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Young participants in the 1978 New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships organised by the Hong Kong Life Guard Club, now called the Hong Kong Life Saving Society. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

Hong Kong swimmers braving the cold on New Year’s Day, from the 1970s to 2000s

A perennial test of courage, the city’s New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships race celebrates its 50th year in 2026.

Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong table tennis lovers serve it up for charity

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s Christmas festivities, from the 1970s to 90s

Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai trial: Post sketches offer public a glimpse of courtroom moments

Illustrations by Post senior designer Victor Sanjinez captured some of the drama inside the court as Jimmy Lai’s trial progressed.

The scene inside the court on Monday as Jimmy Lai learned his fate. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: standing together with the people of Tai Po

We spoke with people on the ground giving their time and energy to help relief efforts after the fire at Wang Fuk Court.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Fact-Check | Firefighters in Hong Kong? This video was shot in Chile in 2024

An old video is being misrepresented online as Hong Kong authorities battling deadly blaze in Tai Po.

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Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins 6 prizes at Asian Media Awards

Post wins five awards for reporting, infographics and photojournalism while Morning Studio picks up gold prize for best revenue diversification project.

The image of a cargo ship, broken in two, in Sai Kung took the gold award. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus eyes HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects

This year’s theme, ‘Building Bridges’, calls for using power of compassion to connect people and inspire collective action for a better community.

Joe Tsai

South China Morning Post appoints Tammy Tam as publisher in major overhaul

Chow Chung-yan will take over as editor-in-chief, while CEO Catherine So will leave the Post after 3½ years.

Semiconductors

China Future Tech webinar: how Nexperia got caught in the US-China rivalry

A Post webinar discusses the context and implications of the Nexperia saga.

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The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is displayed at the chipmaker’s German facility. Photo: Reuters
Mainland China

SCMP Plus exclusive: meet Jeffrey Sachs in person

The internationally renowned economist is set to be featured in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong.

First Mention

When rumours swirled around the cause of Cantopop star Danny Chan’s death

Chow Yun-fat, Sally Yeh, Anita Mui and Pansy Ho attended his funeral. It was speculated that attempted suicide, Aids or a drug overdose caused his death.

Mainland China

Video | Sea of red lights mark the end of China’s ‘super golden week’

Cars flood the freeway in China as people return back home from Golden Week.

Open Questions series

Open Questions | Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

The influential writer and chef’s first book is credited with bringing Sichuan’s fiery and aromatic dishes to world attention.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong society

The Post’s video team in Hong Kong wins 2 major international awards

Rainbow’s End: Where’s home for Manila’s Golden Gays and Eat Drink Asia pick up prizes presented by US’ Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

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Manila’s famous “golden gays” in an award-winning short documentary by the Post. Photo: SCMP
From our archives

In pictures: when Ocean Terminal welcomed the world, from the 1960s to the 90s

Ocean Terminal was visited by Queen Elizabeth, with the most luxurious cruise liners and navy ships alike docking at the pier.

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: from Hong Kong farmers to ‘aura farming’

We meet farmers weathering storms in Nam Chung, explore TikTok’s viral aura-boat craze, and taste Armenia’s reimagined traditions.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Good journalism matters more than ever in age of AI and fake news

Acknowledging their role as watchdog, newsrooms must rise to the challenge by embracing new technology while maintaining integrity.

Journalists raise their hands to ask questions as Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu explains his policy address at a press conference on September 17. Photo: Nora Tam
Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: making rope skipping ‘cool’ and rediscovering Goa

Rope skipping may be finding a place in Hong Kong, while the layered history of Angkor continues to thrive, and Goa takes on new charm.

From our archives

In pictures: when the Light Rail Transit system transformed transport

The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) opened the LRT in 1988, providing the New Territories with more convenient transport besides buses or minibuses.

Hong Kong culture

Ballet inspired by Hong Kong kung fu legend Bruce Lee set for global spotlight

Marketing expert Colleen Yu says the city needs ‘structured and tailored storytelling for each type of fan’ to boost cultural tourism.

Olga Wong, deputy Hong Kong editor of the South China Morning Post, left, alongside Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Lesz Banham, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet, Septime Webre and Chief Marketing Officer of Live Nation Connects, Colleen Yu, at the ‘Redefining Hong Kong conference on Culture, Sports and Tourism’, hosted by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

‘Hong Kong Inc’ concept needed even as tourist numbers rocket, forum told

Speakers at Post’s Redefining Hong Kong forum say city struggling with global brand recognition while arts sector faces big financial challenges.

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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law gives the keynote speech at the Redefining Hong Kong conference. Photo: Dickson Lee
First Mention

When 4 people were killed after a boy fell into a remote Hong Kong village well

In 1981, residents of a worm-farming community were left devastated after a 14-year-old fell into a well and 3 of his rescuers perished.

From our archives

In pictures: in streets or salons, Hong Kong barbers make the cut

Whether it’s on the roadside or at a high-end hair salon, here’s how Hongkongers have been styling it out since the 1970s.

SCMP Highlights

China’s ‘big advantage’; US debuts hypersonic missile: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s exports continuing to accelerate to a genetic study that could have major implications, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

China’s exports have so far remained robust in the face of a trade war with the United States, with shipments up 5.9 per cent year on year during the first half of the year. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post journalist gets Hong Kong Baptist University fellowship

Senior correspondent Natalie Wong will take part in one-of-its-kind programme designed to raise industry standards for local journalists.

Natalie Wong, who specialises in political news at the Post, is among three journalists selected for the Professional Journalism Fellowship programme. Photo: Handout
From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s family-run stores through the decades

Before Hong Kong became dominated by the likes of Wellcome and ParknShop, neighbourhoods were served by corner shops like these ones.

China shipbuilding

Trump’s China shipyard challenge gets Korea boost

South Korea’s promise to invest US$150 billion in US shipbuilding may help sap China’s dominance of the sector, even amid limited prospects for a renaissance at American yards.

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