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Chinese Opera Actor Liu Jianyang Talks His Life as the Monkey King

After 20 years of career playing the coveted role of the Monkey King, Liu Jianyang recounts hardships and pleasures of dedicating one's life to Chinese opera.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 27 June 2019

Fujiya & Miyagi Talk New Music, Critics and Chicken Feet

As with many a group who dared to shake their sound up, Fujiya & Miyagi have often found themselves in the critical crosshairs.

by Bryan Grogan, 04 June 2019

Wild Nothing Captures the Spirit of the 80s with Dreamy 'Indigo'

The indie project embarks on a four-city China tour this month with stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

by Valerie Osipov, 02 April 2019

Interview: Zhao Renxiu and Ale Amazonia, Behind China's Newest Creative Hub

The three-pronged project, Subtropical Asia, has already got a lot on its plate.

by Sarah Forman, 15 January 2019

Japanese Pop Punk Band CHAI on Individuality and the Neo-Kawaii Movement

The four-piece Japanese band smashing oppressive beauty standards and inspiring confidence with their bold and fearless music.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 December 2018

Author Graeme Sheppard on Reopening China's Hottest Cold Case

We spoke with retired police officer Graeme Sheppard about his new book 'A Death in Peking,' which sheds new light on a murder from 80 years ago.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 10 December 2018

We Spoke to Jessie J on Winning a Chinese Reality TV Show

Chatting with British pop star Jessie J ahead of her latest China tour.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 31 August 2018

Do Claims of 'Erasure' Taint a New Book on Leftover Women Beyond Repair?

We examine the work of Roseann Lake and Leta Hong-Fincher in the wake of a Twitter controversy about Lake's new book, Leftover in China.

by Erica Martin, 30 March 2018

Chinese Opera Actor Liu Jianyang Talks His Life as the Monkey King

Fujiya & Miyagi Talk New Music, Critics and Chicken Feet

Wild Nothing Captures the Spirit of the 80s with Dreamy 'Indigo'

Interview: Zhao Renxiu and Ale Amazonia, Behind China's Newest Creative Hub

Japanese Pop Punk Band CHAI on Individuality and the Neo-Kawaii Movement

Author Graeme Sheppard on Reopening China's Hottest Cold Case

We Spoke to Jessie J on Winning a Chinese Reality TV Show

Do Claims of 'Erasure' Taint a New Book on Leftover Women Beyond Repair?

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