ENTERTAINMENT

Riding Solo: The Struggles of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts in China’s Sparse Thrill Scene

An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community

STREET TALK

An American in Shanghai Redefines What It Means to “City”

Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity

ANCIENT HISTORY

Astronomy Domine

When civilizations collide over the stars, there is nothing left to do but declare battle…to the death!

LIFE

One Belt, One Love

As China goes global, so are many relationships—with mixed results

BOOKS, MODERN HISTORY

The Devil’s Advocates

Paul French’s latest book reconstructs Jazz Age Shanghai in sin and splendor

MUSIC

Hip Hop-aganda?

The modernization of state media content blurs the line between entertainment and publicity

LIVING IN CHINA

Kung Fu Foreigner

It’s no easy leap marketable foreign face to kung fu acting career in China

FILM

Dream Empire

A gripping exposé of the “rent-a-white-guy” industry

FILM

Darkly Dreaming Documentary

A filmmaker’s deep dive into the “rent-a-foreigner” industry reveals a murky business

NEWS

Path to Employment for Foreign Grads

New rules allow foreign students with a Master’s degree to apply for a Chinese work permit after graduation