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EntertainmentEmpress Smashes Alien Mechas in Chinese-Canadian Author’s New BookIt was a proud moment for 23-year-old Chinese-Canadian sci-fi author Xiran Jay Zhao (who prefers the they/them/their pronouns) ... By James ChueSeptember 26, 2021
EntertainmentShang-Chi and the Rise of Cultural Representation in Marvel ComicsDuring the first wave of kung fu-mania, writer Steve Engelhart and illustrator and judo enthusiast Jim Starlin ... By Xueting Christine NiAugust 31, 2021
FeaturedBreaking Through: Hit Show “Street Dance of China” Crowns 30 Years of Hip Hop Dance’s RiseBeginning with the outbreak of a movie-driven fad in the 1980s, China has had a long-running fascination ... By Bryan GroganOctober 1, 2020
CultureBack from Exile: How the Martial Arts Genre Made a Triumphant Return to China’s MainstreamTwenty years on from the release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," kung fu cinema and martial arts ... By Gladys MacSeptember 21, 2020
CultureExploring The Soong Sisters, Their Famous Marriages and Getting Their Story RightJung Chang's latest book promises a fresh take on the story of the Soong Sisters but ultimately ... By Jeremiah JenneApril 1, 2020
CultureChina’s Forgotten Faith: How Did a 3rd Century Religion from Iran Make it to China’s Southeast Coast?Are there still followers of Iranian prophet Mani in the officially atheist People’s Republic of China? By Matthew BossonsMarch 16, 2020
FeaturedEmpires of Disease: Why the Coronavirus is Such an Emotional Issue for China and the WorldThe coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan has morphed into a global panic. China's past suggests why epidemics are ... By Jeremiah JenneFebruary 10, 2020
FeaturedThe Many Faces of the Monkey King: How the Legend of Sun Wukong Lives on in Popular CultureBehind the magic is a monkey whose stories of adventure and transformation resonate with audiences of all ... By Julienna LawJanuary 27, 2020
FeaturedThe Rat Pack: History’s Notorious RatsA look at some of history and present day's famous rats - from Scarlett Johansson to polynational ... By Jeremiah JenneJanuary 23, 2020
