* 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 […]
* By Wei Chen, Syahrul Ridhwan Morazuki * Medicine, August 2025 * Abstract Background Chinese martial arts (Wushu), representing both competitive sports and cultural heritage, have gained global recognition for their health-promoting benefits. However, a systematic scientometric overview of global Wushu research is still lacking. Objective This study systematically examines global research trends, thematic hotspots, […]
* By Xun Zhao * Scientific Reports 15(1), August 2025 * Abstract This paper presents a novel system for optimizing Tai Chi movement training using computer vision and deep learning technologies. We developed a comprehensive framework incorporating multi-view pose estimation, temporal feature extraction, and real-time movement assessment to address the challenges of traditional Tai Chi […]
