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Why Oldboy Choi Min-sik prefers the dark side – on revenge, craft, Notes from the Last Row
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Why Oldboy Choi Min-sik prefers the dark side – on revenge, craft, Notes from the Last Row

 06/07/2026
What was it like to attend a Children’s Palace in China? A socialist institution revisited
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What was it like to attend a Children’s Palace in China? A socialist institution revisited

 06/07/2026
‘Don’t become a chef’: Culinary Class Wars’ Napoli Matfia on Hong Kong, time off and more
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‘Don’t become a chef’: Culinary Class Wars’ Napoli Matfia on Hong Kong, time off and more

 06/07/2026
Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake
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Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake

 06/07/2026
How sunburn in children can lead to skin cancer in later life. These tips can protect them
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How sunburn in children can lead to skin cancer in later life. These tips can protect them

 06/07/2026
Kiki’s Delivery Service author Eiko Kadono is 91, loves pink and never tires of writing
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Kiki’s Delivery Service author Eiko Kadono is 91, loves pink and never tires of writing

 05/07/2026
Why Danny Lee’s best police movie isn’t The Killer, but his own Law with Two Phases
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Why Danny Lee’s best police movie isn’t The Killer, but his own Law with Two Phases

 05/07/2026
‘Healthier than butter’ lard is back as Hong Kong chefs celebrate rendered pork fat
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‘Healthier than butter’ lard is back as Hong Kong chefs celebrate rendered pork fat

 05/07/2026
Why a 50km ultra-marathon on ‘magical’ 5-day Easter Island holiday is a race like no other
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Why a 50km ultra-marathon on ‘magical’ 5-day Easter Island holiday is a race like no other

 05/07/2026
K-drama casting news about Lee Min-ho, Lee Do-hyun, Kim Tae-ri and more
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K-drama casting news about Lee Min-ho, Lee Do-hyun, Kim Tae-ri and more

 04/07/2026
At 32, how a university lecturer became Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist
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At 32, how a university lecturer became Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist

 04/07/2026
What is ‘urge surfing’ and how does it help beat addiction and break bad habits?
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What is ‘urge surfing’ and how does it help beat addiction and break bad habits?

 04/07/2026
Reflections | As Europe bakes in summer heatwave, how people in China kept cool before air conditioning
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Reflections | As Europe bakes in summer heatwave, how people in China kept cool before air conditioning

 04/07/2026
The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri look back at 5 seasons of culinary drama
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The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri look back at 5 seasons of culinary drama

 03/07/2026
Netflix K-drama Agent Kim Reactivated: So Ji-sub a one-man army in satisfying action drama
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Netflix K-drama Agent Kim Reactivated: So Ji-sub a one-man army in satisfying action drama

 03/07/2026
Horse show spectacular with music and dance to bring ‘magical’ equine energy to Hong Kong
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Horse show spectacular with music and dance to bring ‘magical’ equine energy to Hong Kong

 03/07/2026
Instant ramen vs glass noodles – which is healthier if you are trying to lose weight?
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Instant ramen vs glass noodles – which is healthier if you are trying to lose weight?

 03/07/2026
Profile | How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress
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Profile | How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress

 03/07/2026
Mouthing Off | Paper or plastic? Why we should stop using straws, even biodegradable ones
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Mouthing Off | Paper or plastic? Why we should stop using straws, even biodegradable ones

 02/07/2026
Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Daniel Chu and CY Leo deliver Alice Yeung’s new concerto in style
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Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Daniel Chu and CY Leo deliver Alice Yeung’s new concerto in style

 02/07/2026
Drink in Focus: Broth & Soul at Argo
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Drink in Focus: Broth & Soul at Argo

 02/07/2026
TCM’s take on human life; rise of China’s Empress Dowager Cixi: 7 Lifestyle highlights
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TCM’s take on human life; rise of China’s Empress Dowager Cixi: 7 Lifestyle highlights

