“Andy Warhol, a Corpse in the Water, Opium, and a Botched Tribunal” might sound like clickbait, but it is all true. In this post, I share the background of my upcoming publication in the China Report, which features a selection of my surviving black-and-white photos from my years in China. I also reflect on my long-standing connection to Chinese culture, emphasizing the essential balance of opposites—appreciating the enduring depth of a millennia-old civilization apart from the shifting, polarized currents of global politics.