He got his first action director credit for Customs Frontline: Hong Kong actor/singer Nicholas Tse talks about how he avoided CGI, even for explosions, to keep the film’s stunts as real as possible.

Jaden He Jingde idolised Jet Li, and after seeing his life in Hollywood he doubled down on his wushu training and became a champion for China, then Hong Kong, as well as working in films and for Cirque du Soleil.

We look beyond the dangerous stunts and innovative action sequences, and martial arts stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, to discover why Hong Kong films have often travelled so well.

Martial arts benefit the mind and body. Training in many types is offered in Hong Kong, for children and adults alike. Classes in mixed martial arts, judo, kung fu, taekwondo and BJJ are among the options.

The 27-year-old has become the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics and is dreaming of bringing home the Gulf kingdom’s first gold medal.

Techniques inspired by 12 animals are associated with a powerful style of Chinese martial arts called xing yi quan, practised today for health and fitness. Sorry, Kung Fu Panda fans – pandas do not get a mention.

The Valiant Ones, King Hu’s 1975 martial arts drama, was rediscovered after being ‘lost’ for two decades. A film critic tells the Post why it stands out from the director’s other films.

‘Queen of Swords’ Cheng Pei-pei was the first, like Michelle Yeoh a dancer who became a martial arts star. Angela Mao was as famous as Bruce Lee; Brigitte Lin was the queen of fantasy martial arts films.

Action star JuJu Chan Szeto and movie director Antony Szeto talk about the benefits of martial arts, how to pick the best one for you, and why their new baby looks set to follow in their footsteps.

Martial arts films are heavily linked with Chinese culture, from the Shaolin Temple in China to famous martial artists in history, such as Wong Fei-hung, Fong Sai-yuk and Hong Xiguan.

With the Bruce Lee movie Enter the Dragon, Chinese martial arts, or wushu, became a global cultural phenomenon. We examine some of the main types, from tai chi to Wing Chun, and their differences.

Gordon Liu, who sneaked off to learn kung fu behind his parents’ backs as a child, has had a career that spanned decades. Notably, he appeared as two different characters in the Kill Bill films.

An all-female martial arts ensemble in China has made a significant impact on the traditional combat style since its inception in early May.

The Filipino, who has seen two title shots fall through, has been using her fiancé, Fritz Biagtan, as one of her sparring partners and has tried to knock him out.

Events designed to boost Hong Kong’s economy and tourism run the gamut from high fashion, art and architecture to sports, technology and business.

In 1975’s The Man from Hong Kong, Jimmy Wang Yu thought he had found the vehicle that would propel him to Bruce Lee-level international fame – but the James Bond-like film did not click with viewers.

What we know about the 22-year-old, who also starred in Hulu’s hit show Pen15, played Awkwafina’s brother in Marvel’s Shang-Chi – and even had a role as Bruce Lee

In 1998, Rush Hour shot Jackie Chan to international fame. But after making the film with Chris Tucker, Chan ultimately decided not to abandon Hong Kong, and continued to make films in both places.

Martial arts film icon and the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sammo Hung talks about his movies, stars like Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating.

Hong Kong actor and director Wu Ma had a prolific career in front of and behind the camera. His best film, The Dead and the Deadly, showed the formula for success.

More than 20 programmes planned under theme of ‘Arts and Action’, according to secretary for culture and tourism Kevin Yeung.

The American makes the first defence of his belt at ONE Fight Night 21 on Saturday, against an opponent who has won his past six matches.

The first two Ip Man movies, directed by Wilson Yip, use old-school kung fu, nationalism and fabrications to make the eponymous martial artist, and the actor who plays him, Donnie Yen, household names.

Victor Marx got the world’s attention recently when he asked people to pray for Justin and Hailey Bieber – so who is he, and what qualifies him to discuss the couple?

Readers discuss the impact of the popular manga series in the city, and how Chinese history and culture can inspire the next generation.

Three hidden gems of Hong Kong action cinema, To’s judo film Throw Down, Lau’s kung fu comedy and Lam’s relationship drama within a crime story should be on the radar of any serious fan of the action genre.