouring Shenzhen boasted fresh cultural and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349029/thousands-hongkongers-brave-heavy-rain-shenzhen-trip-day-2-easter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349029/thousands-hongkongers-brave-heavy-rain-shenzhen-trip-day-2-easter?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:15:30 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong’s month of celebrating art and culture is drawing to a close, but promises to end on a high. Art Basel, the prestigious international fair, opens on Friday and features 240 galleries from 41 countries and regions. It is the catalyst for a wide variety of other art events in March. The fair brings together artists, curators, galleries and other enthusiasts, fuelling the process of cultural exchange. A new five-year deal between the government and Art Basel is, therefore, a significant... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3347990/hong-kongs-celebration-art-and-culture-sends-powerful-message?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3347990/hong-kongs-celebration-art-and-culture-sends-powerful-message?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong has held onto its crown as the exclusive regional home of Art Basel for the next five years, the culture minister has announced, after a deal was struck to secure the partnership as the city looks to enhance its status as an international art-trading hub. Some galleries at a preview for the local edition of the world-renowned annual art fair told the South China Morning Post that global uncertainties had prompted collectors to take a greater interest in buying works from established... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347906/hong-kong-holds-art-basel-crown-5-more-years-thanks-new-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347906/hong-kong-holds-art-basel-crown-5-more-years-thanks-new-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:20:04 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong will sign a five-year deal with Art Basel by the end of the month in the first such collaboration between the city’s cultural authorities and the premier fair, highlighting the link between financial investment and the development of the sector. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Monday the collaboration with Art Basel for the next five years was the “result of sustained investment in our role as a global financial centre, collaboration and a shared... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347598/hong-kong-sign-landmark-art-basel-collaboration-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347598/hong-kong-sign-landmark-art-basel-collaboration-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:34 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Popular doll Labubu and Blackpink’s Jennie were among the headline names and brands from the city and abroad that drew thousands of fans to Hong Kong’s third edition of pop culture festival ComplexCon on Saturday. Organisers said this year’s edition had broken records and would draw tens of thousands across the two-day event at AsiaWorld-Expo. On Saturday morning, attendees took selfies with sculptures of Labubu and queued for exclusive merchandise, while others explored local vinyl record... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347422/labubu-blackpinks-jennie-draw-thousands-complexcon-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347422/labubu-blackpinks-jennie-draw-thousands-complexcon-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:37:10 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The hosting of the star-studded LIV Golf tournament was seen as a coup for Hong Kong when it was first announced in 2023. The city was just beginning to bounce back from the Covid-19 years and urgently needed mega-events to boost its economy and international reputation. Since then, great strides have been made, especially after the opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park last year. A variety of elite sports events have been staged and more are on the way. But the LIV Golf Hong Kong competition, held... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346120/hong-kongs-draw-elite-sports-event-host-display-liv-golf-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346120/hong-kongs-draw-elite-sports-event-host-display-liv-golf-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong will not be sending men’s or women’s basketball teams to this year’s Asian Games in Japan, after organisers slashed the number of teams to the lowest in more than 20 years. And while there was a last-minute reprieve three years ago in Hangzhou, it seems unlikely that will happen this time around, with just 12 teams per gender invited to take part. For the men, who had 16 teams competing in Hangzhou three years ago compared with the women’s 12, it is the smallest field since the 2002... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3345166/asian-games-basketball-axe-leaves-hong-kong-teams-outside-looking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3345166/asian-games-basketball-axe-leaves-hong-kong-teams-outside-looking?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:14 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Cruise ship calls in Hong Kong may exceed 200 this year, the city’s tourism minister has said, as she revealed that authorities will consider measures to create synergy between the terminal and an emerging cultural hub in Kai Tak. