Hannah Lau

Hannah Lau was born and raised in Canada. Growing up with immigrant parents from Hong Kong gave her a rich perspective on both Eastern and Western cultures. She has spent her adult life in Asia, beginning in China serving through work in the marketplace.

With a colorful and hard-earned career in corporate advertising, she uses her experience to support organizations and small businesses through Astera Asia, which she founded. She’s also the author of Wherever You Go and a public speaker, passionate about people, and how Christ can be an active part of their adventure.

She can be found on Twitter @HannahLau.

Latest

Bao

An Oscar winner and filial piety.

Angel of Nanjing

"The reason I’m persistently committed to rescuing people on this bridge is to wake up people’s sense of responsibility and love, to care for one another."  Chen Si

China’s Van Goghs

A look at the the oil painters in Dafen village, and at the creative process.

Paths of the Soul

Regardless of each person’s personal reason, the ultimate purpose of the pilgrimage was to pray for others.

Plastic China

A glimpse of how two families live their lives recycling plastic waste in China. 

Wangdrak’s Rain Boots

For a glimpse of Tibet, for a good story about childhood struggles and a precious friendship, or just for the opportunity to see how something as simple as rain can turn a town upside down, this is a worthy watch.

Lost and Love

Hope in the face of devastating loss. A film about child trafficking in China.

China’s Fake Boyfriends

With Chinese New Year only two weeks away, there is definitely an energy in the air—shopping, planning trips home, booking dinners and gatherings. Underneath this flurry of festive activity lies a very real and difficult social struggle. 

Factory Youth

Taking an extended look at the lives of factory workers in Shenzhen.