Planet China Vol. 15
Celebrating women who push boundaries V: International Women’s Day 2023 Interviews with Xiang Jing, Li Xinmo, Allison Fong, Red Hongyi, Peggy Chan, Nancy Lin, Denise … Read more
Inside Han Song’s Visionary World of ‘Hospital’: A Talk with Translator Michael Berry
Exploring the Dystopian World of the first volume of Han Song’s Hospital Trilogy: An Interview with Michael Berry Michael Berry, translator of Han Song’s science-fiction … Read more
Xu Fu and the Quest for Immortality
The Fascinating Legend of Xu Fu: the Journey of China’s Enigmatic Explorer in search for the Elixir of Life Xu Fu (徐福 or 徐巿), also … Read more
Exploring the Enduring Spirit of Old Lhasa: Interview with M.A. Aldrich
Discovering the Heart of Tibetan Civilization: M.A. Aldrich on the Iconic Palaces, Temples, and Monasteries of Lhasa In the book “Old Lhasa: A Biography,” M.A. … Read more
Journey Back in Time: Images of Yuanyang from Over Two Decades Ago
Discovering Yuanyang’s Rich History: A Look at the County’s Fascinating Recent Past Through Rare Photographs Yuanyang Rice Terraces: The Hani and Yi people are the … Read more
Watch The Best Old Chinese Movies on YouTube, 1927-1949, Part 1
Rediscovering Classic Chinese Cinema: A Guide to Viewing the Best Old Chinese Movies on YouTube Read the article following this link: Watch The Best Old … Read more
Master the Chinese Language Online: The Best Methods and Benefits for Learning Chinese
Discover the Convenience and Effectiveness of Learning Chinese Online with Language Learning Apps, Online Tutors, Immersion and Practice Learning Chinese online is a convenient and … Read more
Top 12 Chinese Chefs: A Guide to Excellence in the Culinary World
Experience the Best of Chinese Cuisine with These 12 Master Chefs Chinese cuisine is a rich and diverse culinary tradition with a history that spans … Read more
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How a few Monks Smuggled Silkworm Eggs into the Byzantine Empire
Ancient Industrial espionage: the story of the Few Monk-spies Who Broke Two Monopolies. As a result of the removal of middlemen (China on silk production … Read more
Suyi Xu: All that is Solid Melts into Air Review
The latest exhibition at the Fou Gallery (September 24 – December 18, 2022) in New York presented the works of contemporary Brooklyn painter Suyi Xu … Read more
Kongkee’s Warring States Cyberpunk, Interview
Interview with the Animation Artist Kongkee Kongkee’s Warring States Cyberpunk follows the soul of the great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the ancient Chu Kingdom … Read more
Interview with William Han, author of From The Wall To The Water
William Han set out in 2015 to travel the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, following in the footsteps of Gan Ying, a Chinese … Read more
A short history of the cinema in Taiwan
A brief history of Taiwanese Cinema. Read the article: A short history of the cinema in Taiwan
Supernatural Tales of Ji Yun: Chinese Ghosts Stories
Spirits, Ghosts & Foxes in the stories of Ji Yun Ji Yun (紀昀, 1724-1805), also known as Ji Xiaolan, a senior official of the Qing Dynasty and … Read more