Lee dreamed of becoming a chef since they were a child. Practising obsessively at home for family and friends, they went to culinary school and slowly climbed the ranks, eventually becoming sous chef at one of Hong Kong’s top kitchens. On paper, it’s everything they dreamed of. But they never imagined that this achievement would…
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has awarded a fellowship to a South China Morning Post senior correspondent in a one-of-its-kind programme designed to raise industry standards for journalists working in the city. Natalie Wong, who specialises in political news at the Post, was among three journalists selected for the Professional Journalism Fellowship programme on Wednesday….
The handling of a school bullying case by local authorities in a southwestern Chinese city has sparked outrage among locals, according to residents and mainland media, leading to police arrests for “blocking traffic”. Chinese outlet iFeng.com posted a video on its social media account showing hundreds of people gathering inside a government building in Jiangyou,…
China is rapidly closing in on an achievement that could transform the way we power homes, cities, and industries forever. The country has entered the final assembly phase of a next-generation fusion reactor called the Burning Plasma Experiment Superconducting Tokamak, which is expected to be operational by 2027, per Popular Mechanics. If it’s successful, BEST…
A Chinese woman remains missing after being swept away by floodwaters in southeastern Australia. China’s Consulate General in Sydney had confirmed the news, while urging local authorities to “make every effort” to save her, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. The 26-year-old was one of two Chinese women caught up in floods in the Hunter…
Summer is in full swing and social media is overflowing with stunning, sun-drenched snapshots of celebrities in their best holiday ‘fits – from elegant yacht ensembles and effortless resort looks to – of course – lots of breezy beachwear with swimsuits front and centre. Whether cruising in the Bahamas or soaking up the sun on…
It is billed as the culinary event of the year: the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong’s 20th anniversary celebrations include three evenings of guest chefs from around the world, bringing an extra 20 Michelin stars to the hotel’s eight. Guillaume Galliot, executive chef at the hotel’s three-Michelin-starred Caprice, will host the spectacular dinners on September…
Perhaps it’s due to a collective nostalgia for glory years we did or didn’t experience, a necessary source of escapism in rather grim times, or because we really do want to find out if celebrities are just like us, but recent years have witnessed a boom in celebrity memoirs. Not just celebrities either, but high-profile…
Hong Kong has long been recognised as a global financial hub, but in recent years, it has also rapidly emerged as an innovation and technology (I&T) centre. The unique combination of world-class research and development (R&D) facilities, government initiatives aimed at developing I&T-related industries, and strategic connectivity to both mainland China and the rest of…
Date and time: Thursday, August 7, 2025 10.30-11.30am (HKT) The webinar will be live-streamed on this page. Bookmark it or add the event to your calendar to stay informed. Submit your questions to the panel and get them answered during the webinar. A fundamental shift challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance is under way, driven by Chinese…