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Lunar New Year is celebrated across China and in many parts of Asia and the world where Chinese communities can be found. It is often marked by time off work or school and includes family visits, meals together, and games like mahjong.
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Hong Kong economy
From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse
Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year.
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Trending in China
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15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Beijing warns tech giants to curb ‘involution’ amid AI giveaway war
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Chinese tourists
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Chinese tourists have a new favourite country this Lunar New Year
Arrivals by Chinese tourists to South Korea are expected to rise by 52% in February 2026.
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Food and Drinks
Conspiracy Chocolate’s mahjong set brings good luck this Lunar New Year
The local Hong Kong chocolatier – known for its Coa and Bakehouse collaboration bars – launches its 13 Orphans mahjong set for the Year of the Horse.
15 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
China consumption
China’s Spring Festival box office faces plot twist after 2025 smashed records
Home-grown films lead the charge but fail to meet the phenomenal success of last year’s Ne Zha 2, which attracted record-breaking crowds.
15 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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Your guide to Lunar New Year red packets
Giving lucky money in red packets – known as lai see in Cantonese and hongbao in Mandarin – is a long-standing Lunar New Year tradition.
15 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chinese culture
How Horses can find success with their 3 ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac
The Rat, Ox and Horse signs are considered ‘enemies’ of those born in a Year of the Horse. Here’s how to build good relationships with them.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended
A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:58PM
China consumption
China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals
Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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China travel
Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year
Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
Flower sales in Hong Kong bloom as Valentine’s Day shoppers splash out on gifts
Some vendors at Mong Kok Flower Market say sales up 20 per cent as shoppers pack area.
14 Feb 2026 - 7:02PM
Hong Kong tourism
Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia
Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23.
14 Feb 2026 - 10:42PM
Food and Drinks
10 great Lunar New Year food and drink gifts available in Hong Kong
From chic hampers with abalone and nuts to local gin, these gifts are great for giving – and sharing – to ring in the Year of the Horse 2026.
14 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
Hong Kong society
Share where risky oysters are from, authorities urged after food poisoning cases
Restaurants say demand has plunged amid calls for diners to avoid eating them raw as number of norovirus-related food poisoning cases rises.
14 Feb 2026 - 2:19PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 13-15
From the new Wuthering Heights film to a horse-themed Chinese art show and a couples-focused sound bath, here are our picks for the weekend.
13 Feb 2026 - 10:47AM
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Hong Kong tourism
How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel
South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:27PM
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Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Dogs for a romantic, healthy Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dogs can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
13 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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China’s military
Xi’s new year greeting reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea
Analyst says deployment signals Chinese military’s cyber warfare capabilities ‘are no longer confined to the mainland’.
12 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Trending in China
China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send New Year greetings for customers
Paid for holiday festival package includes door cleaning, couplet hanging; critics say offer cheapens sanctity of filial piety, is disrespectful.
12 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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The Snowball on a Sunny Day: Mark Six miss turns into mayhem in family comedy
This witty Lunar New Year film follows a woman pretending to have won the Mark Six lottery after failing to buy the winning ticket.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Artificial intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen tops 120 million orders in 6 days amid China’s AI shopping battle
Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
Food and Drinks
Where to go for the most luxurious Lunar New Year menus in Hong Kong
Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse in style at these top Chinese restaurants, where festive menus feature premium takes on auspicious dishes.
12 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
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Artificial intelligence
China’s Zhipu AI launches new major model GLM-5 in challenge to its rivals
The GLM-5 represents a shift in AI development from ‘vibe coding’ to ‘agentic engineering’ to generate an enhanced performance.
12 Feb 2026 - 8:41PM
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Hong Kong economy
Vendors upbeat despite rent rises as crowds flock to Lunar New Year fair
From flowers to fai chun, crowds return in force to Victoria Park on the fair’s opening day as the Year of the Horse approaches.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:02PM
South Korea
South Koreans swap ancestral rites for Japan getaways this Lunar New Year
Short holidays and a weak yen drive the ‘aeroplane instead of the ancestral table’ trend.
11 Feb 2026 - 4:36PM
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Robotics
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For clues to China’s next overcapacity cycle, watch the Spring Festival Gala
AI robots taking centre stage at the coming Spring Festival Gala – now a national tech showcase – will signal official endorsement and likely trigger herd investment.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:05PM
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ByteDance
ByteDance joins Chinese rivals offering freebies in bid to acquire AI app users
TikTok parent plans to give more than 100,000 tech products as gifts, as well as red packets through lucky draws on the Doubao app.
11 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
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