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Rihanna wears a dress by Guo Pei at the 2015 Met Gala in New York. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

How Chinese haute couture is taking on the fashion world

Chinese high-fashion designers have dressed everyone from Rihanna to royals in recent years and their presence is growing on global catwalks.

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China’s lonely-heart crisis fuels a growing ‘companionship economy’

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Can Chinese tea find favour in coffee-crazy US?

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Female Chinese military pilot wows air show fans

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Being Chinese | English took me out of a Chinese factory, but not China out of me

I learned English as a bored young factory worker and began writing in it to avoid censorship. But my decision has come with pros and cons.

Recap | Ancient king’s tomb unearthed, a Song dynasty fashion shock and more historical finds

From ancient Chinese kings to cutting-edge AI in archaeology, explore fascinating discoveries that rewrite history in some of our recent stories looking into the past.

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Why is there a cake voucher with your Chinese wedding invite? We explain

A cake voucher often accompanies an invitation to a Chinese wedding, part of a practice that dates back centuries.

Assorted Chinese wedding cakes. Photo: May Tse

Chinese workers to get 2 extra days’ holiday, including longer Lunar New Year

Two public holidays will be extended by a day, but the survival of the unpopular ‘holiday swap’ system tempers enthusiasm.

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How Chinese wedding dresses are made and their meaning on the big day

Whether cheongsam or qun kua, here is what the colours and embroidery mean on Chinese wedding dresses and why some can take a year to make.

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At Hong Kong’s Tam Jai noodle joint, waitresses are the stars

These ‘Tam Jai jeh jehs’ are not only the backbone of the beloved chain, they’ve even modelled for a fashion show with the Hong Kong Design Institute.

A female staff member carrying out a bowl of soup noodles at a Tam Jai restaurant in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Alexander Mak

Opinion | How feng shui can inspire China’s quest for environmental justice

China’s efforts to mitigate climate change and protect nature reveal a modern commitment to principles embodied by an ancient discipline.

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An offshore wind farm in Tangshan City in north China’s Hebei province. After the city began promoting the construction of wind and solar power plants, installed capacity of clean energy has reached 3.242 million kilowatts. Photo: Xinhua

In mainland China, Taiwanese books wait in limbo as censors bolster barriers

Mainland editors say new rules and pressure from regulators have slowed publication of Taiwanese literature to a trickle since 2019.

Meet the ‘Bourdain of China’ telling ‘amazing’ food stories on YouTube

Christopher St. Cavish is known for writing about soup dumplings. His new video series spotlights foods around China and those behind them.

Chinese horoscopes: how’s your luck in November 2024, Water Pig month?

If you are a Pig like billionaire Elon Musk or royal Queen Camilla, November is all about being humble – but what about the other 11 Chinese astrological signs?

Chinese horoscopes: how’s your luck in November 2024, Water Pig month? Predictions for health, wealth, love and work. Photo: SCMP Graphics

What can you expect at a Chinese wedding banquet? All the dishes explained

Chefs in Hong Kong break down the must-eat dishes at Chinese wedding banquets and their names’ auspicious portents for the lucky couple.

A bridegroom and bride toast with friends and relatives at a wedding banquet in Shanghai. Chefs in Hong Kong break down Chinese wedding banquets must-haves. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese wedding games and what happens when they go too far

Games are a staple of Chinese weddings, but some get out of hand, resulting in abuse and injury that have sparked debate online.

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Opinion | How can China’s reforms succeed when officials act like overbearing parents?

The ‘we-know-best’ mentality prevents market forces from playing a decisive role and affects investor confidence.

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Letters | Hong Kong must give high-calibre talent a reason to come

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can attract well-connected professionals, a local ballet’s cross-cultural appeal, and why the second phase of the city’s plastic ban shouldn’t be delayed.

Travellers walk through Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, on July 15. Photo: Elson Li

From combing hair to gifting a suckling pig, Chinese wedding rituals

Find out who conducts the pre-wedding hair-combing ceremony, how to play door games on the big day and the role a red umbrella plays.

Being Chinese | We’re Chinese and we fight to pay for dinner

Economic and societal shifts have forced me to reconsider the fight-to-pay ritual at multi-generation family gatherings.

How Chow Tai Fook is reviving ancient Chinese culture for the 21st century

The Guangzhou-founded, Hong Kong-based jewellery brand is honouring the traditions and craftsmanship of Chinese culture, while infusing them with design sensibilities resonating with modern consumers.

Models wearing pieces from Chow Tai Fook’s Palace Museum collection walk down the runway at the brand’s 95th anniversary presentation at Rosewood Beijing. Photos: Handout

Explainer | How China police use Mazu deity to mediate disputes with remarkable success

An old Chinese saying goes, ‘There are gods three feet above your head’, which means ‘God is watching’.

Since 2019, more than 10 police stations in southeastern Fujian province, home of Mazu legends, have established mediation rooms in her honour. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Why gold jewellery is an important part of traditional Chinese weddings

Gold is traditionally a big part of a Chinese wedding, and the bride wears as much jewellery as possible on her wedding day.

Chinese government workers urge women to get pregnant in latest birth rate push

The national grass-roots campaign to gauge sentiment and create pregnancy incentives is running into lingering resentment and worry, officials say.

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Meet a real-life Mr Miyagi based in Fuzhou – but what is Incense Shop kung fu?

Unlike his Karate Kid counterpart, Lin Shan Quan doesn’t do discretion – instead he’s going all out to bring his particular martial art to the uninitiated masses.

Lin Shan Quan, Fuzhou-based master of Incense Shop kung fu. Photo: Jambo Hui

Letters | Hong Kong shows its education hub aspiration isn’t just talk

Readers discuss the government’s push to become a magnet for global talent, language requirements for university admissions, a new Chinese culture centre and provision of handrails around the city.

The University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam district. Photo: Dickson Lee

Reflections | Only Hong Kong sex symbol Amy Yip should be offended over bubble tea

Accusations of cultural appropriation aimed at a Canadian brand’s boba tea don’t sit right in Asia, where ‘borrowing’ cuisines is normal.

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What is XO sauce? All you need to know about the Chinese condiment

Chefs talk about the sauce’s ingredients, uses, how to make it and why it’s called ‘XO’, plus its Hong Kong origins and link to Lee Kum Kee.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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