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Jian Neo Chen

    Jian Neo Chen is an author whose work explores the intersection of sexuality, race, and art. Their writing delves into the complex ways these identities are shaped and negotiated within contemporary culture. Through insightful literary analysis, Chen unpacks the nuances of societal constructions and their impact on individual experiences. Their approach offers readers a fresh perspective on how we perceive ourselves and others in the world.

    Zhou Enlai
    Trans Exploits
    • Jian Neo Chen examines how contemporary trans of color artists are tracking and resisting their displacement and social marginalization through new forms of cultural expression, performance, and activism.

      Trans Exploits
    • Zhou Enlai, China’s first premier, is overshadowed by Mao, but Zhou’s influence in his own time and since has been vast. Chen Jian shows Zhou using his political and bureaucratic skills and centralism to mitigate the damage caused by Mao’s radicalism and argues that Zhou created conditions for the post-Mao reforms that have made China a superpower.

      Zhou Enlai