Culture – China Focus

Living Archive of Global Exchange

From the enticing grasslands and rugged mountains of the north to the ancient ruins and surviving cities of the Silk Road, Xinjiang offers a legacy of...

Politics Culture May 12, 2026

Tails on the Tracks

A pet-friendly society is gradually taking shape in China.

Culture Economy Environment May 9, 2026

Classics at a Click

Digitisation, AI and new cultural experiences are breathing new life into ancient Chinese books and bringing them closer to readers.

Science & Technology Culture May 8, 2026

Striving, Not Sinking: The Hidden Vitality of China’s Youth in Transition

Chinese youth today do face significant challenges and competition, but these are the natural friction of rapid development, not a terminal crisis. The truth...

Culture Economy Environment Apr 24, 2026

An American Crosses Divides to Put Down Roots in China

We might have different cultural values, we might have different cultural norms, we might have perceptions about each other. But the fact is we are both human.

China & The World Culture Apr 21, 2026

How “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” Helped Change the U.S.-China Relationship

This sense among the population that we are not so different from each other can go a long way in influencing the political process.

China & The World Politics Culture Apr 7, 2026

A Response to the ABC

In China, the reporter's role is not to confront the system but to help it function as intended—to keep the 'mass line' open, ensuring information flows...

Politics Culture Apr 2, 2026

Wandering Through Wuhan: Where Harmony Meets Heart

There is a saying in Chinese, hé wéi guì (和为贵), which means 'harmony is to be valued above all.' Guided by this principle, I can truly say that Wuhan...

Culture Mar 30, 2026

Young People Share Ideas on the China-Proposed Global Civilizations Initiative And the Path to Mutual Understanding

The cure for these misunderstandings is face-to-face dialogue, immersive exchange and mutual respect for civilizational diversity—exactly what the GCI...

China & The World Culture Mar 26, 2026

Festival of Fusion

In Xinjiang, I felt that in a broader sense, not just family reunion, but a city reuniting with itself: different communities stepping into the same...

Politics Culture Mar 25, 2026

Emotions Are the New Marketing Magnet

Mood-driven purchases of both goods and services are on the rise, emerging as the new engine driving consumption.

ECONOMY WATCH Culture Economy Mar 19, 2026

Media Mythmaking: Mistake, Mischief or Malevolence?

Always be aware, then, of the 'subtle propaganda techniques' used by Western journalists since truthfulness may be lacking in their attempts at cross-cultural...

China & The World Politics Culture Mar 18, 2026