Regional Architecture

[Photos] A tale of two homelands: Fujian and Taiwan [Eye on Fujian series]

Fujian, a historic maritime gateway and strategic frontier in China, has played a defining role in China’s past. Taiwanese historic photo collector Hsu Chung-mao takes us on a pictorial journey that explores the rich history and culture of his ancestral homeland, while reflecting on his personal ties to the region.

Hsu Chung-mao

27 Mar 2026

[Photos] From the balcony: A writer’s love letter to Xiamen

In the seaside city of Xiamen, old and new — as well as Eastern, Western and Southeast Asian influences — coexist seamlessly. This coexistence manifests itself in Xiamen’s unique cuisine, culture and architecture, says writer Ng Kong Ling, who tells us more about what the vibrant city has to offer.

Ng Kong Ling

14 Mar 2025

ASEAN's future: China or the US?

An online survey by the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shows that Southeast Asian opinion leaders are split down the middle when it comes to strategic alignment with the US or China. But who says it has to be one or the other? With US involvement in the region on a lower ebb and wariness of China on the rise, players such as Japan and the EU are increasingly looked upon as attractive and reliable alternatives.

ThinkChina

16 Jan 2020