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Hong Kong’s Central Library was mired by controversy and criticism prior to its opening in May 2001. Photo: David Wong
From our archives

On This Day | Hong Kong’s HK$690 million Central Library opens in 2001 – SCMP archive

25 years ago, the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public after years of controversy and months of delays.

Pets in Hong Kong

Dog-friendly restaurants will get 90 officers helping them meet license rules

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Mental health

Editorial | Those lonely but not alone also deserve Hong Kong’s attention

Hyrox's Rise in Asia

How Hyrox helped these 4 racers find work-life balance

Hybrid fitness training has allowed these athletes to master work-life balance and thrive – physically, mentally and in their relationships.

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Gordon Chan aims to compete in Hyrox with his children. Photo: Handout
Northern Metropolis

Residents of historic Hong Kong village run out of options as eviction looms

Tin Sam Tsuen set to be levelled to make way for Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area as part of Northern Metropolis megaproject.

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Universities in Hong Kong

Letters | Making Hong Kong home for mainland Chinese students a work in progress

Readers discuss ways to build a sense of belonging for talent retention, plans to extend MTR South Island line, and a teacher’s role in supporting mental health.

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Video | Villagers forced out of ancestral homes amid redevelopment

Chan Ho-yee’s family home sits within the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, which the government plans to turn into a high-end service and logistics hub for the city.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Improved defences will help Hong Kong weather typhoon season

Having learned lessons from Ragasa, the government has published guidelines, prepared barriers and employed technology from drones to AI.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase collections in Paris under 5-year deal

Partnership with Paris-based Centre Pompidou also covers research and talent exchange.

Hong Kong

‘Tell good stories of Hong Kong’ amid global turmoil, John Lee urges local media

City leader speaks at Newspaper Society of Hong Kong’s annual press awards, where South China Morning Post takes home eight prizes.

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (second from right), executive editor Zuraidah Ibrahim (back row, fourth from left) and the publication’s award-winning journalists. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

How can Hongkongers make the most of public holidays in 2027?

Residents can take long Easter break using four days’ leave and enjoy more long weekends, according to authorities’ list of public holidays.

Crowds pack the West Kowloon rail terminus on the first day of the Easter break in April. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hyrox

Why Hong Kong has fallen for the high-octane spectacle of Hyrox

Fuelling the hybrid race’s popularity is its inclusive nature, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, and its festival-like atmosphere.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers

Privacy commissioner says Instructure’s payment is a mishandling of crime and firm should invest in boosting cybersecurity instead.

Hong Kong fires and safety

Elderly woman dies in fire sparked by faulty air-conditioner in Hong Kong flat

Blaze ignited at Yu Tung Court in Tung Chung on Friday morning, with 300 people evacuated.

Yu Tung Court residential estate in Tung Chung. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Broke with autistic son, she thought about suicide. A charity changed their lives

Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting says she and son Ziyi struggled to keep going, but she found hope after support of Wemp Foundation-backed scheme.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Smoking ban at construction sites must be implemented without delay

Proposed legislation to restrict smoking at sites is a reasonable step towards fostering responsible behaviour and boosting safety.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Owners push back as Wang Fuk Court administrator seeks to delay crucial meeting

Residents call for extraordinary general meeting to be held ahead of deadline on decision about whether to sell flats.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again

Lifts put back into service for first time after fire as residents arrive with suitcases, trolleys and boxes on second visit to retrieve belongings.

Wellness

No membership required: Hong Kong parks are this coach’s gym of choice

Ash Ayonote’s outdoor fitness classes in Hong Kong public spaces unite generations of families, boost longevity and build community.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Editorial | Tightened rules for Hong Kong’s money lenders will protect helpers

Moves to regulate the moneylender sector must be accompanied by strengthening law enforcement and stepping up education efforts.

The Asian Migrants Coordinating Body holds a protest to call for a living wage and better working conditions for migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, in front of the Central Government Offices, on May 1. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Editorial | Extended visiting hours reflect enlightened approach to patient care

Patients show greater improvement and emotional security as well as less anxiety when visiting hours are extended.

Hong Kong’s public hospitals will extend visiting hours at all rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours a day by the end of July. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong police

Man dies after suspected fall from Hong Kong’s Spiral Lookout Tower

Passer-by discovers man lying near the base of 32-metre tower, with victim later pronounced dead at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court administrator outlines HK$127 million refund for displaced owners

Residents express dissatisfaction as administrator says HK$180 million in renovation levies have been paid, with remaining funds set aside for refunds.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women after sewage-soaked puppy found in bin, put down

Golden Retriever pup, suffering from terminal canine distemper, found in rubbish bin drenched in sewage and chilli oil.

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The three-month-old Golden Retriever was suffering from terminal canine distemper and was euthanised. Photo: Facebook/ SPCA
Hong Kong

Viral clip of parasite in sashimi at Hong Kong sushi branch triggers raw emotions

Gatten Sushi issues apology on social media after footage of shocking discovery at Causeway Bay branch goes viral.

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A sushi restaurant has apologised after a customer spotted a thread-like parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi. Photo: Threads/aworminmysushi
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

Civil Engineering and Development Department introduces new guidelines for communities, property managers and businesses near coastal areas.

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Pets

No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.

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