Articles by Tai Hing Shing

[Big read] The northbound drift: Hong Kong’s quiet exodus to the Greater Bay Area

The cost of living in Hong Kong is notoriously high, and some Hong Kongers are choosing to move to cities in the Greater Bay Area in mainland China to live and work, in pursuit of a more manageable pace and quality of life. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing finds out more.

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​After Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s safeguards tighten

A white paper on safeguarding China’s national security released a day after the sentencing of media mogul Jimmy Lai sends a clear signal: the government will not relent in its efforts to uphold national security in Hong Kong. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing speaks with academics to find out the implications.

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[Big read]: From Kowloon to Shenzhen: The bullet trains redefining Hong Kong life

Rising numbers of young mainland-origin professionals and even Hong Kongers live in Shenzhen for bigger homes at half the price, using high-speed rail to keep Hong Kong jobs — boosting quality of life amid sky-high rents. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing takes a look at the good and the bad of this greater integration between Hong Kong and mainland China.

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As APEC 2026 lands in Shenzhen, Hong Kong fights for relevance

Hong Kong hopes to capitalise on Shenzhen’s APEC 2026 spotlight, but rising rivals in the Greater Bay Area threaten its standing. Can the city avoid being eclipsed? Lianhe Zaobao’s Tai Hing Shing explores the stakes.

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Why is death in Hong Kong stuck in a one-month queue?

Hong Kong’s severe shortage of funeral and cremation facilities forces families to wait weeks to say goodbye — yet public hospital mortuaries are set to start charging for the very delays they can’t fix. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing tells us more.

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From outdated to unstoppable: The rise of mainland brands in Hong Kong

Compared with the overall leap in quality of mainland Chinese domestic products, Hong Kong brands have in the past few years appeared traditional and rigid, with dated reputes. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing takes a look at the appeal of mainland Chinese brands to Hong Kongers.

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[Big read] From 80 square feet to a home: New hope for Hong Kong’s poor?

Hong Kong’s persistently high property prices have left hundreds of thousands of its residents with little choice but to rent subdivided units with terrible living conditions. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing speaks to residents to find out if government initiatives are helping.

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Scam meals and broken hearts: The hidden cost of love in Hong Kong

A recent luxury dining scam in Hong Kong — where a man ditched a woman with a hefty bill — highlights a bigger story: a striking gender imbalance that is shaking up relationships and sparking unexpected twists in the city’s social scene. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing examines the issue.

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[Big read] Hong Kong’s disappearing hawkers: Can they make a comeback?

Hong Kong’s traditional hawkers are vanishing due to stricter regulations and changing consumer habits. Can the city revive this fading street culture and preserve its unique urban heritage? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing looks into the matter.

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Empty shops, unpaid rents: Is Hong Kong retail unravelling?

Amid high property prices and rentals in Hong Kong, many office units are being left vacant, while old brands are finding it difficult to survive. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing gives his analysis.

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[Big read] Is Hong Kong getting overrun by mainland businesses?

Greater integration between Hong Kong and mainland China means that mainland companies are now expanding rapidly to Hong Kong. But what does this mean for local consumers, businesses and culture? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing discusses the implications of these developments for Hong Kong.

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[Big read] Venue closures and talent gaps: Cantonese opera’s battle for survival

With the closure of the iconic Sunbeam Theatre in Hong Kong, audiences have one less venue to watch Cantonese opera. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing speaks to Cantonese opera fans and academics to find out what the future might hold for the industry.

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