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Saturday also said cruise ships made 189 port calls in 2025, representing 88 per cent of peak levels, and Chinese vessels might stop in the city this year, which she described as “refreshing news”. “It’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344969/cruise-ship-calls-hong-kong-may-top-200-year-tourism-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344969/cruise-ship-calls-hong-kong-may-top-200-year-tourism-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:41:44 +0000 Kevin Li,Wynna Wong Kevin Li,Wynna Wong Hong Kong is expected to record 53.8 million visitor arrivals this year, an 8 per cent rise over 2025, the tourism minister has revealed. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui also said on Friday that a new light show replacing the 22-year-old “A Symphony of Lights” would be launched in key sightseeing spots, such as The Peak, as early as the second half of this year. The projected 53.8 million arrivals represents an 8 per cent year-on-year increase over the 49.9 million... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344826/new-show-replace-symphony-lights-tourist-spots-second-half-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344826/new-show-replace-symphony-lights-tourist-spots-second-half-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:15:49 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen A green group has called for long-term measures to tackle overtourism in Hong Kong’s scenic Sai Kung district after the number of tents at a campsite reached more than nine times its capacity on the second day of Lunar New Year, although authorities described the situation as “under control”. Greenpeace said on Thursday that it had counted 585 tents at the Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites the previous day, far exceeding the designated capacity of 50 at each location. Ham Tin Wan had 450 tents... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3344030/green-group-calls-action-after-hong-kong-campsites-packed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3344030/green-group-calls-action-after-hong-kong-campsites-packed?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:25:52 +0000 Stephy Zhang Stephy Zhang Hong Kong racing welcomed in Lunar New Year with the biggest attendance since 2019, booming visitor numbers and officials hailing “a fantastic start” to the Year of the Horse. A bumper crowd of more than 92,000 descended on Sha Tin Racecourse on Thursday, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club said almost 100,000 spectators had watched the day’s action across the city’s two venues. And with the city welcoming 1 million tourist arrivals from the mainland and elsewhere for the holiday, some 20,395 of those... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344000/bumper-crowds-pack-sha-tin-racecourse-hoping-trainer-tings-good-fortune-rubs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344000/bumper-crowds-pack-sha-tin-racecourse-hoping-trainer-tings-good-fortune-rubs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:14:53 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong’s sports minister has expressed regret over her social media post about the former coach of the men’s football team made after their stinging loss to Singapore in an Asian Cup qualifying match last year, vowing to be “more careful” with her comments. Speaking on a radio show on Tuesday evening, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said her comments about Ashley Westwood were made from the standpoint of a fan rather than a government official. At the time, some... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3343926/hong-kongs-sports-minister-regrets-comments-about-coach-local-football-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3343926/hong-kongs-sports-minister-regrets-comments-about-coach-local-football-team?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:15:46 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong authorities are tightening crowd control and environmental protection measures at popular hiking and camping spots ahead of the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, with officials estimating that 1.43 million mainland Chinese tourists will visit the city. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday that the government was taking a more proactive approach to managing visitor flows at nature sites this year, following repeated incidents of overcrowding and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342752/hong-kong-enforce-stricter-measures-nature-spots-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342752/hong-kong-enforce-stricter-measures-nature-spots-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:35:16 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li Olympic gold medallist and tourism lawmaker Vivian Kong Man-wai has suggested turning the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon into a broader cultural experience, mirroring France’s Marathon du Médoc or London’s Ciderthon. Local officials said after January’s race, when almost 120,000 people applied for the 74,000 places across the three events – the marathon, half-marathon and 10km – that they would discuss what changes might be made. And ideas have ranged from changing some of the routes to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3342539/tourism-carnival-or-elite-level-race-what-next-hong-kongs-marathon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3342539/tourism-carnival-or-elite-level-race-what-next-hong-kongs-marathon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:02:27 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s tourism chief has struck an upbeat note on visitor arrivals over Lunar New Year and has expressed confidence that numbers will cross the 50 million mark by the end of the year. