Category: ESEA issues
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Harry Potter and the audacity of his racist fans
Harry Potter actress Katie Leung has spoken out about the racist abuse she received online many years ago. Here’s why it’s an important issue to discuss now after all these years of having to keep quiet.
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TV: Will British TV ever see a show with an all East Asian cast?
British TV shows featuring even a minor Chinese or East Asian character are hard to come by let alone an all East Asian cast. This needs to change but can and will it?
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Book Review: “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan (World Book Day)
Happy World Book Day! An international best-seller and a blockbuster film, Crazy Rich Asians got tongues wagging and jaws dropping at how Singapore’s super rich elite class live. But is the book all style and no substance?
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The not so good, bad and ugly of the Chinese Zodiac
Happy Lunar/Chinese New Year of the Dragon! Want to know what traits describe your zodiac animal? This post will list all the negative ones for your pleasure.
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Boris Johnson: “I’m a Sinophile”. Sure, Jan…
Boris Johnson considers himself a “Sinophile”, admitting racism exists in the UK but believes it isn’t a racist country. But when will he admit his past racist, xenophobic views are what have helped shape and uphold a racist Britain in 2020?
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Fantastic Theories and Where to Find Them: The Trials of J.K. Rowling
What does the casting of Korean actress Claudia Kim as Nagini in human form mean for the portrayal of Asian women in Hollywood films and has J.K. Rowling’s recent claims of diversity within her works been no more than a longing to pander and be inclusive since the Harry Potter…
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Should Disney’s new Mulan film be in Mandarin?
Disney are good at being as culturally appropriate as possible in many of their projects, but should that mean their live-action version of Mulan be in Mandarin Chinese?
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Is Kendall and Kylie’s new bag “racist”?
Kendall and Kylie Jenner have found themselves in hot water once again with their latest fashion statement being called racist and cultural appropriation. But is it a viable accusation?
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The “Asian-washing” controversy and why it’s harmful
Should only Chinese actors play Chinese roles? Or should it be a case of the best actor for the role gets it? Even at the expense of lumping all Asian ethnic groups together? Find out my thoughts on the controversial topic here.
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Met Gala 2015 – China: Through the Looking Glass
The Met Gala is one of the most prestigious events in the world of fashion. The 2015 theme was “China: Through the Looking Glass” but which fashion-obsessed celebrities in attendance rose up above the rest and stood out like a phoenix?
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