Global Painting: The Emergence of New Chinese Art
Global Painting: An Overview of New Chinese Art. The exhibit “Global Painting: La Nuova pittura cinese,” conceptualized by Vittorio Sgarbi and brought to fruition by … Read more
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Taiwan Elects DPP’s Lai Ching-te Amid Rising Tensions with Beijing
Taiwan Election: Victory for DPP’s Lai Ching-te Amid Heightened China Tensions. In a decisive victory, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been … Read more
China’s Exports in December: Slight Uptick in a Challenging Economic Climate
China’s exports witnessed a modest growth of 2.3% in December 2023, reaching $303.6 billion, as reported by customs data on Friday. This increase, marking a … Read more
China Accused of Meddling in Taiwan’s 2024 Vote
Allegations of Chinese Interference in Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election. In the lead-up to Taiwan’s highly significant presidential election, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has … Read more
Simon Choa-Johnston: Weaving Personal and Cultural Histories into Bestselling Novels
Theatrical Expertise Meets Literary Craft in Choa-Johnston’s Historical Narratives. Simon Choa-Johnston, a notable playwright and director, has released two novels centered on his family’s history. … Read more
Silk Road Kingdoms: Cultural and Historical Interactions
Silk Road Chronicles: Kingdoms, Cultures, and Echoes of Antiquity. The Silk Road, an extensive network of trade routes connecting the East and West, and extending … Read more
How China’s Internet Censorship Masks the Depth of Poverty Issues
The Economic Divide and Digital Censorship: China’s Dual Battle. Recent developments in China have highlighted the issue of poverty and the government’s response to information … Read more
Three China’s Defense Industry Leaders Dismissed
Xi Jinping’s Military Purge: Influential Defense Figures Removed in Anti-Corruption Effort. In a significant development, three senior aerospace and defence business leaders have been removed … Read more
Hong Kong Cinema Christmas Box Office Hits 20-Year Record Low
Sharp Decline in Hong Kong’s Christmas Box Office Marks Two-Decade Low. In a significant downturn for the Hong Kong film industry, cinemas in Hong Kong … Read more
The Silk Road: A Tale of Trade, Exploration, and Cultural Fusion
Silk, Spices, and Stories: the History of the Silk Road The Silk Road (絲綢之路), a significant Eurasian network of trade routes, was operational from the … Read more
The Lost Melodies of Zhu
Rediscovering the Zhu: From Imperial Courts to Cultural Eclipse. The Zhu (筑) is an ancient Chinese string instrument, one of the earliest known plucked-string instruments … Read more
Yangqin: A Guide to the Chinese Hammered Dulcimer
Yangqin in Chinese Orchestras: Understanding Its Unique Structure and Sound. Yangqin, also known as the Chinese hammered dulcimer, is an essential instrument in Chinese folk … Read more
The Art of Niujinqin: An Insight into Zhejiang’s Ancient String Craft
Niujinqin: A Fusion of Art and History in Zhejiang’s Musical Instrument Making. The Niujinqin (牛筋琴), also known as Changci Qin, is revered as one of … Read more
Yehu: The Traditional Chinese Coconut Fiddle
A Detailed Look at the Yehu’s History and Construction. The Yehu (椰胡) is a distinctive Chinese two-stringed fiddle with a resonating body made from a … Read more