The New York Times – Music:
Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.
Category: China
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Pema Tseden, Pioneering Tibetan Filmmaker, Is Dead at 53
The New York Times – Film:
His films captured contemporary Tibetan life as Tibetans saw it, devoid of the stereotypes long associated with their homeland.
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Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please
The New York Times – Travel:
The return of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations — and a dose of snobbery — in a city starved for business.
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In China, It’s Time to Splurge Again, and the Luxury Industry Is Relieved
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The end of pandemic-era restrictions has unleashed a luxury spending rebound in China. Which Western brands are coming out on top?
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New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour
The New York Times – Music:
Amid rising political tensions, the orchestra said it would perform in Hong Kong and Taiwan this summer and send a delegation of musicians to mainland China.
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WTA Lifts Suspension on Tournaments in China
The New York Times – Sports:
The tour had paused events there after concerns about the Chinese star Peng Shuai went unresolved, but Steve Simon, its chief executive, said a different approach was needed.
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A World Chess Championship Without the World’s Best Player
The New York Times – Sports:
A victory by Ian Nepomniachtchi or Ding Liren would come with political overtones. But Magnus Carlsen’s absence is the talk of the final.