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“Elder Sister” (right) enjoys lazing and napping on a fork of branches on a tree on February 16. Photo: May Tse
Pandas

Video | Hong Kong’s panda cubs making first public appearance with mother Ying Ying

Watch the twins as they meet the public for the first time alongside their mother at Ocean Park.

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Hong Kong

HK$880 to be a panda pal? Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches fan club for twin cubs

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong panda cub injures right eyelid after playing ‘too energetically’

Hong Kong economy

Letters | When tourists come to Hong Kong, they’re not panda-hunting

Readers discuss what the city should city do to attract visitors, and the suggestion that restaurants stay open round the clock.

Members of the media take photographs of a giant panda cub at Ocean Park in Wong Chuk Hang on February 15. Photo: Eugene Lee

Video | Meet Hong Kong’s giant panda twins

The cubs were born in August 2024, after years of failed attempts to mate their parents Ying Ying and Le Le

Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to consider extending panda cub enclosure opening hours

Park chairman Paulo Pong says extended hours could start as soon as second half of this year, but will depend on cubs’ well-being and growth.

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Video | New pandas ready to meet Hongkongers

The two cubs were born last year to the city’s resident giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le in Ocean Park

Twin pandas in Hong Kong shown to the media for the first time
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Ocean Park

Hong Kong launches naming contest for city’s 2 giant panda cubs

Contest launched day before ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ set to make their public debut at Ocean Park.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon

The Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Ocean Park plans panda museum to drive craze for city’s bear family

‘We have many stories to tell,’ chairman Paulo Pong says of the project, ahead of Sunday’s debut of ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.

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Panda twins “Elder Sister” (left) and “Younger Brother” roam their habitat ahead of their public debut. Photo: May Tse
Panda Watch

Panda Watch: twin cubs set to make public debut in Hong Kong on February 16

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ have spent time in new enclosure since mid-January and are ready for highly anticipated appearance.

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“Elder Sister” (left) and “Younger Brother” are set to meet the Hong Kong public on February 16. Photo: May Tse
Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park halts sale of luxury watch after alligator-strap outcry

Theme park apologises after launching HK$36,000 panda-themed luxury watch the previous day.

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Panda

Video | Can pandas save Hong Kong’s economy?

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

John Lee and his wife visit the two panda cubs in Ocean Park. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees.

“Elder Sister” (left) and “Younger Brother” have recently started playing and climbing around their enclosure, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing at trees. Photo: Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s baby panda twins to meet the public in February: John Lee

City leader says ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’, aged six months, will be ready to greet visitors in Ocean Park after Lunar New Year.

Panda Watch

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s Ying Ying cares for twin cubs together for first time

New video released by Ocean Park shows Ying Ying licking and cuddling ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.

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Hong Kong society

The men, women – and animals – that made Hong Kong’s headlines in 2024

From former newspaper owner Jimmy Lai to the city’s growing panda family, the Post looks back on those who stole the media spotlight.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of controversy after opting not to play in Hong Kong in February. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Is building new attractions the way forward for Hong Kong’s tourism sector?

Industry leaders welcome government’s latest tourism development blueprint, but call for creation of more infrastructure to host events.

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Education in Hong Kong

Letters | For Hong Kong’s new medical school to succeed, experience is vital

Readers discuss what to look for in setting up a graduate-entry medical programme, pandas’ iconic status, and acceptance of reusable containers.

Ocean Park

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” could be introduced to the public early next year. Photo: Ocean Park
Panda Watch

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs start crawling ahead of their first Christmas

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ have gained strength in their limbs as they turn four months old.

‘Younger Brother’ has started crawling around his den. Photo: Instagram/ pandahk_official
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s first pyrotechnic drone show to light up sky on December 28

The 10-minute show at West Kowloon Cultural District will feature 3D panda and characters from ‘Panda Friends and Family Hong Kong’.

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Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Where is our uniquely Hong Kong panda character?

Readers discuss the need for Hong Kong-specific tourist experiences, a happy outcome to a mountain emergency, and regulation of arcade machines.

Crime in Hong Kong

Panda poachers? Hong Kong police arrest visitor over theft of bear installation

Surveillance footage shows model pandas being taken from public installation, as officers still on hunt for second suspect.

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The pandas were on display at the Urban Renewal Authority’s “Free Space” in Kwun Tong as part of Christmas celebrations. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

Language Matters | When we say panda, we think big, black and white, not small and red. Why?

‘Panda’, probably of Tibetan origin, was first applied to the red panda. Say it now and it’s taken to mean the black-and-white giant panda.

An An, one of two giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong in 2024. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong

‘Adorable’ Hong Kong panda mascot, 700 sculptures delight cable car visitors

Ngong Ping 360 cable car hosts pop-up, but some visitors say more promotion, merchandise and events needed to play up panda economy.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Old names of Hong Kong’s new pandas suit them best

Readers discuss the naming of the bears gifted by Beijing, and an alternative to the city’s branding slogan.

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