China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently revealed a list of 12 locations that have newly attained the highest rating awarded to tourist destinations, including waterfalls and ancient towns
Tiger Hands: Asian American Choreographer Taps Into Peking Opera Training
Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch’s first production in five years honors his late mother, a musician and folk dancer. Titled ‘Tiger Hands,’ it draws inspiration from Peking opera.
‘Return to Dust’ is the Most-Anticipated Arthouse Film This Year
Set a decade ago in Northwest China, the film follows protagonists who are in the process of getting into an arranged marriage and making a life together
China’s Overpriced Ice Cream Problem
Bad news for China residents looking to beat the summer heat with a frozen dairy treat: In tandem with China’s current heat wave is absurdly steep price hikes on ice cream.
Experience the Majesty of Ancient Rome… In China!
Here is a quirky travel idea for you (when travel to China eventually normalizes): Experience the glory of ancient Rome in a village just outside the Gobi Desert.
The Farewell: A tale of family relationships and reconciliation
‘The Farewell’ is about when a Chinese family finds out that grandmother only has a short time left to live, they make a divisive choice not to divulge the truth to her.
American Girl: Love & Hate are 2 Sides of the Same Story
‘American Girl’ takes audiences on a journey with 13-year-old Fen. The coming-of-age tale about love, family, and diasporas is accompanied by nostalgic scenes of Taiwan.
Making Art from Everyday Objects: Shougong Geng
The 31-year-old Chinese craftsman turns everyday items into unconventional (some might say ‘useless’) gadgets just for the joy of it.
New Queer Film ‘Fire Island’ Receives Mixed Reviews in China
Though it’s reportedly the first mainstream rom-com to focus on gay Asian men, ‘Fire Island’ has received lukewarm reactions in China
Angelababy vs. MC HotDog: Rapper Called Out for Misogynistic Lyrics
The rapper’s sexualized shout-outs to high-profile female celebrities in his latest track have sparked a heated debate on Chinese social media