5 Ancient Chinese Philosophers You Need to Know

Get caught up to speed on Confucius, Sun Tzu and more with these books.

by Ned Kelly, 01 March 2019

Indie Pop Singer Cacien Dishes the Spiciest Girl She Knows

Cacien is a 21-year-old musician originally from Shenzhen whose jazzy pop sound and Y2K aesthetics have caught the attention of large music labels.

by Phoebe Kut, 10 December 2020

Shanghai-Based Photographers' Obsession With Minimalism

Lines, shapes and shadows create dramatic, space-age art.

by Dominic Ngai, 15 May 2017

Spotlight: Zhao Chenxi, Founder of Fabric Porn

His collections feature tongue-in-cheek pieces inspired by Chinese street culture, paired with Western silhouettes.

by Phoebe Kut, 19 October 2020

The Zen and Zany Art of Filmmaking

Shenzhen-based filmmaker Nausheen I. Chen speaks to us about her creative process and inspirations

by Phoebe Kut, 22 May 2020

Meet the Russian Artist Boldly Capturing Queer Life in China

Denis Sdobnov has captivated the attention of gay icons like Shea Coulee, A’Whora and Willam.

by Fábio de Lima, 03 August 2021

Meet the Transgender Designer Making Waves in China

Being trans is a big part of why I chose this path and career.

by Phoebe Kut, 06 May 2021

The Golden Age of Chinese Cinema

Throughout the 1930s a large number of Chinese movie's touched upon the country's social problems and political turmoil at the time.

by Anna Priymak, 11 August 2022

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