The author’s books, such as her debut ‘Fathomfolk’ or her latest ‘Harbour of Hungry Ghosts’, celebrate Cantonese heritage in magical tales.
From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
The 81 golden door nails symbolise imperial power, ‘yin-yang’ philosophy and Ming-Qing dynasty hierarchy.
On this day 32 years ago, a star-studded night with Bruce Willis, van Damme and others launched Asia’s first Planet Hollywood in Hong Kong.
From a restaurant beloved by Hong Kong’s rich and famous to GLP-1s other benefits, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Authorities looking at two pathways to bring internet cafes under regulatory oversight, with some calling it ‘unfair’ to licensed hotels.
Maximum UV Index for Thursday would reach 11, the highest level, meaning ultraviolet radiation intensity would be extreme.
Qing-era houses, ancestral halls and community rituals are now under threat from redevelopment.
From the oil shock fuelling BEV sales to Chery’s plans to sell 1 million cars abroad, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
Lai Ka-ying’s historic flight ignites threefold surge in aerospace course inquiries, spurring plans for an immersive space education hub.
Police say they found medication including diet pills in her flat in Bel-Air Residence on Hong Kong Island.
On this day 30 years ago, a football match between England and a Hong Kong select team side ended in a wild night out in Causeway Bay.
From Singapore’s weaponised drone trials to Thailand targeting bad tourists, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stressing that the matter will be handled with utmost seriousness.
From a coal mine accident that killed 82 people to turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Lai, a former police superintendent and tech specialist, will serve as payload specialist on a three-person crew for China’s latest space mission.
The 81 golden door nails symbolise imperial power, ‘yin-yang’ philosophy and Ming-Qing dynasty hierarchy.
Enrolment rises amid the influx of dependents of skilled workers.
A viral ‘baseball goddess’, a wolf that wasn’t and a deepfake epidemic – generative artificial intelligence is rewriting South Korea’s reality.
At least eight dead and 25 injured, a drug-positive train driver with no licence and a barrier raised too late. When will the Thai capital finally fix itself?
KTMSS survey finds 66 per cent of tenants in subdivided housing exhibit anxiety, 40 per cent show signs of depression.
From the Beijing Great Hall’s fancy ceiling to Elon Musk’s son’s bag, little details stole the spotlight in Xi’s summit with Trump and Putin.
On this day 50 years ago, Australia’s Linda McGill completed the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island in 17 hours.
From the Iran conflict rattling Chinese investors to Li Ka-shing’s charitable support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
From the best food in China’s Chengdu to the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
China’s leader hosted Trump and Putin on separate occasions over the past week, here’s everything you need to know.
From China’s new war on deserts to Singapore-based physicist’s big move, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Emergency crews cleared affected areas as heavy rain and thunderstorms caused widespread disruption.
From Putin’s ‘second home’ to his reunion with a Chinese engineer, here’s all you need to know from the Beijing meeting.
Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11. He was South China Morning Post’s Student Linguist of the Year in 1996.