The New York Times – Film:
Geling Yan says that she is owed a screen credit for the Chinese film “One Second” — and that companies bringing it to Western audiences are complicit in censoring her.
Category: China
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DJ Suonandajie and Other Chinese Players Sets Sights on MLB Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Players from China have signed as international free agents, but a new wave of recruits is trying a different path: attending a U.S. college to become eligible for the draft.
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‘The Sport of Love’: Ping-Pong, the Great Equalizer
The New York Times – Sports:
Wally Green has played everywhere from Brooklyn to Pyongyang, becoming a beloved American ambassador for table tennis — and international understanding — in the process.
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N.B.A. Basketball Returns to Chinese TV After a Long Absence
The New York Times – Sports:
China Central Television stopped showing the games in 2019 after a Houston Rockets executive expressed support for pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong.
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Enes Kanter Freedom and the Consequences of Speaking Out
The New York Times – Sports:
Enes Kanter Freedom has condemned human rights abuses in Turkey for years. Now he claims the N.B.A. is blackballing him as he focuses on abuses in China.
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Boeing Faces New Upheaval After Crash of Chinese Airliner
The New York Times – Travel:
No fault has been found, but the company, which has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of design and production troubles, is likely to get scrutinized.
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Zhou Guanyu Is About to Make Formula 1 History
The New York Times – Sports:
After years in the lower racing series, Zhou will be China’s first driver on the grid at a Grand Prix, joining Valtteri Bottas on the Alfa Romeo team.
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Disabled Chinese Fight for Equal Rights Despite Paralympic Glory
The New York Times – Sports:
Outside the Games, people with disabilities in China face discrimination and a lack of opportunities. “I’ve been struggling to survive,” said one former Paralympian.
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China Becomes a Paralympic Sled Hockey Power Behind Russian Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Only five years after creating the program, China’s team has reached the semifinal round at the Beijing Paralympics. Players credit their little-known coach as their “spiritual support.”