The China Issue takes a futuristic approach, imagining the artist as a 63-year-old invited by the Chinese government to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the Republic of China and the conclusion of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) Project in 2050. This editorial choice allowed for an exploration of the potential impacts of the OBOR on global politics and individual lives.

Research revealed a scarcity of public knowledge about China's relationship with Ethiopia, despite China's significant physical and psychological presence in the country. This issue attempts to bridge that gap by imagining the future landscape of both nations and the world, drawing from personal and collective experiences, as well as factual information.