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Another ‘Three-Body’ Animation Wins Praise From Sci-Fi Fans

Dec 12, 2022 / News /

The two episodes released so far have gained more than 100 million views combined on streaming platform Bilibili. Read More

What Is ‘Silkpunk’?

Dec 7, 2022 / News /

Writer and translator Ken Liu is challenging the tropes of “Asian-influenced fantasy.” Read More

A Beijing Theater Is Committed to Screening Movies for the Blind

Dec 5, 2022 / News /

Reckoning Theater has organized over 1,000 screenings since its opening in 2004. Read More

‘Rock and Roast’ Gets Roasted

Nov 21, 2022 / News /

The latest season of the hit stand-up comedy show bombed with audiences. Read More

Almost Real: The Fleeting Fame of Hunan’s Imitation Idols

Nov 3, 2022 / News /

Campy knockoff bands offering cheap fun echo the discontent associated with China’s billion-dollar music industry. Read More

Anna May Wong: A Life in Pictures

Nov 1, 2022 / News /

Hollywood’s first Chinese-American star today also becomes the first Asian-American to appear on the U.S. currency. Sixth Tone looks back at her trail-blazing career. Read More

Dance, Dance, Revolution? China’s Stage Shows Get a Makeover

Oct 17, 2022 / News /

Skin-deep portrayals of traditional aesthetics have helped producers to balance commercial success and political messaging, but there are signs the act is wearing thin. Read More