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How a Quirkily Named Chinese Band Got the Attention of US Rock Legends

Similarly named bands American Football and Chinese Football set out on a tour of the Middle Kingdom this month.

by Bryan Grogan, 15 July 2019

This Music Video Is an Ode to Anyone Who’s Ever Fallen in Love with China

We recently caught up with the man behind the project to chat about his newest song and the challenges of creating music that bridges cultures.

by Matthew Bossons, 01 July 2019

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

Rebel Rising: Mavi Phoenix on Her Empowering Anthems

The rap-pop artist will be playing alongside a slew of trending acts, both from the local music scene and overseas, as part of the WISE X Reeperbahn Festival.

by Valerie Osipov, 10 May 2019

Explosions in the Sky on Shorter Tracks and Exploring the Unknown

The instrumental rock band are back on the road again doing what they do best: performing their complex and beautifully layered compositions.

by Valerie Osipov, 27 April 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

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

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April 14, 2021 at 18:44 pm

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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