Will success of Hong Kong’s The Impossible Trial spur more Cantonese musicals?

Will success of Hong Kong’s The Impossible Trial spur more Cantonese musicals?

The strong demand for the sold-out Cantonese musical The Impossible Trial suggests that Hong Kong could see more shows of this kind in the future, according to one of its presenters, with its popularity casting a spotlight on all aspects of the production, including its contemporary Chinese aesthetics. Producing more large-scale, recurring theatrical productions also…

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Ahead of Victory Day military parade, Chinese experts cast doubt on US aid during WWII

Ahead of Victory Day military parade, Chinese experts cast doubt on US aid during WWII

US aid to China during World War II was driven by Washington’s self-interest, and the dynamics between the two nations before 1949 was that of “coloniser and oppressed”, according to a top Chinese government-backed historical journal. Another paper in the same issue of the periodical characterised Moscow’s wartime support as “offering fuel in snowy weather”…

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Xinjiang history documentary aims to counter Western narratives, bolster Chinese identity

Xinjiang history documentary aims to counter Western narratives, bolster Chinese identity

China aired a documentary last week showing how the Qing dynasty took back Xinjiang from foreign forces in the late 19th century – Beijing’s latest effort to counter Western narratives and strengthen Chinese national identity in ethnic minority border areas. The six-episode documentary, titled Zuo Zongtang Recovers Xinjiang, was produced and aired by the broadcaster…

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