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Tag: kung fu

Posted inChina

In Chinese eyes, ‘British are bastards’

by Andrew Salmon September 10, 2021September 20, 2021

The high-profile East Asian voyage of the United Kingdom’s carrier strike group has passed its apex: After flying the flag in Japan, the mailed fist of Britannia’s 21st century naval arm is poised for the homeward cruise. From London’s perspective, points have been made. The potent new super vessel, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has, since leaving […]

Posted inCulture

Front row seat for Asia’s pop culture wars

by Andrew Salmon November 6, 2020November 9, 2020
Posted inChina, Hong Kong, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Korea, Taiwan

Asian film: From Fu Manchu to Bong Joon-ho

by Andrew Salmon January 26, 2020February 18, 2020
Posted inChina, Hong Kong, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Korea, United States, World

Can ‘Parasite’ break Asian film’s last US barrier?

by Andrew Salmon January 20, 2020February 18, 2020
Young monks practise kung fu at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng in Henan Province, China. Photo: iStock
Posted inBeijing, China, European Union, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Shaolin Temple plans to kick on to South Korea

by Ben Kwok December 27, 2018February 18, 2020
A spear hand strike crashes through a wall: A striking emblem of Okinawa's "Dojo Bar." Photo: David Isenberg/Classical Fighting Arts
Posted inChina, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, World

Old-school karate still alive and kicking in 21st century Okinawa

by David Isenberg December 22, 2018February 18, 2020
Bruce Sextet, One Red, Fab 5 Freddy, 2012
Posted inChina, Hong Kong, Shanghai, World

Exploring kung fu culture

by Richard James Havis April 1, 2017February 18, 2020
Sammo Hung in Ip Man 2
Posted inAT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, Shanghai, World

Kara Wai, Sammo lament demise of great martial arts film era

by Mathew Scott October 18, 2016February 18, 2020

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