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Shanghai: A Walk in the Park

Matthew Gibson, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2016

NYU Shanghai student Matthew Gibson takes a walk through Jinqiao Park as the weather finally begins to brighten up.

‘Mountains May Depart’ For Naught

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor • February 12, 2016

Chinese director Jia Zhangke's new film looks at China's economic boom.

New exhibitions at MoMA worth visiting

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer • December 3, 2015

Avoid the crowds in MoMA and check out the museum's smaller exhibits, like Barbara Bloom's "Framing Wall" and Ernie Gehr's "Carnival of Shadows."

Health impacts of urban design analyzed

Tiffanie Hwang, Contributing Writer • March 2, 2015

A recent study by researchers from NYU and East China Normal University explores the effects of urban design on obesity levels in China

China textbook restrictions detrimental

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist • February 5, 2015

The recent crackdown on textbooks in China limits the intellectual freedom of the country.

Student group aims for cultural understanding

Nina Jang • December 4, 2014

Driven by a passion to increase study-away initiatives in Shanghai and Beijing, CAS junior Nicole Burke and CAS sophomore Kate Maleski have established the NYU club chapter of Project Pengyou.

Film tour features Tisch students

Wenjie Kong, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2014

The North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour showcased four Tisch students at Quad Cinema on Oct. 10.

Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist • October 10, 2014

Until leaders solidify their efforts with clear mandates to restrain destructive practices, efforts to curb climate change will be ineffective.

Chinese president masks disdain for democracy

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist • October 6, 2014

President Xi now enjoys an unprecedented tumult of popularity from his people, hoping that the new charismatic leader can bring about much-needed reform to China’s troubled political system.

Chinese government must expand privatization

May 1, 2014

Xi needs to sever these connections by expanding privatization and removing government from the day-to-day running of businesses.

Harry’s Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

March 30, 2014

The first lady's office is stuck in the past.

Skirball series celebrates Chinese visions, voices

March 10, 2014

Skirball's "Vision and Voices" series is based on Chinese influences.