The New York Times – Film:
A 4K restoration of Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s thrumming, visually bold movie about a self-destructive club girl retains its capital-L look.
Category: Taiwan
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Language Apps and Technology to Help You Navigate Asia
The New York Times – Travel:
While you may not master every language ahead of a multistop tour through Asia, these apps and digital tools can help you get by (and maybe make you some friends).
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Major Covid Holdouts in Asia Drop Border Restrictions
The New York Times – Travel:
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan have relaxed their pandemic rules, as they look to bolster their economies and play catch-up with much of the world.
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Jimmy Wang Yu, Seminal Figure in Kung Fu Films, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
He changed the nature of Asian martial arts movies, which had been relying on sword fighting and fantasy, by bringing hand-to-hand combat to the fore.