Hong Kong

Opinion | Why tourism-hungry Hong Kong needs to get with the times, put inclusion front and centre and even become a diversity hub

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Presently, dining in the city remains a gastronomic journey, albeit marred by exorbitant prices and inconsistent service standards that do not always align with the food quality. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan recently addressed the grievances of local retailers and restaurants about residents crossing the border in pursuit of more affordable options. Above: Hongkongers … Read more

Hong Kong rail upgrade, Japan’s friendship marriages, China military’s ‘wake-up’ call: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. For China’s military, Belgrade embassy bombing was a ‘wake-up’ call … Read more

The life of Hong Kong’s ‘happy fruit’ Lydia Sum: comedian, actress and emcee, ‘Fei Fei’ did everything from the heart

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As she appeared in more films Sum slowly began gaining recognition, but it was only in 1967, after joining the broadcaster TVB and appearing on its variety show Enjoy Yourself Tonight as a co-host, that she shot to stardom. At the time, television producer Robert Chua Wah-peng invited Sum to be part of the show … Read more

“Glory to Hong Kong” banned by appeals court judging it a ‘weapon’

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The song can no longer be broadast or performed “with criminal intent”, or disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms, though the injunction contained exceptions for “academic activity and news activity” — a tweak the government made after earlier questioning by judges. The judgement said an injunction order was “necessary” because internet platform operators “indicated that they are ready to accede to … Read more

Pizza, ‘fantastic’ Thai food, late-night kebabs: a Filipino chef in Hong Kong’s favourite places to eat

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Philippine-born CJ Jalandoni is the head chef of pioneering Sai Ying Pun restaurant Brut. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up eating simple, home-cooked meals, with the same dishes rotated every week. When we did eat out, my family would usually go to simple Filipino restaurants. It was not until later that I started … Read more

Lonely, depressed, lacking mental health help: Covid-19 pandemic’s toll on Hong Kong’s working class, in their own words

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Many lacked savings and were forced to endure cramped living conditions that strained family relationships. Those who sought mental health support through the public system faced a daunting 40-month waiting list. I spent four days just lying under the canvas, not getting up to eat or anything. I thought about ending my life – it … Read more

Hong Kong continues to woo foreign talent with first-ever global summit

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HONG KONG ADVANTAGES Jobseeker Lois Lin from Jiangsu province in China, who was at the summit to look for work in the financial and consulting sectors, said she pursued her master’s degree in Hong Kong without realising the advantages of being in the city. “I soon realised the advantages of residing in a city that … Read more

13 places to celebrate Mother’s Day 2024 in Hong Kong: afternoon tea, brunch, burgers, pizza and Michelin-star menus

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The price (HK$980/US$125) for two includes afternoon tea, two Petite Herbal tea assortment presentation boxes and two customised floral bouquets. Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, tel: 2537 9888 2. The Lounge at The Hari Indulge in the “Hari x Paul Lafayet Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea”, which includes rose macarons, rose creme … Read more

Opinion | No wonder Shenzhen is drawing diners and shoppers from Hong Kong – it is close by, clean and food is much cheaper

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It would be a marvel of urban planning except for the flaws I spotted, such as what I view as shoddy workmanship and lack of attention to detail – visible in pedestrian passages with uneven steps. People queue to enter the Shenzhen branch of Costco in January, 2024. Photo Getty Images Admittedly, I’m not one … Read more

Opinion | China’s devastating rainstorms show there’s no room for complacency when it comes to climate risks

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Just days before the holiday began, five people were killed and 33 were injured after an intense tornado struck mega city Guangzhou and damaged over 100 factories. 02:17 Dozens killed in highway collapse in China’s rain-hit Guangdong province Dozens killed in highway collapse in China’s rain-hit Guangdong province Guangdong was battered by multiple natural disasters … Read more