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Fans of the late Taiwan actress Barbie Hsu have reflected on her colourful life following her recent flu-related death in Japan. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/QQ.com
Trending in China

Fans of late Taiwan actress Barbie Hsu recall special moments, tell of her kindness

Late star’s flu-related death in Japan prompts huge outpouring of love for actress who defied stereotypes, fought for underdog all her life.

Women and gender

Remembering the life and legacy of Barbie Hsu

SCMP Highlights

Travel advice for Japan, US-China trade war: 7 highlights

Fame and celebrity

Husband of late Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu vows to protect children from ‘the wicked’

South Korean rapper Koo Jun-yup also vows to give his share of Taiwanese actress’ estate to his mother-in-law.

Barbie Hsu and DJ Koo. Photo: Instagram/ jnbloversph
Trending in China

Mourning Barbie Hsu, proposal in China gone wrong: 5 trending stories

From netizens mourning Barbie Hsu to a proposal that nearly went awry, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Trending in China

Chinese netizens use DeepSeek to copy Barbie Hsu’s style in mourning letters

Artificial intelligence chatbot employed to send online messages of condolence which get over 3 million views on social media.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Protect yourself and family from the flu

Surge in Hong Kong deaths from influenza is an urgent reminder, especially for vulnerable young and old, to get vaccinated.

Hong Kong’s flu season is expected to peak in February. Photo: Eugene Lee
Taiwan

Video | The rise of Meteor Garden star Barbie Hsu

Known as ‘Big S’, the Taiwanese actress and host became a household name in 2001 for her role as Shan Cai in the drama Meteor Garden

Fame and celebrity

Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu’s family to bring ashes back to Taiwan on Thursday

Hsu, 48, reportedly came down with flu four days before she succumbed to pneumonia.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Flu jab inquiries, bookings rise in Hong Kong after death of Barbie Hsu

Doctors say more people visiting clinics after news of Taiwanese actress’ death from pneumonia, triggered by flu.

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More people are making inquiries and appointments for flu jabs at Hong Kong clinics after the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Chronically ill Hongkongers urged to avoid Japan, other flu-hit countries

Risk for chronically ill patients who contract influenza must be taken seriously, doctors warn after death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu in Japan.

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Tourists in Kyoto, Japan. Several travel destinations popular with Hongkongers are undergoing flu surges, including Japan. Photo: AFP
SCMP Highlights

Barbie Hsu dies at 48, US-China rivalry: SCMP daily highlights

From the Taiwanese actress’ death to Chinese reaction to US tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Video | ‘Big S’ Barbie Hsu dead at 48

The 48-year-old entertainer was travelling in Japan when she contracted influenza, which then triggered pneumonia

Fame and celebrity

Obituary | The rise of Meteor Garden star Barbie Hsu, dead at 48

Popularly known as ‘Big S’, Barbie Hsu began her career in 1994 in the pop duo SOS before starring in a number of films and TV series.

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Barbie Hsu (also known as “Big S”) attends a Cosme Decorte event in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 27, 2018. The Taiwanese actress and singer has died at age 48 of pneumonia. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Taiwanese actress Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu dies from pneumonia at age 48

Actress who gained popularity for starring role in TV drama Meteor Garden contracted flu while travelling in Japan.

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Taiwanese actress Hsu Shi-yuan has died from pneumonia aged 48 while travelling in Japan. Photo: Weibo
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

5 notable Chinese remakes of Hollywood hits before Crisis Negotiators

With the release this month of Herman Yau’s Crisis Negotiators – which reimagines 1998 Hollywood movie The Negotiator – we consider 5 other Chinese-language remakes of films from the US.

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Coronavirus China

Like ‘being cut by a knife’ to ‘no big deal’: Chinese public figures talk Covid

As China’s response to Covid-19 shifts, more people are coming forward to share their experiences with infection and urge others to stay calm.

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Sex and relationships

The Naked Truth | Know your partner’s love language and have a better relationship

The longer a relationship goes on the worse we get at showing affection, yet your partner needs always to feel loved. This is where love language comes in.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Meteor Garden star Barbie Hsu’s new husband, Koo Jun-yup?

The Taiwanese TV actress recently married her old flame, as a surprise Instagram announcement recently revealed, but how much do you know about her new husband?

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Fame and celebrity

‘I think she’s very brave’: Barbie Hsu’s remarriage divides social media

When Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, 46, aka Big S, revealed she had married old flame Koo Jun-yup, Chinese social media exploded with comments backing her nuptials and casting doubt on their relationship.

Fame and celebrity

Update | When Barbie Hsu marrying her old flame lit up social media in China

The Taiwanese actress known as Big S, who divorced Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, married Korean singer and DJ Koo Jun-yup, with whom she had a brief romance over 20 years earlier.

Koo Jun-yup and Barbie Hsu, who married in South Korea 24 years after they began a brief romance. Hsu’s family has announced her death from pneumonia at the age of 48. Photo: courtesy of Instagram
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