Rainfall in the Midst of Autumn
秋夜雨中 崔致远 (857-900) 秋风唯苦吟，举世少知音。 窗前三更雨，灯前万里心 Rainfall in the Midst of Autumn Choe Chiwon (857-900) Translated by Jonathan Chan in the autumn wind i chant alone. no one on earth knows my voice. before my windows it rains throughout the night. sitting before a lamp, my heart takes a thousand leaps. Choe Chi-won 崔致遠 (857-c. 920) was a Korean philosopher and poet of the late medieval … Continue reading Rainfall in the Midst of Autumn
Flying Tigers: U.S. and China
MATT KIRSCHNER reflects on Chinese-American relations from a historical and personal perspective. Liu Zhengde was seven years old when Japanese soldiers invaded his home in Wuhan, China in 1938. Leaving their belongings behind, Zhengde and his family fled Wuhan for Chongqing—the provisional wartime capital of China. Zhengde’s father worked to support his three children, wife, sister, brother, sister-in-law, mother, and aunt. Together they lived in … Continue reading Flying Tigers: U.S. and China
An Analysis of US & Chinese Attitudes to Abortion
FIKAYO AKEREDOLU discusses the differences in US and Chinese cultural attitudes towards abortion. Almost two years into the spread of COVID-19, it is clear that the pandemic has disrupted global health systems. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reports that the fallout from the pandemic has potentially setback international health efforts, especially when sexual and reproductive health is considered. For women and child-bearing people worldwide, … Continue reading An Analysis of US & Chinese Attitudes to Abortion
Introducing SupChina, Now Freely Available for Yale Affiliates
We are happy to announce that SupChina, a New York-based, China-focused news, information, and business services platform is now available free of charge for Yale affiliates. Yale affiliates can sign up for access here using their Yale e-mail address. China Hands hopes our readers make use of this great resource for China news reporting. Continue reading Introducing SupChina, Now Freely Available for Yale Affiliates
“Xiao Wu”: The Cacophony of Alienation
AURELIA DOCHNAL reviews Xiao Wu (1997), Jia Zhangke’s first feature film. As the camera aimlessly ambles around a dilapidated city, disjointed layers of popular tunes hang in the air. A karaoke bar; a locally-made stereo, one of the best on the market, blasts in the street; a lighter hums an electric rendition of “Für Elise.” The music in Jia Zhangke’s first feature film, Xiao Wu … Continue reading “Xiao Wu”: The Cacophony of Alienation
Yes, China Has Philanthropy and It’s Growing
MATT KIRSCHNER discusses the history and development of philanthropy in China. Philanthropy is not new to China. Fan Li (范蠡) served as an advisor to King Gou Jian (勾践) of the state of Yue during China’s Spring and Autumn period (771 – 476 BC). Generations of Chinese remember Fan Li for his work streamlining administration in the state of Yue, building a formidable army, and … Continue reading Yes, China Has Philanthropy and It’s Growing
Accepting Nominations for 25 Under 25
China Hands is now accepting nominations for the 2021 feature, 25 Under 25 in US-China relations! Founded in 2012, China Hands aims to provide a platform for constructive dialogue on China-related issues and on US-China relations. It has readership in over 70 countries, and maintains a popular Facebook page with over 5,000 followers updated by a team from schools such as Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Peking University, and the University of Hong Kong. … Continue reading Accepting Nominations for 25 Under 25