 02/07/2026
10 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in July 2026, from Wagyu to focaccia
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10 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in July 2026, from Wagyu to focaccia

 02/07/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 3-5
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 3-5

 02/07/2026
Gluten-free Chinese food? If you live with coeliac disease, you’ll love this dim sum menu
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Gluten-free Chinese food? If you live with coeliac disease, you’ll love this dim sum menu

 02/07/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 3-5
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 3-5

 02/07/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 3-5
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 3-5

 01/07/2026
Discover the genius behind everyday objects’ design at fun Hong Kong experience
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Discover the genius behind everyday objects’ design at fun Hong Kong experience

 01/07/2026
Where a restaurateur goes in Hong Kong and Singapore for wontons, ramen and chilli crab
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Where a restaurateur goes in Hong Kong and Singapore for wontons, ramen and chilli crab

 01/07/2026
Review | Unidentified Murder movie review: twisty Hong Kong comedy is admirable for its ambition
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Review | Unidentified Murder movie review: twisty Hong Kong comedy is admirable for its ambition

 01/07/2026
How this chef built one of Vancouver’s most authentic Taiwanese restaurants
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How this chef built one of Vancouver’s most authentic Taiwanese restaurants

 01/07/2026
Hong Kong mum who lifted kids to safety on why ‘it’s never too late’ for strength training
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Hong Kong mum who lifted kids to safety on why ‘it’s never too late’ for strength training

 01/07/2026
5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in July 2026, for drinks with local roots
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in July 2026, for drinks with local roots

 01/07/2026
Healthy diet fuels racing driver’s track success
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Healthy diet fuels racing driver’s track success

 30/06/2026
How traditional Chinese medicine found its way onto fine-dining and bar menus in Hong Kong
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How traditional Chinese medicine found its way onto fine-dining and bar menus in Hong Kong

 30/06/2026
This sauce is deeply rich, packed with umami – and created in Hong Kong
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This sauce is deeply rich, packed with umami – and created in Hong Kong

 30/06/2026
Hiking ‘Monkey Mountain’ in Da Nang, Vietnam, in search of the most beautiful primate
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Hiking ‘Monkey Mountain’ in Da Nang, Vietnam, in search of the most beautiful primate

 30/06/2026
67-year-old completes 2,200km Peninsular Malaysia run to honour wife, fund cancer research
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67-year-old completes 2,200km Peninsular Malaysia run to honour wife, fund cancer research

 30/06/2026
Why is Hong Kong’s Ma Wan 1868 playing host to 5 Czech artists? We take a visit
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Why is Hong Kong’s Ma Wan 1868 playing host to 5 Czech artists? We take a visit

 30/06/2026
How Empress Dowager Cixi took control of China and was de facto ruler for nearly 50 years
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How Empress Dowager Cixi took control of China and was de facto ruler for nearly 50 years

 30/06/2026
Reclusive Turkmenistan is opening up. Is the ‘world’s weirdest country’ worth the trip?
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Reclusive Turkmenistan is opening up. Is the ‘world’s weirdest country’ worth the trip?

 29/06/2026
What Hollywood director Renny Harlin gained from China’s film boom and why he embraces AI
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What Hollywood director Renny Harlin gained from China’s film boom and why he embraces AI

 29/06/2026
10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in July 2026, including The East Palace on Netflix
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10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in July 2026, including The East Palace on Netflix

 29/06/2026
The history of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, unearthed in new exhibition
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The history of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, unearthed in new exhibition

 29/06/2026
Why dementia prevention should start in your 40s, well before memory loss begins
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Why dementia prevention should start in your 40s, well before memory loss begins

 29/06/2026
Review | Netflix drama Human Vapor review: Shun Oguri, Yu Aoi in Yeon Sang-ho’s bold sci-fi reboot
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Review | Netflix drama Human Vapor review: Shun Oguri, Yu Aoi in Yeon Sang-ho’s bold sci-fi reboot

