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Trending in China
Taiwan actress, 58, praised for ‘youthful’ looks opposes ‘female competition’
Former teen idol says she strives to be a ‘radiant mum’; calls on women to find partners who respect them for who they are.
5 hours ago
Style Edit
Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field
5 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
Trending in China
China actress, 75, sparks debate playing teen, kissing much younger actor in TV drama
4 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 6-9
Celebrate International Women’s Day with unDer Lab’s scientific cocktails, Jin Bo Law Skybar’s city-inspired menu, and women bartenders’ star turns.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Australia
Australia’s best-paid jobs are twice as likely to go to men as to women
Industries that pay the most, such as mining and construction, tend to have the largest gender wage gaps, according to a report.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:36AM
Trending in China
China entrepreneur, abandoned as child, owns fashion brand with US$36 million sales
Driven woman who came from parents who rarely remembered her name, dumped her on a mountainside, tells young women ‘there is hope’.
1 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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United Nations
UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it ‘a global emergency’
Volker Turk highlights the segregation of women in Afghanistan and sex trafficking cases against US financier Jeffrey Epstein as examples.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:27PM
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Wellness
It’s not ‘all in your head’: women’s pain really lasts longer, study finds
Myth-busting findings that immune system differences cause chronic pain to persist longer for women highlight the need for better treatment.
28 Feb 2026 - 7:29AM
Artificial intelligence
‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes
Grass-roots group warns AI platforms have ‘sacrificed women’s right to safety’ as non-consensual sexualised images proliferate.
26 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM
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Donald Trump
US women’s ice hockey captain responds to ‘distasteful’ Trump remark
Hilary Knight, who led her squad to an Olympic gold medal, says the president’s joke overshadowed the achievements of American athletes.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:59AM
Reality TV
Korean reality dating show reignites discussion on gender norms
26 Feb 2026 - 6:55PM
Malaysia
The silent crisis facing Malaysian women stranded in Indonesia
Trapped by financial woes after marrying local men in Lombok, many Malaysian women struggle to return home.
20 Feb 2026 - 10:25AM
Chinese culture
Opinion
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Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour
The most important thing isn’t if you cooked the food yourself or followed tradition to the letter – it’s being with people you care about.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:23AM
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France
French rape survivor Pelicot says mindsets need to change
On the eve of her memoir’s release, Gisele Pelicot gives candid interviews about the druggings and rapes that shocked the world.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:18PM
Britain
Social media ‘weaponises’ children, says UK expert on gender healthcare
The ‘tiny’ number who will ‘never be comfortable’ with their biological sex need support as well as those who will ‘grow out of this’.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:47PM
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Wellness
8 hot wellness trends in 2026, from women’s longevity to ‘health raves’
Here are some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2026, including a focus on women’s health, ‘neurowellness’ and reducing over-tracking.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
Entertainment
Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s footsteps
19 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
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Trending in China
China exit of top German lingerie brand as women prefer comfort, reject male gaze
Popularity of going braless plus growing desire for practicality sees purveyors of wire-free underwear brands push up sales.
11 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong population
Opinion
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Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have
Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:31AM
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Iran
Iran sentences Nobel laureate to 7 more years amid stand-off with US
As Iran extends the jail term for Narges Mohammadi, its foreign minister strikes a maximalist position after US talks.
9 Feb 2026 - 4:08PM
Malaysia
Woman ejected from Malaysia biker event over ‘too revealing’ dress
Some 30 women were also given headscarves at the RXZ Forever Legend motorcycling rally in Kelantan.
8 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate
Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’.
8 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s pageant footsteps 32 years on
Hong Kong-born Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s national crown bid highlights pride and spirit of city’s Nepalese community.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
Lunar
‘Family reunion’ case in China reveals troubling concerns
12 Feb 2026 - 2:13PM
Middle East
Road to equality? Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles
In a country where women’s public presence is heavily regulated, the right to operate a vehicle is a powerful indicator of shifting social boundaries.
4 Feb 2026 - 8:26PM
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Nordic nations
Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, risking 16 years in prison.
3 Feb 2026 - 9:04PM
Germany
Chinese man on trial in Munich for raping sedated partner, echoing Pelicot case
The 27-year-old faces trial for drugging, raping, and filming his Chinese girlfriend, and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated rape.
3 Feb 2026 - 10:40AM
Japan
Do voters expect smiles? Why masks hurt female politicians in Japan
While there was no decline in support for masked male politicians, their female counterparts saw a significant drop, the survey showed.
2 Feb 2026 - 8:57AM
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