SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Things done out of love often transcend the ordinary. Shen Yun Performing Arts was formed by artists around the globe who wished to express their love for China’s lost culture and share this love with the world. “Nothing that is made without love is good, and when you do shows like this, it…
Traditions Keep Us Anchored in Times of Trouble, Says Robert A. Destro
WASHINGTON, D.C.—“It’s just beautiful, absolutely beautiful—the athleticism, the beauty,” Robert A. Destro said of Shen Yun Performing Arts, which is performing at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington. “I think [Shen Yun] brings a lot of hope. Our traditions are what keep us anchored in times of trouble like now [with the pandemic.] “But…
Defenders of Human Rights Praise Shen Yun
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dede Laugeson, director at Save the Persecuted Christians and a member of the Committee on the Present Danger: China, found herself deeply moved by the beauty and depth of art presented by Shen Yun Performing Arts, which is currently touring the world presenting “China before Communism.” “What I saw was beauty and energy and light that…
Shen Yun Reminding Audiences of Their Connection to the Divine
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The belief that we are all from a divine place and that we can return with guidance, is a universal one. Reynold Pierre-Louis, and his wife Marylin Pierre, a lawyer in the running to become a judge, expressed their similar understanding with Shen Yun Performing Arts in the role that people should be playing…
Washington, the Americas, and the Tragedy of Puyi
Commentary When Puyi—the last emperor of China—emerged from the Forbidden City in Beijing, he realized that he ruled over nothing. He was surrounded by a fractious republic; the world he thought was limitless and his was gone. By 2022, the United States was emerging from the Forbidden City of Washington and finding itself geographically isolated:…
‘Dubious’ Accounting Practices of Evergrande, Chinese Firms Pose Risks to US Investors: Senators
The default of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, as well as the firm’s ostensibly “dubious financial and accounting practices” pose risks to U.S. investors, Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) said. In light of this, they called for increased risk disclosures and due diligence on the part of registered investments funds that invest…
China Well On Its Way to Becoming Global ‘Cyber Superpower’: Expert
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is on track to transform its regime into a global cyber superpower, according to the testimony of several experts. To counter its influence, they said, the United States would need to do more to protect critical infrastructure and promote its values. “The Chinese Communist Party wants China to become a…
Former Google CEO Slams US’ ‘Pathetic’ Performance in 5G Race, Leaving America ‘Well Behind’ China
The United States’ “dithering” in its 5G rollout has left it “well behind” China in the race to dominate the next-generation wireless technology, said former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. In a Feb. 17 Wall Street Journal op-ed co-authored with Harvard University professor Graham Allison, Schmidt argues that average 5G smartphone speed in the U.S. lags…
Shen Yun Showcases China’s ‘Extremely Rich Culture,’ Says Journalist
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lawrence Fox, a journalist, is a returning fan of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “This is my second time seeing Shen Yun. I saw the first show back in 2020—the last show before the pandemic—and it was very good,” he said. Mr. Fox was at Shen Yun’s Feb. 16 performance at The Kennedy Center Opera…
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Foreign Service Officer Says Shen Yun Gives a Strong Positive Message
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Shen Yun Performing Arts brought traditional Chinese culture to the Kennedy Center Opera House on Sunday, Feb. 20, and audiences showed their enthusiastic appreciation. Andrew and Maria Ellis felt connected to the people of China and their rich culture. Mr. Ellis, a foreign service officer and attorney with international experience in law enforcement, has worked…