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History
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In 1946, Hong Kong’s governor Sir Mark Young returns after WWII – SCMP archive
On this day 80 years ago, Sir Mark Young returned to Hong Kong after being a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation.
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Food and Drinks
On the Menu
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It is sweet how Chinese desserts are having their moment again
30 Apr 2026 - 4:02PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Review
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Cold War 1994: Hong Kong crime thriller prequel is a star-studded blast
29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese culture
It started with Crazy Rich Asians. How mahjong is booming across the US
Thriving mahjong clubs in places like Denver are fostering community and connection across generations and cultures.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong cinema
Editorial
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Hong Kong cinema can still succeed
The industry needs more than subsidies and discounts to sustain development. It must reinvent itself with more gems and new operating models.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era
From Donnie Yen’s The Prosecutor to Cold War 1994, recent Hong Kong police thrillers are navigating tightened censorship in ingenious ways.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:06PM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
Calls to turn HK$30 billion waste facility into tourism, education hub
I·PARK2 to operate alongside I·PARK1, jointly processing 9,000 tonnes of waste a day for renewable energy.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:54PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong marks 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s arrival with statue and exhibition
Life-size bronze statue unveiled at former site of Lee family home on Nathan Road, alongside exhibition of rare photos and posters.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:35AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
The bloody legacy of The One-Armed Swordsman film sequels
The two follow-ups to The One-Armed Swordsman are somewhat different to the original hit film but plenty of blood runs through all three.
26 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Hong Kong economy
Cinema Day attracted 201,000 film-goers. How does it stack up against last year?
Annual event started in Hong Kong after Covid-19 pandemic to help drum up business for industry and is funded by authorities.
26 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM
Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers find value, space and style in Shenzhen’s new cultural hotspots
Short cross‑border getaways emerging as the ‘quick escape’ of choice, with the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Square adding to appeal.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:35AM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
Profile
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The wild journey behind Tony Leung Ka-fai’s Hong Kong Film Awards record
Tony Leung Ka-fai’s fifth HKFA best actor win cements his legendary cinema status amid years of resilience, reinvention and cultural impact.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, East Asia’s thriving art hub – from Art Basel to West Kowloon
The city’s multicultural and hybrid nature, and stunning spaces like M+, help retain its position at the heart of the region’s art world.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How a Hong Kong indie film uses tea to bridge the city’s ethnic minority divide
Brian Hung’s Let’s Have a Cup of Doodh Patti Chai looks at Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities and how tea brings together people of many cultures.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
From our archives
In pictures: Hong Kong’s groundbreaking Wah Fu public housing estate
Wah Fu Estate’s iconic 1968 design, community spirit and ongoing redevelopment make this Hong Kong landmark a compelling story of heritage, architecture and urban change.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:28PM
Food and Drinks
Hong Kong’s famous Oi Man Sang dai pai dong opens dessert shop
At Oi Sweet by Oi Man Sang, a former Michelin-star-restaurant pastry chef makes sweet treats that honour Hong Kong culinary heritage.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:39AM
Hong Kong entertainment
Hong Kong Film Awards: Ciao UFO wins top prizes as Sons of the Neon Night glows
Sci‑fi drama Ciao UFO named best film while crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night wins eight prizes.
20 Apr 2026 - 12:42AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Why these 1980s Hong Kong crime movies produced by Tsui Hark are hidden gems
The Big Heat and Gunmen, both released in 1988, are brutal action thrillers full of violence, brotherhood drama and intrigue.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM
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West Kowloon Cultural District
New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’
About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum for next six months.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:53AM
Hong Kong tourism
Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years
Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:33PM
Chinese culture
Is the Year of the Horse’s third 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.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
TV shows and streaming video
Hong Kong-set series The Season depicts the dark side of city’s high society
Jessie Mei Li, Toby Stephens and Karena Lam talk about playing cutthroat wealthy socialites in revenge drama The Season, coming out in June.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:11AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Who will win at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026? Our predictions
SCMP film editor Edmund Lee forecasts the best film, director, screenplay, actors and supporting actors at this weekend’s 44th HKFA.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Hong Kong economy
Reel deals: Hong Kong to celebrate Cinema Day on April 25 with HK$30 tickets
In past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box office revenue of more than HK$44 million in total.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
Art Basel
How Wong Chuk Hang became Hong Kong’s answer to Beijing’s 798
Affordable rents and expansive spaces have attracted galleries to the southside district, fostering a vibrant art community beyond Central.
15 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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4 identities Hong Kong must embrace to provide global leadership
The city can be a bedrock for world commerce, finance, governance and civilisational exchange as we enter a new phase of globalisation.
14 Apr 2026 - 5:39PM
Horoscopes
Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in April 2026, Metal Dragon month?
Work pressures are higher for many signs this month, like the Rat and Monkey, while good fortunes will continue for the Ox and Rabbit.
13 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong society
Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans
Singer previously supported local social movements but now says he regrets past and will help rehabilitate 2019 protesters.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:59PM
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