The Washington Post recently published an article discussing punk music and culture in China. Topics approached include the "undergound" vs. "mainstream" concepts of punk in both lifestyle and fashion, and the difficulties of free expression in Chinese society.

The obstacles to China's music, filmmaking and painting are not always from government censors. China's pressure-cooker university system has been criticized for destroying creativity and preparing students only for exams. Much of the most interesting art is found underground. Often, it is society that is unsupportive.