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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

Chengdu Rappers Higher Brothers on Fame and Their New Album

On the brink of International stardom, Chengdu's rap foursome take their debut album on a China tour

by Erica Martin, 05 July 2017

Beijing Psych Rockers Alpine Decline on Their New Stripped-Down Sound

The Beijing-via-LA duo discuss their China tour and their latest album, Return to Desolation Lake

by Erica Martin, 28 March 2018

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

Tuareg Guitarist Bombino on Reggae, Translation and His 5-City China Tour

"When you are away from home, there is a greater importance on preserving culture"

by Erica Martin, 05 December 2017

Comedian Stephen Frost on Improv and Being in Mr Bean's Firing Squad

The Whose Line Is It Anyway veteran chats about returning to China, his roots in UK alternative comedy and his 'pivotal' role in Blackadder.

by Andrew Chin, 14 May 2018

Rowdy Shanghai Punks Dirty Fingers on Staying DIY and Touring the World

"We are going to see those brutal pyramids and get those mummies to dance."

by Erica Martin, 08 June 2018

Comedian Russell Howard on Spanking the Monkey to Kylie Minogue

Ahead of his Shanghai gig on May 25, the English stand-up comic spoke candidly about what he did to the '80s pop sensation.

by Zaruf Ezhan, 20 May 2017

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