China

Zhang Yi Wins Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

The film industry is often seen as a place where only the most talented individuals can succeed. However, sometimes it's not just talent that takes someone to the top. Persistence and hard work can also…

September 24, 2023

Quan Hongchan: The Chinese Diving Star

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

This young athlete took the diving world by storm in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, can she maintain this level of success moving forward?…

April 19, 2023

In an article about rock n roll in China, a hand holding up the 'rock on' sign.

The Evolution of Rock ‘n’ Roll in China

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Learn about the golden eras of Eastern rock music and the reasons for its decline.…

March 27, 2023

In an article about ping pong in China, two ping pong paddles are superimposed in front of the world, where they hit a ping pong ball back and forth.

How Ping Pong Connected China With the World

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Read about the cultural and social implications of table tennis, and how this nation has come to dominate the sport.…

March 27, 2023

The Power of Media: Three Asian Movies with Strong Social Values

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Dive into the cinematic productions that effectively encouraged society to make changes.…

March 13, 2023

in an article about the qipao, an illustration of three qipaos

For Over a Century, the Qipao Has Celebrated the Women of China

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Ever since it was first invented in the 1920s, this traditional dress has followed the arc of modern Chinese history.…

May 26, 2022

Enes Kanter Freedom Speaks Out Against China’s Human Rights Violations

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The NBA player has a lot to say about freedom, and he’s not afraid to bring attention to the issues that other people shy away from.…

January 12, 2022

In an article about gaming a person wearing headphones sitting in front of a computer

China’s Gaming Restrictions: A Trend To Follow or Adamantly Avoid?

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The country's recent bans limit online access for underage users, which could be seen as an extreme act of control or an attempt to genuinely provide a solution to a serious issue.…

October 12, 2021

‘In the Same Breath’ Takes an Important Look at the Nefarious Politics of the Pandemic

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Nanfu Wang’s unrelentingly terrifying documentary about China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak teaches the most pertinent lessons about grief, honesty and human nature.…

September 28, 2021

Illustration of a girl drinking hot water.

It’s Time to Ditch the Ice: The Many Benefits of Drinking Hot Water

Karen Lu, Yale University

While there is a certain stigma attached to consuming this drink warm throughout the Western world, it's not as odd as you might think.…

August 8, 2021

‘Severance’: How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives

Study Breaks Staff

Ling Ma's 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.…

July 24, 2021

An illustration of the Douyin/TikTok symbol for an article about the Chinese app's benefits. (Illustration by Julie Chow, University of California, Berkeley)

Douyin Is the Captivating Chinese Counterpart to TikTok

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Social media influencers and members of the public alike are benefitting from the way in which this Beijing-based app allows for dissipating and receiving information.…

May 26, 2021

‘The Rap of China’ Shows How Chinese Rap Has Strayed From the Genre’s Roots

Karen Lu, Yale University

While hip-hop and rap have become a phenomenon in China, these artists have abandoned both the genre's Black roots and its emphasis on authenticity.…

February 28, 2021

Picture of Tokyo for an article on a host family

How To Pick the Perfect Gift for Your Host Family When You’re Studying Abroad

Beth Jordan, Aquinas College

You never get a second chance to make a first impression — especially when it comes to wooing the members of your new home away from home. Here are some ideas that are sure to…

February 14, 2021

The Novels of Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù Are Breaking Down Barriers for the LGBTQ+ Community in China

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Despite China’s media censorship of same-sex relationships, the author's books — including 'Mo Dao Zu Shi,' the basis of a widely watched series — remain wildly popular in the country.…

October 20, 2020

YouTuber Li Ziqi Brings the Countryside to the City

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Considered a princess straight out of a fairytale by many fans, this Chinese vlogger provides a source of tranquility in a time of peril.…

October 13, 2020

The ‘Mulan’ Remake Fails at Nuanced Asian Representation

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

While ambitious, Disney's live-action version of the beloved tale falls short of portraying three-dimensional characters, instead relying on broad generalities about Chinese culture.…

September 22, 2020

WeChat, one of the potential victims of Trump's Clean Network plan

Trump’s Clean Network Is Set to Fracture the Internet

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The plan will rid Americans of apps, telecommunications carriers and cloud-based services connected to Chinese companies.…

August 29, 2020

In an article about traditional Chinese medicine, herbal remedies for pain or sickness

Traditional Chinese Medicine Offers a Different Perspective on the Body

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Although it's often dismissed in the West, its holistic approach to health means that it has a lot of merit.…

August 14, 2020

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Have Been Prevented

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

A devastating pandemic just like COVID-19 has been predicted on multiple occasions, but the proper precautions were not put in place.…

April 3, 2020

Illustration of people wearing masks to avoid coronavirus

How the Coronavirus Has Led to an Outbreak of Racism

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The world is dealing with a new virus, and with that fear, xenophobia has emerged on the internet and in day-to-day life.…

February 13, 2020

The Hong Kong Protests: An American Teen’s Perspective

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Hong Kong protests sure sound crazy, but they were much crazier in person.…

July 15, 2019

Why the Chinese Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Shen Yun

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The dance troupe has a more surprising backstory than its innocent posters suggest.…

February 18, 2019

The ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’ Is Officially the Most Googled Show of 2018

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

And considering Google is restricted in China, it’s doubly impressive.…

January 6, 2019

How China Made Its Biggest Movie Star Disappear

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Fan Bingbing, one of China's most famous movie stars, vanished for three months. Who was to blame? Her government.…

October 9, 2018

Introducing Gua Sha, the Newest, Trendiest, Eastern Medicinal Practice

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Acupuncture, cupping and jade-rolling are shaking.…

June 22, 2018

The 8,000 Disappeared Kashmiri at the Hands of the Indian Government

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The Indian army has systematically carried out the disappearances of over eight thousand Kashmiris. Where are the bodies?…

November 23, 2017

What ‘Civilized’ People Could Learn From ‘Primitive’ Life

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

A Chinese art museum from the modern civilized era views primitive life as animalistic, and what people can learn from the collection.…

November 18, 2017

Does China Hold the Cure for Bullying?

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

With bullying in schools and online getting worse, America might want to turn their eyes to China and consider new methods.…

September 26, 2017

The Globetrotting, Viola-Toting, Polyglot Mallory Carnes

Meet Mallory Carnes, Emory’s Viola-Toting Globetrotter

Jordan Coughlin, Rowan University

The Emory student, who's double-majoring in Viola and Chinese and pursuing a PhD in Ethnomusicology, was the first non-Chinese student to play in the Peking University Orchestra.…

June 22, 2017