China is often perceived as a monolith — not just politically, but socially and culturally, too. Nothing could be further from the truth, and The China Project dives deep into its diverse and changing society and culture on a daily basis.
In Urumqi on July 5, 2009, a Uyghur protest against racism and mistreatment turned into a riot, resulting in crowds attacking Han Chinese. The state's response — which is still ongoing — was not proportionate.
Meanwhile: When it comes to diving, no country comes close to matching China.
Photographer Chen Wei's visions of modern life
A female entrepreneur and former journalist has drawn heavy fire on Chinese social media for saying, “Giving life a chance. This shouldn’t be up for debate.”
Artist Huang Hai-Hsin's "epidemic picture diary" reveals scenes of everyday life during the worst of COVID-19.
How has the written Chinese language helped shape China? Yale's Jing Tsu discusses her wonderful new book Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution that Made China Modern, her role as culture commentator for NBC during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, and more.
Although more obscure than feature films, there are many thoughtful and compelling Chinese nonfiction movies featuring queer themes. Have a look.
The presence of drag queens and crossdressers who identify as straight on the Chinese internet is seen as a symbol of LGBTQ representation, helping cultivate tolerance and acceptance. It is also a reminder that Chinese society’s relationship with “queer” is more complicated than meets the eye.
Sanxingdui — an archaeological site in Sichuan province brimming with artifacts dating back 5,000 years — challenges China's dominant founding myth and the idea that the Chinese people arose from a single point of origin.