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Cantonese is a southern Chinese dialect, which is an integral part of Hong Kong’s identity and culture.
Shatin Government Primary School at Sun Tin Wai is seen on November 6. The government school issued a circular to parents saying pupils could use simplified characters in tests. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Simplified Chinese for tests? Rigid education system needs proper reform

School’s aim to provide a ‘more friendly assessment system’ is ironic, given Hong Kong’s failure to provide an inclusive environment for ethnic minority students.

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Food and Drinks

Chinese restaurant owner Amy Poon gets steamy at her new London joint

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Why new documentary on Beyond’s Wong Ka-kui only tells part of the story

Food and Drinks

What is Shandong cuisine? Chefs’ Hong Kong dinners bring out food’s best

Chef Wang Haoquan’s Shandong cuisine and Tsang Chiu-King’s Cantonese dishes were a match made in heaven at recent dinners in Hong Kong.

Chef Wang Haoquan’s signature braised sea cucumber with scallions is quintessentially Jiaodong cuisine. Photo: Ming Court
Hong Kong culture

Want to learn Cantonese? Take lessons from this 8-year-old from Hong Kong

Aiden Tsang makes learning Cantonese fun with his cute Instagram videos that get likes from Jimmy O. Yang and other Hong Kong celebrities.

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Hong Kong politics

From Stephen Chow films to Beyond hits: PLA sailors share Hong Kong affinity

Crew from Qi Jiguang and Yimeng Shan recount experience in city as residents enjoy final open day.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Handle integration of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority children with care

Readers discuss Chinese language acquisition among children from the city’s ethnic minority communities, and the harm social media causes children.

Children from Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities return to the city after a three-day trip to Guangzhou and Foshan, on August 14. Photo: Pool
Chinese culture

Being Chinese | Life and finance lessons from my Hong Kong mahjong parties

I was a hit with my mahjong buddies because I didn’t play like a typical Chinese person. The years since have taught me better.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Success of Hong Kong’s top talent scheme must go deeper than numbers

The city must attract talent willing to develop careers and raise families here, instead of those just staying long enough to secure residency benefits.

Hong Kong police

Exclusive | On the beat with Hong Kong’s highest-ranking colonial-era expatriate officer

Assistant Commissioner David Jordan reflects on bridging cultures, balancing tradition, protests and progress throughout his 30-year career.

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Interview with Assistant Commissioner of Police (Ops) of Hong Kong Police Force’s Department Operations Wing, David Jordan at Police HQ in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Food and Drinks

Chinese-Canadian families and their restaurants get their stories told

Online project tells immigrant stories of restaurant and cafe owners from Montreal to Vancouver, and brought its maker and her dad closer.

Sons & Daughters creator Suyin Looui (left) with her daughter and father Steffan in front of the Chinese-Canadian cafe he worked in growing up. Looui’s project tells stories of Chinese immigrants in Canada and their experiences in such cafes and restaurants. Photo: Suyin Looui
Performing arts in Hong Kong

‘Phenomenal’: Hong Kong musical’s extra 10 shows sell out in hours

Buzz from The Impossible Trial’s sold-out Shanghai and Beijing runs sparked a ticket frenzy for 10 additional shows in its Hong Kong return.

Food and Drinks

Chinese dining etiquette dos and don’ts, from who eats first to tea pouring

Chinese table manners and traditions emphasise sharing and politeness and can be complicated. Here are the most important rules.

Hong Kong economy

Spouses, children of top talent unhappy with life in Hong Kong: university study

Hang Seng University study finds nearly 70 per cent of spouses, 85 per cent of children reported feeling dissatisfied with life in Hong Kong.

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The study’s researchers spoke to the spouses and children of successful admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. Photo: Edmond So
My Life

From a corner shop to cabaret star: Rick Lau reflects on his journey

A clairvoyant told him he was destined for the stage, so he changed his whole career trajectory, but even growing up in Hong Kong, he was inspired by Barry Manilow.

Cabaret show performer Rick Lau grew up in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Chan
Hong Kong society

No Cantonese, no career? Can Hong Kong do more to help ethnic minority groups?

Discrimination, a lack of Cantonese and integration into society are issues not yet resolved, say NGOs and experts.

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Music

Who is Lan Lao? Meet the Chinese rapper more popular than Jay Chou

Mixing Cantonese culture with American rap influences, Lan Lao is a viral sensation inspired by stars like Drake, Young Thug and Wang Yitai.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong has what it takes to be an Islamic finance hub

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can capitalise on the potential of Islamic finance assets, the Flywin principle, and English standards.

Tourists take pictures with the Petronas Twin Towers in the background in Kuala Lumpur on July 15. Hong Kong could partner with leading Islamic finance centres such as Malaysia to accelerate product innovation. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

Beyond language barriers: ethnic minority students shine in Hong Kong DSE tests

Perseverance in navigating linguistic challenges pays off for Smriti Kedia and Halima Sadia Yaqub in achieving impressive results.

Chinese overseas

Being Chinese | What’s in a Singaporean Chinese name? It’s a long story

In the US, I’ve been assumed to be Taiwanese, mainland Chinese or Korean. It’s like watching people play charades using my business card.

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Chinese culture

Do you know your gu fu from your yi ma? How to greet your Chinese relatives

Chinese family titles can be a minefield. From paternal grandfathers’ older brothers to mothers’ younger sisters, here are some useful ones.

Do you know how to properly address your Chinese relatives? We examine just a few of the ones you hear often in Hong Kong. Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong society

‘Gangster logic’: Beijing slams US extension of Hong Kong’s ‘emergency status’

China’s foreign ministry arm in city also calls US President Donald Trump’s move an act of hegemony that weaponises economic and trade tools.

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The “national emergency” was declared by Trump in July 2020 in response to the national security law Beijing imposed on Hong Kong. Photo: AP
Food and Drinks

Language Matters | Where did lychees come from and why are they an auspicious Chinese symbol?

The fruit’s Chinese name gave us the English word ‘lychee’, while wordplay bestowed upon it auspicious connotations.

Profile

Profile | ‘Why is her Cantonese so good?’ Indian Hongkonger on social media fame

Pranali Gupta, known as New Dellily online, bridges Hong Kong and Indian cultures through her engaging vlogs and clips on social media.

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Books and literature

How translators of Hong Kong literature are rewriting the script

More English readers are asking for translated literature – and in Hong Kong and beyond, the art of translation is taking off.

A new translation of Hon Lai-chu’s Mending Bodies by Jacqueline Leung was just published this spring. Illustration: Angela Ho
Food and Drinks

The flavours of Hong Kong? 5 up-and-coming chefs weigh in

Inspired variously by street food, Cantopop and locally caught fish, chefs put new and flavourful spins on familiar Hong Kong dishes.

Butter-aged lobster at Hong Kong restaurant Ankoma. Photo: Ankoma
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Hedwig and the Angry Inch rock musical coming to Hong Kong in Cantonese

The musical, which follows scarred genderqueer singer Hedwig on tour, has dropped the original glam rock and will be in Cantonese.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong fights back against rising scams with ‘despicable banana’

The HKMA launched the first video in a new public awareness series titled ‘Click the Links, Fall for Scams!’ featuring a ‘despicable banana’.

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