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From pages of representation to canvases of creativity, we look at the origin and evolution of the zine scene for the Asian diaspora in the U.S. With just a single sheet of paper, three folds, and one ...
In a surprising cultural crossover, American youths are now exploring Xiaohongshu (RedNote) to document their foraging adventures—a trend inspired by China’s “digging wild vegetables” movement.What ...
YouTube phenomenon IShowSpeed’s recent whirlwind tour of China has unexpectedly evolved into a masterclass in cultural diplomacy that’s racking up millions of views and challenging Western perceptions ...
The Chinese EV giant is making its vehicles even more affordable. In a strategic move poised to reshape the EV market, China’s BYD has significantly reduced the entry price for its smart EVs to below ...
The animated film Ne Zha 2 has taken China’s box office by storm, becoming the highest-grossing film in history. The sequel to 2019’s Ne Zha has already earned over 8.2 billion RMB (about $1 billion ...
Ne Zha 2 kicked off China’s 2025 box office with a strong start, grossing over 8.2 billion RMB ($1 billion USD) and garnering an 8.5/10 rating on film review site Douban since its January 29 release.
2025 is shaping up to be a great year for the Chinese box office after a rough 2024. China’s film industry faced significant challenges in 2024, with box office revenues totaling around 42.5 billion ...
China is aggressively solidying its foothold in the EV industry and these models are leading the charge China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has become a global powerhouse, driven by innovation, ...
Set in the waning days of the Ten Kingdoms period, Where Winds Meet is an open-world RPG by Everstone Games that blends history, mythology, and martial arts. Imagine the freeform exploration of The ...
And with that another year in the Chinese music scene wraps up! December has brought a number of new releases from hardworking veterans of the scene, whether refining what they do best (for example, ...
In 2024, Chinese film and television played host to a wealth of talent. Following up on our list of five standout actresses of the year a few weeks ago, here are five male actors who enjoyed success ...
Before the deluge of modern-day cafés and machine-extracted espressos and lattes, Malaysian coffee culture could be found in its kopitiams, or traditional coffee shops.These cafés can be traced back ...