https://www.scmp.com/rss/524060/feed A Hong Kong fencer, she secured an Olympic gold medal in women's individual épée at the 2024 Paris Games. A three-time Olympian and former world number one, she holds multiple World Cup and Asian Championship titles. She has joined the Hong Kong Jockey Club as Assistant External Affairs Manager. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Edith Lin Edith Lin The numbers were tallied overnight and 90 newly minted lawmakers will begin their term in January after winning in Sunday’s Legislative Council election. The citywide poll which drew a turnout rate of 31.9 per cent – slightly higher than four years ago, at 30.2 per cent – delivered a few surprises as several new faces defeated incumbent lawmakers from leading parties. The Post highlights the key takeaways from the poll, the second held since Beijing’s “patriots-only” electoral system overhaul in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335579/hong-kong-legco-election-eight-things-know-youngest-toughest-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335579/hong-kong-legco-election-eight-things-know-youngest-toughest-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:59:15 +0000 Victor Sanjinez,Catherine Ma,Brian Wang,Rocio Marquez,Kaliz Lee Victor Sanjinez,Catherine Ma,Brian Wang,Rocio Marquez,Kaliz Lee https://www.scmp.com/article/3332411/rise-fencing-hong-kong-sport-obsession-infographic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/3332411/rise-fencing-hong-kong-sport-obsession-infographic?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong As Hong Kong’s athletes bask in the glory of their sporting achievements at the National Games, the city’s stars are taking home more than just gold, silver and bronze. That’s because medals and bragging rights also come with cash from the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, which also covers events such as the Winter and Summer Olympics, the Asian Games, the Paralympic Games and the World University Games. With the National Games finishing this week, here are some of the biggest... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333140/how-some-hong-kongs-top-athletes-are-cashing-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3333140/how-some-hong-kongs-top-athletes-are-cashing-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:56:45 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer After school’s out, what then? Hong Kong schools often highlight the duty and commitment they have to helping students develop their talents and find their own path in life. The evidence of that can be found in the personal stories and notable achievements of these alumni who have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields. Sarah Fleischer, tech entrepreneur German Swiss International School (GSIS), class of 2010 Since attending the German International Stream at GSIS between 2000 and 2004,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter What began as a small notebook full of sketches has transformed into Carnet Jewellery – a name renowned for its unique cut gems. Since 1998, jewellery designer Michelle Ong has created wearable art for her discerning clients. Focusing on creating pieces that can last a lifetime and more, Ong’s Carnet is creating not just jewellery but a legacy to be remembered. The visionary behind Carnet and its upscale designs, Ong brings a precise eye and a perfectionist nature to each piece of jewellery –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3318986/style-edit-dazzling-carnet-jewellery-michelle-yeoh-crazy-rich-asians-kate-winslet-and-glenn-close?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3318986/style-edit-dazzling-carnet-jewellery-michelle-yeoh-crazy-rich-asians-kate-winslet-and-glenn-close?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00:08 +0000