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Learn all about what makes Hong Kong special: its people, their history, habits and quirks.
The once popular Peng Chau Cinema closed down almost four decades ago. The site, which currently hosts markets and other community events, is now up for sale. Photo: Peng Chau Cinema
China property

Derelict cinema on scenic Hong Kong island has a US$1 million price tag

Peng Chau Cinema was once a bustling nightspot but has lain virtually empty for almost four decades and is now set to go under the hammer.

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Cantonese

Want to learn Cantonese? These influencers are sparking a Canto revival

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Curry and Pepper showed Stephen Chow’s comedy genius before superstardom hit

Hong Kong economy

Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with items such as caviar sake gelato

Abalone for HK$1, handcrafted caviar mooncakes and discounted coffee and milk tea packs among products at next week’s Food Expo.

Henry Poon of On Kee Dry Seafood says abalone for HK$1 will be offered as part of a game to attract customers. Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Opinion | How East Asia’s internet cafes became a cheap urban refuge

An informal safety net, these cafes offer gig workers and those between jobs crucial breathing space.

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Hong Kong politics

500 Hong Kong students get taste of military life as PLA summer camp returns

Two-week programme includes basic military training, specialised lectures, field visits and cultural and sports activities.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Art de vivre? Why the French are such a cultural force in Hong Kong

A potent mix of diplomacy, luxury commerce and cross-cultural collaborations explains France’s outsized presence in Hong Kong’s arts scene.

“The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance”, a new exhibition with four Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts showcased at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s exhibition, Sha Tin. 02MAY26 SCMP/Dickson Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

What makes the 1981 horror film The Imp such a terrifying cult classic?

Directed by Dennis Yu, The Imp blends elements of Western horror classics with Taoist beliefs to create a thoroughly modern shocker.

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Hong Kong society

Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and White

Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk was created for the Hong Kong market in the 1940s and has been a favourite ever since.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How trailblazing Hong Kong guitarist Ellen Joyce Loo chose to speak her truth

Ellen Joyce Loo was a fearless musician who championed mental health and LGBTQ rights, and whose artistry continues to inspire.

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Ellen Joyce Loo, a Hong Kong guitarist, singer, songwriter, mental health advocate and LGBTQ pioneer who died in August 2018 aged 32, at an interview with the South China Morning Post in 2014. Photo: SCMP
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong’s rope skipping revolution: from school gyms to the Paris Olympics

No longer just a playground game, the sport is seeing a surge in school participation, with local athletes like Kaylie Wong securing global titles.

Kaylie Wong is a rising star in competitive rope skipping. Photo: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Why Daniel Wu is swapping ‘broken’ Hollywood for Hong Kong films

Wu discusses his coming films including Cold War 1995 and the Twilight of the Warriors sequel, and how Hollywood has ‘dropped diversity’.

My Life

Darwin Chen, doyen of Hong Kong culture, talks turning misery into purpose

Having blazed a trail in government and across the NGO spectrum, the City Hall stalwart reflects on a remarkable life stewarding Hong Kong’s artistic scene.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Why Jacob Cheung’s Cageman and Intimates became his most memorable films

In Cageman, Cheung leaned on social observations and light drama. In lesbian romance Intimates, he focused on romance, not sexual passion.

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A still from the 1992 film Cageman.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Obituary | How scholar Ackbar Abbas changed the way people thought about Hong Kong

Abbas, whose concepts such as ‘déjà disparu’ are still used to explain how Hong Kong feels from the inside, died on July 13 at the age of 84.

Ackbar Abbas (right) and his third wife, Liu Sola (left), at their home in Beijing. Abbas, a scholar who profoundly influenced Hong Kong arts and academia with his work, has died aged 84. Photo: Chang Yung-ho
Hong Kong entertainment

Screen legend Patrick Tse saved my brother from drowning, woman recalls

Social media user pays tribute to the late actor, reveals how he came to her younger brother’s rescue.

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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.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Regent Hong Kong dishes out Hong Kong cinema at the harbour’s edge

The Lobby Lounge’s lobster wonton noodles, char siu egg rice and French toast are homages to memorable scenes in Hong Kong films.

Interior of the Lobby Lounge at Regent Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong brands that rose hand in hand with the city over generations

From the 100-year-old Garden Bakery to TikTok-fave Twemco, these brands tell the story of the city’s evolution into a major metropolis.

Hong Kong society

Late Patrick Tse among last icons of Hong Kong cinema’s golden era

Actor’s son and daughter announced his death on Monday, sending shock waves through Chinese communities worldwide.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Palace Museum partners with Uzbek cultural centre for future projects

Signing ceremony also marks first reciprocal visit by Central Asian cultural institution since city leader led delegation to region in June.

Firdavs Abdukhalikov (left), director of the Islamic Civilisation Centre, poses with Louis Ng, director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89

‘He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health,’ daughter says.

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Veteran actor Patrick Tse’s career spanned seven decades. Photo: Weibo
Hong Kong tourism

Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen

‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Maggie Cheung went from commercial film eye candy to art-house legend

After being cast for her looks early in her career, Cheung proved herself in serious roles, then stepped away from the industry altogether.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How 94-year-old Bowie Woo became Hong Kong’s ultimate evergreen entertainer

Since becoming a film star in 1953, ‘Sau Gor’ has adapted to remain a feature of Hong Kong screens, and his recent concert set a world record.

Hong Kong actor and singer Bowie Woo with his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, on April 16, 2023. Woo set a Guinness World Record in June 2026 as the oldest Chinese artist to hold a solo concert at the age of 94. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Editorial | Shi Nan-sun leaves a shining legacy in Hong Kong cinema

The trailblazing movie executive and producer was a driving force in bringing Chinese cinema to the world.

Actress Brigitte Lin (left) presents the lifetime achievement award to film producer Shi Nan-sun (centre) and director Tsui Hark at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 27, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Prolific Hong Kong director Andrew Lau looks back on his most iconic films

From the Young and Dangerous series to The Storm Riders and Infernal Affairs, Andrew Lau has captivated audiences for decades.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar

‘This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair.

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