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said she was optimistic about a year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals over the Lunar New Year “golden week” holiday in mainland China, which runs from February 15 to 23 this year. She noted that a larger gap between Christmas and Lunar New Year... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341996/hong-kong-tourism-chief-targets-more-50-million-visitors-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341996/hong-kong-tourism-chief-targets-more-50-million-visitors-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:01:14 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Art logistics and storage companies are expanding in Hong Kong with an eye on the Greater Bay Area market, following the local government’s pledge to make the city a world leader in art trading. Crozier’s storage space across three locations in the city increased from about 60,000 sq ft (5,600 square metres) to 95,000 sq ft last year, Ken Ng, general manager of the American company’s Hong Kong arm, told the South China Morning Post. “It’s a 50 per cent growth in size, which reflects Crozier’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341975/art-storage-companies-expand-hong-kong-amid-government-promotion-sector?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341975/art-storage-companies-expand-hong-kong-amid-government-promotion-sector?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:22:54 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan as a holiday destination despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, thanks to unaffected flight routes and a weaker yen, local industry operators have said. Travel agencies also identified mainland China as the top destination for Hong Kong travel groups, as they gathered at an exhibition on Thursday to promote packages for the coming spring season. Beijing recently issued a warning to its citizens, cautioning them against... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341731/hong-kong-travellers-continue-favour-japan-despite-geopolitical-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341731/hong-kong-travellers-continue-favour-japan-despite-geopolitical-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:45:27 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong authorities have signalled openness to expanding the city’s annual marathon, suggesting future routes could bring runners closer to the public, allowing residents to cheer them on with “egg waffles and milk tea” along the way. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui told lawmakers that the government maintained a “positive and open” attitude towards expanding the capacity of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon or even turning it into a two-day event, an... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341458/hong-kong-eyes-bigger-marathon-egg-waffles-and-milk-tea-cheer-runners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341458/hong-kong-eyes-bigger-marathon-egg-waffles-and-milk-tea-cheer-runners?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:27:32 +0000 Edith Lin,Olga Wong Edith Lin,Olga Wong Any potential Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle will take place only after the investigation into the deadly Tai Po blaze wraps up, sources have told the Post, following a media report suggesting two ministers were set to step down. A government spokesman on Thursday did not deny the report suggesting that Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin and Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai would step down “in the near future”, adding only that the administration would... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340886/no-hong-kong-cabinet-reshuffle-until-tai-po-blaze-probe-wraps-sources?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340886/no-hong-kong-cabinet-reshuffle-until-tai-po-blaze-probe-wraps-sources?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:36:20 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong has allocated land within its Northern Metropolis to build venues for elite fencing, other sports and recreation, with observers saying the initiative must balance top-level athlete training with convenient access for residents. In a written reply to lawmaker Kenneth Fok Kai-kong on Wednesday, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui confirmed that the government had earmarked strategic sites in the Northern Metropolis specifically for top-tier fencing training... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340722/hong-kong-build-elite-fencing-sports-venues-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340722/hong-kong-build-elite-fencing-sports-venues-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:01:15 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan residents will get a new cinema at the recently vacated site of its sole movie theatre, bucking the trend of closures that began during the pandemic. CineArt Cinema said on Friday it would open a new branch at MOSTown, a shopping centre in Ma On Shan, before Lunar New Year. While the chain did not specify an exact date, the first day of Lunar New Year falls on February 17. It said the venue had up to four screens and could accommodate as many as 435 patrons. It also said... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340206/hong-kongs-cineart-cinema-open-branch-site-ma-shans-only-theatre?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340206/hong-kongs-cineart-cinema-open-branch-site-ma-shans-only-theatre?