People laugh in my face when I say I’m Chinese. So what?
I am a Chinese man. It’s just taken me more than 30 years to be OK with saying this. Advertisement You might not think...
Why ‘insecure’ young Hongkongers are looking for answers from tarot cards
Published: 9:00am, 31 May 2025Updated: 9:14am, 31 May 2025 Amid the hustle and bustle of a prime Hong Kong shopping district, there is a...
China manager fired for kissing subordinate in office, court rules in favour of boss
A senior manager in eastern China, who was dismissed for kissing a female subordinate in the office, took his employer to court and won...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp opens the Island line in 1985 — from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on June 1, 1985. Advertisement by Francis Li and Louis Liu Massive roll-up as new line opens Huge crowds...
‘They’ve smelled blood’: battle for 2028 presidency begins in Philippines
As the dust settles from the shock of the Philippines’ midterm election, it is clear that President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and his dynastic rivals,...
Trump to double steel tariffs to 50%, backs Nippon Steel investment in US Steel
Published: 7:29am, 31 May 2025Updated: 7:47am, 31 May 2025 US President Donald Trump on Friday pledged support for investments of more than US$20 billion...
China’s smart cities are streets ahead, but same challenges apply the world over
Each night in the darkest hours, a fleet of drones patrols the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, watching over potentially dodgy areas such as...
Forget tourist fads. Let’s better preserve, promote Hong Kong heritage
I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded...
Hong Kong student with TB forced into medical isolation after declining treatment
Hong Kong health authorities have issued an isolation order for an 18-year-old student diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and arranged screening for his teachers...