Caterina PaivaVISUAL ARTSThe Work behind the Jump: Looking beyond the circus veil with Peng Xiangjie 彭祥杰Discover the hard work underlying art as Peng Xiangjie showcases the hardships and meaning behind China’s marginalized circus workers’ labor
Federica GiampaoloCHINESE SOCIAL MEDIAMiss Shaanxi and changing beauty standards in China After beauty contestants got scolded online for their looks, what could we learn about the changing perception of beauty standards in China?
Amarsanaa BattulgaCINEMAA Love Letter to Labor: Nice View and New Mainstream Film“As long as we work hard, nothing is impossible.” Wen Muye’s new film sends a jaded message with a mix of entertainment and didacticism.
Will VagariEDITORIALEditorial – WorkIn this issue, we explore the notion of work in nowadays China and the uniqueness of work with Chinese characteristics.