Zhang Enli turns the ordinary into the poetic—painting of tangled wires, plastic buckets, and empty rooms with a quiet intensity that borders on spirituality.

The first snow of 2002 Came a little later than before Stopped at the second-rate car on the eighth floor And took away the last fallen yellow leaf So begins Dao Lang’s “The First Snow of 2002,” the ...

The last few weeks have seen Harvard’s admissions process on trial. But the case — brought by Affirmative Action opponent Edward Blum and being tried by the Boston Federal Courthouse at the moment — ...

This week’s song is sung by Stephanie Chou and Octavia Romano, but we really could’ve chosen any of several versions (e.g., here’s one with Placido Domingo). That’s because “Kangding Love Song” is one ...

We delve into the legend’s philosophy in combining art and sport into one masterful practice of martial arts. If Bruce Lee—also known by his Chinese name, Li Xiaolong—were still alive today, he would ...

The young pianist makes history as the first Hongkonger to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Held once every four years since 1962, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition ...

In a race of endurance, Ye Yifei proved China’s got the stamina to win. Ferrari just landed its third consecutive win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last week, featuring a career milestone for Ye Yifei, ...

For the last year, tucked in a corner of Queens, New York, a group of Chinese cinephiles has been playing independent films in their mother tongue. The series Nooks & Crannies (犄角旮旯) has been a ...

The 2000s marked the golden era of Taiwanese rom-coms, dominating television screens across Asia. It all began with Meteor Garden (2001), which introduced the concept of an idol drama (偶像剧, ǒuxiàng jù ...

Spanning decades of monumental changes, the sprawling compound of Sentul Depot went from a rail hub to a cultural landmark.

China is in the throes of a silent crisis that’s reshaping its future: kindergartens are disappearing at an alarming rate. Over 20,000 of these institutions—mostly private—have been rapidly closing ...

While the national team stumbles, a grassroots amateur football tournament in Jiangsu is stealing all the spotlight.