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Hong Kong artist Lau Wai’s digital clones spark identity crisis in new exhibition
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Hong Kong artist Lau Wai’s digital clones spark identity crisis in new exhibition

 06/01/2026
HBO Max K-drama The Judge Returns: Ji Sung in fantastical and melodramatic morality play
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HBO Max K-drama The Judge Returns: Ji Sung in fantastical and melodramatic morality play

 06/01/2026
3 Year of the Horse 2026 events in Hong Kong to welcome the new year with a gallop
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3 Year of the Horse 2026 events in Hong Kong to welcome the new year with a gallop

 06/01/2026
Ahn Sung-ki’s 5 best movies: remembering the iconic Korean film actor, who died aged 74
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Ahn Sung-ki’s 5 best movies: remembering the iconic Korean film actor, who died aged 74

 05/01/2026
New Hong Kong street dance festival Flo Fest aims to change ‘troubled kid’ stereotype
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New Hong Kong street dance festival Flo Fest aims to change ‘troubled kid’ stereotype

 05/01/2026
Apple TV+’s Drops of God stars Tomohisa Yamashita and Fleur Geffrier go deeper in season 2
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Apple TV+’s Drops of God stars Tomohisa Yamashita and Fleur Geffrier go deeper in season 2

 05/01/2026
How new Hong Kong restaurant Osteria Uno is authentically Italian in every way but one
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How new Hong Kong restaurant Osteria Uno is authentically Italian in every way but one

 05/01/2026
How Peking opera actors train for decades and never stop practising their art
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How Peking opera actors train for decades and never stop practising their art

 05/01/2026
Why Jet Li and Wong Jing’s 1994 martial arts movie The New Legend of Shaolin is underrated
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Why Jet Li and Wong Jing’s 1994 martial arts movie The New Legend of Shaolin is underrated

 04/01/2026
Retirees and social media stars share their offbeat humour and dance moves
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Retirees and social media stars share their offbeat humour and dance moves

 04/01/2026
Shanghai’s dance halls and clubs are thriving as retirees put on their dancing shoes
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Shanghai’s dance halls and clubs are thriving as retirees put on their dancing shoes

 04/01/2026
Language Matters | Incarnations of the word avatar – from visiting deity to sci-fi hit and online personality
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Language Matters | Incarnations of the word avatar – from visiting deity to sci-fi hit and online personality

 04/01/2026
At 75, Snoopy has conquered the Gen Z market and collaborates with global, luxury brands
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At 75, Snoopy has conquered the Gen Z market and collaborates with global, luxury brands

 04/01/2026
How the concept of happiness has evolved through the ages and ways to achieve it
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How the concept of happiness has evolved through the ages and ways to achieve it

 03/01/2026
How a Hong Kong magician and mentalist is changing perceptions
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How a Hong Kong magician and mentalist is changing perceptions

 03/01/2026
A Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China during the Ming dynasty
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A Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China during the Ming dynasty

 03/01/2026
Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. This US-based fermenter does the same today
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Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. This US-based fermenter does the same today

 03/01/2026
Reflections | Chinese diners’ preference for warm water over cold is not as ancient as you’d think
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Reflections | Chinese diners’ preference for warm water over cold is not as ancient as you’d think

 03/01/2026
Former restaurateur Lim Tse Wei releases his debut book on Singaporean food culture
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Former restaurateur Lim Tse Wei releases his debut book on Singaporean food culture

 02/01/2026
Chef ready to bring a plant-based take on Singaporean food back home to the Lion City
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Chef ready to bring a plant-based take on Singaporean food back home to the Lion City

 02/01/2026
Celery seeds’ many uses, from flavouring Bloody Marys and Indian food to treating gout
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Celery seeds’ many uses, from flavouring Bloody Marys and Indian food to treating gout

 02/01/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4

 02/01/2026
11 new Hong Kong restaurants in January 2026, from modern Japanese to Central Asian
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11 new Hong Kong restaurants in January 2026, from modern Japanese to Central Asian

