I’m a writer focused on international affairs (especially East Asian geopolitics), media studies, and cultural criticism.
Select Freelance Pieces
- ‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership (Al Jazeera)
- Feast on Sushi, Steak, and Globalization at Iraq’s American-Themed Buffet (Eater)
- Oscar-tipped Minari puts identity second. That's refreshing for Asian Americans (The Guardian)
- Dignity at the Margins: Exploring Kosovo Through a Taiwanese Lens (The News Lens International)
- ‘Mulan’ Wanted Chinese Money. Taiwan’s Rising Filmmakers Don’t. (The Diplomat)
- Will China Ever Have Its Own Cinematic Superhero? (ChinaFile)
Cinema Escapist
I’m the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cinema Escapist, a publication that explores the sociopolitical context behind international film and TV.
We have dozens of writers/editors across five continents—who have covered movies, shows, and luminaries from 100+ countries.
Some of my more interesting Cinema Escapist articles include...
- Interview with Volodymyr Zelensky, current President of Ukraine
- Interview with Joshua Wong, Hong Kong democracy activist
- Interview with Khaled Khatib, Syrian cinematographer of Oscar winner “The White Helmets”
- Why Anyone Who Cares About Korea Should Watch “The Host”
- With “Island Nation,” Taiwan Finally Has A Political Drama
- “On Happiness Road” Embodies Taiwan’s Existential Malaise
Through my work at Cinema Escapist, I’ve been interviewed by Xinhua as well as cited in The New Yorker, South China Morning Post, and more.
I’m also a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic.