BOOKS

Ten Thousand Miles of Clouds and Moons: An Anthology of New Chinese Writing

Beijing-based arts collective Spittoon has partnered with a British publisher to release a stellar anthology, bringing essential contemporary Chinese writing to an international audience

BOOKS

The Year in Reads: Books of 2024

A roundup of 2024’s notable books and translations by Chinese, expat, and diaspora authors

FICTION

What Comes After the Pigs? | Fiction

During a rural Chinese family reunion after the Lunar New Year, a man and his pigs became the unexpected center of attention

BOOKS

Can Xue: The Experimental Voice of Chinese Literature

Once again, she didn’t win the Nobel Prize in Literature—but at this point, her legacy may already be secured

BOOKS

Is China on Track for Another Nobel Prize in Literature After Mo Yan?

Canadian literary critic Dylan Levi King examines how Can Xue, who has thrived outside the Chinese literary system, has emerged as a frontrunner for this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature

BOOKS

A Modern Look into Lin Yutang’s Timeless Classic

Celebrating the 129th birthday of modern Chinese writer Lin Yutang with a reflection on “My Country and My People” and its insights into the roots of Chinese society

LITERATURE

Podcast | China’s Booming Web Novel Industry

Industry insiders and fans discuss China’s web novel craze, its origins, and the impact of AI

BOOKS

Voice of the Masses: Su Tong’s Latest Translated Collection Reviewed

Su Tong’s new translated collection offers English-speaking readers a window into one of China’s best-known modern writers

EDUCATION

Evening Breeze | Essay

Cheng Huizi tells a story of regrets and growth brought by the college entrance exam

FICTION

Red and White | Short Story

Cheng Huizi tells a heartfelt story of the love between mother and daughter in a society that often values sons more highly