 02/01/2026
Profile | How actor-singer Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China
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Profile | How actor-singer Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China

 02/01/2026
Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy
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Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy

 02/01/2026
China-Europe travel market’s resilience keeps Air France-KLM optimistic despite headwinds
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China-Europe travel market’s resilience keeps Air France-KLM optimistic despite headwinds

 02/01/2026
What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s – big shoulders and maximalist style
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What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s – big shoulders and maximalist style

 01/01/2026
K-pop stars BTS to reunite with March album and world tour after military service
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K-pop stars BTS to reunite with March album and world tour after military service

 01/01/2026
Is lateness a disorder or just plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ is sparking debate
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Is lateness a disorder or just plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ is sparking debate

 01/01/2026
6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep and move more
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6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep and move more

 01/01/2026
5 new Hong Kong coffee shops from which to start the new year in January 2026
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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops from which to start the new year in January 2026

 01/01/2026
Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlights
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Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlights

 01/01/2026
Mouthing Off | Abalone for a dollar? No wonder the aunties of Hong Kong love the Brands and Products Expo
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Mouthing Off | Abalone for a dollar? No wonder the aunties of Hong Kong love the Brands and Products Expo

 01/01/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 2-4
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 2-4

 01/01/2026
Where an Italian goes for pizza, pasta, Peking duck and proper coffee in Hong Kong
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Where an Italian goes for pizza, pasta, Peking duck and proper coffee in Hong Kong

 01/01/2026
Desert sunsets, delays and dining car treats on a 43-hour train journey from LA to Chicago
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Desert sunsets, delays and dining car treats on a 43-hour train journey from LA to Chicago

 31/12/2025
7 inspiring stories of perseverance and resurrection, from cancer fighters to an astronaut
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7 inspiring stories of perseverance and resurrection, from cancer fighters to an astronaut

 31/12/2025
Verbier Festival Shenzhen debuts, plus other Greater Bay Area happenings in January 2026
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Verbier Festival Shenzhen debuts, plus other Greater Bay Area happenings in January 2026

 31/12/2025
Supermoons, eclipses and more: a 2026 guide to the best night sky events to look out for
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Supermoons, eclipses and more: a 2026 guide to the best night sky events to look out for

 31/12/2025
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 2-4
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 2-4

 31/12/2025
Hong Kong callisthenics athlete on how the sport changed his life and what makes it special
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Hong Kong callisthenics athlete on how the sport changed his life and what makes it special

 31/12/2025
The Chinese cowboys challenging American Old West narratives through art and self-discovery
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The Chinese cowboys challenging American Old West narratives through art and self-discovery

 31/12/2025
The 12 best Asian films of 2025 ranked, from Ne Zha 2 to No Other Choice and Kokuho
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The 12 best Asian films of 2025 ranked, from Ne Zha 2 to No Other Choice and Kokuho

 31/12/2025
Why Hong Kong artist’s bedroom music-inspired solo exhibition is ‘about self-healing’
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Why Hong Kong artist’s bedroom music-inspired solo exhibition is ‘about self-healing’

 31/12/2025
George and Amal Clooney become French citizens to protect twins from paparazzi
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George and Amal Clooney become French citizens to protect twins from paparazzi

 31/12/2025
Review | Back to the Past movie review: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam lead nostalgic sequel to TVB series
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Review | Back to the Past movie review: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam lead nostalgic sequel to TVB series

 31/12/2025
7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse from Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Lu Han
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7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse from Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Lu Han

 30/12/2025
8 of the best new K-dramas to watch in January 2026, such as Can This Love Be Translated?
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8 of the best new K-dramas to watch in January 2026, such as Can This Love Be Translated?

