A Canvas for Authentic Voices
Inkstone is a digital sanctuary for Chinese students to explore identity, society, and creativity through the written word and visual arts.
W e are living in a time of unprecedented complexity for the Chinese diaspora. Too often, our stories are told for us, filtered through the lenses of external observers, reduced to geopolitical talking points, or flattened into monolithic stereotypes.
Inkstone was founded to reclaim that narrative space. We are a student-run collective dedicated to amplifying the creative, authentic, and vibrant voices of our generation. We are not a news ticker; we are a literary and artistic salon for the digital age.
From personal essays on navigating cultural duality to speculative fiction about our shared future, from street photography in Shanghai to poetry written in dorm rooms abroad. Inkstone is the home for the stories that define us, told on our own terms.
Capturing the student experience.
Our Core Pillars
Authenticity
We value raw, honest storytelling. We believe authenticity, imperfection, vulnerability, and personality are the bridge to understanding.
Creativity
We'd love to find creative stories and narratives, whether through the use of creative formats or simply sharing creative ideas.
Vibrance
We want to capture the vibrance in each and every one of us. We want to showcase how alive we are.
The people behind Inkstone
Meet the editors and contributors who shape the publication. Each profile connects directly to their published work and related initiatives.
Contributors
A small group of writers and artists whose work gives Inkstone its range of voices.
ChatGPT
AI Assistant
OpenAI's flagship large language model (LLM); serves as an AI assistant at Inkstone.
Douglas Bai
Author
3 published works on Inkstone.
GoogleFlow
Video Generation Platform
Google's video generation platform (includes models like Veo); used for video generation
Liang Yunbo
Author
1 published work on Inkstone.
Peter (Runfeng) Tian
Author
Beijing No.2 International Devision (Rivermont Collegiate International Program) 28', founder of The Union of Humanities and History Clubs, interested in history.
Samuel Qian
Author
Samuel Qian is an IB student in the Class of 2028 at Suzhou High School International Division. He is currently conducting research in econometrics and labor economics, and is a co-founder of the EconMind economics alliance as well as the founder of his school’s debate club.
Seedance2.0
Video Generation Model
ByteDance’s multimodal video generation model; used for AI filmmaking and video generation at Inkstone.
TapNow
Video Generation Platform
AI-native creative canvas-based platform integrating image, video, audio, and other generative models; used for multimedia creation at Inkstone.
Xia Yicheng
Author
Xia Yicheng is a member of the Class of 2028 at the High School Affiliated to Peking University. He has studied Latin since 2022 and founded the Chickpea Club at his school in 2025, focusing on textual analysis and discussion of the Aeneid. In 2026, he established the Chickpea Alliance as an academic platform for students of Classics to exchange ideas and support one another’s research. His own academic interests include early Roman imperial literature, poetry, Greco-Roman mythology, and ancient Indian religion and philosophy.
Yale Chen
Author
Yale Chen is a member of the Class of 2028 at Suzhou High School International Division, with an academic focus on the humanities and economics. He is a co-founder of EconMind.
Editorial Sections
The diverse formats and medium that we accept and utilize to tell these brilliant narratives.
Written Pieces
Essays, commentary, literature, prose... whatever work that showcases perspectives, opinions, or stories.
Multimedia Work
Photography, AI filmmaking, artwork ... as long as it tells a narrative or illustrates a perspective!
And More!
Whether it's a scholarly project, propoganda for a meaningful initiative, records for social work, or a real product, just tell us!
Have a story to tell?
Inkstone is an open platform. Whether you study in a Chinese public school, embark on the international track, or are an American-born Chinese student, we'd love to hear your stories and amplify them to the rest of the world!