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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

The best inspiration is found at home, this artist finds

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Trainee thatcher David McFarren (front), a student of the Donegal Thatching School, works on a thatched cottage in the village of Bunbeg, Ireland on March 9, 2025. Photo: AFP

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At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland’s long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages.

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

Curves, greenery and a bike in a glass display case turned a family flat in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, into a sociable space full of positive vibes.

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A bicycle takes centre stage at this Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, flat designed by New Office Works. Photo: courtesy New Office Works

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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The Italian architect and industrial designer who was a magician with materials

From precast concrete structures to marble furniture, Italian architect Angelo Mangiarotti’s designs stretched the boundaries of sculpture.

3 Apr 2025 - 3:00AM

The late Italian architect and industrial designer Angelo Mangiarotti. Photo: courtesy Angelo Mangiarotti Foundation

Why innovative metallic artworks are taking centre stage

From Christopher K. Ho’s brass sculptures to Subodh Gupta’s recontextualised utensils, innovative metal art find utility beyond function.

2 Apr 2025 - 10:00AM

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How one Hong Kong family turned their flat into a Kyoto-inspired sanctuary

The tranquil essence of Kyoto’s ethereal bamboo groves has been transported into this New Territories family home.

1 Apr 2025 - 6:15PM

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

Architect behind The Upper House Hong Kong revamps Thai capital’s famed hotel with blend of homage and contemporary flair.

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

This week in PostMag: from André Fu’s designs to stem cell therapy

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4 Apr 2025 - 4:38PM

Architect André Fu in his studio in Central, features on this week’s print cover. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Design Trust Futures Festival transforms storied Murray House

Themed ‘The Art of Transformation’, the festival finds a fitting venue in the 19th century building in Stanley, bringing its public area to life.

3 Apr 2025 - 12:46PM

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.

28 Mar 2025 - 11:45AM

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.

27 Mar 2025 - 2:50PM

Nadim Abbas talks about representation, perception and audience participation with PostMag. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Architectural jewellery? Meet the artists taking insp from other forms

Today’s designers are flipping the script on greats like sculptor Alexander Calder and artists Man Ray, Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso, who all dabbled in jewellery design.

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Madelle Hegeler shows off weirdly striking jewellery by Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí in New York, in 1959. Photo: Getty Images

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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Designer Thomas Heatherwick seeks to humanise architecture – interview

Last year, he published Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World and his Heatherwick Studio launched the Xi’an Centre Culture Business District, centred on the Xi’an Tree, with local developer CR Land.

24 Mar 2025 - 5:04PM

Designer Thomas Heatherwick is a man on a mission: he wants to banish boring buildings and humanise our city environment. Photo: Raquel Diniz

This week in PostMag: Art everywhere throughout Hong Kong, European museums tour

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From our archives

When Hong Kong announced the city’s first open-air theatre

In 1983, the curtain was raised on the Ko Shan Road park and theatre, which took 2 years and HK$50 million to build.

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Turning tiny Hong Kong homes into bespoke living spaces

Millennials and solo dwellers are driving a trend of compact, high-spec spaces with acres of innovative storage.

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The undulating “spine” of this ADRO-designed flat in Hong Kong provides storage and guides the occupants from the entrance towards the bedroom corridor. Photo: 1kmstudio

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Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

The awards highlighted the industry’s dedication to quality, creativity and responsible practices, and recognised exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals.

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The staff of Socio at the the 100 Top Tables Tables 2025 Unveiling Ceremony and Awards. Photo: Jordan Chan

Hong Kong interior design

American expat transforms Mid-Levels flat with a splash of colour

Cinda McClelland Reynolds summoned her passion for colour, art and eclectic furniture to turn a white box into a visually stunning space.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s last house is finished, and you can stay there

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Installation view of “How to be Happy Together?” at Para Site, Hong Kong. Photo: Felix SC Wong

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Roganic reopens with a new look and fresh menu

Roganic in Hong Kong’s Lee Garden One turns over a new leaf with not just its interior – it’s also scrapped tasting menus in favour of family-style courses.

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Simon Rogan (centre) with chefs Adam Catterall (left) and Oli Marlow, at Roganic. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

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Draw coconut water at The Coco Journey, stay in art deco refinement at the Liu Men Hotel, or live it up at a Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton.

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This couple in Hong Kong shows how a 1970s flat can become a wellness haven

The new owners opted for natural finishes and sustainable materials when turning their Mid-Levels property into a stylish sanctuary.

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