 30/12/2025
Too cold to sleep? Expert tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops
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Too cold to sleep? Expert tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops

 30/12/2025
The rise of Hong Kong’s Asia Art Archive and the coming digitisation of its artefacts
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The rise of Hong Kong’s Asia Art Archive and the coming digitisation of its artefacts

 30/12/2025
Local approaches to Ningbo cuisine at Yong Fu in Hong Kong and Shanghai
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Local approaches to Ningbo cuisine at Yong Fu in Hong Kong and Shanghai

 30/12/2025
An expedition cruise to Chile’s Cape Horn reveals awesome nature at the end of the world
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An expedition cruise to Chile’s Cape Horn reveals awesome nature at the end of the world

 30/12/2025
7 of the best arts stories of 2025, from a new Labubu to prize-winning Hong Kong pianist
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7 of the best arts stories of 2025, from a new Labubu to prize-winning Hong Kong pianist

 30/12/2025
How Heated Rivalry’s recipe of hockey and queer romance made it a steamy success
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How Heated Rivalry’s recipe of hockey and queer romance made it a steamy success

 30/12/2025
Disney+ K-drama Made in Korea: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung in slick period political thriller
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Disney+ K-drama Made in Korea: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung in slick period political thriller

 29/12/2025
John Skelley’s Harry Potter journey from Broadway understudy to star
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John Skelley’s Harry Potter journey from Broadway understudy to star

 29/12/2025
6 young artists are helping to reshape Australia’s iconic cultural institutions
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6 young artists are helping to reshape Australia’s iconic cultural institutions

 29/12/2025
Master puppeteers show pulling power of Chinese Culture Festival’s mix of old and new
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Master puppeteers show pulling power of Chinese Culture Festival’s mix of old and new

 29/12/2025
How can you protect your brain health? Move, brush regularly, check your blood pressure
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How can you protect your brain health? Move, brush regularly, check your blood pressure

 29/12/2025
How Chinese chef of 2-Michelin-star plant-based restaurant is redefining vegan cuisine
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How Chinese chef of 2-Michelin-star plant-based restaurant is redefining vegan cuisine

 29/12/2025
How Stephen Chow and Donnie Yen reinvented Bruce Lee’s classic Chen Zhen in their own ways
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How Stephen Chow and Donnie Yen reinvented Bruce Lee’s classic Chen Zhen in their own ways

 28/12/2025
How Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking for young professionals
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How Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking for young professionals

 28/12/2025
How Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars season 2 stays ‘true to the original essence’
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How Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars season 2 stays ‘true to the original essence’

 28/12/2025
Dish in Focus: French onion soup gratinated with Salers, Comté and Gruyère cheese at Somm
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Dish in Focus: French onion soup gratinated with Salers, Comté and Gruyère cheese at Somm

 28/12/2025
The 15 best K-dramas of 2025 ranked, from Melo Movie to When Life Gives You Tangerines
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The 15 best K-dramas of 2025 ranked, from Melo Movie to When Life Gives You Tangerines

 28/12/2025
How surprise mega-hit Kokuho could make Japanese live-action movies global contenders
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How surprise mega-hit Kokuho could make Japanese live-action movies global contenders

 27/12/2025
Netflix K-drama Idol I: Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young lead K-pop-infused legal drama
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Netflix K-drama Idol I: Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young lead K-pop-infused legal drama

 27/12/2025
7 of the most popular food stories of 2025, including top Malaysian breakfasts
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7 of the most popular food stories of 2025, including top Malaysian breakfasts

 27/12/2025
Why Gen Z and millennial Christian influencers are increasingly appealing to young people
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Why Gen Z and millennial Christian influencers are increasingly appealing to young people

 27/12/2025
Reflections | Chinese historical myths that are accepted as fact, and why they have endured
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Reflections | Chinese historical myths that are accepted as fact, and why they have endured

 27/12/2025
What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals
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What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals

 27/12/2025
Year of the Snake 11th month predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?
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Year of the Snake 11th month predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

 27/12/2025
How Chinese artist Xu Beihong’s horse paintings have galloped through history
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How Chinese artist Xu Beihong’s horse paintings have galloped through history

 27/12/2025
Where to ring in 2026 in Hong Kong, from the Mandarin Oriental and Kimpton, to jazz at Zuma
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Where to ring in 2026 in Hong Kong, from the Mandarin Oriental and Kimpton, to jazz at Zuma

