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Boxer Rebellion

Three girls peer over the pew in church in China.

China’s new anti-Christmas campaign leaves citizens celebrating in secret

Religion

Christmas is approaching but instead of feeling joyful, many in mainland China have expressed frustration over China’s ideological campaign against Christmas as a Western festival.

Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang

Gene Luen Yang, ambassador from the land of comics

Arts, Culture & Media

Gene Luen Yang, Ambassador from the Land of Comics

Arts, Culture & Media

Some wealthy Chinese think slaughtering tigers is a status symbol

Global Scan

Gene Luen Yang puts China’s Boxer Rebellion in vivid, explosive color in his new graphic novel

Arts, Culture & Media
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