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First Mention
When Hong Kong got its first care home for mentally ill children
Plans for the Siu Lam Hospital for the Mentally Handicapped were revealed in 1968 and 4 years later the institution finally opened.
7 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM
Photography
In pictures: summer fun on the beach of Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay
1 Jul 2025 - 12:45PM
Hong Kong weather
In pictures: how typhoons have wreaked havoc on Hong Kong through the decades
27 Jun 2025 - 11:23AM
First Mention
When a man threw five children into a Hong Kong drain, killing one
Tragedy struck Hong Kong in 1934 as a man grabbed five children and threw them into a drain, leading to the death of a boy.
22 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
First Mention
When the Hilton Hotel chain came to Hong Kong in the 1960s
The Post covered the arrival of the city’s first Hilton Hotel, from the announcement of plans to its demolition in 1994 by tycoon Li Ka-shing.
17 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM
Father's Day
In pictures: how Hong Kong celebrated Father’s Day down the years
The South China Morning Post’s intrepid photographers capture special Father’s Day moments over the decades.
15 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM
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Hong Kong
When a family of five died tragically in a murder-suicide in 1999
Parents take their children’s lives amid financial strain and leave community in Tin Shui Wai reeling by the devastating act.
10 Jun 2025 - 2:00PM
Accidents and personal safety
When a wall collapsed on people at a bus stop near a school, killing 6
Tragedy struck in June 1966 as a woman and 5 children were crushed by a wall near a school that collapsed on Hong Kong’s Boundary Street.
1 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong transport
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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp opens the Island line in 1985 — from the SCMP archive
On this day 40 years ago, Hong Kong MTR’s Island line opened to the public, transporting more than 136,000 people within the first five hours.
31 May 2025 - 8:30AM
History
When rain dampened disco group Boney M’s Hong Kong debut
Read how the West Germany-based, Jamaican disco stars first arrived in Hong Kong – and how they were asked to ‘tone down’ the sexy parts.
25 May 2025 - 2:00PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Torture, murder – and life sentences – in shocking 1999 case
Read how a group of teenagers got life sentences for torturing a 16-year-old and then burning his body to conceal their abuse.
18 May 2025 - 1:00PM
Crime
When a teenager was stabbed to death with a fork … over an alleged stare
In the 1980 incident at Wah Fu Estate, Chan Wai-tak was chatting with a friend when he was fatally attacked by a group of youths.
11 May 2025 - 8:00AM
Aviation
How a Taiwanese pilot’s defection sparked first mainland China-Taiwan talks
Four rounds of talks between Taiwan China Airlines and the Civil Aviation Administration of China after the defection of Wang Xijue in 1986.
6 May 2025 - 11:23AM
Hong Kong
On This Day
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Naval guns, crowds welcome Queen Elizabeth to Hong Kong in 1975 – from the archive
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II visited Hong Kong for the first time on May 4, 50 years ago.
4 May 2025 - 4:38PM
Hong Kong transport
How a 1993 MTR train incident sparked an expensive re-engineering
Three carriages became detached from a rush hour train as the coupling system failed, leaving people stranded near Tsuen Wan.
27 Apr 2025 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong
When the Terracotta Army came to Hong Kong
A historic exhibition showcases artefacts from the Shang and Qin dynasties, drawing over a quarter million visitors.
21 Apr 2025 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong
Recap
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Explore the history of Hong Kong’s Star Ferry and what makes it a city icon
Discover captivating stories of the Star Ferry, from riots and inspiring leadership to stunning photographs and an uncertain future. Explore its legacy and modern struggles.
17 Apr 2025 - 11:00AM
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History
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The history, myths and extraordinary truths of Macau in 5 fascinating tales
PostMag contributor Jason Wordie uncovers Macau’s captivating history, from multiple spellings and wartime artists to opulent zoos and nostalgic myths versus gritty realities.
16 Apr 2025 - 11:00AM
Ocean Park
When Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Dragon roller-coaster ran out of puff
The promise of thrills in the revamped park hit snags as power failures left riders stranded, prompting government scrutiny.
6 Apr 2025 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong society
On This Day
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Pop star Leslie Cheung dies in fall from Hong Kong hotel in 2003 – SCMP archive
The 46-year-old fell from the 24th floor window of the Mandarin Oriental hotel and was found lying in Connaught Road.
1 Apr 2025 - 5:31PM
Elton John
When Elton John made his 1984 Hong Kong debut
High-priced tickets sold out for the rock superstar’s 2 shows at the city’s Coliseum, but organisers dismissed complaints.
28 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM
Google
On This Day
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‘Good luck’: Google moves search service out of mainland China – SCMP archive
The US tech giant claimed its decision to ‘pull out’ of mainland China on March 21, 2010 was due to excessive internet policing.
21 Mar 2025 - 3:30PM
Architecture and design
When Hong Kong announced the city’s first open-air theatre
In 1983, the curtain was raised on the Ko Shan Road park and theatre, which took 2 years and HK$50 million to build.
27 Mar 2025 - 3:44PM
Catholic Church
When John Baptist Wu was first HK bishop to visit communist China
His historic trip marked a significant step in dialogue, but he was barred from seeing jailed ‘counter-revolutionary’ Bishop Kong in Shanghai.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
Crime
When a man was tortured and murdered over a HK$6,700 debt in 2004
A security guard with a mild mental handicap was subjected to brutality by a group that included former friends – and a 15-year-old girl.
28 Feb 2025 - 5:00PM
HK Electric
When Hong Kong built its first wind turbine, on Lamma Island
Despite initial concerns about noise pollution, the 71-metre turbine proved successful, prompting Hongkong Electric to consider further wind farm development.
15 Feb 2025 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong
In pictures: Spring Lantern Festival in Hong Kong, through the years
To mark the end of Chinese New Year, Hong Kong comes alive with colourful lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month – here’s a look back at celebrations from the 1980s to 2024.
12 Feb 2025 - 7:15PM
Hong Kong
Recap
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The most memorable celeb visits to Hong Kong? From the Pope to Janet Jackson
Discover the stories behind historic visits to Hong Kong by Pope Paul VI, then Prince Charles, Steve McQueen, Janet Jackson, and the cast of hit movie Lord Jim, each leaving their mark on the city.
12 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM
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