Beyond the Tiles: Making Connections Through Mahjong

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview Mahjong holds different meanings to different people. Originating in China in the mid-to late-1800s, the iconic tile game of mahjong has retained its popularity, captivating the interest of over 600 million people around the world. Since … Continued







Ping Pong Diplomacy – Can History Repeat Itself?

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview An unplanned encounter in 1971 between table tennis players from the United States and the People’s Republic of China set in motion a change in the U.S.-China relations that the political leaders from both countries desired … Continued




Plogging: Trash Runners in Shanghai

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview The opening of China after the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976 brought rapid economic growth and increased wealth and purchasing power to its people. The rise in consumption over the years has its impact … Continued