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Nathanel Amar

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Nathanel Amar is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Hong Kong working on Chinese popular culture and trying to reconcile his passion for Chow Yun-fat, SMZB, and Master Gao's Baby IPA.

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From Wuhan to the World: SMZB, China’s Most Outspoken Punks, Return with a New Album

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Xinjiang Rocker Jurat T.T of “the Uyghur Pink Floyd” on Pain, Childhood and Music

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“We Sing This Song For You, Wuhan!”: A Short History of Wuhan Punk

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Keep Screaming: A Brief Account of Early Beijing Punk

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The Great Chinese Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle

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Is China Headed Towards a Future Without Foreign Bands?

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This Old Railway Depot in KL is Now a Hub for Modern Culture

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You May Have the Labubus Toys, But Do You Have the Collectible Cards?

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When AI Robots Play Soccer, is it Still Called “The Beautiful Game”?

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Are You A Dino Fan With a Bikini? Jurassic Water World Awaits, For Free!

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This Old Railway Depot in KL is Now a Hub for Modern Culture

FEAST

Titillate your taste buds with coverage of the best food and drink trends from China and beyond

Feature image of What Exactly is Halal Chinese Food And Why is it So Wonderfully Inclusive?

What Exactly is Halal Chinese Food And Why is it So Wonderfully Inclusive?

Feature image of China’s “Little Sweet Water” Revolution: Beer Cosplaying as Fruit Tea

China’s “Little Sweet Water” Revolution: Beer Cosplaying as Fruit Tea

STYLE

An insider’s look at the intersection of fashion, art, and design

Feature image of Meet LAVOODOO: The Creepy, Post-Apocalyptic Cousin of Labubu

Meet LAVOODOO: The Creepy, Post-Apocalyptic Cousin of Labubu

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You May Have the Labubus Toys, But Do You Have the Collectible Cards?

PULSE

Unpacking Chinese youth culture through coverage of nightlife, film, sports, celebrities, and the hottest new music

Feature image of The Refreshing Mind of Young, Hong Kong Indie Musician: risy

The Refreshing Mind of Young, Hong Kong Indie Musician: risy

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Move Over Yao Ming — China’s Next Basketball Giant Has Arrived