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Sons & Daughters creator Suyin Looui (left) with her daughter and father Steffan in front of the Chinese-Canadian cafe he worked in growing up. Looui’s project tells stories of Chinese immigrants in Canada and their experiences in such cafes and restaurants. Photo: Suyin Looui
Food and Drinks

Chinese-Canadian families and their restaurants get their stories told

Online project tells immigrant stories of restaurant and cafe owners from Montreal to Vancouver, and brought its maker and her dad closer.

China society

Opinion | Why Nanking massacre remains such a powerful Chinese cultural symbol

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Singapore

Language Matters | ‘Good English’? No thanks, Singaporeans are officially embracing Singlish

Diplomacy

Opinion | China’s safeguarding of cultural heritage signals its global ambition

For China, the protection of antiquities is not just about safeguarding objects of its past – it is about defining its place in the future.

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China’s Western Xia imperial tombs in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region were officially added to the Unesco World Heritage list in July 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | How homosexuality was accepted, even celebrated, in ancient China

Opponents of Hong Kong’s Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill cite traditional values, but China has a history of being more accepting.

Women and gender

Sex, lies and video games: the heated debate over sexism and misogyny in China

Controversies ranging from a rape case to a popular game about gold diggers are fuelling intense discussions and ‘gender antagonism’.

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Art

Hong Kong artists show experimental works on the China-North Korea border

Tsang Kin-wah and Mark Chung are the first Hong Kong artists to exhibit at the cutting-edge contemporary Yalu River Art Museum in Dandong.

Part of Hong Kong artist Tsang Kin-wah’s exhibition “Alongsen ten ce” is seen at the Yalu River Art Museum in Dandong, China. Photo: Yalu River Art Museum
Food and Drinks

How Chinese wines are finding new fans at New York’s drinking hotspots

Importer and event host China Wine Club is giving modern Chinese wineries from regions like Ningxia and Shangri-La the spotlight in the US.

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Architecture and design

How Dear Modern creator Cliff Tan has redefined feng shui

The Singaporean former architect reinterprets the Chinese practice to offer practical solutions for modern living, transforming spaces into sanctuaries of comfort and clarity.

Chinese zodiac predictions

Is Year of the Snake’s seventh 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 health, love, finances and careers.

How’s your luck in the Year of the Snake’s seventh month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs, including why it will be a good month career-wise for Monkeys and others. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

5 inspiring museums to visit in Guangdong for history, jewellery and more

Discover TCM’s legacy at the Guangdong Chinese Medicine Museum, or take your nose on a time-travelling adventure at Xuelei Fragrance Museum.

The Guangdong Chinese Medicine Museum in Guangzhou, China. Photo: Getty Images
Communist Party politics

‘Own the story’: China urged to control its narrative to counteract the West

Discourse power has become a key arena of international competition, according to experts in Chinese politics, media and party ideology.

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Food and Drinks

Chinese dining etiquette dos and don’ts, from who eats first to tea pouring

Chinese table manners and traditions emphasise sharing and politeness and can be complicated. Here are the most important rules.

Art

What’s the story behind the Good Morning towel, seen everywhere in Asia?

The Good Morning towel has become a cultural symbol that evokes nostalgia and has inspired modern interpretations and even artwork.

A woman sells Good Morning towels at a stall in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district on July 19, 2025. Photo: Kylie Knott
Music

Lan Lao’s Blueprint Supreme dance challenge goes viral on Chinese social media

From schoolchildren to K-pop stars like Jay Park and Enhypen, everyone’s taking on the dance challenge spreading on Douyin and RedNote.

Lan Lao (left) is seen in a still from the video for his song Blueprint Supreme. A street dance group in Chongqing, China who created their own choreography for the song has sparked a social media craze. Photo: Zac Purton
China society

Being Chinese | I escaped a Chinese guoxue ‘reading group’. My friend is less lucky

The trend of ‘national studies’ unsettled me. Packaged in Chinese symbols – robes, incense, ancient wisdom – much of it felt too commodified.

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Food and Drinks

What is hoisin sauce? How the condiment spread from China to Trader Joe’s

Originating in southern China, hoisin sauce is now found in supermarkets from the US to Japan and is even used in cocktails and desserts.

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US-China relations

Labubu, soft power of a stealthy ‘ugly-cute’ sort, takes on America

The Chinese-made dolls, a playful global megahit, give Beijing an opportunity to make inroads into deep US distrust.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Women and gender

Chinese officials accuse online stand-up shows of stirring ‘gender antagonism’

Zhejiang officials hope ‘rising stand-up comedy scene can become more rational and profound, with less division and more understanding’.

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Music

Who is Lan Lao? Meet the Chinese rapper more popular than Jay Chou

Mixing Cantonese culture with American rap influences, Lan Lao is a viral sensation inspired by stars like Drake, Young Thug and Wang Yitai.

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Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Hong Kong Book Fair’s central plot rightly remains love of reading

Over 35 years, the event has seen political controversy and scantily clad ‘pseudo models’ but physical books continue to be a major draw.

The Hong Kong Book Fair is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai till July 22. Photo: Sam Tsang
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Ancient Chinese played football? Ball games popular in imperial China

The Chinese started playing early forms of football and polo more than 2,000 years ago, and later games resembling modern golf and bowling.

An illustration depicts Chinese men playing cuju, an early version of football. Centuries before pickleball became popular in Asia, the Chinese played a variety of traditional ball games. Photo: Wikipedia
Food and Drinks

What is cheung fun? Types, history and how to make Chinese rice noodle rolls

From Hong Kong dim sum classics to Malaysian twists, here’s everything you need to know about cheung fun, including expert cooking tips.

Trending in China

Chinese actor Yu Shi wins 2 medals at national horseback archery competition

The 28-year-old shot to fame in the 2023 'Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms'.

Trending in China

Chinese ethnic minorities sing songs to solve legal disputes; case goes viral

Traditional beliefs hold that singing folk songs is more powerful, efficient way of communicating than using the plain spoken word.

Some courts in China have hired traditional folk singers to help mediate legal disputes. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu
Hong Kong politics

Books on President Xi’s thoughts to serve as ‘action guide’ for Hongkongers

Beijing’s top official in the city, Zhou Ji, says books are ‘intellectual feast’ to help residents steer Hong Kong’s development.

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A launch event for Xi Jinping’s new book was held on Wednesday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China's population

Chinese province quintuples marriage leave to give betrothals a boost

Hubei province, one of several regions attempting to reverse persistent declines in marriages and births, will provide 15 days of leave for newlyweds.

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Style Edit: Rolex partners with Hong Kong’s WestK cultural district

Highlights include excerpts from Chinese operas Princess Cheung Ping and The Legend of the Purple Hairpin by librettist Tong Tik-sang, and the martial arts piece Fan Lihua Battles Wang Yinglong.

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