How the War in Ukraine Inspired China’s Independent Filmmakers
A handful of independent short films promote empathy and compassion toward war victims in Ukraine
A handful of independent short films promote empathy and compassion toward war victims in Ukraine
Documentary-makers have been turning out works of high artistic and social value since the 1990s. But is their golden age over?
An online art exhibition calls attention to the infamous “chained woman” case in eastern China, despite repeated censorship
A new book by historian Yajun Mo reveals the through-lines linking Chinese travelers, past and present
The “Lin Lan Fairy Tales” was a huge project, collecting folklore for children from all across China. So why has no-one heard of it?
Despite an experimental sound and just two album releases in a decade, Omnipotent Youth Society has remained one of China’s most relatable rock bands…
Five ancient poems that celebrate the first full moon of a new Lunar New Year
Rainbow Chan remembers the beauty and cheese of the golden age of Canto and Mandopop, acknowledging its mark on her identity while also stamping it w…
A popular thriller set in 1980s Taiwan humanizes the women behind a difficult and stigmatized profession
Beyond a glitzy career in fashion photography, Li Xiaoliang points his lens at gritty Chinese realities and faded Western illusions
Fierce, majestic, tame: Depictions of tigers have changed over centuries in Chinese art
Despite its corny name, highly rated new series “Delicious Romance” is shattering years of shallow female characterization on television