China
A Daughter’s Vengeance
When her family was brutally murdered, a young woman in Tang-era China exacted bloody revenge. The legend of Xie Xiao-e is still remembered 1,200 years later.
China’s Russia Complex
While the Sino-Russian partnership is typically viewed through the lens of hard power, it also stems from a shared history and a strong cultural enmeshment. From literary affinities to architectural imitation, from fashion trends to shared pedagogical models, Russia’s imprint on modern China is deeper than headlines suggest.
The Pillars of China’s Global Rise
Author and Emmy-nominated journalist Melissa Chan joins Amie Ferris-Rotman on the podcast to discuss the foundations of China’s increasing global dominance.
Beijing’s Military Parade May Not Be the Show of Unity That It Seems
Last month’s military parade in Beijing brought the leaders of Russia, China and North Korea together in a show of unity. But the history of such meetings reminds us of the hidden dynamics beneath the diplomatic veneer.
For the Uyghur Diaspora, the Taste of Home Brings Both Joy and Sorrow
Jewher Ilham is a 31-year-old Uyghur residing in the U.S., and the dishes she grew up eating continue to remind her of home. But her relationship with these flavors changed after her father was arrested back in China and later sentenced to life in prison on charges of “separatism.”
The Chinese Men Seeking Pakistani Christian Wives
Chinese men, who outnumber women of their generation, have been looking for brides abroad, including among Pakistan’s Christians. Treading the line between arranged marriage and human trafficking, these weddings have been facing increased scrutiny, but have persisted as ties between the countries deepen.
Video Games Are China’s Next Soft Power Grab
A highly anticipated action-adventure game based on “Journey to the West” perfectly encapsulates the evolution of the Chinese video game industry as both an art and conduit of the Communist Party’s soft power.