FAQ


How can I find a specific book, article, or movie on the site?

Go to the “Explore the Archive” page. Type the name of the work in the “Search by Title” window and the archive will immediately display the results below. There is no need to hit the “enter” key.


How can I learn more about a topic or era?

On the “Explore the Archive” page, expand the “topic” or “era” list in the left-hand margin. Click on the topic or era that interests you. You can further click on the format that interests you, such as “books” or “movies and videos.” The archive will sort according to your choices.


Will the site offer biographies of the authors or directors?

Yes. This feature will become available in the first half of 2024.


Are the periodicals indexed?

No. This is feature we plan to offer in the second half of 2024.


What plans for expansion does the archive have?

• We plan to expand the number of periodicals and movies. We currently have 175 films and two major magazine collections that we are digitizing.

• We are exploring ways to use AI to generate English subtitles for movies that currently are only in Chinese.

• We plan to expand the coverage of border regions, such as Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet.

• We plan to expand the coverage of religious issues, including unofficial histories of religious communities.