25+ Essential Books for a Broader Understanding of China
Some of the Best Chinese Books to Explore the Many Facets of China. Two Millennia of Storytelling: Essential Picks from Chinese Literature. China’s narrative, spanning … Read more
Exploring the Panlong River in Kunming, Yunnan
Nostalgic Pastimes and Timeless Traditions Along the Panlong River In November 2008, a captivating journey unfolded along the banks of the Panlong River in Kunming. … Read more
Exclusive Interviews with Chinese Bands & Artists for World Music Day 2023
World Music Day 2023, a global tribute to the power of music. Interviews with Chinese Bands and Artists. Explore our exclusive interviews with 18 prominent … Read more
Mutiny on the Lurongyu 2682: A Dark Tale from the Deep Blue
The Dark History of the Chinese Fishing Vessel Lurongyu 2682: Mutiny, Murder, and Deception. In the depths of the South Pacific Ocean, aboard the Chinese … Read more
Photoshop’s Generative Fill: An Experiment in Photo Editing
Experimenting with Analog Image Reconstruction Using Generative Fill Adobe Photoshop recently launched a noteworthy update: the Generative Fill tool. This ingenious function has the ability … Read more
Hainan in Transition: A Glimpse into the Pre-Tourism Era (1999-2000)
A Visual Journey of the Recent Past of Hainan Island. Photographs by Matteo Damiani (1999–2000). The images were taken with a low-cost camera, with one … Read more
Analog Alchemy: Captivating Portraits of Heqing’s Chinese New Year
Bai Culture in Focus: The Visual Symphony of Heqing In 2011, during the bustling Chinese New Year celebrations, Italian photographer Dominique Musorrafiti embarked on an journey … Read more
Decoding the Absurd with Woshibai’s ’20 KM/H’
Life, Absurdity and Everything In-Between: The Narrative Spectrum of ’20 KM/H’ “20 KM/H”, crafted by the Shanghai-based illustrator and cartoonist Woshibai, serves as a fascinating … Read more
Witnessing China’s Evolution: A Photo Journey with Mike Emery
The Faces of 1980s China: Unearthing China’s Past through Photography Mike Emery is an Australian photographer known for his compelling collection of images capturing a critical … Read more
A Tale of a Unique Bookstore Amidst War: A Bridge Between Cultures
A Tale of a Unique Bookstore Amidst War: A Bridge Between Cultures Naoko Kato, a distinguished academic, has contributed her expertise to the fields of … Read more
Mount Hua: China’s Sacred Taoist Mountain
The Spiritual Significance of Mount Hua’s Temples and Shrines. Nestled in the heart of China’s Shaanxi Province, Mount Hua (Hua Shan, 华山) is one of … Read more
The Rich History of Traditional Chinese Dance: Discover the Cultural Treasure
Tracing the Origins: From Ancient Ceremonial Dances to Imperial Court Performances China has a long recorded history of various dance forms. The oldest Chinese character … Read more
International Dance Day 2023: Celebrating the World of Dance
Yang Liping’s Message on International Dance Day Today, April 29, marks International Dance Day, which was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theater … Read more
A Conversation with Authors Deborah Taussig-Boehner and Lauren Housman, Authors of The Suitcase
Discover the story behind ‘The Suitcase,’ a captivating journey through history, as authors Taussig-Boehner & Housman share their insights. Deborah Taussig-Boehner and Lauren Housman are … Read more