Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

After leaving Hong Kong to study abroad in California, I encountered more than a few surprises in this incredibly complex country.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

The author behind ‘The First Paradise of Fang Siqi,’ a novel that Han described as ‘a young girl falling in love with her rapist,’ has sent shockwaves through Taiwanese society.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Lin has made a name for himself with his theatre criticism, but faces a challenge in overcoming the discouraging consumption trends of his young country.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

From its roots in New Taiwanese Cinema, to Ang Lee’s award-winning ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ the tiny island is making big waves in the film industry.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Yes, the women are wealthy and their estates are oceanside, but the hit series uses its elitism to tease out a deeper point.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

After spending several months studying in America, these are the differences I’ve noticed between the two systems.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

After visiting with a few other foreign-exchange students, I couldn’t help but notice how similar the country is to another communist nation.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Yannie Chan, an award-winning hip-hop dancer and student, spent several months alone to re-orient her sense of pace.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

What does the removal of Korea’s first democratically elected female president mean for the country?

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

With a potential audience of more than 1.3 billion, the economic powerhouse has decided to set its sights on movies.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

To find out how the complex politics of Southeast Asia affect local students, I spoke with several transplants.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Gurung, a student at Hong Kong University, went from sleeping on floors to being the first in her family to attend college.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

With political tensions taut, a Trump presidency may well destabilize an already-delicate coexistence.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Despite routinely interrogating dissident writers, the government is losing its ability to control the message.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Having gone to school in Hong Kong and California, I know that what people think about American students generally depends on how many of them they know.

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

By joining human nature with elements of science fiction, the series forces viewers to question their own realities.