How Mesoamerican culture inspired The Legend of Zelda
Sofia Davies-Jurado analyses the impact that real-world cultures, such as Mesoamerica, had on the world of Zelda's open-world games
China
A holiday to the “Hermit Kingdom”: The re-opening of North Korea.
Madeleine discusses the re-opening of North Korea's borders.
Turning 21 in Chongqing
Phoenix Woolnough narrates her experience of becoming 21 in Chongqing, China.
Making it to the Mainland: Solo in Shanghai
Phoenix Woolnough details her experience of travelling to Mainland China for the first time.
Literary ‘kung fu pandas’: the Chinese wuxia genre and why Westerners don’t know it (Part II)
‘Without the trials and travails of stormy waves, no jianghu can be formed'—in Part II of this article, Audrey Wong continues to unpack the cultural barriers for Western readers of…
The Gutenberg press and the profits of innovation
Ciaran Cook explores the history of printing and the Gutenberg printing press
Literary ‘kung fu pandas’: the Chinese wuxia genre and why Westerners don’t know it (Part I)
In Part I of this article, Audrey Wong introduces the genre of Chinese wuxia novels and their sociocultural importance, and begins to explore the reasons behind their lack of traction…
Will there be any initiatives in the near future to promote US-China cooperation?
As the Cold War came to an end, the world witnessed a shift in the geopolitical dynamics and the structure of global power. With the emergence of the four great…
The Red Dragon: has it lost its flame?
Following China's disastrous economic performance last year, how will it fare in relaunching its economy?
Happy New Year! 5 recipes to enjoy during Lunar New Year 2023
Emily O'Mullane discusses 5 recipe ideas to make with friends this Lunar New Year from countries such as China, South Korea and Malaysia.