“Long Road to Abolition,” The World of Chinese
My new post for The World of Chinese on the legal, social, and cultural barriers to ending China’s forced labor tradition. [Read More...]
November 2016
“Special Exhibitions at the Capital Museum Highlight Beijing’s Imperial Past,” The Beijinger
The Capital Museum has always been one of my favorite museums in Beijing. Two new exhibits this month featuring Beijing's imperial past make this a perfect time to visit. [Read More...]
John Pomfret’s new book already feels a bit dated
Looking at excerpts from John Pomfret's new book The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom, there seem to be assumptions and interpretations which are decades out of date. [Read More...]
“On the Future of Nanluogu Xiang,” The Beijinger
Several sections of popular Beijing hutong Nanluogu Xiang are closed this month for "renovations." In my latest post for the Beijinger, I reflect on the past, present, and future of the neighborhood. [Read More...]
“The Ghost of Stone Tiger Hutong: A Beijing Halloween Tale,” The Beijinger
Is it possible that even in the neon canyons of Xidan, spirits of Beijing's imperial past still lurk? A Halloween-inspired post for The Beijinger blog. [Read More...]