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
The Music of TFBoys Resonates With the Youth of China Benjamin Chen, Columbia University This popular band skyrocketed to the top of the charts by providing its audience with genuine connections and passionate music.… May 4, 2021
‘Hi, Mom’ Uses Time Travel To Display the Bond of Mothers and Daughters Benjamin Chen, Columbia University This 2021 hit became the second-highest-grossing Chinese film ever by presenting familial love and sacrifice in an unprecedented way.… April 29, 2021
‘Where Are We Going, Dad?’ Reveals the Expectations for East Asian Family Men Benjamin Chen, Columbia University Toxic masculinity and the importance of filial piety in Chinese families are put on display in this popular reality TV series.… April 22, 2021
‘I Am the Actor’ Series Unveils the Secrets of the Performance World Benjamin Chen, Columbia University The Chinese TV competition show gives viewers the chance to witness the ins and outs of the acting process. … April 15, 2021
Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Lacks the Depth of the Animated Original Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley After being hyped up for so long, the Disney remake featured plot holes, one-dimensional characters and cultural inaccuracies.… October 3, 2020
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