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Hong Kong society
Bun king and queen scramble to victory once again at Cheung Chau festival
Kwok Ka‑ming wins the men’s crown for the 11th time while Janet Kung also successfully defends her title.
25 May 2026 - 2:54AM
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Food and Drinks
A Vietnamese-American’s quest to make the perfect Peking duck
24 May 2026 - 12:45PM
China’s Communist Party
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How a rural French town became the cradle of Chinese communism
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Chinese history
The dark story of Consort Wan, 17 years older than the emperor who loved her
Wan Zhen’er became a beloved consort of Emperor Chenghua against all conventions, but records indicate a pernicious side to her tale.
25 May 2026 - 12:03AM
Lessons from China's history
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The earliest Chinese irons date back over 2,000 years. Here’s how they evolved
Long before electric irons, the Chinese had already developed sophisticated methods of pressing and smoothing garments.
23 May 2026 - 11:15AM
Hong Kong
Origin of Hong Kong’s ‘peace buns’, Cheung Chau Bun Festival’s iconic snack
‘Ping on bao’ are both happily eaten and the focus of the festival’s famous bun scrambling competition. One baker explains how he makes them.
22 May 2026 - 3:15PM
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Food and Drinks
The Hong Kong chefs serving up East-West fusion food without the stigma
We meet three Hong Kong restaurant pioneers who are elevating the maligned food trend by serving French and Nordic dishes with Asian accents.
22 May 2026 - 12:15PM
Art
Soft Hours: artist Juno Shen’s Song dynasty teahouse for today’s New Yorkers
An ode to slow living that dovetails with ‘Chinamaxxing’ trends, the fully functional artwork/retreat serves teas that change according to the seasons in keeping with ancient Chinese beliefs.
22 May 2026 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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How Got7’s Jackson Wang went from Hong Kong fencing prodigy to global music icon
One of the world’s most prominent Chinese singers, Jackson Wang was a star fencer before his music career exploded with K-pop boy band Got7.
22 May 2026 - 8:45AM
Food and Drinks
The story of Snow Garden, Hong Kong restaurant loved by the rich and famous
Frequented by people such as Run Run Shaw, Jet Li’s wife Nina Li Chi and Macau’s Stanley Ho, Snow Garden continues to delight Hongkongers.
21 May 2026 - 1:59PM
Food and Drinks
A food critic’s top Hong Kong restaurants for sushi, Cantonese and Chiu Chow
Entertainment journalist Eileen Cha, who grew up on Cantonese and Hunanese food, says she has a split personality palate.
20 May 2026 - 6:27PM
Books and literature
She rejected her Chinese heritage as a child. Now, she writes about it
Scottish-born Eliza Chan, who once dropped out of medical school, is a fantasy writer who marries Eastern myths with Western folklore.
19 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
East meets West in melodic concert blending the suona with the organ
Organist Eric Chan will make his Hong Kong debut in a programme that marries the Western pipe organ with the suona, a Chinese woodwind.
19 May 2026 - 12:20PM
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Style Edit
Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape
The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired setting.
18 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Why Alex Law and Mabel Cheung’s nostalgic films are among their finest
Two of the most poignant movies by life partners Law and Cheung explore migration and memory, and star the likes of Sammo Hung and Simon Yam.
17 May 2026 - 3:15PM
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Chinese zodiac predictions
Is the Year of the Horse’s fourth month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signs
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health.
17 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Lessons from China's history
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How the Chinese did laundry before washing machines: ash ‘soap’, stone beatings
Before chemical detergents and modern equipment, Chinese people kept their clothes clean with little more than river water, wood and ash.
16 May 2026 - 4:15PM
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Icons and Influencers
Couture craft meets whimsical walls in Laura Cheung’s Lala Curio
Craft traditions inform bespoke wall coverings and collectable objects for the contemporary home at the brand’s Peninsula Hong Kong showroom.
19 May 2026 - 9:52AM
China’s film industry
How a tiny indie movie sparked a major tourist boom in southern China
Made on a shoestring budget, the hit drama Dear You has triggered a surge of interest in the history of southern China’s Teochew diaspora.
16 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Mainland China
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How to deal with this ‘very Chinese time’ in Western lives
The question is not whether outsiders are getting China or Chinese culture right, but what we choose to do with their attention.
16 May 2026 - 5:30AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
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Executive chef offers insight into Xi-Trump banquet
The state banquet menu blended Chinese cuisine and Western favourites, with a nod to the US president’s personal tastes.
15 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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Asian diaspora
Why Chinese-Canadian Derek Kwan is so much more than a ‘token Asian’ actor
As Hallmark’s mahjong movie faces a backlash, actor Derek Kwan talks about championing authentic Asian narratives by making his own films.
15 May 2026 - 11:01PM
Horoscopes
Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in May and early June 2026, Water Snake month?
Snakes will have to work harder, Dragons can play to their strengths, and Rabbits should pay attention to health this month.
13 May 2026 - 4:14PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven
Beijing urges US president ‘to hold the line on peaceful coexistence’ as it prepares to host him at heritage site.
14 May 2026 - 6:29PM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
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A Man and a Woman: Hong Kong-set quarantine drama is a tough watch
Neighbouring hotel guests develop a relationship over the course of their 21-day quarantine in Hong Kong in Guan Hu’s pandemic-set drama.
11 May 2026 - 9:15PM
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Food and Drinks
‘Liquid yin and yang’? How Hong Kong bartenders work with Chinese chefs
Leading mixologists from Duddell’s, Vea and Mott 32 share their tips on curating ideal flavour pairings between cocktails and courses.
10 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Wellness
Why tai chi and qigong are great for health, and English classes in Hong Kong
The Chinese ‘internal’ arts of tai chi and qigong offer a host of health benefits and are slowly becoming more accessible to English speakers.
11 May 2026 - 5:20PM
Asia travel
Best things to do in China’s Nanjing, from food and architecture to history
Planning a weekend in Nanjing? Here’s an itinerary to consider for visiting the bustling metropolis in eastern China.
8 May 2026 - 5:15PM
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