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:57:09 +0000 Elizabeth Cheung Elizabeth Cheung The only cinema in the Ma On Shan area has shut down, joining a wave of theatre closures in Hong Kong that began during the pandemic. Emperor Cinemas announced on Monday that its branch in MOSTown, a shopping centre in Ma On Shan, had ceased operations on the same day. No reason for the closure was given. “Thank you for your support. Emperor Cinemas (Ma On Shan) will cease operations from January 12, 2026,” the company said in a social media post. The group said all movie vouchers and coupons... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339550/hong-kongs-ma-shan-loses-its-only-cinema-amid-wave-theatre-closures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339550/hong-kongs-ma-shan-loses-its-only-cinema-amid-wave-theatre-closures?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:37:05 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Visitor numbers on New Year’s Eve have shown that Hong Kong remains an attractive destination for countdowns, according to the tourism minister, with sector representatives underscoring the need to direct travellers to different parts of the city. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday that close to 200,000 visitors arrived in Hong Kong on December 31 alone, contributing to a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in tourist figures between Christmas and the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338610/hong-kong-remains-top-countdown-city-200000-visit-new-years-eve-minister?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338610/hong-kong-remains-top-countdown-city-200000-visit-new-years-eve-minister?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:34:06 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The holiday season is a critical time for Hong Kong’s tourism sector, so the news that this year’s visitor numbers are almost certain to hit an annual target was an early Christmas present. In a month darkened by a deadly fire, arrivals were up in November to round out a year buoyed by mega-events and the new Kai Tak Stadium. Hong Kong welcomed 4.2 million visitors last month, a 17 per cent rise compared with November last year. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on December 15 that between... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337073/visitor-targets-sight-hong-kong-back-map-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337073/visitor-targets-sight-hong-kong-back-map-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:45:13 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong welcomed 4.2 million visitors in November, a 17 per cent rise compared with the same month last year, bringing arrival numbers for the first 11 months close to the full-year forecast. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on Monday that between January and November, arrivals rose 12 per cent to 45.2 million. The city recorded double-digit growth among both mainland Chinese visitors and non-mainland travellers from long-haul, short-haul and emerging markets. Secretary for Culture,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336480/hong-kong-records-17-rise-november-visitors-numbers-near-full-year-target?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336480/hong-kong-records-17-rise-november-visitors-numbers-near-full-year-target?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:58:49 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Christmas is approaching faster than many in Hong Kong anticipated. Most people have been more intensely focused on last month’s deadly Tai Po fire and the enormous tasks of helping those affected, investigating what happened and trying to cope with deep sorrow. So, it has been encouraging to see the recent outpouring of community support for victims reflected and amplified by annual holiday events that aim to foster peace, love, togetherness and a giving spirit during the season. The care and... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336325/christmas-brings-hope-time-heartbreak?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336325/christmas-brings-hope-time-heartbreak?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:45:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong football fans had high expectations as the city’s team took on Singapore last week in one of the biggest games in years, with a place in the Asian Cup finals beckoning. The team enjoyed a home advantage, roared on by a record crowd of 47,762 at Kai Tak Stadium. But there was heartbreak when a 1-0 lead evaporated during five second-half minutes during which Singapore scored twice. The supporters were stunned into silence. The Lions now head to the finals for the first time since hosting... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3333841/back-drawing-board-hong-kong-football-after-loss-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3333841/back-drawing-board-hong-kong-football-after-loss-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:15:16 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara David Neo, the acting Singapore sports minister, has privately apologised to the Hong Kong government after he was captured on camera labelling the city’s football players and fans “idiots” following this week’s Asian Cup qualifier at Kai Tak Stadium. Singapore won 2-1 to reach the 2027 finals at the expense of Hong Kong. An Instagram live stream from one of the visiting players’ accounts showed Neo, the city state’s acting minister for culture, community and youth, telling a jubilant away... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333778/singapore-minister-apologises-hong-kong-government-after-football-idiots-insult?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333778/singapore-minister-apologises-hong-kong-government-after-football-idiots-insult?