Chinese actress Anna May Wong becomes first Asian American on US currency

A proof image shows Chinese American actress Anna May Wong [SHINE]
An undated proof image shows Chinese American actress Anna May Wong, to be cast on the fifth 25-cent coin in American Women Quarter Prog to be issued by US Mint. [SHINE]
SHINE | 20 -Oct-2022 | Xinhua

Anna May Wong, regarded as the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood, is set to become the first Asian American to be featured on US currency, according to the United States Mint, which is responsible for producing coinage for the country. Continue reading “Chinese actress Anna May Wong becomes first Asian American on US currency”

Reviving an ages-old instrument with a modern twist

Chinese musicians Liu Wenwen have been breathing new life into traditional instruments [SHINE]
Chinese musicians Liu Wenwen breathing new life into traditional instruments [SHINE]
SHINE | 19-Oct-2022 | By Yao Minji

Young musicians, with their innovative ideas, stylish appearances and more global perspective, are reviving numerous traditional instruments and making them trendy and cool again. On Sunday night, Liu Wenwen delivered a suona (Chinese double-reed horn) concert with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. Continue reading “Reviving an ages-old instrument with a modern twist”