Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans

Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung’s new role as a mentor and volunteer for the Security Bureau’s youth rehabilitation programme has sent shock waves through his fan base. For years, the Guangzhou-born singer was celebrated not just for his vocal prowess but also for his perceived alignment with the city’s grass-roots sentiments during social movements. The South China Morning Post unpacks how the controversy exploded overnight. 1. Who is Hins Cheung? Born in 1981 in Guangzhou, Cheung moved to Hong...

By Oscar Liu