The not so good, bad and ugly of the Chinese Zodiac
Happy Chinese New Year of the Ox! 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?
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?
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.
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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