Q&A

Kristen Aanstoos is an educator, researcher, and practitioner of International Relations. Currently, she is a Political Science and International Relations Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California. Her research…

Dr. Stanley Rosen teaches political science, specializing in Chinese politics and society, as well as the study of Hollywood films in China and the prospects for Chinese films in the…

Jesse Appell is an American comedian and Xiang Sheng (Chinese cross-talk) performer who apprenticed under Master Ding Guangquan in Beijing. He is also the founder of Jesse’s Tea House and…

John Van Fleet is a China-based educator and researcher with more than two decades of experience working in Chinese higher education and executive education. He’s currently an adjunct faculty member…

Andrew Mertha is a leading scholar of Chinese politics and the George and Sadie Hyman Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Known…

Holy Shitake: A Wok Star is Born isn’t just a solo show. It’s a love letter, a cultural reckoning, and a culinary journey rolled into one. Celebrity chef Katie Chin…

Katie Gee Salisbury is a writer, editor, and photographer whose work focuses on race, identity, and representation. Her new book, Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of…

In late January, the launch of the DeepSeek R-1 model triggered discussions across the global tech industry. In this Q&A, Jimmy Goodrich provides a broad picture on this technological disruption…

Bailey Johnson is a global health professional with a diverse background in clinical science, international affairs, healthcare, and Chinese studies. She previously conducted cancer research at the National Institutes of…

In February 2025, President Trump escalated the U.S.-China trade war by imposing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. In this Q&A, Dr. Jack Zhang walks us through the…