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H.C. Lu

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Joy as China’s endangered ‘smiling dolphin’ seen growing

THE SMILING DOLPHINS are back! This critically endangered marine mammal is breeding in China’s legendary Yangtze river, new studies say. Scientists are cautiously optimistic that the tiny group of finless porpoises (江豚), has grown slightly, reversing a decades-long shrinkage in its numbers. The tiny group of finless porpoises has grown in Yangtze River in…

June 14, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Culture

The hidden feng shui of the Forbidden City

FOR SEVERAL DECADES NOW, the Chinese art of feng shui has been recognized worldwide as a valuable tool in the design of everything from workplaces to homes. Feng shui is an ancient system focusing on placement of objects and the layout of buildings with the aim of creating positive effects on the humans using such…

June 1, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Culture

China doesn’t invade other countries: top historian

OVER SEVERAL THOUSAND years of history, China never occupied, colonized or invaded other countries, top Hong Kong historian Lau Chi-pang said in a recent talk. The country is focused on its own affairs and dislike of war is deeply set in its culture, said Professor Lau, a Lingnan University academic, and a member of Hong…

May 11, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Chinese history Culture

How Guan Gong rose to become top of the gods

CAN GUAN GONG boost your business, get you through your exams, turn you into a success story? Hundreds of millions of people in East Asia think so. Shopkeepers have his statue on their counters. Business people have him in their high-tech offices. Restaurateurs have him in their dining halls. Hong Kong police believe he can…

May 3, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Chinese food Culture

Food lovers spoiled for dim sum choices in Guangzhou

When food lovers visit Guangzhou for dim sum, they will be spoiled for choice. The freshness and superb quality of ingredients, combined with the wide range of cooking methods, ensures that diners can enjoy meals to remember. This week, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu praised the flavorful dim sum when he had a meal with…

April 25, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Features

Big funds now available for writers, artists and musicians

IMAGINE A PLACE where the world’s biggest Western-style art museum is right next door to the world’s biggest Chinese opera theatre. And imagine that in this town, the most Westernized of cultural events, like the Rugby Sevens and DJ competitions, run side by side with the most Easternized of counterparts, such as dragon-boat races and…

April 18, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Features

Scientists battle to keep food on your table

MOST SCIENTIFIC STUDIES are dull, with researchers patiently waiting for lengthy processes to produce data. But sometimes they can be just a bit too exciting—and scientists need to move fast, working on a wing and prayer. Food scientist Anthony Lu told the story of how he was working on a cutting-edge experiment just before flying…

April 4, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Culture Features

New ‘Wandering Earth’ movie sets high standard for China

AUDIENCES AND CRITICS worldwide have marvelled at the extraordinary special effects in Chinese sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth II (流浪地球2). There are gigantic spaceships, swarms of drones, mid-air battles in fighter jets, and a breathtaking “elevator to space” which takes astronauts from Earth to a space station above the atmosphere. Director Guo Fan is a fan of sci-fi…

March 8, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

News

Chinese judges appointed to key UN tribunals for first time

CHINESE JUDGES HAVE been appointed to top United Nations tribunals for the first time. Gao Xiaoli (高曉力) was elected to serve in the UN Appeals Tribunal and Sun Xiangzhuang (孫祥壯) in the Dispute Tribunal. The moves show China’s willingness to serve in important United Nations roles. Over the past 30 years, China has sent more than…

January 14, 20230Comments ByH.C. Lu

Culture

Spending the holidays inside the art of Vincent Van Gogh

HOLIDAY SHOPPERS IN Hong Kong had a touch of culture with their favorite activity when a major mail decided to celebrate Vincent Van Gogh from November until the coming weekend (the show ends on January 1, 2023). The art exhibition at Megabox in Kowloon Bay called “Joy to the World of Van Gogh” turns the Dutch…

December 30, 20220Comments ByH.C. Lu

H.C. Lu

Joy as China’s endangered ‘smiling dolphin’ seen growing

The hidden feng shui of the Forbidden City

China doesn’t invade other countries: top historian

How Guan Gong rose to become top of the gods

Food lovers spoiled for dim sum choices in Guangzhou

Big funds now available for writers, artists and musicians

Scientists battle to keep food on your table

New ‘Wandering Earth’ movie sets high standard for China

Chinese judges appointed to key UN tribunals for first time

Spending the holidays inside the art of Vincent Van Gogh

Truth at last: Yes, Chinese Uyghurs ARE treated badly

Record-breaking number of deals clinched at China import expo

Mainland China, HK, now helping other nations make clean energy transition