Stories worth passing down.
Essays, reflections, and cultural deep-dives written by AHC members and contributors — on identity, family, food, and finding your way back.
Featured · ReflectionMay 12, 2026Lyudong Yan2 min read
I Quit Chinese School. Then I Got a 5 on the AP Exam.
I spent years dreading Chinese school. Then something changed, and I ended up teaching it.
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PersonalApril 18, 20262 min
Why I Go Back to Chongqing Every Year
It's always 40 degrees outside and the air conditioning is never quite enough. I go back every year anyway.
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CultureMarch 5, 20262 min
Why Do Asians Drink Hot Water?
Your grandparents swore by it. There might be more to it than habit.
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SocietyFebruary 20, 20261 min
Why Asians Are Perceived as Racist — And Why It's More Complicated Than That
Many observers view homogeneous Asian countries as having issues with racism, but the historical and cultural context of ethnic uniformity is much more complex.
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EconomicsJanuary 15, 20261 min
Why Asians Spend More on Food as They Get Richer
In many Western countries, food spending stabilizes as wealth increases. In Asia, dining expenses skyrocket. Let's look at the cultural obsession with dining.
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