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Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive
On this day 30 years ago, a judge ruled refugees living in Rennie’s Mill were treated unfairly although their homes were ultimately demolished.
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Hong Kong
In pictures: 50 years of Hong Kong lottery Mark Six
26 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
Shanghai
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In 2016, ‘China’s Disneyland’ opens in Shanghai – SCMP archive
23 Jun 2026 - 2:32PM
Hong Kong society
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60 years ago, 64 killed in one of Hong Kong’s worst rainstorms – SCMP archive
On June 12, 1966, floods and landslides in Hong Kong killed 64 people, including two SCMP editors, with over 7,000 people losing their homes.
12 Jun 2026 - 11:15AM
Hong Kong
In pictures: Haw Par Mansion and the long-lost Tiger Balm Garden
Tiger Balm Garden was a sprawling park adjoining the eye-catching Haw Par Mansion. While the former was demolished in 2004, the latter is now being transformed into Hong Kong’s first ‘cultural villa’.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
History
In pictures: Hong Kong’s fishing industry through the years
Commercial fishing was once much more integral to the city’s way of life, as SCMP photographers documented.
3 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Hong Kong
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Jackie Chan, Sly Stallone attend 1994 Planet Hollywood opening – SCMP archive
On this day 32 years ago, a star-studded night with Bruce Willis, van Damme and others launched Asia’s first Planet Hollywood in Hong Kong.
23 Jun 2026 - 2:32PM
Hong Kong
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Gazza and the ‘Dentist’s Chair’: England’s wild trip to Hong Kong – SCMP archive
On this day 30 years ago, a football match between England and a Hong Kong select team side ended in a wild night out in Causeway Bay.
23 Jun 2026 - 2:31PM
Hong Kong society
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Australian makes first swim around Hong Kong Island in 1976 – SCMP archive
On this day 50 years ago, Australia’s Linda McGill completed the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island in 17 hours.
23 Jun 2026 - 2:31PM
Hong Kong culture
In pictures: crossing the Hong Kong-mainland China border through the decades
Discover how Hong Kong-mainland border crossings transformed from slow, queue-filled journeys in the 1970s to today’s seamless high-speed rail trips.
20 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong
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In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive
On this day in 1961, a typhoon that hit the city injured around 20 and led to four – two women and two children – being killed.
23 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong’s HK$690 million Central Library opens in 2001 – SCMP archive
25 years ago, the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public after years of controversy and months of delays.
17 May 2026 - 2:15PM
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive
Opening 36 years ago today, the landmark skyscraper was Hong Kong’s tallest at the time.
17 May 2026 - 11:15AM
Russia
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In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars – SCMP archive
On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.
15 May 2026 - 2:15PM
Cathay Pacific
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Cathay Pacific debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1986 – SCMP archive
On this day 40 years ago, the city’s flagship carrier opened to public trading on the stock exchange.
15 May 2026 - 11:15AM
Hong Kong culture
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In 1946, Hong Kong’s governor Sir Mark Young returns after WWII – SCMP archive
On this day 80 years ago, Sir Mark Young returned to Hong Kong after being a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation.
30 Apr 2026 - 6:45PM
Queen Elizabeth II
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A look back on Queen Elizabeth’s life, a century since her birth – SCMP archive
On this day 100 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II was born. Here’s a look back at SCMP’s coverage of some highlights from her life and reign.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:44AM
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Hong Kong culture
In pictures: Hong Kong’s groundbreaking Wah Fu public housing estate
Wah Fu Estate’s iconic 1968 design, community spirit and ongoing redevelopment make this Hong Kong landmark a compelling story of heritage, architecture and urban change.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:28PM
Mainland China
In pictures: Hong Kong’s watchmaking industry through the decades
How time flies: a look back at Hong Kong’s watch industry from the 1960s to the 2000s.
13 Apr 2026 - 10:19PM
Rugby World Cup Sevens
In pictures: 50 years of mud, sweat and beers at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
Try, try again: a look back at the thrilling sporting action of Hong Kong’s premier tournament.
11 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong society
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HSBC’s HK$5 billion headquarters opens in Hong Kong in 1986 – SCMP archive
When it opened 40 years ago, the bank’s new headquarters was the most expensive building in the world.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
Hong Kong
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Riots over Star Ferry fare increase kill 1 as 1,800 arrested – SCMP archive
Sixty years ago in April 1966, thousands of Hongkongers protested over planned 5-cent increase to Star Ferry ticket prices.
7 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s unified stock exchange opens for trading in 1986 – SCMP archive
40 years ago today, the city’s unified stock exchange opened for business in Exchange Square in Central.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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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
Hong Kong Sevens
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First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive
50 years ago today, the city hosted its first international rugby sevens tournament at the Hong Kong Football Club.
28 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM
Art
In pictures: Hong Kong’s public art sculptures, from the 1970s to today
A look back at the public art that has adorned the city’s streets over the years, from Bruce Lee to giant water buffaloes.
23 Mar 2026 - 3:00PM
Crime in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong subway shootout in 2006 leaves 2 policemen dead – SCMP archive
20 years ago, an off-duty policeman who turned out to be one of Hong Kong’s most notorious serial killers shot two constables in a Tsim Sha Tsui subway.
17 Mar 2026 - 10:45AM
Earthquakes
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Deadly earthquake that claimed thousands of lives in Japan – SCMP archive
On this day 15 years ago, one of the most powerful earthquakes on record triggered a devastating tsunami in Japan, killing more than 18,000.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM
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