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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
The best car stunts in Hong Kong cinema: Police Story, Initial D and more
The most famous car stunt in Hong Kong movie history, and one that made its stuntman instantly famous, feature on our list of the best.
24 May 2026 - 6:15PM
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How Got7’s Jackson Wang went from Hong Kong fencing prodigy to global music icon
22 May 2026 - 8:45AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Why Alex Law and Mabel Cheung’s nostalgic films are among their finest
17 May 2026 - 3:15PM
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As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated
Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.
11 May 2026 - 10:37AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Lau Ching-wan’s best mid-1990s films, from Loving You to Big Bullet
Several of Lau’s mid-1990s roles strongly hinted at the greatness to come for the four-time best actor winner.
10 May 2026 - 12:15PM
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‘I don’t want to be a diva or a billionaire’: Kay Tse’s 20-year Cantopop legacy
Cantopop singer Kay Tse’s two-decade career has been built on authenticity, a commitment to social issues and her love of Hong Kong.
8 May 2026 - 7:26AM
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Why Angela Mao, aka ‘the new Bruce Lee’, was a better fighter than Michelle Yeoh
Angela Mao, star of hits like Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, was billed as the ‘new Bruce Lee’ by Golden Harvest after his death.
4 May 2026 - 11:18AM
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Cold War 1994: Hong Kong crime thriller prequel is a star-studded blast
Terrance Lau leads this unrealistic but fun 1990s-set actioner that’s stuffed with stars including Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Louis Koo.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era
From Donnie Yen’s The Prosecutor to Cold War 1994, recent Hong Kong police thrillers are navigating tightened censorship in ingenious ways.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:06PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong marks 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s arrival with statue and exhibition
Life-size bronze statue unveiled at former site of Lee family home on Nathan Road, alongside exhibition of rare photos and posters.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:35AM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
Incredible works of Wu Guanzhong reimagined in Hong Kong dance crossover
Featuring music by Cantopop star Ivana Wong, the Hong Kong Dance Company’s new cross-disciplinary production explores Wu’s visual language.
27 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
The bloody legacy of The One-Armed Swordsman film sequels
The two follow-ups to The One-Armed Swordsman are somewhat different to the original hit film but plenty of blood runs through all three.
26 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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The wild journey behind Tony Leung Ka-fai’s Hong Kong Film Awards record
Tony Leung Ka-fai’s fifth HKFA best actor win cements his legendary cinema status amid years of resilience, reinvention and cultural impact.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How a Hong Kong indie film uses tea to bridge the city’s ethnic minority divide
Brian Hung’s Let’s Have a Cup of Doodh Patti Chai looks at Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities and how tea brings together people of many cultures.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Hong Kong Film Awards: Ciao UFO wins top prizes as Sons of the Neon Night glows
Sci‑fi drama Ciao UFO named best film while crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night wins eight prizes.
20 Apr 2026 - 12:42AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Why these 1980s Hong Kong crime movies produced by Tsui Hark are hidden gems
The Big Heat and Gunmen, both released in 1988, are brutal action thrillers full of violence, brotherhood drama and intrigue.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Who will win at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026? Our predictions
SCMP film editor Edmund Lee forecasts the best film, director, screenplay, actors and supporting actors at this weekend’s 44th HKFA.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Hong Kong society
Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans
Singer previously supported local social movements but now says he regrets past and will help rehabilitate 2019 protesters.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:59PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Why these 3 Hong Kong comedies from the 1970s and 80s became local favourites
Itchy Fingers, Pom Pom and Where’s Officer Tuba? were mainstream films that shone amid the proliferation of kung fu and action comedies.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
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‘Not pretty enough’? Joey Yung became a top Cantopop star anyway
From rejected teen singer to Cantopop legend, Joey Yung’s grit, voice and unwavering work ethic have outlasted her critics.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
What happened when Ann Hui adapted Eileen Chang’s classic stories?
Director Ann Hui has adapted three of Eileen Chang’s stories for the big screen. We look at two: Love in a Fallen City and Eighteen Springs.
5 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Hong Kong society
Student in contentious Hong Kong documentary hits out at Italian screening plan
Ah Ling, who featured in award-winning To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self, says no one consulted her about screening at film festival.
4 Apr 2026 - 11:57PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong IP festival Con-Con draws crowds on opening day
Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines.
4 Apr 2026 - 7:45PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety
A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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World’s first Chinese-language TV station goes off-air in 2016 – SCMP archive
In 2016, Hong Kong-based Asia Television ceased broadcasting after 59 years on air.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range
Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.
29 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
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How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become a Hong Kong superstar
The music and cinema legend’s artistry, vulnerability and defiance in a conservative Asian society forever reshaped Hong Kong pop culture.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:17AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How director Benny Chan bridged old-school stunts and modern action
2003’s Heroic Duo and 2007’s Invisible Target were full of the director’s flair for action, reckless stunts and literal explosive scenes.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:49AM
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