What makes 1981 cult classic The Imp one of Hong Kong’s most terrifying horror films?
Directed by Dennis Yu, The Imp blends elements of Western horror classics with Taoist beliefs to create a thoroughly modern shocker
· Richard James Havis
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How can Hong Kong retirees ease the pain of rising healthcare costs?
Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients
· Victor Ting
How can Hong Kong retirees ease the pain of rising healthcare costs?
Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients
· Victor Ting
7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
A report into the explosion that killed 10 people said poor maintenance and a lack of proper oversight had contributed to the accident
· Alcott Wei
7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
A report into the explosion that killed 10 people said poor maintenance and a lack of proper oversight had contributed to the accident
· Alcott Wei
Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’
Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills
· Orange Wang
Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’
Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills
· Orange Wang
Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakers
· Aisha Down, Danmilmo, Graemewearden
Kowloon Walled City action film sequel’s gritty, nostalgic set draws residents
Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions
· Kate Chan
Kowloon Walled City action film sequel’s gritty, nostalgic set draws residents
Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions
· Kate Chan
Why US, EU curbs on Chinese power inverters risk upending green supply chains
As Western governments move to end dependence on world’s top producer, analysts warn rapid decoupling could drive up costs and derail projects
· Mia Nurmamat
Why US, EU curbs on Chinese power inverters risk upending green supply chains
As Western governments move to end dependence on world’s top producer, analysts warn rapid decoupling could drive up costs and derail projects
· Mia Nurmamat
Why Hong Kong’s elites must become risk-takers again
To become the best it can be, the city should align capital, governance and academia along new priorities anchored in innovation
· Ningrong Liu
Why Hong Kong’s elites must become risk-takers again
To become the best it can be, the city should align capital, governance and academia along new priorities anchored in innovation
· Ningrong Liu
Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?
While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
· Jevans Nyabiage
Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?
While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
· Jevans Nyabiage
From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
· Kevin McSpadden
From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
· Kevin McSpadden
China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
· Daniel Ren
China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
· Daniel Ren
3 more suspects arrested over murder of businessman in Hong Kong bar fight
Police have already arrested nine suspects in connection with the death of 32-year-old Issac Yeung in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 26
· Vivian Au
3 more suspects arrested over murder of businessman in Hong Kong bar fight
Police have already arrested nine suspects in connection with the death of 32-year-old Issac Yeung in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 26
· Vivian Au
China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin
· Xinyi Wu
China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin
· Xinyi Wu
Anutin's Indonesia visit, Japanese carmaker earnings, Taiwan drills
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to make a two-day state visit to Indonesia starting Aug. 3. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
Search under way for triathlete, 59, who went missing in Hong Kong race
Participant feared drowned after entering water minutes after amber rainstorm warning issued
· Vivian Au
Search under way for triathlete, 59, who went missing in Hong Kong race
Participant feared drowned after entering water minutes after amber rainstorm warning issued
· Vivian Au
First impressions count as Chinese buyers open their homes to UBTech’s consumer humanoids
Companion robots start arriving in September, offering emotional interaction and novelty, but chores remain off the table – at least for now
· Minxiao Chang
First impressions count as Chinese buyers open their homes to UBTech’s consumer humanoids
Companion robots start arriving in September, offering emotional interaction and novelty, but chores remain off the table – at least for now
· Minxiao Chang
Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026
Finance chief also vows to promote global renminbi adoption after offshore Chinese government bond futures contract debuts in city on Monday
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026
Finance chief also vows to promote global renminbi adoption after offshore Chinese government bond futures contract debuts in city on Monday
· Eric Jiang
Patrolling robot damaged after falling down staircase at Hong Kong airport
Hong Kong authorities investigating after accident during trial run on Saturday
· Denise Tsang
Patrolling robot damaged after falling down staircase at Hong Kong airport
Hong Kong authorities investigating after accident during trial run on Saturday
· Denise Tsang
Why Chengdu restaurant Co was city’s first to make the Asia’s 50 Best list
Chinese ingredients meet French flair at one-Michelin-star Co, a five-table restaurant in Sichuan’s capital run by Yang Jin and You Meiyi
· Johannes Pong
Why Chengdu restaurant Co was city’s first to make the Asia’s 50 Best list
Chinese ingredients meet French flair at one-Michelin-star Co, a five-table restaurant in Sichuan’s capital run by Yang Jin and You Meiyi
· Johannes Pong
Taking Shanghai group public a landmark move, test case for China sport business
Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces
· Stephy Zhang
Taking Shanghai group public a landmark move, test case for China sport business
Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces
· Stephy Zhang
McDonald's 'Taste of Korea' menu exported to Taiwan
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- McDonald's Korea's "Taste of Korea" menu has been introduced in Taiwan amid the growing global popularity of Korean food and culture, industry sources said Sunday.
· Kim Boram
Amber warning in Hong Kong amid thunderstorms as week of rain persists on Sunday
More than 30mm of rainfall recorded in most parts of the city, with heavy rain expected on Monday before easing later in the week
· Eric Jiang
Amber warning in Hong Kong amid thunderstorms as week of rain persists on Sunday
More than 30mm of rainfall recorded in most parts of the city, with heavy rain expected on Monday before easing later in the week
· Eric Jiang
Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archive
20 years ago, Typhoon Prapiroon sparked outrage when the Hong Kong Observatory did not raise the No 8 signal despite risk, chaos
· SCMP
Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archive
20 years ago, Typhoon Prapiroon sparked outrage when the Hong Kong Observatory did not raise the No 8 signal despite risk, chaos
· SCMP
Flash flood sweeps a street market in China’s Xian | South China Morning Post
In China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi, heavy rains triggered by severe convective weather battered the capital city Xian.
From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining
Museum-goers say Shenzhen’s new cultural venues offer exhibitions and scale hard to find in Hong Kong
· Ambrose Li
From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining
Museum-goers say Shenzhen’s new cultural venues offer exhibitions and scale hard to find in Hong Kong
· Ambrose Li
Stronger social security? Proposed law sparks a pushback by gig workers
With China’s flexible workforce estimated at nearly 300 million, Beijing pledges to strengthen their safety, wages and basic social security
· He Huifeng
Stronger social security? Proposed law sparks a pushback by gig workers
With China’s flexible workforce estimated at nearly 300 million, Beijing pledges to strengthen their safety, wages and basic social security
· He Huifeng
‘Especially meaningful’: John Lee on debuting 5-year plan with policy address
Hong Kong leader, joined by ministers, meets more than 130 residents at school in Tuen Mun on Sunday and pledges to consider their views
· Matthew Cheng
‘Especially meaningful’: John Lee on debuting 5-year plan with policy address
Hong Kong leader, joined by ministers, meets more than 130 residents at school in Tuen Mun on Sunday and pledges to consider their views
· Matthew Cheng
Chinese police AI algorithm tracks bitcoin money laundering with 90% accuracy
AI framework uses a memory module and large language model to detect pseudonymous cross-border illegal trading practices in crypto crackdown
· Chao Kong