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Layne Vandenberg
Layne Vandenberg is a PhD candidate in the King’s College London and University of Hong Kong Joint PhD Programme.
Layne Vandenberg is a PhD student in the King’s College London and University of Hong Kong Joint PhD Programme. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, completed a Fulbright Research Grant in Brazil and graduated from the Yenching Academy at Peking University with a Master of Laws in International Relations. Her research has focused on football (soccer) and sports policy, including the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, and football reform in China.
April 20, 2021
Why Matsuyama at the Masters Matters
By Layne Vandenberg
The impact of Hideki Matsuyama’s victory at the 2021 Masters Golf Tournament could be diminished by barriers to entry and ongoing stereotypes about Asian athletes.
February 22, 2021
Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Asian Crafts at Collect 2021
By Layne Vandenberg
This year’s online edition of Collect art fair showcases how modern artists are interpreting Asian craft art forms into traditional and contemporary pieces.
February 01, 2021
The Art of Asian Crafts
By Layne Vandenberg
Traditional Asian craft art forms -- ceramics, porcelain, lacquer, and jewelry -- are being upheld and interpreted by contemporary artists.
January 25, 2021
The Role of Political Culture in Taiwan’s COVID-19 Success
By Layne Vandenberg
Taiwan’s political culture is the unexpected key to public compliance with COVID-19 digital surveillance.
December 18, 2020
New Collectors Boost Chinese Public Art Fairs
By Layne Vandenberg and Layne Vandenberg
Galleries and artists are adapting to a new generation of collectors emerging in the Chinese art scene.
December 01, 2020
EdTech in Rural China
By Layne Vandenberg
EdTech companies are starting to address the urban-rural disparity in educational opportunities prevalent throughout China.
September 28, 2020
Uncle Roger: The East to West Comedic Sensation
By Layne Vandenberg
Nigel Ng’s viral comedy sketches, featuring his middle-aged Malaysian “uncle” alter-ego, have resonated with fans both in Asia and the West.
September 21, 2020
Beyond Data Privacy: Trump’s Proposed Ban of WeChat
By Layne Vandenberg
The broader success factors behind Tencent and WeChat indicate alternative motivations for Trump’s proposed ban.
August 31, 2020
Meet Narmak, Creator of the Viral SpongeBob Anime Suponjibobu
By Layne Vandenberg
Narmak’s viral SpongeBob anime is built upon organic influences of both Western and Eastern cultures on his work.
August 07, 2020
The Disparate Reality and Reputation of Chinese Museums
By Layne Vandenberg
China has a poor international reputation when it comes to accessibility for foreign visitors, but what about its museums?
July 21, 2020
The Political Activism of K-pop Stans
By Layne Vandenberg
K-pop fans are making waves with activism both within the K-pop music industry and in global politics.
July 16, 2020
K-pop Leads With ‘Contactless’ Concerts
By Layne Vandenberg
K-pop groups are proving that the art of the performance can have a virtual future, even beyond COVID-19 restrictions.
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