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A Question of Tradition: Culture Through the Lens of May Fourth

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Despite accusations of “totalistic anti-traditionalism,” leading members of the May Fourth Movement never sought to wipe out traditional Chinese culture.

The May Fourth Movement in Chinese History

To understand the May Fourth Movement, we must first understand its ideological roots.

Burning Up: Rage over China’s Cremation Push is Justified

Authorities seek to end traditional burials and reform funeral practices, but their methods have sparked a backlash.

China’s College Teachers Must Learn to Respect Boundaries

Inappropriate relationships between faculty and students have deep historical roots.

The Confucian Fundamentalists Who Want to Boycott Christmas

Instead of cultivating a Scrooge-like opposition to Western holidays, China’s cultural revivalists should make their own festivals more attractive.

China’s Cultural Revivalists: More Than Just Quirky Throwbacks

Robe-wearing, zither-playing ‘fugu’ fans revel in their own eccentricity, but they are also making a deeper political point.

Why Chinese Have Been Slow to Embrace Hugging

A Confucian legacy and a heavily patriarchal society have kept the sexes at arm’s length.