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:37:44 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Confusion surrounded the future of Hong Kong boss Ashley Westwood on Friday, with sources telling the Post he was leaving his role as head coach of the city’s football team, and officials remaining tight-lipped as speculation mounted that they were set to act. Englishman Westwood’s position came into question after Hong Kong slumped to a disappointing 2-1 Asian Cup qualifying defeat by Singapore on Tuesday. Supporters have clamoured for Westwood’s dismissal, while he was also criticised by the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3333633/ashley-westwood-set-leave-hong-kong-job-days-after-disappointing-singapore-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3333633/ashley-westwood-set-leave-hong-kong-job-days-after-disappointing-singapore-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:31:57 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Hong Kong football chief Pui Kwan-kay implied on Thursday that he expects Ashley Westwood to remain in his job as manager of the city’s representative team, despite the continued fallout following the defeat to Singapore. Westwood has been the target of fierce supporter criticism since Tuesday's crushing Asian Cup loss. And in another blow to the team, in the latest Fifa rankings, issued on Thursday, Hong Kong slipped five places to No 153, while Singapore climbed four positions to No 151. As... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3333558/hong-kong-football-chief-backs-under-fire-boss-westwood-after-singapore-defeat-fans-anger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3333558/hong-kong-football-chief-backs-under-fire-boss-westwood-after-singapore-defeat-fans-anger?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:56:20 +0000 Jiang Chuqin Jiang Chuqin Hong Kong football fans continued to vent their anger at head coach Ashley Westwood on Wednesday after the team’s disappointing loss to Singapore, and even the city’s sports minister weighed in, expressing reservations over the boss’ tactics. Almost 24 hours after the 2-1 defeat at Kai Tak Stadium ended any hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, angry fans swamped the Football Association of Hong Kong, China’s social media platforms, calling for the Englishman to be... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3333450/hong-kong-fans-want-westwood-sacked-while-sports-minister-questions-coachs-tactics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3333450/hong-kong-fans-want-westwood-sacked-while-sports-minister-questions-coachs-tactics?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:45:08 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball Ceci Lee Sze-wing crowned herself the undisputed queen of Hong Kong cycling on Monday, adding a historic third gold medal to her 15th National Games collection, moments after Siobhan Haughey had won two bronze in as many minutes. The pair shone brightest on a day of mixed results for the city’s athletes, as Coleman Wong Chak-lam, who has yet to lose a set, eased into the quarter-finals of the men’s singles tennis, Angus Ng Ka-long bowed out of the badminton in his third – and probably last –... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333152/historic-third-national-games-gold-makes-ceci-lee-undisputed-queen-hong-kong-cycling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333152/historic-third-national-games-gold-makes-ceci-lee-undisputed-queen-hong-kong-cycling?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:08:48 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan There was a sense of relief about Hong Kong swimming superstar Siobhan Haughey after she won National Games gold on Thursday. The four-time Olympic medallist triumphed in her favourite 200 metres freestyle event, touching the wall in one minute, 54.85 seconds. Li Bingjie of Hebei was second in 1:55.67, while Liu Yaxin, representing Zhejiang, rounded out the podium in 1:56.01. Haughey’s time was her fastest in two days in Shenzhen, though it was still some way short of her Asian record of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332695/hong-kongs-siobhan-haughey-says-her-best-yet-come-after-winning-historic-games-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332695/hong-kongs-siobhan-haughey-says-her-best-yet-come-after-winning-historic-games-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:00:53 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying The highly anticipated Asian Cup qualifying match between Hong Kong and Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium next Tuesday is the latest mega-event in the city targeted by scalpers, some of whom were found reselling tickets at 17 times the official price. Disappointed fans found that the match sold out in less than 80 minutes last Friday, but discovered listings on sites including online marketplace Carousell. Hong Kong’s legislation on the unauthorised resale of tickets, the Places of Public... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3332665/how-has-hong-kong-singapore-asian-cup-football-qualifier-rekindled-scalping-issue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3332665/how-has-hong-kong-singapore-asian-cup-football-qualifier-rekindled-scalping-issue?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:46:29 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Local football boss Charles Cheung Yim-yau said it was “not our responsibility” to police ticket sales, after a backlash from fans over the speed at which Hong Kong’s critical Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore next week sold out. The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) announced that all tickets had been snapped up for Tuesday’s fixture at the 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium just 77 minutes after releasing them via online platform Ticketflap last Friday. Tickets priced up to 17... