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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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Functional Barrier or Unexpected Art: Gugong’s 100th Anniversary Facelift

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When Therapy Falls Short, Can Street-Side Philosophical Chats Help?

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

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Modern Taste, Ancient Roots: The Reimagining of Malaysian Chinese Cuisine

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Penang’s Old Mansions Come Out of Retirement as Trendy Eateries

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

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Junz Loke: the Hair Stylist Shaping the Look of Singapore’s Youth

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Labubu Mania: How a Blind Box Toy Became a Global Phenomenon

PULSE

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

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Who is Aristo Sham & How Did He Win the World’s Top Classical Music Contest?

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5 Must-Watch Documentaries on Asia’s Sports Culture