People & Culture
The Man Who Dreamed in Rice Remembering Yuan Longping and the Hunger He Fought With Science
We still haven't decided if these “Avatar” babies are creepy, or awesome, or maybe a bit of both. All we know for sure it that they're definitely intriguing.
The Son Who Never Left: Remembering Tan Kah Kee from Across the Sea
A reflective memoir on Tan Kah Kee, the legendary overseas Chinese philanthropist who built schools, resisted war, and never forgot his homeland. Discover his legacy across Fujian, Singapore, and modern Chinese identity.
Echoes of Alipay: Fuzhou’s Financial Ingenuity in the Early 1900s
Discover how Fuzhou, China, pioneered a paper-based payment system over 100 years ago—long before Alipay existed. Learn about the financial legacy of local money shops, powerful merchant families, and the origins of modern…
Huang Jiguang: Sacrificing Himself to Block Enemy Fire for the Motherland
This article tells the heroic story of Huang Jiguang, a Chinese volunteer soldier who sacrificed his life during the Korean War by blocking enemy fire with his body. From his enlistment to his ultimate sacrifice at the Battle…
Lin Zexu and the Burning of Opium: The Legacy That Shaped Modern China
Discover the powerful story of Lin Zexu and the 1839 destruction of opium at Humen. Learn how this defining moment sparked the First Opium War and shaped China's resistance to foreign exploitation, leaving behind a…
How Covert Operations Helped Break the Ice in U.S.-China Relations
Discover the untold story behind President Nixon’s historic 1972 visit to China and the secret intelligence efforts that helped normalize U.S.-China relations. Learn how the covert front played a critical role in one of the…
Qian Xuesen: The Father of China’s Space Program
Discover the inspiring journey of Qian Xuesen, the father of China's aerospace program. From his early education and groundbreaking work in the U.S. to his pivotal role in China's missile and space development,…
Li Pei: The Brilliant Mind Behind China’s Scientific Renaissance
Discover the extraordinary life of Li Pei—China's last noblewoman, a brilliant educator, and the widow of martyr-scientist Guo Yonghuai. From her decades of teaching at CAS to the asteroid named in her honor, this is a…
