BOOKS
Soles of Wit
A new translation revitalizes a Qing “morality play” about love and corruption for a modern audience
Chinese Writers
BOOKS
Desert Echo
The late writer Sanmao’s memoir ‘Stories of the Sahara’ is a humanistic whirlwind through a harsh and poignant landscape
TRAVEL
Strange (and Sad) Tales from a Chinese Studio
Pu Songling’s ghost stories were an escape from the poverty and disappointment of real life—excerpt from our book “Rivers Deep, Mountain High”
ARTS
The Greatest Sayings of Lu Xun
Ten quotes from the 20th-century literary giant that tackle past—and present—Chinese society
FICTION
Lighthouse | Short Story
Author An Wei explores the nature of reality and the self, and whether one has a choice to accept either
ARTS
Ding Ling: The Politics of Love
On the birthday of the 20th-century feminist writer Ding Ling, TWOC celebrates her unapologetic life and unconventional views on love
BOOKS
Mai Jia’s ‘Message’ to Frankfurt
Chinese spy thriller author Mai Jia will discuss the English translation of his bestselling novel, The Message
FICTION
I Love Spider-Man | Short Story
Chinese author Yi Bei explores roommate relations in a crowded Beijing apartment
FICTION
The Pigeon and the Bum | Short Story
A city’s renewal upends several human and animal lives—a tale from Chinese author Jiang Zijian
FICTION
I’ve Never Had a Winning Ticket | Short Story
A tale of chance and mishap, from Chinese author Jiang Zijian
FICTION
A Grave Reckoning | Short Story
On Tomb Sweeping Day, enjoy a tale of family relationships and remembrance—with a twist
