Arts & Culture

Scholars Release Manifesto Calling for Govt Action to Save Taiwan Studies
The manifesto aims to end decades of short-term funding for the teaching of Taiwan Studies overseas.

Closing the Gate on Ghost Month: 7 Facts You Should Know
As Ghost Month comes to a close, here are 7 lesser known facts about the 7th lunar month.

China's One Belt, One Road Is One Dimensional Compared with the Maritime Original
Exploring the breadth and diversity of cultural and economic exchange enabled by the Maritime Silk Road reveals the comparative paucity of its modern-day counterpart.

Malaysian Singer's 'Motherland' Comments Stir Chinese Introspection
When Malaysian singer Priscilla Abby referred to China as her 'motherland' on a Chinese TV show, it whipped the overseas Chinese community into a frenzy.

THAILAND: Graffiti Artist Headache Stencil Outlines Failings of Military Government
One artist is speaking truth to military power in Thailand.

The Worrying Cross-Strait and Linguistic Messages of 'Crazy Rich Asians'
The film is now in theaters in Taiwan. Is it a victory for Asian representation in Hollywood, or for the linguistic and cultural domination of the Chinese Communist Party?

PHOTO STORY: Sneak Peeks of Vietnam's Streets
Photographer Victor Morante gives you a kerbside view of Vietnam's streets.