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Food and Drinks
Bitter, earthy, herbal: why wild Chinese honey has chefs buzzing with excitement
Wild natural honey from Yunnan province and beyond is becoming a favourite among food professionals looking for flavours besides sweet.
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Food and Drinks
This chef turns down-to-earth Cantonese recipes into luxury diasporic gastronomy
27 Jul 2026 - 5:54PM
US-China relations
How America’s 250-year China dream became its greatest strategic challenge
26 Jul 2026 - 12:37PM
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Food and Drinks
Celebrity chef Hugo Leung, aka To To, on the road to becoming a ‘Gourmet God’
Leung wasn’t always a ‘Gourmet God’ – as an apprentice, he was expected to clean woks, sharpen knives and even wash his master’s underwear.
25 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM
China society
Being Chinese
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The self-sacrificing Chinese mother I never wanted to become
By always stepping in, I enabled my husband to step back. But the consequences of years of unequal parenting became impossible to ignore.
25 Jul 2026 - 9:30AM
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Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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When Chinese emperors and prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly
Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one.
25 Jul 2026 - 8:15AM
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Science
Letters
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China’s Mazu system is a win for climate adaptation and cultural heritage
Readers discuss Chinese names for scientific projects, why ride-hailing cars pose a problem for Hong Kong, and the quality of teaching at universities.
24 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Health & Fitness
Explainer: How to train at a Shaolin kung fu centre, like Victor Wembanyama
The San Antonio Spurs star and YouTube sensation IShowSpeed have both travelled to China to experience Shaolin martial arts – here is how you can do it too.
24 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM
Food and Drinks
‘Piece of history’: old cookbook exhibition traces Hong Kong’s culinary past
‘Treasured Recipes’ at PMQ Taste Library features food-themed books and magazines spanning decades to show how the city’s food scene evolved.
23 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM
Artificial intelligence
Can this AI-powered Chinese astrology platform shake up the industry?
Singapore-based astrologer Sean Chan trained Tian Qi on over 9,000 of his own consultations. But not all his peers are so keen on using AI.
23 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
Chinese history
How Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih ruled the South China Sea in the 1800s
Ching, aka Zheng Yi Sao, became China’s most successful pirate during the Qing period, building a fearful empire that terrorised the region.
20 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
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Wellness
How tai chi energises these Chinese retirees: ‘everyone’s health has improved’
Tai chi practitioners at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven talk about learning the ancient Chinese practice and how it benefits health and spirit.
18 Jul 2026 - 6:21AM
Food and Drinks
China’s regional cuisines: survival strategies written in flavours
From Sichuan’s humidity to the Dongbei deep freeze, Chinese food isn’t about taste, it’s about not dying. A journey through five cuisines that reveals how geography shaped what a billion people eat.
17 Jul 2026 - 8:30PM
Food and Drinks
US$1,100 for 1kg? Hunting the wild mushrooms of Yunnan
In China’s wild-mushroom capital, there are more than 1,000 species of edible varieties, and many are highly prized in Chinese dishes.
17 Jul 2026 - 12:48PM
Food and Drinks
Meet the Chinese-Indonesian baker transforming Mumbai’s bread scene
Shannen Alexandra talks about overcoming injury to bake for Mumbai-based Mag St. Bread Co. and how her breads and pastries honour her past.
16 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM
Chinese zodiac predictions
Is the Year of the Horse’s sixth month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signs
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health.
14 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Kung Fu Soccer: Stephen Chow loses his touch with Shaolin Soccer spin-off
Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhang Xiaofei lead a team of female football martial artists in Chow’s film that falls far short of its 2001 predecessor.
14 Jul 2026 - 6:05PM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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Slowly but surely, China’s soft power is making itself felt
With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence.
12 Jul 2026 - 9:31PM
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Food and Drinks
All about Walovi, the Erling Haaland-promoted Chinese herbal drink
The Norwegian footballer has brought the drink into the spotlight – but what exactly are the benefits of this nearly 200-year-old brand?
12 Jul 2026 - 4:15AM
Books and literature
‘I never felt ready’: author on finally writing her Chinese grandmother’s story
Elizabeth Lim reveals why it took her 10 years to write Fishbone Cinderella about her grandmother’s journey from Hong Kong to San Francisco.
13 Jul 2026 - 11:09AM
Food and Drinks
New generation of grill masters: why people are joining China’s barbecue academy
China’s first dedicated barbecue school offers its students a sizzling opportunity to become grill masters and entrepreneurs.
11 Jul 2026 - 4:15PM
Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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A history of Chinese fans and how they kept people cool in summer
Fans have long been used in China for cooling and cooking and as artistic status symbols. We look at the tool’s reinvention over 3,000 years.
11 Jul 2026 - 8:15AM
History
Being Chinese
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In China, I found pieces of history waiting to be carried forward
My family’s history had travelled across the Pacific, leaving gaps that descendants on both sides are still working to fill in.
10 Jul 2026 - 9:25PM
Food and Drinks
Best things to do in Wuhan, China’s breakfast capital - revealed in a new light
Hubei’s eclectic capital on the Yangtze River is famous for its hearty breakfast food and many lakes. Here’s how to spend a weekend there.
10 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
Chinese zodiac predictions
Horoscopes: what does July 2026, Wood Goat month, hold for your zodiac sign?
It’s a time of intense summer heat and Wood Goat energy, calling for protection against ‘damp’ imbalances – so what does July hold for your sign?
9 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
Food and Drinks
On the Menu
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It’s goodbye to chef Vicky Lau’s Tate Dining Room, but not for long
Hong Kong’s Tate Dining Room, which has closed its Hollywood Road space and will reopen nearby, has felt like a steady presence in the past 14 years.
9 Jul 2026 - 11:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
6 surprising facts from Jet Li’s new book, including his near-death moment
From his many names to dishwasher woes, Beyond Life and Death shares things about the Chinese martial artist fans may not have been aware of.
8 Jul 2026 - 6:15PM
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Mainland China
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How a Chinese indie film conquered the box office
Lan Hongchun’s story about love, loyalty and immigrant struggles has struck a chord with the overseas Chinese diaspora, topping the box office with US$290 million.
7 Jul 2026 - 9:12PM
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