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Chinese Culture
China's Confucius Institutes and the Soft War
By David Volodzko
With the closing of Confucius Institutes, China may be heading for a "soft power" war with the West.
The Changing Face of Sichuan Opera
By David Volodzko
An ancient Chinese art form might have to go global to survive.
Why Does Chinese Alcohol Taste So Awful?
By David Volodzko
China's baijiu gets a bad rap for its powerful flavor, but it's a wonderfully complex drink.
How Chinese and Americans Understand Culture
By Brent Crane
The two countries seem to have very different perspectives when it comes to their culture.
The Chinese Communist Party's Confucian Revival
By Jin Kai
Xi Jinping's emphasis on Confucius has a modern-day political purpose.
China and Nation Branding
By Nicholas Dynon
Beijing’s “all-culture” focus is delivering a poor return on its soft power investment.
Hu: China in Cultural War
Hu Jintao warns China is engaged in a cultural war with the West and hostile international forces.
Tiger Mothers To Be Celebrated?
Chinese-American author Amy Chua’s book has shaken up the image of Asian moms—for good or for bad?
Karaoke, Ancient Harmony?
A popular modern pastime in countries like China and Japan, karaoke’s roots may actually lie in ancient philosophy.
Ai Weiwei, Art 'Godfather'
Experts following the recent ‘art crackdown’ in China suggest Ai draws a distinct line between his activism and art.
A Photographer's China
Embracing China isn’t just about shooting from behind a camera lens. Connecting with its people is key.
From Seeds to Dust
100 million porcelain sunflower seeds that make up artist Ai Wei Wei’s latest work have been deemed a hazard.