Chinese Hip Hop – Higher Brothers
I was lucky enough to snatch tickets of the sold-out Europe tour of the Higher Brothers and to witness Chinese hip hop take over Europe – a process that…
Zhejiang Cuisine (浙菜)
When it comes to Zhejiang Cuisine, many foreigners don’t actually know where to place it. Especially nowadays, we enjoy a world of delicacies at the grasp of our hands.…
Changbai Mountain – The Myth and Sights at the Border between China and North Korea
The most accessible scenery is often missed by most. This is typical of me. I counted it: till now, I have visited more places outside of China than within…
Movie: So Long, My Son
On October 7th, the Chinese movie «So Long, My Son» by Xiaoshuai Wang will be in selected Swiss movie theatres. The epic movie, which spans over three decades was…
Drinking Coffee the Chinese Way
A stroll through Shenzhen’s electronics market (Huaqiang North, 华强北) will make the most seasoned of shoppers weary at some point, given the sheer size and volume of the market. And…
Dunhuang – Oasis City
In the past, Dunhuang (敦煌) was an important stop on the ancient silk road. With the development of China’s new silk roads, the city is getting popular once again.…
Architecture and Art between Switzerland and China
The Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Architects and Artists (SCAA) was created two years ago by Sun Mulan, owner of SML Architektur ETH/SIA in Zurich (www.smlarchitektur.com) and visiting professor of Tianjin University in…
What Does the Popular Chinese Cheese Tea Taste Like?
“Eeew, it sounds disgusting. Cheese in a tea?” This is the most common reaction I get my friends here in Switzerland when talking about the “hottest” drink in China…
«China – Deine neuen Künstler» – Documentary
China is crazy about contemporary art. The number of Chinese artists is growing rapidly and now accounts for 40% of the global art market. Ateliers are gigantic, exhibition areas…
«Ilha Formosa» – Sun and Moon Lake
After we stuffed ourselves with delicious food in Taipeh («Ilha Formosa» – A Foodie Report part I + part II), we made our way to the heart of the…