 26/12/2025
Review | Netflix K-drama Cashero review: Lee Jun-ho can’t save this messy superhero spectacle
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Review | Netflix K-drama Cashero review: Lee Jun-ho can’t save this messy superhero spectacle

 26/12/2025
The Hong Kong films released in 2025 ranked from worst to best
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The Hong Kong films released in 2025 ranked from worst to best

 26/12/2025
7 of Hong Kong’s best New Year’s Eve parties to see in 2026
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7 of Hong Kong’s best New Year’s Eve parties to see in 2026

 26/12/2025
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 26-28
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 26-28

 26/12/2025
How The Joy Luck Club paved the way for Asian representation long before Crazy Rich Asians
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How The Joy Luck Club paved the way for Asian representation long before Crazy Rich Asians

 26/12/2025
Maximalist cocktails are back as bartenders go beyond garish to create ‘something special’
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Maximalist cocktails are back as bartenders go beyond garish to create ‘something special’

 25/12/2025
7 film stories from 2025 that readers loved, including Chow Yun-fat, Deanie Ip profiles
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7 film stories from 2025 that readers loved, including Chow Yun-fat, Deanie Ip profiles

 25/12/2025
7 stories from 2025 that made us feel good, including Jimmy O. Yang and Cantopop DJs
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7 stories from 2025 that made us feel good, including Jimmy O. Yang and Cantopop DJs

 25/12/2025
What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it, instructor says
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What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it, instructor says

 25/12/2025
2025 was a tough year for Hong Kong’s bar industry, so how are new concepts carving a path forward?
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2025 was a tough year for Hong Kong’s bar industry, so how are new concepts carving a path forward?

 25/12/2025
China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hainan’s Sanya for US2 million
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China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hainan’s Sanya for US$322 million

 24/12/2025
How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake
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How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake

 24/12/2025
How My Little Pony collectible trading cards took China by storm
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How My Little Pony collectible trading cards took China by storm

 24/12/2025
Meet the Korean viral ‘dancing conductor’ who says he’s not actually dancing
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Meet the Korean viral ‘dancing conductor’ who says he’s not actually dancing

 24/12/2025
7 popular 2025 stories celebrating Chinese culture, from seal carving to waffles and tofu
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7 popular 2025 stories celebrating Chinese culture, from seal carving to waffles and tofu

 24/12/2025
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 26-28
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 26-28

 24/12/2025
As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes
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As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes

 24/12/2025
China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms
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China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms

 24/12/2025
Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state of Connecticut prove huge hit
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Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state of Connecticut prove huge hit

 24/12/2025
K-drama Love Me: Seo Hyun-jin leads slow-burn ensemble family drama with heavy emotions
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K-drama Love Me: Seo Hyun-jin leads slow-burn ensemble family drama with heavy emotions

 23/12/2025
Luxury EV built with Huawei outsells Porsche’s Panamera and BMW’s 7 series in China
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Luxury EV built with Huawei outsells Porsche’s Panamera and BMW’s 7 series in China

 23/12/2025
Review | Drones meet dancers in Hong Kong performance of Lucie in the Sky
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Review | Drones meet dancers in Hong Kong performance of Lucie in the Sky

 23/12/2025
Hong Kong’s AI-driven future and human past contrasted in 2 riveting projects
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Hong Kong’s AI-driven future and human past contrasted in 2 riveting projects

 23/12/2025
7 top health and wellness stories from 2025, from weight loss to fitness in old age
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7 top health and wellness stories from 2025, from weight loss to fitness in old age

 23/12/2025
Hong Kong’s Sigg Prize shared for the first time as M+ boss praises 2 ‘bold’ artists
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Hong Kong’s Sigg Prize shared for the first time as M+ boss praises 2 ‘bold’ artists

 23/12/2025
New Hong Kong restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to the city
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New Hong Kong restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to the city

 23/12/2025