Video Series Archives

RADII Voices is a series of short documentaries, looking at the unique characters, scenes, and phenomena that define modern China.

Fashion Designer Kinyan Lam — Threads of Heritage

What happens when Chinese traditional craftsmanship merges with modern aesthetics? Enter Kinyan Lam, the visionary fashion designer who brings a wealth of experience from the West to breathe new life into China’s rich heritage.

In our latest RADII Voices episode, we follow Kinyan, who has just returned from Paris Fashion Week, to Guizhou, where he’s uncovering the untapped potential of traditional craftsmanship and giving it a fresh spotlight.

Discover how he blends cultural legacy with contemporary innovation, ensuring these timeless treasures are seen and appreciated by the world.

Hong Kong Rapper Novel Fergus — Verses to the World

Allow us to introduce you once again to Novel Fergus — a hip hop poet riding the waves all the way from Hong Kong. A few weeks ago he helped us break down the poetry of Cantonese, and now he’s back as we re-launch RADII Voices, bringing his sincere vibes!

Fresh off his packed, Ghost Festival-themed debut solo concert at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, Fergus is here to talk about his journey, his values, and how he stays rooted in the beauty of Chinese culture and language. Get the lowdown from the king of Cantonese rap himself.

“If I were to rap in English or imitate other styles, why would anyone listen to me over the original Black artists? To truly stand out, I need to embrace and refine my own distinctive style. This way, when the world listens, they’ll recognize that this is hip hop culture unique to Hong Kong.”

From Boston to Chengdu: Looking for Identity Through Hip Hop

Xinwenyue Shi (施鑫文月), aka Duke Wang Jiang, is a bilingual hip-hop singer/songwriter. His music is imbued with western influences from his nearly 10 years of living in Boston, though he stays true to his Chengdu roots.


His music effortlessly blends Asian culture with hip-hop and R&B. Specifically, he’s employed his distinct “silky-smooth hip-hop style” to translate Bashu culture into a global language.


RADII spoke to Shi about how his music combines his love for both Boston and Chengdu, and how he comes to terms with his identity while maneuvering in both worlds.

Is Indie Filmmaking Still Possible in China?

China is a challenging place to be an indie filmmaker, given the country’s history of censorship and suppression of creative expression.


But FIRST International Film Festival is an opportunity for this community to come together.


Many young filmmakers in China view FIRST as the Chinese version of Sundance. It’s a place where up-and-coming indie filmmakers can work with other professionals and potentially get funding for their cinematic dreams.


RADII wants to find out if it truly lives up to the hype. Here’s one story of a young filmmaker in China.


About RADIIChina:

RADII (rā’dē-ī’) is an independent platform of artists, writers, and creators who share vibrant stories from the rarely explored sides of modern Chinese culture.


Founded in 2017, RADII creates multimedia content, events, and interactive workshops that shine a light on the topics that connect the world’s young global thinkers together.

How Young Artists are Reshaping this Chinese Ceramic Town with Technology

Located in east China’s Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen is a renowned ceramics site.


Porcelain or ‘white gold’ was once among the world’s most coveted products, and Jingdezhen had its kilns burning day and night to meet global demand.


Today, the prefecture-level city has become a mecca for Chinese youth who want to pursue the art of ceramics away from the hustle and bustle of first-tier cities.


Watch till the end to learn how it feels to be an artist at the crossroads of tradition and technology.



Cinematographer: Husain Amer

Producer: Hanna Yu

Editor: Jian Gao, Charlie Cooper

Graphic Designer: Haedi Yue

Motion Designer: Hayley An

Shoegazing in China’s La La Land

Dreampop and Shoegaze emerged in the U.K. and made their way to China in the late 80’s – but it wasn’t until the 90’s when it really took off.