China

A mother’s crusade against pollution has become a viral hit in China
Activism

A mother’s crusade against pollution has become a viral hit in China

Under the Dome — A new Erin Brockovich-style documentary exploring the damaging effects of pollution in China is sweeping the nation with concern.

Written by: Megan White

China's leading indie director tackles pollution
Culture

China's leading indie director tackles pollution

The monster in Jia Zhangke's latest film creeps into people's lungs to destroy them. — A film rebel with a cause, Jia Zhangke, has been called one of the major revelations of the last two decades and one of the greatest filmmakers working today. His latest explores one of China's biggest problems.

Written by: D'Arcy Doran

Dalai Lama does Glastonbury
Activism

Dalai Lama does Glastonbury

The Dalai Lama may have gotten one up on China with a Glastonbury 2015 spot. — A Glastonbury spot is a natural for Tibetan Buddhism’s leader. And by dubbing him a Jackal, Splittist and Wolf in Monk’s Robes, China has made him sound like the most rock n’ roll monk ever.

Written by: D'Arcy Doran

Is Hong Kong's Umbrella Man the new Tank Man?
Activism

Is Hong Kong's Umbrella Man the new Tank Man?

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests — "People's Republic of Amnesia" author Louisa Lim on Umbrella Man and Tank Man and how the spirit of Tiananmen Square has influenced the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.

Written by: D'Arcy Doran

Why We Protest
Activism

Why We Protest

Hong Kong — Hong Kong has seen its biggest street demonstrations in a decade in a potential prelude to an Occupy protest in the former British colony's city centre. Huck asks the protesters why they are taking to the streets.

Written by: Richie Benson

Tiananmen: 25 Years On
Activism

Tiananmen: 25 Years On

The Power of a Picture — Dissident artist Ai Weiwei and iconic photojournalist Jeff Widener make us remember the atrocities of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, twenty-five years on.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Ordos
Travel

Ordos

China's Ghost City — A sprawling ghost city in the Mongolian desert offers skaters complete freedom to shred as they please.

Written by: James Threlfall

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