The first photographs of Hong Kong, the Second Opium War, and Beijing, Felice Beato in 1860
Felice Beato’s 1860 Visual Chronicles of Hong Kong and Beijing Felice Beato (born in Venice in 1832 and died in Florence in 1909) was an … Read more
The 2018 Interviews on China with artists, photographers, directors, writers, and academics
A series of exclusive interviews on Chinese culture: from the environment to politics, architecture, LGBT rights, contemporary art, literature, comics, social rights, women in China, … Read more
Interview with Chen Chen, author, and poet
CHEN CHEN born in Xiamen, China, is an American poet who grew up in Massachusetts. After graduating from Newton North High School, he received his … Read more
Lucie Liu’s TaipeiLove*: Taiwan’s unique journey towards same-sex marriage and equality
TAIPEILOVE* is a documentary from Berlin filmmaker Lucie Liu. Taiwan is the first country in Asia that in May 2017 ruled that same-sex couples should … Read more
30+ illustrations of “An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham”
“An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham” is a book written by the Dutch explorer and author … Read more
Missing in China: people who disappeared in China in 2018
2018 was another terrible year for human rights in China. Between rehabilitation centers in Xinjiang, an ever more invasive and effective surveillance system, social control, … Read more
The Murder of Pamela Werner: Interview with Graeme Sheppard
A Death in Peking investigates the cold case of the brutal murder of Pamela Werner in 1937 using primary source material un-examined. Born and raised … Read more
Interview with Lin Zhipeng, No.223, Art Photographer
No.223 (Lin Zhipeng, 林志鹏) is a photographer and freelance writer. He was born in Guangdong province and graduated from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies with … Read more
4 Chinese space companies to watch
China is investing hugely in the sector in the private space sector. According to a recent report by Space Angels, China has gone from 0 … Read more
30+ Horror Movies from Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan to Watch
Chinese folklore, black magic, and ghost stories have always inspired horror films in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Japan … Here is a list of … Read more
Interview with Ah Qiang, PFLAG China: LGBT rights in Guangzhou
AH QIANG is an activist and executive director of PFLAG China (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of China). PFLAG China, founded on … Read more
Yunnan’s Greatest Explorers
Yunnan has always been a land capable of evoking suggestive visions and attracting great explorers. MARCO POLO During his adventurous trips to China, Marco Polo, … Read more
The Fatal Contract Review
Following the discovery of a painter’s corpse electrocuted in a bathtub while the police are investigating the murder, Bei Wei, a model played by actress Bai … Read more
Interview with Shanghai Pride: LGBTQ Rights in Shanghai
SHANGHAI PRIDE (上海骄傲节) is an annual LGBT pride event that takes place in Shanghai, China. It was first held in 2009 and was significant in … Read more