Enduring the worst winter in the world — December 7, 2012 Nine months in Antarctica braving minus 80 C temperatures is one thing. It’s the three months of darkness that really do you in Continue Reading ...
Father Franco Mella helping the downtrodden — September 27, 2015 The Italian priest tells Kate Whitehead how became fascinated by China, was eventually barred, and how he has fought for the rights of the disadvantaged
Cheers as passenger attacks air crew — March 26, 2013 Incidents of rage on flights between the city and the mainland are on the rise, as witness tells of passenger who punches stewardess
Students set sights on Mars landing — August 25, 2013 Thousands, including two from Hong Kong, apply for the ultimate reality show – a one-way trip to colonise the red planet with cameras in tow
UNICEF medication for sale in N. Korean store — December 4, 2013 Diversion of medicine from neediest still apparently plagues humanitarian aid
Hong Kong Fashion Week Struggles With Direction — July 15, 2014 The 21st edition of Hong Kong Fashion Week wrapped its four-day run late last week
Pages of history — April 1, 2014 Fulfilling a specialist niche, Hong Kong’s rare and antiquarian bookshops focus on the passion for collecting rather than profit