We’re visiting Zhouzhuang (周庄) near Suzhou. It’s a 5A attraction so I know I’m warned about the crowds, but on photos, it does look like a very nice Watertown, with original old buildings rather than cheap recreations. The historical village center is a gated off area, with hotels and restaurants build around it. The entrance […]

Gong Yan revient sur le parcours du PSA, entre collaborations franco-chinoises, expositions marquantes et apprentissage au cœur de l’art contemporain.

Kites have long been a significant part of Chinese culture – a tradition that dates back over 2,000 years.

Black Box in China’s Labor Market

I am not sure, which or who changes faster; cities or people. Cities never change all at once, but rather block by block. This is how cities keep their character, although they constantly evolve. And maybe people aren’t so different. People say Shanghai changes so fast, but its DNA hasn’t changed in over 150 years. […]

John Gittings shares a selection of photos taken in China while reporting for The Guardian from 1978 to 2003.