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






Christmas in China

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview With headlines emerging every year over China’s alleged crackdown on the holiday — ranging from “Santa Claus won’t be coming to town,” to “China cancels Christmas,” the question stands: Do people in China celebrate Christmas?  This … Continued