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Empty Seats at Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Raise Question: Who Controls Art?

By Li Honglin On Nov. 29, Shanghai’s largest indoor arena lit up exactly as planned. The stage was set, the lighting board humming, nearly two hundred Chinese and Japanese staff

Cancelled by the CCP, Japan’s Ayumi Hamasaki Performs in Empty Shanghai Stadium

On Nov. 29, 2025, inside Shanghai Stadium, Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki turned a cancelled concert into perhaps the loneliest performance in human history. A night that should have held 14,000
Death and Detention in Kuala Lumpur: Coincidence or Conspiracy Behind Taiwanese Star Namewee?
Arts and Culture Festival Brings Middletown Together Through Creativity and Diversity
A Path of Freedom: A Shen Yun Dancer’s Journey From Oppression to the World Stage
‘A Beautiful Production’: Shen Yun Delivers Awe-Inspiring Performances in Pittsburgh
‘An extraordinary standard’: Shen Yun Dazzles in Paris With Sold Out Performances, High Praise
‘Everybody should experience this’: Shen Yun’s Final Bow at Lincoln Center Leaves Audiences in Awe
The Power of Art, Faith, and Tradition: Zhao Lanjian on Shen Yun’s Global Impact
Celebrated for its classical Chinese dance, music, and storytelling, Shen Yun Performing Arts has become...
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Why the CCP Fears Truthfulness: Sheng Xue on Shen Yun, Falun Gong, and Their Values
In an exclusive interview with Vision Times, democracy activist and Global Vice Chair of the Federation...
St. Cecilia: A Symbol of Sacred Music and Faith
St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, is one of the most revered figures in the Christian tradition...
Discovering the Hidden Luxury of Gamirasu: A Unique Stay in Cappadocia
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com Nestled in the heart of Cappadocia, Gamirasu is a luxury...
Passport to Taiwan, New York’s Largest Asian American Festival, Celebrates Two Decades of Festivities
On May 26 the Passport to Taiwan festival — New York State’s largest Asian American festival — kicked...
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‘It moved my spirit’: See Why Theatergoers Are Enchanted With Shen Yun
NEWARK, New Jersey — On April 25, Shen Yun kicked off a five show run at the prestigious New Jersey Performing...
Mandarin Pop Song Lyrics Shift From Romance to Calls for Freedom, New Research Suggests
Recent research has surfaced suggesting a major change in the themes of Mandarin song lyrics — particularly...
‘Extraordinary artistry’: Shen Yun Delights Theatergoers in Sold-Out Lincoln Center Shows
NEW YORK, New York — After kicking off a highly anticipated 14-show run at the prestigious David H. Koch...
‘An extension of their souls’: Shen Yun Continues to Wow at Lincoln Center
NEW YORK, New York — After kicking off a highly anticipated 14-show run at the city’s prestigious Lincoln...