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Asian diaspora
How Boston Chinatown overcame constant threats to win its place in history
New England’s last surviving Chinatown, Boston Chinatown has long suffered hostile urban renewal but now its community is stronger than ever.
11 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
US-China relations
US commission wants more Mandarin language courses to curb Beijing’s sway
11 Dec 2025 - 6:53AM
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My Life
‘Architects are always jumping in water that’s over our heads’
9 Dec 2025 - 3:18PM
Food and Drinks
Hong Kong-style cafe receives top recognition. Owner has been to the city once
Tarek Hassan fell in love with Hong Kong culture as a teen. Now his Gongfu Cafe & Bao in Ottawa, Canada, serves authentic tastes of the city.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong culture
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 could bring chaos but also great progress
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Fire Horse comes around every 60 years and tends to bring both good fortune and bad.
9 Dec 2025 - 3:39PM
Horoscopes
What’s your luck like in December 2025, the month of the Earth Rat?
It’s the luckiest month of the year for the Ox with the Rat being its astrological friend, while the Snake can also expect smooth sailing.
6 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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Hong Kong culture
Language Matters
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The enduring legacy of bamboo, a symbol of resilience and strength in Asia
Bamboo is used in everything from construction to food throughout Asia, and even lends itself to global concepts like the ‘bamboo curtain’.
6 Dec 2025 - 8:15AM
Food and Drinks
Best things to eat in Chaoshan, a food paradise in China’s Guangdong province
Chef Huang Jinghui reveals the secrets of Chaoshan cuisine – also called Chiu Chow cuisine – from seasonal seafood to lion-head goose.
4 Dec 2025 - 9:48AM
China consumption
Pursuit of hoppiness: how China’s cash-conscious drinkers embraced craft beers
As discerning alcohol consumers seek ‘wallet-friendly’ products, premium beers are winning out over higher-end options.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:41PM
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Food and Drinks
Peking duck diplomacy? How a US president’s China visit made the dish famous
Richard Nixon’s televised China trip in 1972 was the first glimpse behind the ‘bamboo curtain’ for many and their first exposure to the dish.
30 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM
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Women and gender
Being Chinese
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Why Chinese women like me are done being quiet and ‘appropriate’
Chinese women are praised for gentleness. Our tone must please; our anger must be graceful. But a new generation is speaking out.
29 Nov 2025 - 9:30AM
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China consumption
China’s liquor capital faces long march to rebirth as ‘liquid gold’ glory wanes
In Maotai town, baijiu producers diversify offerings while expanding to markets such as Hong Kong and Southeast Asia amid a culture shift and economic challenges.
26 Nov 2025 - 9:50AM
Art
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum marks 100-year history with stunning displays
The Taipei museum’s centennial exhibitions feature spectacular works spanning paintings, sculptures, pottery and more.
24 Nov 2025 - 1:24PM
Food and Drinks
How Hong Kong-born chef’s Chinese kitchen knives are cutting through stigma
Chef says ‘made in China’ does not mean low quality and that his modern, affordable chef’s knives challenge ones from Japan and Germany.
24 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Bruce Lee hit the big time and other Hong Kong cinema highlights from 1972
Amid Bruce Lee’s rise to stardom, we look at what else made Hong Kong film headlines in 1972, from a Lee challenger to a local ‘Bond Girl’.
23 Nov 2025 - 3:15PM
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Explainer
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What Chinese phrase ‘wearing small shoes’ means, how it links to painful bridal shoes
Idiom stretches back to ancient times, invokes acts of revenge and humiliation, is commonly used in today’s workplace.
22 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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From slapping body parts to National Games, China’s history of exercise
Used to train soldiers long before its benefits were taught to regular folk, exercise has become a matter of national resilience in China.
22 Nov 2025 - 8:15AM
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Food and Drinks
TCM gets a delicious, Insta-worthy makeover in food and drink
At these gelato and cocktail places in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, traditional Chinese medicine is the secret ingredient for their success.
22 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
World of performing arts
San Francisco Opera’s The Monkey King is a landmark in cultural exchange
This timeless Chinese folk tale retold as an opera is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears that provides a showcase of Chinese culture.
21 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM
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Why China Miao ethnic group shows love by biting each other; gentle bites mean unloving
Couple then hold engagement ceremony called ‘eating chicken’ to symbolise approval of marriage.
21 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
Art
How one factory is keeping Hong Kong’s porcelain craft alive
Set up in 1928, Yuet Tung China Works produces guangcai porcelain used by luxury hotels in Hong Kong and royal families in Europe.
21 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
Food and Drinks
One of the fastest Michelin stars ever – Hong Kong-born chef’s restaurant
Udtryk in Copenhagen, Denmark, gained a Michelin star just 41 days after it opened. Owner and chef Edward Lee recounts his culinary journey.
21 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM
Chinese zodiac predictions
Is the Year of the Snake’s 10th 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 health, love, work and finances.
20 Nov 2025 - 5:26PM
Art
The enigmatic collectors’ society opening its vault of Chinese masterpieces
Hundreds of exceptional works go on show at HKMoA as a famously discreet circle of collectors marks its 65th year.
20 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
China-Japan relations
Japanese concerts cancelled in China as diplomatic row takes cultural toll
Fans of Kokia and JO1 left disappointed as diplomatic dust-up over Sanae Takaichi’s comments ripples out into the economy.
20 Nov 2025 - 5:57PM
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Food and Drinks
Male vs female hairy crabs: which are tastiest? Hong Kong chefs explain
Top Hong Kong chefs point out the key differences between male and female hairy crabs, which are best for newbies and how they cook them.
20 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
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Chinese history
Shameful period? How China’s Qing dynasty brought both wealth and humiliation
China’s final dynasty saw the arts and economy thrive under Manchu rule. But internal and external struggles corroded centuries of stability.
19 Nov 2025 - 10:23AM
US-China relations
Hasan Piker’s China tour draws fire after viral Tiananmen police encounter
Critics say Piker’s praise for China and on-camera run-in highlight risks for Western creators in a sensitive media environment.
29 Nov 2025 - 1:18AM
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