Inside China–Vatican Diplomacy: From Pope Francis to the Future (September 2, 2025, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations)
In a conversation recorded on August 17, Ian Johnson, Francesco Sisci, and Karrie Koessel discuss the key issues currently shaping China–Vatican relations and how they may evolve under the new pope.
Jon Kuert
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2025年9月4日
Towering History: A Photographer’s Fresh Take on China’s Pagodas (August 21, 2025, Sixth Tone)
Since 2017, after an almost-spiritual encounter with a Beijing pagoda from atop an overpass, Lin has roamed the country to document these stoic structures.
Jon Kuert
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2025年8月28日
Where Wisdom Meets Faith (August 18, 2025, ChinaSource Journal)
This new ChinaSource Journal (CSJ) issue focusing on AI comes at an important time, where the practical benefits of AI are being weighed against important ethical and theological issues that come with every new technology.
Jon Kuert
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2025年8月21日
Tracing the Hidden History of Four Beijing Churches (August 13, 2025, The Beijinger)
These centuries-old structures, rebuilt after years of turbulence, tell a layered story of imperial diplomacy, missionary persistence, and urban survival.
Jon Kuert
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2025年8月14日
On Sinopessimism, or Junkies of Futility (August 5, 2025, Made In China Journal)
A society once buoyed by dreams of personal flourishing and upward mobility now finds itself increasingly disenchanted with those unfulfilled promises.
Jon Kuert
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2025年8月7日
China Pulls Out All the Stops to Get People Hitched and Having Babies (July 29, 2025, Chinaskinny)
China is going to unprecedented lengths to spark romance, marriage, and ultimately, childbirth, as it grapples with a shrinking population, aging society, and a generation increasingly reluctant to have children.
Jon Kuert
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2025年7月31日
Liuzi Vibes: How Chinese Students Survive Studying Abroad (July 18, 2025, The World of Chinese)
On May 27, the US halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for international students seeking to study in the country, reportedly to expand screenings of their social media activity.
Jon Kuert
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2025年7月24日
China is no longer a copycat nation: From WeChat to TikTok, from the country’s astonishingly hi-tech electric cars to DeepSeek—the Chinese AI bot that shocked Wall Street—companies and engineers in the People’s Republic of China are innovating.
Jon Kuert
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2025年7月17日
Remembering Martha - ChinaSource (July 9, 20025, ChinaSource)
The China ministry community has lost a dear friend and colleague with the passing of Martha Chan on June 29th.
Jon Kuert
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2025年7月10日
The Gaokao Challenge: Can You Pass China’s Toughest Exam? (June 30, 2025, The World of Chinese)
Ever wondered how you’d fare on this grueling exam—or, if you’ve taken it before, whether you’ve still got it?
Jon Kuert
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2025年7月3日
Mandarin Monday: Exploring Chinese Festival Handicrafts (June 22, 2025, The Beijinger Blog)
These intricate creations are more than just art; they are vessels of memory, symbols of cultural identity and bridges between generations.
Jon Kuert
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2025年6月26日
‘Too Big a Risk’: Chinese Students Rethink the American Dream (June 13, 2025, Sixth Tone)
What used to be the default first choice is now the riskiest bet.
Jon Kuert
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2025年6月19日