Stephen Chow’s latest feature, Kung Fu Soccer, is set to debut on July 11 in China, featuring a sprawling international cast that includes Japanese actor Takeru Satoh and South Korean star Song Kang-ho. Who is starring in Kung Fu Soccer? The film features a mix of established international actors and professional athletes. Screen Daily reports … Read more
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department (CSD) faced significant backlash after an AI-generated K-pop-style girl group intended to discourage drug use appeared to glamorize substance abuse. The campaign, titled Obsession: The Sugar-Coated Trap, used upbeat music and colorful idols to represent various drugs, leading viewers to criticize the tone as counterproductive to its cautionary mission. Why … Read more
Hong Kong marked its 29th anniversary of the return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday with official ceremonies and citywide public promotions. According to reports from the South China Morning Post, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led proceedings at Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square, while over 1,000 local businesses offered retail and dining discounts to residents. … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) suggests that human development follows predictable energetic shifts rather than a single, uniform timeline. Based on the Huangdi Neijing, women experience seven-year cycles driven by blood and yin, whereas men undergo eight-year cycles governed by qi and yang, leading to different biological peaks and developmental rhythms. How do TCM life cycles … Read more
Climate scientist Li Xueke has joined the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) to research Arctic shipping routes, marking a shift in global research talent as climate experts leave the United States. Li, formerly of the University of Pennsylvania, cited Hong Kong’s strategic position at the intersection of climate science, innovation and global connectivity as … Read more
Hong Kong researchers are developing non-invasive blood tests designed to detect cancer early, potentially eliminating the need for painful biopsies in the coming years. According to reports from the South China Morning Post, this technology aims to simplify the diagnostic process, which currently can take months and involve invasive procedures like the tissue sampling required … Read more
Social media platforms have emerged as primary gateways for illegal sports betting among young adults in Hong Kong, creating a cycle of addiction that is increasingly difficult to break. According to data from the Sunshine Lutheran Centre, the number of clients under 30 seeking help for gambling addiction rose from 54 in 2019 to 82 … Read more
A former UK Border Force officer and a retired Hong Kong police superintendent were sentenced to prison in London on Thursday for conducting surveillance on dissidents on behalf of Hong Kong authorities. Peter Wai, 41, received a 10-year sentence, while Bill Yuen, 66, was sentenced to eight years for their roles in a “shadow policing” … Read more
Former TVB actress Barbara Chan Man Yee, known for her prominent roles in 1980s Hong Kong television, died on June 12 at age 65. According to a social media statement released by her two sons, Chan passed away at the Prince of Wales Hospital following an illness. Her death follows the 2021 passing of her … Read more
How Hong Kong Could Become RCEP’s ‘Superconnector’: A Blueprint for the World’s Largest Free Trade Zone Hong Kong’s participation in the RCEP framework could unlock $26 trillion in regional trade—but only if it leverages its unique strengths as a legal, financial, and cultural bridge between Asia and the West. With the Huangshan Forum serving as … Read more