Dumplings in ParisChinaThe eleven-year odyssey of an undocumented Chinese worker navigating Europe’s underground economy.
A Parade of RevisionsChinaBeijing’s military parade advanced weeks of historical revision and reframing, elevating the CCP’s wartime role over American contributions.
False FlagsChina, TaiwanTaiwan’s breakthrough invasion drama explores media manipulation during wartime. Our team at Tian Jian sat down with the directors to get their views.
Southern CelebrationsChina, ItalyActress Xin Zhilei (辛芷蕾) won the Best Actress Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday for her performance in The Sun Rises on Us All (日掛中天), a story by neo-noir director Cai Shangjun (蔡尚君) about a pair of estranged lovers. As the state-run China Daily noted, Xin was just the second actress from China to win […]
Secure EngagementsUnited StatesAI is subject to strict standards of political security in China. But it may also have stronger protections for children. Does this really have to be a choice?
A Short-Lived Longevity ChatChinaAfter a red-carpet discussion between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin about longevity went viral last week, China’s state-run China Central Television pulled the plug.
Hong Kong Independent Outlet Struggles for SurvivalHong KongWithout 100 new subscribers by October, Hong Kong Feature says it faces closure — yet another existential threat to vital investigative journalism amid political pressure on media.
Chinese Propaganda Floods Taiwanese Social Media China, TaiwanAccording to the monitoring group IORG, Chinese campaigns systematically blur foreign propaganda with local politics, doubling anti-Taiwan content.
Taiwan Study Notes Social Media Risks Among YouthTaiwanA new survey links social media addiction among Taiwan’s youth to serious privacy violations.