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Architecture and design
Architect Rocco Yim designed some of Hong Kong’s most iconic structures
Once doubtful this city had architectural lessons to offer, Yim now reflects on his own projects that have shaped Hong Kong’s skyline.
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
The Hui Brothers defined Hong Kong comedy in the 1970s. How they fared later
13 Jul 2025 - 4:15PM
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Automotive industry
Behind the scenes at Le Mans – and what it takes to win
13 Jul 2025 - 6:15AM
American cinema
How Chinese Box presented the Hong Kong handover from a unique viewpoint
In Wayne Wang’s 1997 drama, the many sides of a city on the brink of change were shown through the camcorder of Jeremy Irons’ English writer.
11 Jul 2025 - 6:15PM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Jane Wong, the Hong Kong actress starring in Squid Game season 3
Wong’s making headlines as a Chinese-speaking VIP in the final season of Squid Game, but she’s also starred in numerous Hong Kong films – off-screen, she enjoys time with her Japanese husband and cat.
8 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan disliked this Hong Kong film director, but why?
Lo Wei, Hong Kong’s first ‘million-dollar director’, made hits including The Big Boss and Fist of Fury but had a big ego that caused issues.
6 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei
Chow Chung died from pneumonia aged 92 on Friday while Suet Nei, 77, succumbed to cancer on Thursday after long battle against the disease.
5 Jul 2025 - 1:09AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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How Hong Kong’s Karen Mok went from Stephen Chow’s co-star to Mandopop queen
Starting out in Cantopop, Mok featured in a number of films in the 1990s before her Mandarin albums took off in Taiwan and mainland China.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Style Edit
Style Edit: Chanel’s iconic J12 watch turns a distinctive blue
The J12 Bleu was inspired by Coco Chanel’s love for the colour back in 1932; now in 2025 – a quarter century after the J12 first appeared – the new and unique shade is modern and stylish in dramatic ceramic and sapphire.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:37PM
Food and Drinks
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How Hong Kong culinary icon Chua Lam inspired a generation
From his food journalism to bawdy erotic tales, Lam was a larger-than-life figure in the culinary world, one whose legacy will long live on.
30 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong
How Girls with Guns movies made stars of Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung
The armed-and-dangerous women genre of the 1980s and 90s was a rollicking roller-coaster during Hong Kong’s silver screen heyday.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:48AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How John Woo’s Face/Off, Windtalkers, Paycheck showed his experimental side
We take a look at three of John Woo’s Hollywood movies from the late 1990s and early 2000s and what they meant for the Hong Kong director.
29 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
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Editor's Letter
This week in PostMag: Girls with Guns and the peak of Japanese luxury
Dive into Hong Kong action films of yesteryear, take a moped ride through rural Guizhou and bask in the simple refinement of ‘Jaxury’.
11 Jul 2025 - 12:06PM
Hong Kong society
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Renowned Hong Kong-based food critic Chua Lam dies at age 83
His death was announced on Facebook, with social media post saying he died peacefully at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:56PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong band Mirror’s Keung To says he consumed alcohol, painkillers before fall
Keung, 26, reveals more details about his fall into harbour, before flying to Paris on Wednesday night.
26 Jun 2025 - 7:59PM
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Hong Kong society
Keung To of Hong Kong band Mirror rescued after accidentally falling into sea
Police received a report at 4.36pm on Tuesday that a man had fallen into the waters near the Western Wholesale Food Market.
25 Jun 2025 - 6:25AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Hong Kong director Wai Ka-fai’s first 3 films revealed his versatility
Wai Ka-fai’s Peace Hotel, Too Many Ways to Be No. 1, and Needing You featured stars including Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat and Cecilia Yip.
22 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
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How Raymond Lam went from Hong Kong TV extra to the ‘King of Chok’
We look at how Raymond Lam defied the expectations of his wealthy family to succeed as an award-winning actor and Cantopop singer.
20 Jun 2025 - 8:09AM
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Fight for Tomorrow: Patrick Tam shines in Hong Kong gangster drama
Patrick Tam plays a washed-up ex-gang boss who reunites with his son (Locker Lam) in this gritty yet hopeful crime story.
19 Jun 2025 - 6:28PM
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Pavane for an Infant: Fish Liew in absorbing Malaysian ‘baby hatch’ drama
Fish Liew and Natalie Hsu star in Chong Keat Aun’s film about a centre for abandoned babies in Malaysia that draws violent criticism.
17 Jun 2025 - 7:45PM
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My Life
Rowena Cortes on her life, and working with Elton John and Leslie Cheung
The Filipino-Hong Kong singer and actress talks about cutting her first record at age 5, working with stars, and getting married in front of 3,500 people.
16 Jun 2025 - 5:45PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Hong Kong director Ringo Lam freshened up the crime genre with 2 films
Ringo Lam infused 1999’s Victim with notes of The Exorcist, and teamed up with Tsui Hark and Johnnie To for 2007’s ‘chaotic mess’ Triangle.
15 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong pop diva Karen Mok picks up HK$85 million luxury flat in Mid-Levels
That transaction reflects how wealthy investors are continuing to snap up luxury homes in Hong Kong at a bargain.
14 Jun 2025 - 5:58PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win
29-year-old hails support from home city, quality of its music teaching and especially that of his piano teacher, looks forward to Asia tour.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:51PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Behind the Shadows: Louis Koo plays detective in Malaysia-set thriller
The story of the hunt for a serial killer whose most riveting aspect is the marital woes of a detective (Louis Koo), this film misses a beat.
11 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
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My Life
The magical, musical, mildly chaotic world of Harry Wong
From passing props to his father, children’s TV host Uncle Calvin, to conducting orchestras in tutus, this Hong Kong radio host has always believed in the power of joyful chaos.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:50PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Bond films were the spark for Aces Go Places action comedy
A happy-go-lucky hero was deemed the missing ingredient for an action comedy hit. Sam Hui was hired for Aces Go Places. 4 sequels followed.
16 Jun 2025 - 8:55AM
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From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip
The acclaimed actress and singer who rose to screen fame playing Andy Lau’s mother is one of Hong Kong’s most outspoken entertainers.
6 Jun 2025 - 7:17AM
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