Cross Currents (US-China)

A series capturing personal stories at the intersection of American and Chinese cultures.

Amid today’s tense U.S.-China relations, we feature candid interviews with American and Chinese youth who have lived in each other’s countries. Through a humanistic lens, their personal experiences reveal the everyday realities behind political headlines, offering audiences a more nuanced and multidimensional understanding of cultural difference, shared values, and the complexities of cross-cultural life.

From Rural China to Filmmaking

Clarinda Blais | Filmmaker | Boston, U.S.

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The Captain of St. John’s Golf Team

Peicheng Chen | Golfer | Beijing, China

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Becoming a World Route Setter

Jiahua Qu | Rock Climber | Beijing, China

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