PERSONA Magazine - Vol. 1, No. 2 (July 2026)

Persona, Vol. 1, No. 2 (2026), explores the people through whom we understand the values, tensions, and possibilities of our time. Through in-depth profiles, interviews, cultural essays, and interdisciplinary narratives, this issue presents distinguished individuals working across public service, academic research, risk management, culinary culture, visual art, traditional performance, and cultural advocacy.The cover story features Shao Yang, a Harvard-trained chemist, biotechnology executive, Fremont City Councilmember, and community leader. His profile examines how scientific discipline, analytical thinking, and a strong sense of public responsibility have shaped his work in education, local government, and civic life.Another major feature follows American journalist, editor, documentary producer, teacher, and independent researcher Carl Nagin, whose decades-long study of the Chinese master Zhang Daqian has developed into an extensive cross-cultural investigation. The article explores Nagin’s work across journalism, archives, documentary film, art history, and biography, revealing how questions of authenticity, artistic reputation, cultural translation, and historical memory intersect.The issue also introduces Zhang Yanyu and the development of a cross-border risk assessment framework; Liu Fengkai’s efforts to make Chinese cuisine a universal cultural language; and the work of Qinqiang master Fuji Ji, Shehuo ink artist Wang Fumin, Huaniu Apple cultural advocate Qinzhou Niu, and calligraphy artist Lillian Don.By bringing together stories of knowledge, creativity, perseverance, and service, Persona seeks not only to document individual achievements but also to illuminate the values and responsibilities behind them. This issue invites readers to understand contemporary society through the lives of those who actively shape it.《人物》（PERSONA）2026年第1卷第2期以'在人物之中，理解时代'为核心，通过人物专访、深度报道、文化评论与跨学科叙事，呈现来自公共事务、学术研究、艺术创作、风险管理、餐饮文化及传统文化传播等领域的代表性人物。本期封面人物为哈佛大学化学博士、美国加州弗里蒙特市议员邵阳。文章从他的科研背景、公共服务经历与社区责任出发，探讨一位科学工作者如何将理性精神、专业能力与公共价值带入地方治理。另一篇重点文章聚焦美国记者、编辑、纪录片制片人及独立研究者卡尔·纳金，记录他三十余年来研究中国画家张大千的跨文化历程，以及他如何在艺术史、新闻调查、纪录片与人物传记之间寻找事实、争议与历史的复杂联系。本期还介绍张岩雨及其跨境风险评估框架，展现专业知识如何服务国际交流与社会治理；讲述刘凤凯推动中国餐饮文化国际传播的实践；并通过秦腔艺术家冀福记、社火水墨艺术家王辅民、花牛苹果文化推广者秦州牛以及书法创作者董杨丽蓉等人的故事，呈现传统、创造与当代生活之间的多重联系。《人物》致力于记录那些以知识、行动、信念和创造力影响社会的人。本期不仅呈现个人的成长轨迹与专业成就，也关注他们所代表的文化价值、社会责任与时代意义，帮助读者通过真实而具体的人物故事，理解当代世界的变化与可能。