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3332538/hong-kong-football-boss-says-not-our-job-prevent-scalping-tells-fans-watch-tv?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3332538/hong-kong-football-boss-says-not-our-job-prevent-scalping-tells-fans-watch-tv?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:16 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Congratulations poured in for cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing on Sunday following her second gold medal win at a Chinese National Games, with government officials hailing her for bringing “glory to Hong Kong”. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui praised Lee following her title defence in the women’s road race cycling in Zhuhai earlier in the day. “I am thrilled and excited,” Law said. “[Lee] has once again brought glory to Hong Kong following her gold medal at the last... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332119/national-games-high-praise-hong-kong-cyclist-ceci-lee-strikes-gold-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332119/national-games-high-praise-hong-kong-cyclist-ceci-lee-strikes-gold-again?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:29:21 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball The National Games officially open in Guangzhou on Sunday, but Hong Kong is already well into its role as co-host and a pivotal centre for the action and organisation over the next two weeks. Tens of thousands of athletes, officials and tourists are expected to descend on the city, which is hosting eight events and there were sell-out crowds at the beach volleyball and men’s handball on Saturday. And while there are tickets still available for sports such as the rugby sevens and triathlon, day... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332073/national-games-excitement-builds-hong-kong-embraces-pivotal-role-ahead-opening-ceremony?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332073/national-games-excitement-builds-hong-kong-embraces-pivotal-role-ahead-opening-ceremony?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:40:30 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong’s competition venues are “ready” to welcome the nearly 4,000 athletes, officials and staff anticipated for the National Games, the city’s No 2 official has stressed. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Saturday that hosting the multi-sport competition would not only attract visitors to Hong Kong but also showcase the city’s capability in organising major events. “Currently, all the competition venues are fully ready for the National Games. We have also devised detailed security... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3332068/hong-kong-venues-ready-national-games-citys-no-2-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3332068/hong-kong-venues-ready-national-games-citys-no-2-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:07:11 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Co-hosting the National Games has placed Hong Kong in a pivotal role for China’s largest sporting event, not only as competitors but as organisers alongside Macau and Guangdong. And the departure from a 60-year tradition of having one host has highlighted the Greater Bay Area’s connectivity and its potential as a sporting hub of global significance, one expert told the Post. There will be eight sports in Hong Kong for the Games, which officially open on November 9 and run until November 21, and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3331984/hong-kongs-role-national-games-part-gba-one-immense-significance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3331984/hong-kongs-role-national-games-part-gba-one-immense-significance?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:23 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Only the first two days of fencing, half a day of beach volleyball, the pricier tickets for the rugby sevens and some spots for men’s handball at Hong Kong’s portion of the National Games have sold out, the Post has found. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Sunday that the city’s preparations for the Games were “99 per cent complete”, but 70 per cent of tickets were still up for grabs as residents appeared hesitant to commit because many would be at work or... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331322/hongkongers-snap-fencing-rugby-beach-volleyball-tickets-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331322/hongkongers-snap-fencing-rugby-beach-volleyball-tickets-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:43:05 +0000 Edith Lin,Wynna Wong,Jiang Chuqin,Mike Chan Edith Lin,Wynna Wong,Jiang Chuqin,Mike Chan Hong Kong joined Macau and two Guangdong cities on Sunday in marking the run-up to the National Games with torch relays featuring top athletes, business leaders and community members, as a minister revealed that about a third of local event tickets had been sold. The relays started in the morning in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with acting chief executive Eric Chan Kwok-ki describing the local section as a “city parade” involving 50 torch-bearers passing landmarks and modern sports... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331240/hong-kong-joins-sister-cities-taking-torch-national-games-relay-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3331240/hong-kong-joins-sister-cities-taking-torch-national-games-relay-events?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:45:07 +0000