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China economy
Opinion
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Adhering to reforms can help Beijing pop ‘Peak China’ bubble
To see off scepticism about China’s growth potential, the government’s latest reform push must be effective and make good on its promises.
17 Mar 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong population
Opinion
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Hong Kong is right to get out of way of women who do want children
17 Mar 2025 - 11:44AM
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Sex and relationships
Sadness, fear, even disgust? How young Koreans view marriage and childbirth
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Wellness
This world champion bartender quit alcohol. How does he feel now?
Hongkonger Leo Ko talks about giving up booze three years ago, while a doctor explains the major benefits of reducing or quitting drinking.
16 Mar 2025 - 7:45AM
Asia travel
Women designers showcase Laotian hand weaving in gorgeous garments
An exhibition at Laos’ Sofitel Luang Prabang hotel highlights how artisans are both preserving the traditional art form and modernising it.
15 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM
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Wellness
Could a ‘yes, no, maybe’ list reinvigorate your sex life?
A sexual health expert explains how to reignite your sexual relationship and describes the benefits of enhanced intimacy.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:15PM
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China-EU relations
Opinion
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How China can use US-EU split to hasten more multipolar world
Beijing and Brussels both have vested interests in preventing a closer alignment between the US and Russia. They also prefer a less dominant US.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:47AM
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Education
Could a week in Japan transform your preschool child’s education?
A Japanese preschool exchange programme is attracting Hong Kong families who hope to expose their children to new cultural experiences.
13 Mar 2025 - 7:15AM
Tourism
25 years on, how the London Eye became a symbol of the UK’s capital
Now one of the UK’s most visited paid attractions, the London Eye’s future was not always so assured, architect Julia Barfield says.
10 Mar 2025 - 12:45PM
Art
Contemporary Chinese ink artist tips hat to singer Anita Mui in show
Artist Hong Wai’s exhibition ‘No Way To Be Good’ pays homage to the late Cantopop diva and to Hong Kong’s ‘golden age’ of entertainment.
9 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM
Wealth management
Women in Hong Kong face huge retirement income shortfall, Fidelity study shows
Women expect an average monthly expense of HK$24,235 (US$3,120) after retirement but face an income-gap, study shows.
6 Mar 2025 - 5:55PM
Wellness
No phones. Only real people. Welcome to The Offline Club
Over 2,000 people have attended The Offline Club’s London events in just a few months, mostly adults aged 20 to 35 eager to digitally detox.
21 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM
Wellness
Do you think you have autism? Why more adults are being diagnosed
Many of the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can go unnoticed until adulthood, though symptoms present differently for everyone.
20 Feb 2025 - 4:15AM
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Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s poor communication may point to bigger problems
Good stories cannot be told if basic information is lacking about the city’s progress as part of the development of the nation.
17 Feb 2025 - 10:35AM
Asean
Opinion
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Southeast Asia’s rice crisis is a ticking time bomb
Ensuring food security for the region and beyond requires urgent action to modernise agriculture, diversify suppliers and strengthen cooperation.
16 Feb 2025 - 4:30PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
‘Extremely risky’ for NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to pursue new direction
Lawyers raise concerns as the K-pop girl group – due to perform in Hong Kong in March – remain mired in lawsuits with Hybe Labels’ Ador.
14 Feb 2025 - 7:15PM
Tourism
A Balkans tour led by a Serbian and a Bosnian? The rise of peace tourism
Mejdi Tours takes groups to places like Uzbekistan and Israel led by pairs of locals with opposing religious, political or ethnic views.
14 Feb 2025 - 7:41AM
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Tourism
Why more Americans are holidaying on farms, saving farmers in the process
Picking fruit, going on hayrides and other farm-stay experiences are attracting city folk as farmers turn to Airbnb amid volatile markets.
12 Feb 2025 - 4:15AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Profile
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Chinese ballet dancer and social media star shows what’s behind the curtain
Hong Kong Ballet dancer Sun Jia’s viral video content has garnered her hundreds of thousands of fans across Douyin, RedNote and Instagram.
7 Feb 2025 - 7:40AM
Asia travel
Staged China rural scenes go viral, tourists pay US$40 to film them
Rural residents in China’s Fujian province have gone viral on Douyin and RedNote by indulging visitors’ nostalgia with staged country scenes.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:15AM
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Hong Kong property
Rare deals, distressed sales to prevail in Hong Kong property
Traditional investors to stay on the sidelines while educational and church organisations scoop up assets, analysts say.
3 Feb 2025 - 9:47AM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong doesn’t need a fortune stick to know to avoid wasteful spending
If there is so little to go around, government officials should do their part by curbing extravagant spending, perhaps even taking a pay cut.
3 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Why the worst may be over for Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s economy is bouncing back, but the government must be committed to technological and political innovation to see the city thrive.
2 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM
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Wellness
How to slow or reverse ageing? Experts reveal latest longevity trends
We can’t all spend millions a year on longevity like Bryan Johnson. Specialists explain how they help people live longer, healthier lives.
2 Feb 2025 - 10:24AM
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American cinema
Anora star Yura Borisov on Mikey Madison, Sean Baker and playing Igor
Nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar, Borisov talks about filming with co-star Madison and director Baker, and his ‘lighthouse’ Igor.
31 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
Wellness
What is the best type of yoga for you? How beginners should choose
Hatha and yin styles are generally better for beginners, vinyasa and ashtanga are more vigorous – but always ask teachers if you’re not sure.
30 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
Fashion
Planets to pomegranates, cheongsam maker gives the dress a modern makeover
For her cheongsam – also known as qipao – Chocolate Tsang thinks not only about pattern and style but also the character of her clients.
29 Jan 2025 - 7:45AM
Lunar New Year
Women in this Chinese lion dance troupe also fling around the men
The Lingdong troupe from Shantou in China includes around 20 female performers, but there has been some mockery amid the positive reactions.
28 Jan 2025 - 2:33PM
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