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Chinese culture
She rejected her Chinese heritage as a child. Now, she writes about it
Scottish-born Eliza Chan, who once dropped out of medical school, is a fantasy writer who marries Eastern myths with Western folklore.
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Books and literature
How should we greet aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson has the answer
17 May 2026 - 7:15PM
Parenting: newborns to toddlers
10 Japanese parenting tips to raise well-behaved, mindful and creative children
13 May 2026 - 7:15PM
World of performing arts
A female Hamlet, a BMW-driving Hamlet: how Shakespeare’s play is having a moment
Fresh, vibrant and inclusive, new Hamlet productions are part of a wave of interest in the Shakespearean tragedy seen from stages to TikTok.
12 May 2026 - 3:15PM
Sri Lankan actor Hiran Abeysekera performs in the role of Hamlet at the National Theatre in London on September 25, 2025. Photo: AP
European cinema
Who was Marguerite Duras? Decoding the French cinema radical’s dual identity
Born in French Indochina in 1914, Duras was a visionary who treated the silver screen as a canvas for her haunting psychological experiments.
5 May 2026 - 3:15PM
Music
‘This is insane!’ Korean-American rapper Dumbfoundead on family, music and Beef
A writer on Beef season two, battle rapper Dumbfoundead has taken his underground rap mentality with him from the gutter to the stars.
2 May 2026 - 7:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
‘Sex is a language in this show’: Heated Rivalry’s Rachel Reid and Jacob Tierney
Author Rachel Reid and director Jacob Tierney talk about writing sex scenes, realising they had something big, and upcoming sequels.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:03AM
Heated Rivalry director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney and Rachel Reid, whose books are the basis of the series, are pictured in New York on April 18, 2026. The pair talk about the success of the HBO Max show based on Reid’s Game Changers book series, the joy of writing sex scenes and sequels in the works. Photo: Invision/AP
Wellness
Is your family addicted to screens and junk food? How to change their habits
In her book Dopamine Kids, Michaeleen Doucleff examines our reliance on ‘magnets’ that hamper happiness and explains how to overcome them.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
The ‘soju artist’ teaching the world to drink soju with an English guide
‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Art
They were both couriers. One wrote a bestselling book, the other made a film
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan and videographer Kong Yiu-wing talk about making art out of hard, blue-collar labour.
16 Mar 2026 - 1:34PM
Art
‘Beautiful and unexpected’: join Pulitzer Prize winner on a Hong Kong stroll
‘Trust’ author Hernan Diaz talks about his lauded 1920s New York-set novel and architectural power symbols on his first visit to Hong Kong.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:23PM
Pulitzer prize winner Hernan Diaz, in Central. Hernan Diaz is in the city for Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF). 03MAR26 SCMP / Jonathan Wong
Books and literature
How Asian-American couple’s Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral fame
The husband-and-wife creators of Tubby Nugget reflect on their character’s incredible success as they release their first graphic novel.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:23PM
Books and literature
Indian author Amitav Ghosh publishes first novel in 7 years. Why so long?
Ahead of his Hong Kong International Literary Festival appearance, Ghosh talks about his new book Ghost-Eye and re-reading earlier works.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
K-pop-loving business expert breaks down the systems that drive the industry
Choi Jung-kiu’s new book analyses K-pop’s working parts using examples drawn from active idol groups, recent releases and everyday practices.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
World of performing arts
John Skelley’s Harry Potter journey from Broadway understudy to star
Every time Skelley thinks he’s done with the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, ‘opportunity kind of keeps coming back’.
29 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
John Skelley plays an adult Harry Potter in a performance of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child on Broadway. Photo: AP
TV shows and streaming video
HBO’s Heated Rivalry scores with mix of hockey and queer sports romance
Writer and director of HBO’s Heated Rivalry Jacob Tierney talks about the ‘pure queer’ joy of reading the storyline and casting the leads.
29 Dec 2025 - 6:15PM
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Art
Famous horse-related works of art as the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches
To celebrate the nearing Year of the Fire Horse, we look at paintings, books and plays that show how the use of horses in art has evolved.
16 Dec 2025 - 3:28PM
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Britain
Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic author, dies at 55 from brain cancer
The celebrated British author wrote over 30 books, and leaves behind a legacy of humour and relatability.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:34AM
Author Sophie Kinsella poses on Wimbledon Village high street, London in 2004. Photo: AP
What to do in Hong Kong
5 things to do in Hong Kong and ways to help this weekend, December 5-7
Whether heading to a bar that gives proceeds to Tai Po fire victims or donating essentials, there are various ways you can help this weekend.
5 Dec 2025 - 10:54AM
Fashion
Who is Jeffrey Banks and why did Ralph Lauren call him his ‘other son’?
Designer Jeffrey Banks recounts over 50 years in fashion in his memoir, including when Lauren gave him one of his own suits to wear to prom.
27 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM
Books and literature
A look inside The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood’s new memoir
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts reveals secrets behind some of Atwood’s most famous novels as well as moments of frustration and betrayal.
19 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM
Books and literature
China’s crackdown on same-sex love stories leaves women ‘less happy’
Despite the largest crackdown yet, danmei stories are still available in China – but they are far tamer and, some say, just not as good.
16 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM
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Women near shelves of merchandise for danmei stories in a comic store in Beijing. China is cracking down on stories about men in love. Photo: AP
Books and literature
How Bruce Lee went from martial arts star to enduring Asian-American icon
Jeff Chang explores why, 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains ‘a hero to people all around the world’ in Water Mirror Echo.
16 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
Books and literature
British-Hungarian writer David Szalay wins Booker Prize for ‘Flesh’
Szalay’s exploration of troubled masculinity beat favourites Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious US$65,500 literary award.
11 Nov 2025 - 12:12PM
Books and literature
Tokyo bookshop where Korean translations spark ‘conversation across borders’
Since 2015, publisher Kim Seung-bok has used her shop Chekccori to connect Japanese readers with top Korean authors ‘in the right way’.
4 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
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