Wu Tingfang went from court translator to English barrister, helped negotiate an end to the Sino-Japanese war, then went to Washington, where his diplomatic skills earned him kudos. Until he overreached.
Lok Cheung, bar manager at three-time Asia’s 50 Best Bars winner Coa, explains how connecting his drinks to Hong Kong helped him take first place in ViuTV’s Master Mixologist cocktail competition.
It may look just like the Apple Vision Pro, but the headset from Shanghai-based Play For Dream puts out higher-resolution visuals, feels more comfortable, and can run Android apps.
Sul Kyung-gu, Kim hee-ae and Im Se-mi star in Netflix’s new political Korean drama The Whirlwind, but bland scripting that sorely lacks fun and charisma overwhelms its better elements.
Michelle Chu’s mother is Hakka Chinese, so the design director of Tai Ping Carpets Asia has a thing for Hakka food, as well as Malaysian, Korean and Shanghainese. She shares her favourite restaurants in Hong Kong.
He coined the term ‘blue zones’ for communities with healthy centenarians. Dan Buettner says there are no magic solutions to long life, but we can all follow the ‘Power 9’ lifestyle principles he learned.
Easter Island, a Chilean territory also known as Rapa Nui, is home to hundreds of giant stone heads that visitors can learn about – when they are not hiking, biking, snorkelling or going for a drive, that is.
Lee had put Game of Death on hold before his untimely death, and the version of the film shown in cinemas featured little of his footage. An exhibition features scenes and stills from the footage he shot.
Generative AI tools such as Midjourney and Dall-E have triggered a ‘complete rejection’ of the tech in the European comic-book industry, according to an executive at Tintin publisher Le Lombard.
Two security guards were shot and killed in a struggle during an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in 1983.
A top sushi joint makes a splash in Macau, and there’s more Japanese food to try, more Roman pizza, a retro American bar and – just in time for the summer heat – a new gelateria in Hong Kong.
Techniques inspired by 12 animals are associated with a powerful style of Chinese martial arts called xing yi quan, practised today for health and fitness. Sorry, Kung Fu Panda fans – pandas do not get a mention.
Athletes at the Paris Olympic Village will get to sample French gastronomy, and meals from around the globe. There will be loads of lentils, but those in search of French fries will be out of luck.
From running music events, Gerald Li, co-founder of Hong Kong hospitality group Leading Nation, built a dining empire which now includes a Michelin-star restaurant at Forty-Five. He shares his journey.
Martial arts benefit the mind and body. Training in many types is offered in Hong Kong, for children and adults alike. Classes in mixed martial arts, judo, kung fu, taekwondo and BJJ are among the options.
He’s 58 but looks 28 – what is Chuando Tan’s secret? Lots of water, lots of protein, exercise, a positive attitude and a little sunshine, says Singaporean photographer and influencer.
Martial arts films are heavily linked with Chinese culture, from the Shaolin Temple in China to famous martial artists in history, such as Wong Fei-hung, Fong Sai-yuk and Hong Xiguan.
With the Bruce Lee movie Enter the Dragon, Chinese martial arts, or wushu, became a global cultural phenomenon. We examine some of the main types, from tai chi to Wing Chun, and their differences.
Three female health and nutrition experts – all social media superstars – and a woman who beat biohacker Bryan Johnson at his own game share how women aged 40 and above can slow the ageing process.