Stories

The Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou was inspiration for the award-winning Indian poet, Vikram Seth, and English composer Alec Roth. Tasmin Little shares the story.

A growing number of Chinese ultramarathon athletes are running races in the United States, bringing a new glimpse of our nation back home to China. Meanwhile, Americans are learning more about the Chinese and their competition style, building bridges over gaps in culture and language.

The U.S. and China are some of the largest concrete producers, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity. This story by our Nature Contributor and environmental photographer, Kyle Obermann.

Puccini, a renowned Italian composer, wrote one of the greatest operas of all time. The story of the Chinese ice princess who melts from the heat of love contains the most famous operatic song, Nessun Dorma, which reached a global audience during the 1990 World Cup.

"We bridge cultures, and we do that through art and fashion licensing." Rebecca Hui, who runs Roots Studio, sits down with our Host Kyle Obermann to share how her work empowers small town communities to tell their stories through art.

The Golden Era of Cantopop represents a vibrant chapter in the history of Hong Kong’s popular music

The future is electric. Which certainly means at least one thing: more batteries. Our host, Kyle Obermann shares the story.

The number 8 is considered highly auspicious in Chinese and other East Asian cultures. It is used and sought after by businesses, the airline industry, and people in their everyday lives, hoping to benefit from its good fortune.

The CUSEF interns - Natasha, Alden, and Jamie - share their experiences visiting Fuzhou, China and the cultural similarities and differences they observe between Chinese and American students.

Pandas are returning to the US this summer, continuing decades-long exchange between China and the US. Tasmin Little shares the importance of sharing culture and a love of these furry creatures.