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last updated:
26 August, 2024
Panda

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

Hong Kong

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

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.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister”. Photo: Ocean Park
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’.

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.

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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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Industry leaders have encouraged the government to build more infrastructure, going beyond just the Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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’s first drone show to incorporate pyrotechnics will be held on the last Saturday of this month. Photo: AllRightsReserved
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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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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A highly lifelike panda mascot entertains crowds at the pop-up exhibition on Lantau Island. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Pandas

Fans meet Hong Kong’s newest giant pandas

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Ocean Park

Ocean Park debut for Hong Kong pandas An An, Ke Ke draws overseas fans

Beijing-gifted bears greeted by local fans and visitors from Qatar, United States after months of waiting for duo’s big public debut.

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Fans brought along plushies and other panda memorabilia to celebrate the big day. Photo: Edmond So
Ocean Park

Hong Kong keeps An An, Ke Ke as names of Beijing-gifted pandas

City has also lined 2,500 giant panda sculptures along the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui to mark event.

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Ocean Park

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs weigh 40 times more than at birth

‘Elder Sister’ has gone from just 122 grams to 5.3kg, while ‘Younger Brother’ tips the scale at 5.5kg from 112 grams.

Ocean Park

Japanese studio creates ‘Ferrari’ of panda costumes to promote Hong Kong’s bears

Japan-based art studio Zeppet says cost of making ultra-realistic panda suit amounted to price ‘cheapest model of Ferrari’.

The costume has wowed the public since it was unveiled at Hong Kong airport earlier this week and sells for US$180,000. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

The giant pandas in Hong Kong before An An and Ke Ke

The latest panda craze is not the city’s first, far from it – Le Le and Ying Ying made their Hong Kong debut in 2007.

In this photo taken in 2009, giant pandas Le Le (left) and Ying Ying (right) are seen chewing on bamboo shoots on their joint fourth birthday at Ocean Park in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | High hopes for boost from panda economy

With proper strategies and promotion, capitalising on the buzz around Hong Kong’s latest Ocean Park residents may provide a much-needed fillip for the tourism industry.

First look at Hong Kong’s newest giant pandas

The bears were gifted to the city by Beijing on July 1 to mark its 27th handover anniversary 

Ocean Park

Hong Kong pandas An An, Ke Ke meet the press ahead of Sunday’s unveiling

Two bears gifted by Beijing to welcome visitors on Sunday at new home in Ocean Park’s Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures area.

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An An meets members of the press on Monday morning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs will be given ‘caregiving training’ at 2 to 3 years old

Giant pandas gifted by Bejiing, An An and Ke Ke, being taught how to respond to ‘target’ command, to enable physical examinations by vets.

Hong Kong’s panda cubs. Photo: Instagram/ pandahk_official
Ocean Park

Pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet public on December 8

City leader also says the two bears’ new names will be revealed a day ahead of their debut.

Ocean Park

Pork knuckles, red eggs party: Hong Kong giant panda cubs turn 100 days old

Giant panda Le Le also makes first public appearance in two months as park reopens special enclosure for bears.

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