I've written several @FT stories this last week on Hong Kong. But in divisive times, in addition to political news, I also urge you to read stories about the lives — and art — of Chinese people. Here's one from me on the 1st major art festival post-covid https://www.ft.com/content/b15148b2-9ff8-11ea-b65d-489c67b0d85d

2) I was one of the visitors to the 798 art district last weekend for Beijing's Gallery Weekend festival, which saw 100,000 visits last year. This year, even more people are turning out — some seeking reflection and inspiration in the midst of a pandemic.

3) The pandemic has also meant Gallery Weekend Beijing put many of its talks and shows online, and so means that many people who are flicking through livestreaming apps are stumbling onto contemporary art for the first time — ppl who would usually not visit galleries

4) There were lots of beautiful, weird, eerie, thought-inspiring, funny, and other emotion-inspiring works, but I want to share these two: one by artist Tong Wenmin, who immerses herself in the elements, called "Fly the Wind" ( https://ocula.com/art-galleries/a-thousand-plateaus-art-space/artworks/tong-wenmin/flying-the-wind/)

5) ...which is close to my heart because I love women in the wild mountains. Secondly, one by Payne Zhu called Make Bad Cookies, which is close to my heart because well, what a great name for this exhibit: http://paynezhu.com/works/make-bad-cookies2016/