Zhang Yi Wins Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor
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…
Quan Hongchan: The Chinese Diving Star
This young athlete took the diving world by storm in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, can she maintain this level of success moving forward?…
The Evolution of Rock ‘n’ Roll in China
Learn about the golden eras of Eastern rock music and the reasons for its decline.…
How Ping Pong Connected China With the World
Read about the cultural and social implications of table tennis, and how this nation has come to dominate the sport.…
The Power of Media: Three Asian Movies with Strong Social Values
Dive into the cinematic productions that effectively encouraged society to make changes.…
For Over a Century, the Qipao Has Celebrated the Women of China
Ever since it was first invented in the 1920s, this traditional dress has followed the arc of modern Chinese history.…
Enes Kanter Freedom Speaks Out Against China’s Human Rights Violations
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.…
China’s Gaming Restrictions: A Trend To Follow or Adamantly Avoid?
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…
‘In the Same Breath’ Takes an Important Look at the Nefarious Politics of the Pandemic
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.…
It’s Time to Ditch the Ice: The Many Benefits of Drinking Hot Water
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.…
‘Severance’: How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives
Ling Ma's 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.…
Douyin Is the Captivating Chinese Counterpart to TikTok
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.…
‘The Rap of China’ Shows How Chinese Rap Has Strayed From the Genre’s Roots
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.…
How To Pick the Perfect Gift for Your Host Family When You’re Studying Abroad
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…
The Novels of Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù Are Breaking Down Barriers for the LGBTQ+ Community in China
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.…
YouTuber Li Ziqi Brings the Countryside to the City
Considered a princess straight out of a fairytale by many fans, this Chinese vlogger provides a source of tranquility in a time of peril.…
The ‘Mulan’ Remake Fails at Nuanced Asian Representation
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.…
Trump’s Clean Network Is Set to Fracture the Internet
The plan will rid Americans of apps, telecommunications carriers and cloud-based services connected to Chinese companies.…
Traditional Chinese Medicine Offers a Different Perspective on the Body
Although it's often dismissed in the West, its holistic approach to health means that it has a lot of merit.…
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Have Been Prevented
A devastating pandemic just like COVID-19 has been predicted on multiple occasions, but the proper precautions were not put in place.…
How the Coronavirus Has Led to an Outbreak of Racism
The world is dealing with a new virus, and with that fear, xenophobia has emerged on the internet and in day-to-day life.…
The Hong Kong Protests: An American Teen’s Perspective
The Hong Kong protests sure sound crazy, but they were much crazier in person.…
Why the Chinese Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Shen Yun
The dance troupe has a more surprising backstory than its innocent posters suggest.…
The ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’ Is Officially the Most Googled Show of 2018
And considering Google is restricted in China, it’s doubly impressive.…
How China Made Its Biggest Movie Star Disappear
Fan Bingbing, one of China's most famous movie stars, vanished for three months. Who was to blame? Her government.…
Introducing Gua Sha, the Newest, Trendiest, Eastern Medicinal Practice
Acupuncture, cupping and jade-rolling are shaking.…
The 8,000 Disappeared Kashmiri at the Hands of the Indian Government
The Indian army has systematically carried out the disappearances of over eight thousand Kashmiris. Where are the bodies?…
What ‘Civilized’ People Could Learn From ‘Primitive’ Life
A Chinese art museum from the modern civilized era views primitive life as animalistic, and what people can learn from the collection.…
Does China Hold the Cure for Bullying?
With bullying in schools and online getting worse, America might want to turn their eyes to China and consider new methods.…
Meet Mallory Carnes, Emory’s Viola-Toting Globetrotter
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.…
