Modern Influence
How wuxia shaped modern Chinese pop culture, gaming, anime, and global entertainment
6 articles
Chinese Mythology in Hollywood: From Mulan to Shang-Chi
How Chinese myths and legends are being adapted (and sometimes mangled) by Western entertainment.
Shanhai Jing in Modern Art: Contemporary Illustrations of Ancient Beasts
How modern artists are reimagining 2,000-year-old mythological creatures — the visual renaissance of the Shanhai Jing.
Shanhai Jing Creatures in Modern Video Games
From Genshin Impact to Black Myth Wukong — how ancient Chinese mythological creatures are conquering the gaming world.
Wuxia Cosplay and Fan Culture: Bringing the Jianghu to Life
Bringing the Jianghu to Life
How Wuxia Influenced Hollywood: From Crouching Tiger to The Matrix
From Crouching Tiger to The Matrix
Exploring the Evolution of Wuxia: Modern Influences on Chinese Martial Arts Fiction
Discover how modern influences have shaped the world of wuxia and jianghu culture in Chinese martial arts fiction.