Research

* By Huan Zhou, Aleksandra Bojarczuk et al, Frontiers in Public Health, March 2026 * Abstract Background The escalating burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) demands cross-culturally adaptive interventions. Yoga (India) and Tai Chi (China) are both valuable mind-body practices. However, their distinct health governance pathways have not been systematically compared. Objectives This study aimed to: […]

* By Jiesi Chen, Ruhan Lin, Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 2, 2026 * Abstract The international dissemination of martial arts culture holds significant importance for promoting cross-cultural dialogue. However, the current dissemination is superficial, which makes it difficult to effectively convey the profound cultural connotations of martial arts. This […]

* By Samuel Bourgeois, Derek Ernest Bousfield, In book: Pragmatics in Contested Interpretation, January 2026 * Abstract This chapter focuses on Donald Trump’s controversial kung flu nickname for COVID-19, uttered during a political rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on 20 June 2020, within the polarised 2020 US presidential election. The analysis reveals kung flu as a […]

* By Shuai Yang * Emilio Aguinaldo College, December 2025 * Abstract Buddhism is one of the major religions in China, introduced to China during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Buddhist culture has a close relationship with Chinese Wushu, and Shaolin Wushu best embodies the “Zen” culture formed under the influence of Buddhism’s localization in China. […]

* By Guo Cheng * Art Horizons, October 2025 * Abstract Employing methods such as the literature review and through logical analysis, this study conducts an in-depth exploration of the functional transformation and symbolization process of Chinese Wushu in its historical evolution. It analyses the intertextual relationship formed between Wushu and Wuxia, aiming to reveal […]

* By Jia Leilei * De Gruyter Brill, 10 November 2021 * Abstract This dialog was conducted between Wu Jing, an actor and a film director, and Jia Leilei, a researcher of the Chinese National Academy of Arts, at Director Wu Jing’s Studio in Beijing on May 18, 2021. This dialog is about Wu Jing’s […]