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The “Spirit of Trees” scene from “In Between - Wu Guanzhong’s Ink Odyssey”, a Hong Kong Dance Company performance that premiered at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on May 22, 2026 (Photo: Henry@S2 Production; Mak Cheong Wai; Kenix Chan)
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Hong Kong Dance Company’s ode to Wu Guanzhong paints a confusing picture

‘In Between – Wu Guanzhong’s Ink Odyssey’ might celebrate the great Chinese painter but provides little inspiration to discover his works.

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Unexpected Courage: Rene Liu’s mid-40s career woman risks life over pregnancy

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South Korea

‘My fault’: tycoon takes blame to quell fury over Starbucks Korea ad blunder

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A new battlefront for KFC and its Chinese rivals: the lighter meal

Big-name fast-food chains are seeking to capitalise on a surge in demand in China for lighter meals.

A drink and several meals from KPRO’s menu. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong author Kit Fan on ‘reverse migration’, identity and his new novel

The UK-based writer, whose Goodbye Chinatown follows a food-centric family between Hong Kong and London, talks about how places change people.

Hong Kong’s curious history of Swiss restaurants, and 2 that have endured

Chesa at The Peninsula and The Swiss Chalet have been providing Hong Kong’s fondue and raclette fix for decades, but offer much more too.

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Hang Seng Index review to boost market capitalisation by 4.5%: analysts

Tencent, BeOne Medicines, Baidu and NetEase may lure fund inflows between US$200 million and US$1 billion, due to index weighting changes.

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Hong Kong regional flag, Chinese flag and HKEX flag fly outside the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Founder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93

The ‘father of the convenience store’ was the first to come up with the idea of selling onigiri at 7-Eleven outlets.

Rat race: Singapore train operator steps up pest control after rodent spotted

The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract pests.

Suspected sea lion bite halts New Zealand surfing event

A photographer shooting the World Surf League was bitten on the foot while in the water.

A sea lion sits on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Manteigaria to Avalon

Discover Hong Kong’s latest dining gems: Vincenzo Capuano’s award-winning pizzas, Manteigaria’s authentic Portuguese egg tarts, Parkside@Nina CWB’s international fusion dishes and Avalon’s all-day comfort classics.

World-champion pizzaiolo Vincenzo Capuano brings his signature Nuvola dough to Wan Chai, featuring cloud-like crusts sliced with golden scissors. Photo: courtesy Vincenzo Capuano

Hong Kong Shakespeare festival offers fresh takes on the Bard’s classics

The nine Shakespeare adaptations include a Cantonese version of Othello starring TVB actress Mandy Wong and a story of Hamlet’s Ophelia.

Hong Kong police investigate suspected cat mutilation and poisoning

Hung Hom shop cat dies after owner finds it with tail nearly severed.

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.

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Janet Kung and Kwok Ka-ming are the champions again. Photo: Karma Lo

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

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The revamped Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Edmond So

A Vietnamese-American’s quest to make the perfect Peking duck

Radiologist Hong Pham’s dedication to making roast duck has seen him start his own catering business and even cook the bird at weddings.

Video | How a rural French town became the cradle of Chinese communism

Late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping was among the many Chinese students who studied in Montargis in the early 20th century.

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This week in PostMag: a nostalgic celebration of food, glorious food

Discover how food, nostalgia and identity intertwine across Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng, Michelin kitchens and Tainan’s indigenous dishes – plus Patti LuPone’s Hong Kong debut.

A fish stall near Aberdeen Pier before sunrise. Photo: Alexander Mak

How Mr Mahjong is telling Hong Kong stories through his outdoor exhibition

Daniel Wu, a self-professed terrible mahjong player, takes pieces from the traditional tile-based game and carves ‘almost anything’ on them.

Latest K-drama casting news about Nana, Lee Jong-suk and more

Nana is looking at the lead in Netflix thriller Ma Theresa, while Lee Jong-suk has been offered a role in Disney+ drama Paradise.

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.

Tavia Yeung (left) as Consort Wan Zhen’er in a scene from The Emperor’s Harem (2011). Wan Zhen’er rose from child servant to Emperor Chenghua’s beloved consort. Photo: Lafeng Entertainment

Reflections | 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.

Early Chinese irons used heated charcoal placed inside a bronze or iron container with a flat base. Photo: Getty Images

Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, May 24–30

Enjoy a seasonal mango menu at Gaylord Indian Restaurant, try The Green Door’s new drinks, be dazzled by Chow Tai Fook’s Gold Ginkgo Tree and enjoy art with a side of charity on Shin Hing Street.

Every dog has its day: stray puppy steals show at Chinese university sports event

Student runner broke the 3,000-metre race record with the fluffy campus resident guiding her to victory like a professional pacer.

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How China and Kazakhstan plan to boost food security through trade

The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets.

Kazakh Agriculture Vice-Minister Yermek Kenzhekhanuly and Liu Huanxin, head of China’s National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, agree to launch a joint grain-trading platform to bolster food security. Photo: gov.kz

Inside Shenzhen’s evolving culinary scene

Once infamous as a hub for counterfeit goods and cheap spa treatments, China’s Silicon Valley has matured into a gastronomic destination.

Shenzhen, as seen from MO Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen. Photo: Handout

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.

AIIB launches US$10 billion facility to help nations hit by Iran war fallout

The new facility will help nations deal with urgent energy, food and economic resilience needs, according to the bank.

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Food & Beverages
The latest news on food, drinks, restaurants and bars, including Michelin-star ratings, chefs, recipes and food critics. Also covers the food standards industry, plus stories and news on organic foods, diet, alcohol, cooking and cuisine.