Almost exactly 11 years ago, Xi spoke of the need to “tell China’s story well”, his strategy for better external communications. Sadly, despite millions spent on pushing for national soft power, it has not worked. Here’s why. scmp.com/opinion/china-…

It doesn’t make sense: China’s birthrate is plummeting yet the authorities don’t allow single women to access assisted reproduction technology, forcing many to freeze their eggs abroad. Here’s an excellent piece in the Guardian, in which I am quoted. theguardian.com/world/article/…

Last night, I went to a book launching event at Charring Cross Library, a novel titled “Living a stolen life” by Chinese writer Dong Xi, published by Sinoist Books. I am delighted that there are more novels being translated and introduced to the British market. Well done Sinoist.

"The South China Morning Post has launched a new column where writers delve into social issues through personal experiences, offering a more intimate and relatable perspective. Here’s my contribution." scmp.com/opinion/china-…

an incident involving a disabled individual shocked the nation: a young woman was mocked and attacked for her passion for physical exercise. This is my investigation into the situation for people with disabilities in China scmp.com/news/people-cu…

Yuval Noah Harari Wants to Reclaim Zionism I thought Zionism has a negative connotation. When I saw the title of the interview with the renowned Israeli historian, the author of “Sapiens”, I was intrigued. theatlantic.com/books/archive/…

A disturbing incident involving someone throwing feces in China has reignited the debate about the country’s moral decline. scmp.com/opinion/china-… As usual, anyone interested in the piece feel free to get in touch.

I’ll be speaking for the British Council's Diversity Program on issues of race in China at 7 pm on Monday 4th of Nov. You’re welcome to join us. …ncil-portugalacademic.createsend1.com/t/y-e-muiiyhd-…

The issue of language and identity fascinates me. Here’s my latest piece exploring it and explaining why I chose to write in English. scmp.com/opinion/china-… If you’d like to read but can’t access it, please reach out to me.

Ever since my mother’s passing, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on death and its related issues. The recent suicide of Taiwanese romantic novelist Chiung Yao inspired me to write this piece.

Here’s a link to an interview with a Polish publication about Chinese women’s changing attitude towards marriage and motherhood. You should be able to read it in English.weekend.gazeta.pl/weekend/7,1773…

Here’s my piece examining the change role of Chinese women through the intimate stories of my family - my grandma, a courtesan-turned-concubine; my mother, a lowly factory hand and myself. It also discusses the challenges Chinese women are facing today. scmp.com/opinion/china-…

It was a pleasure and honour to be included in “Planet China’s” special edition to celebrate the International Women’s Day. china-underground.com/wp-content/upl…

There’s a paradox in China’s environmental policy: green bonds abroad, dirty coal plants at home. Here’s my attempt to unpack the issue and explain why. Feel free to reach out if you have trouble accessing it. scmp.com/opinion/china-…

Here’s another interview with me, focusing on language, writing and literature written outside of China. globalvoices.org/2025/04/26/sin…

Here’s my latest piece where I contemplate why we travel and how travelling has changed me and changed China. scmp.com/opinion/china-… As usual, if anyone interested in reading it, feel free to reach out.

Here’s the link to my latest column in SCMP about complex relationship between China and Russia. scmp.com/opinion/china-…

when a literary website invited me to share my top five picks, I accepted gladly. After much hand-wringing, rereading, and second-guessing, here they are. fivebooks.com/best-books/the…

"Golden Brick"—that’s how BRICS is translated in Chinese, a name that speaks volumes about its founders aspirations. Will it dazzle? It remains to be seen. Here’s my latest piece on the topic. scmp.com/opinion/china-…

China’s marriage rate fell to a historic low last year, with just over 6.1 million marriages registered—a sharp drop from the previous year and the lowest figure since records began in 1986. Here’s an excellent piece by The Guardian’s China correspondent. theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…