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Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.
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From songwriter in wife’s shadow to serious actor, Louis Cheung’s rise
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The Last Dance: Dayo Wong, Michael Hui in exquisite funeral drama
Comic actors excel in purely dramatic roles, but Michelle Wai steals the show in an engrossing film that champions female empowerment.
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Remembering Po Chung, a true Hong Kong luminary
The DHL International co-founder was a passionate painter, philanthropist and educator, who had been awarded an OBE and the Silver Bauhinia Star.
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Hong Kong police arrest 4 for allegedly selling fake tickets to Chanel show
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Artist Huang Yongyu showed his ‘relaxed’ side in new docu-film by Yonfan
Hong Kong director and photographer Yonfan is finally getting the recognition he deserves, with mainland censors deeming his Crossing Years docu about the late artist fit for the public.
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Why Circle of Iron, based on a Bruce Lee idea, turned out badly
Based on a script Lee abandoned, the 1978 film ended up a bizarre mix of poor martial arts and mysticism. An expert dissects what went wrong.
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Why Jackie Chan hated making Hong Kong-US movie The Protector
Chan was so unhappy with his role as a cold-blooded killer in the James Glickenhaus-directed film he asked for a new version for Hong Kong.
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How chef Stefanie Leung created a unique, hidden culinary oasis in Hong Kong
The daughter of acclaimed home-grown interior designer Steve Leung has created her own invite-only culinary sanctuary called OOAK Lamma.
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Hong Kong must own its martial arts and action film cultural heritage
The cultural heritage of Hong Kong related to Chinese martial arts has not been fully tapped to attract tourists and action film buffs.
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Cesium Fallout: Andy Lau leads Hong Kong radiation disaster drama
Implausible? Yes. A flimsy set-up? Also true – but this mega-budget film starring Andy Lau, Bai Yu and Karen Mok is immersive and engaging.
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Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to visit Hong Kong to receive honorary doctorate
Nobel laureate Michael Levitt and American mathematician David Mumford to also be honoured at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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In Possession Street, zombies terrorise old Hong Kong shopping mall
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How a college dropout and ex-racer became one of Asia’s best bartenders
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‘Gormless’ to ‘adequate’ to ‘terrific’, Aaron Kwok’s early film career
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Meet the little-known columnist who wrote about Hong Kong history and society
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Style Edit: Ferragamo celebrates 70 years of its signature ballet flat
The Italian maison kicked off the celebrations with a Ballerina Party on October 10, where Hong Kong film stars sported its latest clothing and handbag designs including new Vara ballet flats.
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From child star to activist, Hong Kong actress Josephine Siao’s career
Josephine Siao began her acting career aged 6 and made over 100 films before becoming deaf. She is an activist against child sexual abuse.
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Inexternal, martial arts fantasy without a watchable fight scene
Martial arts clichés, clumsy storytelling and terrible fight scenes all add up to a fantasy that is less than fantastic.
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How alt-rock band Wellsaid’s new album examines Hong Kong’s ebbs and flows
Released via new local label Un.Tomorrow, the quartet’s album is a meditation on the city’s collective experiences – and regrets.
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How this descendant of Chinese paper merchants built a stationery brand
Claire Yates on her family’s old stationery shop on Pottinger Street, Hong Kong, and how The Lion Rock Press started with charity Christmas cards in 2013.
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All 10 Once Upon a Time in China movies and rip-offs rated
Tsui Hark’s film series that originally starred Jet Li as martial arts legend Wong Fei-hung spawned several knock-offs, such as Kickboxer.
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How the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra transformed for a new generation
Former general manager John Duffus, in his memoirs Backstage in Hong Kong, recalls the challenges of leading the orchestra into the 20th century
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Hong Kong Mirror accident: no proper standards for suspension wires, court told
Workers from principal contractor on trial for fraud, with six overhanging screens allegedly listed as weighing 3,600lbs when actual weight was 9,852.5lbs.
17 Oct 2024 - 11:17PM
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