May 20, 2026

Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize, celebrating the food and complicated history of 1930s Taiwan.
Film & TV
Ke Huy Quan stars as a NYC cab driver in Fairytale in New York, an action-thriller about a stolen gift
May 20, 2026
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
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Inside the Kawan! Kawan!, the latest art exhibition in London exploring the cultural identity of the Southeast Asian diaspora
FBI data shows anti-Asian hate crimes fell in 2025, but advocates warn underreporting, immigration crackdowns and US-China tensions are keeping
Director Chen Yu-hsun’s period drama earns the official nod to represent Taiwan in the Best International Feature Film category at
Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki overcame racist abuse and early setbacks on his path to a historic Aston Villa move and
KATSEYE’s WILD EP is receiving poor reviews, including a 1.97/5 user score on Rate Your Music and criticism from Pitchfork
Chinese animation Niu Lai, criticised for its rough visuals and confusing plot, becomes a viral box-office hit after audiences embrace