 29/06/2026
How Johnnie To’s Running on Karma with Andy Lau was a dark Buddhist tragedy in disguise
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How Johnnie To’s Running on Karma with Andy Lau was a dark Buddhist tragedy in disguise

 28/06/2026
Hong Kong LGBTQ community gathers for pre-internet-era art show despite storm warning
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Hong Kong LGBTQ community gathers for pre-internet-era art show despite storm warning

 28/06/2026
He’s reviewed over 2,300 varieties of instant noodles. Meet South Korea’s ‘ramyeon critic’
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He’s reviewed over 2,300 varieties of instant noodles. Meet South Korea’s ‘ramyeon critic’

 28/06/2026
How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?
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How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?

 28/06/2026
Life stages according to traditional Chinese medicine and when you hit your physical peak
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Life stages according to traditional Chinese medicine and when you hit your physical peak

 28/06/2026
How to get Marvel and Wonder Man star Ben Kingsley to be in your film
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How to get Marvel and Wonder Man star Ben Kingsley to be in your film

 27/06/2026
World’s first Chinese LGBTQ museum spotlights overlooked community
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World’s first Chinese LGBTQ museum spotlights overlooked community

 27/06/2026
Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions about extreme training
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Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions about extreme training

 27/06/2026
How the Chinese language has long been shaped by foreign influences
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How the Chinese language has long been shaped by foreign influences

 27/06/2026
From the Vault: culturally significant films
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From the Vault: culturally significant films

 27/06/2026
3 travel alternatives to Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik with fewer tourists
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3 travel alternatives to Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik with fewer tourists

 26/06/2026
How Jim Carrey risked his mass appeal and foretold the future in 1996 comedy The Cable Guy
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How Jim Carrey risked his mass appeal and foretold the future in 1996 comedy The Cable Guy

 26/06/2026
Review | Netflix K-drama Notes from the Last Row review: Choi Min-sik elevates soapy thriller
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Review | Netflix K-drama Notes from the Last Row review: Choi Min-sik elevates soapy thriller

 26/06/2026
How Chinese caviar company N25 fought stereotypes to star at top global restaurants
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How Chinese caviar company N25 fought stereotypes to star at top global restaurants

 26/06/2026
Bear’s paw and monkey brain? Not on Chinesology’s US,000 Manchu-Han banquet menu
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Bear’s paw and monkey brain? Not on Chinesology’s US$2,000 Manchu-Han banquet menu

 26/06/2026
Hong Kong’s dai pai dong street-food stalls go upscale. Can they recreate the same magic?
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Hong Kong’s dai pai dong street-food stalls go upscale. Can they recreate the same magic?

 26/06/2026
How Emma D’Arcy’s princess is gearing up for war in House of the Dragon Season 3
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How Emma D’Arcy’s princess is gearing up for war in House of the Dragon Season 3

 25/06/2026
Opinion | For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics
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Opinion | For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics

 25/06/2026
Dad loses weight for daughter; Dear You’s box office success: 7 Lifestyle highlights
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Dad loses weight for daughter; Dear You’s box office success: 7 Lifestyle highlights

 25/06/2026
Prime Video K-drama See You at Work Tomorrow! – Seo In-guk, Park Ji-hyun lead breezy romcom
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Prime Video K-drama See You at Work Tomorrow! – Seo In-guk, Park Ji-hyun lead breezy romcom

 25/06/2026
Dish in Focus: Nagoya-style stuffed chicken wings at Always Joy
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Dish in Focus: Nagoya-style stuffed chicken wings at Always Joy

 25/06/2026
On the Menu | How the ‘wrong’ food offers me cold comfort during this hot Hong Kong summer
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On the Menu | How the ‘wrong’ food offers me cold comfort during this hot Hong Kong summer

 25/06/2026
9 musicals you must see in Hong Kong in 2026, from Cats to Jesus Christ Superstar
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9 musicals you must see in Hong Kong in 2026, from Cats to Jesus Christ Superstar

 25/06/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, June 26-28
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, June 26-28

 25/06/2026