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Shawn Yue in a still from Motorway (2012), a cops-and-robbers revenge tale that puts car handling at its centre and one of the titles on our list of the films featuring Hong Kong’s best car stunts.

Entertainment

The best car stunts in Hong Kong cinema: Police Story, Initial D and more

The most famous car stunt in Hong Kong movie history, and one that made its stuntman instantly famous, feature on our list of the best.

24 May 2026 - 6:15PMvideocam

K-drama actor Ahn Hyo-seop on his new single with US R&B star Khalid

24 May 2026 - 4:15PMvideocam

A Vietnamese-American’s quest to make the perfect Peking duck

24 May 2026 - 12:45PM

Health & Wellness

Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risks

Mould thrives in humid climates, and certain furniture can introduce particles that can cause coughs and even cancer. Here’s how to stay safe.

24 May 2026 - 11:15AM

Black mould is a chronic health hazard that thrives in humid climates such as Hong Kong’s. Experts share how to rid your home of harmful particles that can cause coughs, allergic reactions and even cancer. Photo: Shutterstock

Arts

How Mr Mahjong is telling Hong Kong stories through his outdoor exhibition

Daniel Wu, a self-professed terrible mahjong player, takes pieces from the traditional tile-based game and carves ‘almost anything’ on them.

24 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Entertainment

‘It’s a Geena-sance’: Geena Davis on Netflix’s The Boroughs and Coachella skit

The Thelma & Louise star shares her delight in returning as a bellicose retiree in Netflix’s new sci-fi as she reflects on an iconic career.

23 May 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

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K-drama

Latest K-drama casting news about Nana, Lee Jong-suk and more

Nana is looking at the lead in Netflix thriller Ma Theresa, while Lee Jong-suk has been offered a role in Disney+ drama Paradise.

23 May 2026 - 3:15PM

South Korean actress Nana in a still from Climax. Nana has received an offer to star in the coming Netflix series Ma Theresa. Photo: courtesy of ENA

Chinese culture

The dark story of Consort Wan, 17 years older than the emperor who loved her

Wan Zhen’er became a beloved consort of Emperor Chenghua against all conventions, but records indicate a pernicious side to her tale.

25 May 2026 - 12:03AM

Health & Wellness

How GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss wonders – but not without risk

Research suggests GLP-1s like Ozempic may help with more than just weight loss and type 2 diabetes, but experts warn of risks from abuse.

23 May 2026 - 7:33AM

Entertainment

Lego Batman and Robin return in Legacy of the Dark Knight video game

This open-world action-adventure is full of fun and humour. Just make sure you have a sidekick to get the most out of the game.

22 May 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Batman and Robin return in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a 2026 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Photo: Warner Bros

Chinese culture

Origin of Hong Kong’s ‘peace buns’, Cheung Chau Bun Festival’s iconic snack

‘Ping on bao’ are both happily eaten and the focus of the festival’s famous bun scrambling competition. One baker explains how he makes them.

22 May 2026 - 3:15PM

An employee of Kwok Kam Kee, a bakery on Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island, prepares traditional ping on bao, or “peace buns”, ahead of the annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Arts

Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes first woman to lead San Francisco Symphony

Rising maestro emerged as a surprise choice and will begin her six-year term at the famed orchestra in September 2027.

22 May 2026 - 6:14AMvideocam

Food & Drink

The Hong Kong chefs serving up East-West fusion food without the stigma

We meet three Hong Kong restaurant pioneers who are elevating the maligned food trend by serving French and Nordic dishes with Asian accents.

22 May 2026 - 12:15PM

Entertainment

Profile | How Got7’s Jackson Wang went from Hong Kong fencing prodigy to global music icon

One of the world’s most prominent Chinese singers, Jackson Wang was a star fencer before his music career exploded with K-pop boy band Got7.

22 May 2026 - 8:45AM

Jackson Wang poses at the Met Gala in New York City in 2023. Long before he was a singer, the Got7 rapper was a fencer. Photo: Reuters

Interiors & Living

How buildings and cities shape our lives, from ancient Rome to Hong Kong today

Architectural scholar Stefan Al compresses 2 million years of human habitation into 258 pages in his new book, Dwelling on Earth.

21 May 2026 - 6:15PM

General view in Central district of Hong Kong. Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office has called on HK to improve its executive-led governance model, arguing the legislative and judicial branches should support the government as they perform “on the same stage” and should not undermine each other. 26JAN26 SCMP / Jelly Tse

Society

On This Day | Australian makes first swim around Hong Kong Island in 1976 – SCMP archive

On this day 50 years ago, Australia’s Linda McGill completed the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island in 17 hours.

22 May 2026 - 1:30PM

Snaps of 1970s Hong Kong, what to eat in China’s Chengdu: 7 Lifestyle highlights

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.

21 May 2026 - 4:45PM

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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.

19 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Eliza Chan speaking at the Manchester Literature Festival in 2025. The writer, who grew up in Scotland, went from rejecting her Chinese heritage to embracing it. Photo: Chris Payne

Health & Wellness

This mother of 3 who runs a restaurant also wins gruelling trail races. How?

Hongkonger Petronella Harlin balances tough endurance races with a demanding front-of-house hospitality role and raising three kids under 10.

20 May 2026 - 11:40AM

Travel & Leisure

Saunas, sure. But sleep? A couple stays overnight at a 24-hour spa in Shenzhen

A writer and her husband visit Shenzhen’s Tenz spa to see what it offers besides massages and how easy it is to get a good night’s rest there.

21 May 2026 - 12:37PM

Health & Wellness

4 things you need to know about when and how often to get a mammogram

Breast cancer screening advice is conflicted and confusing, but new research and technology should help women find the ideal timing.

19 May 2026 - 11:15AM

In the future, genetic tests should help narrow down ideal mammogram schedules, but until then how often should one get screened for breast cancer? Experts advise. Photo: Shutterstock

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM

The pre-Chinese New Year rush at the Kowloon-Canton Railway terminal in Hung Hom, in 1978. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: crossing the Hong Kong-mainland China border through the decades

Discover how Hong Kong-mainland border crossings transformed from slow, queue-filled journeys in the 1970s to today’s seamless high-speed rail trips.

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At 5am, it’s still dark at the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, as fishermen and workers go about offloading the morning’s catch. Photo: Alexander Mak

Discover Aberdeen’s fish market secrets with Hong Kong’s top chefs

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Donald Trump attends a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, in 2017. Photo: Reuters

Trump’s Beijing banquet: will it be Big Macs or Huaiyang cuisine in the Great Hall?

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The swimming pool at Andaz One Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: courtesy Andaz One Bangkok

Asia’s new hotels: from Kyoto to Bangkok, luxury awaits

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The Hua Khao fishing village is populated by Muslims believed to be descended from Javanese settlers. Photo: Oliver Raw

Songkhla’s hidden charm: the town poised to put southern Thailand on the tourist map

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Sichuan Verandah provides adjustable spice levels, from “baby spice” to “spice master”. Photo: courtesy Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Stübli to Blanc de Noirs

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The US military bases set up in Japan’s Okinawa after World War II sparked controversy over land use, pollution and crime, but they also transformed the island chain’s food and culture.

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