‘The Sacred Clan’: Liang Hong turns to fiction to explore rural China
Realism and the supernatural mix in Liang Hong’s “The Sacred Clan,” a collection of short stories that continues the author’s lifelong work of capturing rural China.
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Epic and ordinary: Shang Zhefeng’s photographs tell the story of China’s majority
In the work of millennial photographer Shang Zhefeng, personal stories of China’s working class are told through the lens of their unique surroundings. "The environment I grew up in inspires what I do," Shang says. "Coming from a lower social class, I represent the majority."
Shein invites influencers on Chinese factory tour to mend reputation, but backlash erupts
The controversy comes at a particularly delicate time for Shein, as it’s aiming to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the U.S. stock market later this year despite having a controversial reputation over its cheap apparel.
The told story of Wham! in China
Simon Napier-Bell was a composer, songwriter, record producer, and author living a hedonistic life in London. Bored, he decided to try the ultimate adventure: making Wham! the first Western pop group to ever perform in the People's Republic of China.
British Museum under fire for using translator’s work in China exhibition without permission
Instead of crediting and compensating the translator, the London institution responded to the backlash by removing her work and the original Chinese text — poetry by Chinese feminist and revolutionary writer Qiu Jin — which was an initial part of the exhibition.
Pro wrestling in China is ready for its comeback
The short but eventful history of China wrestling is filled with highs and lows. For a while, rival promoters dreamed of building the WWE of China, but money dried out and then COVID nearly killed the industry. Those who are still kicking — a motley crew of professionals, hobbyists, lifers, dreamers, and realists — are now working together to rebuild this thing they love.
Hua Guofeng’s short-lived reign as chairman and leader of China
"With you in charge, I am at ease," Mao Zedong wrote in a note to his successor, Hua Guofeng. Mao's trust was misplaced.
Lu Yinyin muses on life’s struggles and triumphs
Lu doesn’t seem to control her characters from on high, all-knowing and all-powerful. Instead, she faithfully records their embarrassments, their pain, and their helplessness, piercing their fantasies and throwing open a window to let in the bracing air.
An African in China brings global sports to Africa — Q&A with Lloyd Randall
He moved from civil war torn Sierra Leone to Beijing where he graduated with degrees in IT and management. Now he’s the face of one of the biggest sports TV broadcasters in Africa, and it’s a Chinese company.