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Chinese Sci-Fi Inspired by Mars

As China's Mars mission sends images and data back to Earth, we look at Chinese sci-fi stories inspired by the Red Planet

Liu Jue (刘珏)

June 3, 2021

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Exploring the Treachery of Language | Book Review

The latest translated "thriller" from Geling Yan is an experience in linguistic deception, down to the title and genre of the book

Hatty Liu

May 13, 2021

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Sojourners in Peking

Paul French's new book "Destination Peking" dives deep into the characters of Republic-era Beijing

Jeremiah Jenne

April 15, 2021

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Distant Pastures

Li Juan’s memoirs of pastoral life give glimpses into disappearing livelihoods in the Altai Mountains

Tina Xu (徐盈盈)

April 6, 2021

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Empire of Silver

Jin Xu's new book puts silver at the center of dynastic fortunes throughout Chinese history

Alex Colville

April 1, 2021

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The Beasts Within

Yan Ge’s zoological thriller blurs the boundary between savagery and civilization

Sam Davies

Feb. 19, 2021

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Good Romance: Chinese Novels About Love

Romantic literature that influenced several generations

Hatty Liu

Feb. 14, 2021

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Review: Tales of Ming Courtesans

Alice Poon’s historical novel is an evocative, socially conscious reimagining of four famous women in the late Ming dynasty

Jeremiah Jenne

Jan. 28, 2021

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Words of Love

Xiaolu Guo explores belonging and authenticity through the language of lovers

Sam Davies

Dec. 19, 2020

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Love Amid the Ruins

Poetry and pleasure in a long lost Ming dynasty world

Jeremiah Jenne

Oct. 30, 2020

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Literary Youths

Five classic works of Chinese children’s literature

Hatty Liu

Oct. 5, 2020

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The People’s Price

Zhou Meisen’s popular novel tackles corruption and scandal at the heart of Chinese politics

Sam Davies

Aug. 23, 2020

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