I was a hit with my mahjong buddies because I didn’t play like a typical Chinese person. The years since have taught me better.
Chinese speakers like me have been trained to understand the difference between ‘aiyah’ and ‘aiyaah’, and things left unsaid among loved ones.
Some autumns ago, a midlife crisis brought me to Hong Kong, where it has been inspiring how savvy people are about Chinese cosmology.
The Hong Kong movie The Last Dance has become a hit with its tale of family ties and female empowerment.
As children around me get sucked into the rabbit hole of Disney, Marvel and Netflix, I wonder about the reach of Chinese culture.
It is remarkable how assumptions and expectations of a Chinese-looking person have evolved, as China’s fortunes changed over decades.
The Malaysian actress is making waves this awards season for her role in an indie sci-fi comedy.
It has been a turbulent Year of the Pig for Hong Kong. But believe it or not, an era of tender loving governance may be just round the corner.