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James Chambers

Media

Happy medium

As Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong, broadcaster ViuTV is offering its residents some much-needed escapism.

  • Issue #153
  • 11 min read
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Opinion

Christopher Lord

Contributor

The Opener

9 min read

Culture

For what it’s worth

Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. So what makes one item worthless and another priceless? How can the story behind an object add to its value?

  • Issue #152
  • 13 min read
Black and white photograph displayed on easel in archival storage room with labeled film canisters on shelves
Culture

Culture

Auction houses bid on Hong Kong, a gallery in Mexico City and Eurovision goes stateside.

  • Issue #151
  • 7 min read
Modern glass office building illuminated at night in urban skyline
Affairs

Affairs

Making sense of South Korea’s presidential election and Cuba’s best export.

  • Issue #151
  • 8 min read
M1A2 Abrams tank in desert camouflage illustrated in profile view
Culture

The Opener

Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
Red figure with microphone performing on stage above rows of green uniformed soldiers with rifles in formation
Retail

Bags of potential

As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts.

  • Issue #149
  • 12 min read
Two tourists dining outdoors with Table Mountain and Cape Town architecture in background
Affairs

World in reach

Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.

  • Issue #149
  • 36 min read
Illustrated diplomatic meeting with diverse representatives around a black conference table with country flags
Culture

Worldwide wonderlands

Denmark's Christmas traditions reveal a nation that has perfected the art of indoor celebration, transforming winter's harshness into a festival of family, pork and peculiar pudding rituals.

  • Issue #149
  • 11 min read
Cartoon illustration of a multi-generational family gathered around a Christmas dinner table with holiday food and decorations

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