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LAI JAILED 20 YEARS FOR ‘EVIL’ CRIMES

The High Court sentenced former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to 20 years in jail yesterday for national security crimes, in what mainland authorities described as a “powerful declaration” that severe punishment awaited those who dared to challenge...

Xi stresses role of sci-tech innovation

President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that self-reliance in science and technology is the “key” in building China into a great modern socialist country, on his first fact-finding trip of 2026, the opening year of the 15th Five-year Plan (2026-30)...

Xi stresses role of sci-tech innovation

President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that self-reliance in science and technology is the “key” in building China into a great modern socialist country, on his first fact-finding trip of 2026, the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30)...

EDITOR’S NOTE

On my New Year trip to Helsinki, I met a Parisian who owned the most charming corner café on a quiet street. It caught my attention because of the décor – a classical oil-painted ceiling, ornate mouldings, and beautifully patterned wallpaper. It stood...

當5厘回報成往事

回顧過去三年，投資者度過一段相當容易獲利的時期。當時全球步入加息週期，香港各銀行為爭奪資金，紛紛上調定期存款利率，投資者僅需放錢進銀行，便能穩健賺取4厘甚至5厘的回報。當時定存被視為最安全且收益可觀的選擇。 與此同時，風險資產市場亦一片歡騰。美股屢創歷史新高，科技巨頭氣勢如虹；加密貨幣在波動中強勢向上，吸引全球目光。 在那個時代，無論是追求穩健的定存「食息一族」，還是擁抱波動的成長型投資者，資產增值似乎都成了理所當然之事，市場瀰漫著單邊向上的樂觀預期。 然而，潮水總有退去之時。隨著美國聯邦儲備...

SHA TIN BEST BETS

JAY ROONEY Form Guide Editor CONRAD PATCH - R6 (2) Chased a smart one home on debut and can go one better here OWEN GOULDING Racing Reporter BLAZING WIND - R9 (4) Cosy C&D win latest and drawn one here with a claim well utilised TRACKWORK SPY...

THE MAHJONG REVIVAL

MANILA’S MICHELIN MOMENT

萬馬歡騰

本月，我們為你精選全球各地最精彩的騎馬假期，與你馳聘邁進馬年。在第18頁，我們帶你暢遊加拿大卑斯省的壯麗崇山、新疆地區的無垠草原、南非的灌木叢林，以及更多目不暇給的景點，全部都適合在馬背上極目欣賞。 既然你已跨上馬鞍整裝待發，就讓我們向你介紹香港的頂尖殘奧會馬術運動員謝佩婷。她邀請我們走進其馬術世界，並分享那個啟發她展開馬術運動、激勵人心的傑出機構(第14頁)...

FORTUNATE ALIGNMENT

Producing this cover felt like a fortunate alignment of people and place. It was shot in Beijing on one of the year’s coldest days, coinciding with dahan – the “Great Cold” in the Chinese solar calendar. Yet the sun was bright and the light was...

Upfront: New Pastures

春意遍野，花開正盛。亮紅新裝預示美好將至。

Deep RESOLVE

The Dance of Time

From mechanical butterflies to lovers crossing bridges, we ponder upon the Poetry of Time by Van Cleef & Arpels

45 Years of Purpose

As I compiled this issue, I found myself asking: what does the age of 45 really mean? Is it about being surrounded by family? Reaching a career milestone? Traveling the world? Perhaps all of the above. But one thing feels certain — I never want to stop...

COV ER STORY Clear motif

Louis Vuitton puts its seal on its 130th anniversary collection

What’s new and noteworthy in Hong Kong?

A new waterfront park in Sai Ying Pun is opening in December, bringing a lively new play space for families. It will feature a cloudshaped inflatable playground, water and sand areas, and a rotating platform that welcomes wheelchair users. Children...

SPCA's Impact on Hong Kong Cats

CLOSER TO NATURE

At Carl Hansen & Søn, we believe that great design brings us closer to nature, shaping the way we interact with our surroundings. Our Outdoor Collection reflects this philosophy, seamlessly blending form and function to create furniture that harmonizes...

Flavour Forecast

The ingredients and ideas set to shake up kitchens in 2025