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Chen Rui, known online as @trumpbyryan and by his English name Ryan, is a content creator from Chongqing, China known for imitating Donald Trump. Photo: @trumpbyryan/ Instagram

The influencer from China who speaks exactly like Donald Trump

Chen Rui, a Chinese marketer who went viral for his spot on Trump impressions, teaches English through his social media.

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There was little festive cheer 75 years ago, as the Battle of Hong Kong raged to a bloody conclusion. Some of the people who lived through the invasion recall how they suddenly found themselves in a war zone

The Battle of Hong Kong: eyewitness accounts

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André Fu in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

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The good, bad and ugly sides to a holiday in Kathmandu, Nepal

The good, bad and ugly sides to being a tourist in Kathmandu

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View from the Patan Museum looking onto Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Getty Images

Insiders’ guide to Kathmandu, 3 city states that became the Nepalese capital

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Hong Kong artist Chow Chun-fai’s Interview the Interviewer II series of paintings will be on display at Art Basel Hong Kong’s Insights sector. Photo: SC Gallery

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This week in PostMag: upcycled eggshells and eco-friendly practices

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How to make your home bloom, plus 5 tips for the perfect floral display

Flowers are a versatile design tool for transforming and enhancing home interiors, and among the simplest way of bringing life and beauty into your living space.

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How a bike-as-art, greenery and feng shui came together in this Hong Kong home

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Innovation, tech and Japanese tradition to meet at Osaka Expo 2025

The event will be held on an artificial island in Osaka Bay that has been developed to welcome some 28 million visitors.

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A piece of Hong Kong in your living room

Heritage and urban living inform a collection of locally designed and crafted furniture on show in Milan, Italy, as part of Hong Kong Interior Design Week.

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Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

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Design Trust Futures Festival transforms storied Murray House

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Why tossing out bamboo scaffolding would be a mistake on many levels

Worker safety is of utmost priority. But cultural and holistic aspects to our love affair with bamboo scaffolding must also be considered.

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Workers set up a bamboo scaffold to repair billboards in Sheung Wan in 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Art

Art Central: Nadim Abbas plays with space and meditation

The son of a respected academic, Abbas’ installations are complex and ambiguous in ways that challenge visitors to rethink their relationship to physical space.

Nadim Abbas talks about representation, perception and audience participation with PostMag. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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Works by Tracey Emin and Hilarie Hon grace this designer’s Hong Kong home

A Hong Kong-based designer and her arts consultant husband reimagine the space by swapping out artworks to create distinct vibes.

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