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An American in Shanghai Redefines What It Means to “City”
Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity
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Astronomy Domine
When civilizations collide over the stars, there is nothing left to do but declare battle…to the death!
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The Devil’s Advocates
Paul French’s latest book reconstructs Jazz Age Shanghai in sin and splendor
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Hip Hop-aganda?
The modernization of state media content blurs the line between entertainment and publicity
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Kung Fu Foreigner
It’s no easy leap marketable foreign face to kung fu acting career in China
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Darkly Dreaming Documentary
A filmmaker’s deep dive into the “rent-a-foreigner” industry reveals a murky business
Path to Employment for Foreign Grads
New rules allow foreign students with a Master’s degree to apply for a Chinese work permit after graduation
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