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During the late Qing dynasty, master embroiderer Shen Shou (1874-1921) pioneered new styles of embroidery fusing Eastern and Western styles, and won over rulers at home and abroad. Photo: Wikimedia

Chinese culture

Who was Shen Shou, the artisan who dazzled Empress Dowager Cixi and Italy’s queen?

The Suzhou embroiderer wowed the world in the 1900s with pioneering portraits of Jesus to European royalty, and helped empower women at home.

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Profile | How Tony Leung Chiu-wai became Hong Kong’s most decorated movie star

6 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Review | String duo Sol Gabetta and Patricia Kopatchinskaja impress in Hong Kong show

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Food & Drink

Asador Etxebarri tops The 50 Best Restaurants 2026, 2 Hong Kong spots in top 10

The Spanish live-fire specialist took top spot on the annual list, while Hong Kong’s Wing (No 5) and The Chairman (No 6) also placed highly.

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Bittor Arginzoniz (left), Asador Etxebarri’s owner-chef, and Mohamed Benabdallah, its restaurant manager and sommelier, receive the award for placing No 1 on The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list at an awards ceremony in Lima, Peru, on November 4, 2026. Photo: The 50 Best Restaurants

Arts

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 6-8

Discover vintage records at a bakery-set event, explore bamboo carvings at an exhibition, meditate at a festival and more this weekend.

5 Nov 2026 - 4:15PM

Unexpected White Flower Oil uses; modern cheongsams: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Awkwafina’s chaotic kitchen to Shanghai’s US$590 million Grand Opera House, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

5 Nov 2026 - 3:15PM

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Arts

Hong Kong Sinfonietta unlocks classical music’s ‘inner world’ using films

The Sinfonietta’s CEO explains how the movies in its Music in Films festival showing at local cinemas make orchestral music more accessible.

5 Nov 2026 - 12:45PM

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Homes

‘Cold’ 3,500 square foot home on The Peak is transformed into warm family haven

The renovation of the four-bedroom rental kept its layout intact while adding cosy pockets, new joinery, finishes, furnishings and art.

5 Nov 2026 - 12:06PM

Entertainment

Review | La Bola Negra: Cannes-winning queer epic is a towering cinematic achievement

Adapted from an incomplete work by Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, the new drama weaves bold narratives across 80 years.

4 Nov 2026 - 9:15PM

K-drama

The Perfect Lie: Yoo Yeon-seok, Seo Hyun-jin lead twisty date-rape K-drama

A dream date becomes a nightmare in this psychological thriller that explores themes of truth and justice adapted from British series Liar.

4 Nov 2026 - 6:15PM

Yoo Yeon-seok as surgeon Jun-ho in a still from The Perfect Lie, a new psychological Korean drama adapted from the British series Liar.

Food & Drink

Michelle Loo’s 6 favourite Hong Kong noodle shops plus a nostalgic favourite

The Hong Kong media veteran reveals her favourite places to eat in the city for noodles, congee, dim sum and for special occasions.

5 Nov 2026 - 12:45PM

Michelle Loo says her tastes reflect that of very local Hongkongers. The media veteran reveals her favourite restaurants in Hong Kong, including Mak Siu Kee, for its wonton noodles (right). Photos: Michelle Loo, Instagram/taste_of_kjie

Food & Drink

Corn gets elevated in a-maize-ing creations at Hong Kong restaurants and bars

From fancy takes on old-school cafe food to cocktails and desserts, these Hong Kong culinary stars are taking the trending grain beyond cereal.

4 Nov 2026 - 3:07PM

Health & Wellness

Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks

Content creator Edgar Tang shares how he reinvented himself after major life challenges and now helps others do the same on Instagram.

4 Nov 2026 - 11:00AM

Arts

Inside the Shanghai Grand Opera House, a US$590 million performing arts marvel

After 10 years of construction, the architectural wonder opens with a blockbuster calendar and outdoor spaces ‘for the many’.

4 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Shanghai Grand Opera House (Credit: Yumeng Zhu)

Arts

Want to control a drone with your mind? Try it at Hong Kong festival

Running from November 5-15, the Being Human Festival tackles the common misconception that the arts and sciences exist in opposition.

4 Nov 2026 - 10:12AM

George Lee, senior lecturer at The University of Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies, explains at an earlier event how the mind can control drones. Mind-controlled drone-flying is one of the free activities the public can take part in at the upcoming Being Human Festival in Hong Kong. Photo: HKU

Arts

Review | Jackie Chan has directed his first Italian opera. Did the action star crush it?

Chan proves his cinematic flair is a natural fit for Turandot, Puccini’s masterpiece set in ancient China.

3 Nov 2026 - 5:15PM

K-movies

Possible Love director Lee Chang-dong on his superb Oscar-hopeful new film

The South Korean director and stars of the film coming to Netflix discuss its complex themes, from AI and labour issues to human connection.

3 Nov 2026 - 4:09PM

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Health & Wellness

Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks

Content creator Edgar Tang shares how he reinvented himself after major life challenges and now helps others do the same on Instagram.

4 Nov 2026 - 11:00AM

At 51, Singaporean cancer survivor Edgar Tang looks and feels fitter than at any time in his life. He shares his story of resilience and how he keeps moving despite major setbacks. Photo: Edgar Tang

Entertainment

Stephen Chow’s most beloved characters meet AI with the world in their sights

Characters like the God of Cookery and Kung Fu Hustle’s landlady have been reimagined to create an IP universe similar to Marvel or Disney.

3 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Arts

Inside the Shanghai Grand Opera House, a US$590 million performing arts marvel

After 10 years of construction, the architectural wonder opens with a blockbuster calendar and outdoor spaces ‘for the many’.

4 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Health & Wellness

Walking in nature could benefit ageing brains more than we thought

New studies show how much nature walks can help dementia patients and their carers, and may also lower the risk of developing the disease.

2 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Researchers from Hong Kong have found links between exposure to nature and improved mental health for dementia patients and carers. The findings are supported by a Swedish study, which found that older people living near green spaces were at a reduced risk of developing dementia. Photo: Shutterstock

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Ellora Caves' Kailasa Temple, in India's Maharashtra state, was hewn from the rock from the top down. Photo: Getty Images

Ellora and Ajanta: the history and mystery of India’s ancient cave-temples

Of the hundreds of cave-temple complexes that were carved into the basalt of India’s Maharashtra state centuries ago, the most magnificent survivors are Ellora and Ajanta.

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Chef Yunze “Zee” Zheng (facing camera) at work at Fabula, Shanghai. Photo: Fabula

How Cantonese became mainland China’s regional cuisine of choice

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Oyster farmers in Lau Fau Shan, in 1987. Photo: SCMP Archives

Can science save Hong Kong’s 700-year-old oyster industry?

Supported by:Lee Kum Kee

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A performance of The Kingdom of the Future, on Peng Chau, during the first Inter-Island Festival, in 2021. Photo: courtesy Inter-Island Festival

From Lantau, Peng Chau and Cheung Chau, Hong Kong’s Inter-Island Festival sails on

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Tony Wong, executive chef of JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. Photo: Alexander Mak

How JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong turns food waste into culinary gold

Supported by:JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

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Cardinal Point offers a panoramic sunset view of Victoria Harbour. Photo: courtesy Cardinal Point

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Cardinal Point’s Victoria Harbour views to Chill Hill’s launderette fro-yos

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