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Out of the shadow

2011-04-22 10:47

A self-declared 'pessimist' of an author seeks upbeat outlook on real life.

Chinese who took a gamble

2011-04-15 11:24

Experience in the early days of the US encompasses gold, greed and exclusion.

Buying into the romance

2011-04-08 12:28

Chi Li is about to publish a new book that focuses on Chinese men, a major theme in her works.

On the road less traveled

2011-04-01 10:34

Peter Hessler says his latest offering Country Driving is sociology, anthropology and journalism rolled into one.

CSI, with a twist

2011-03-25 10:38

'A writer of crime stories' who knows too well what it means to be caught in the throes of change and hostility.

The future is now

2011-03-18 10:52

The realities of the country’s rapid modernization are the stuff of fiction, and one sci-fi writer is chronicling their most dynamic dimensions.

Fiction as truth

2011-03-11 10:42

When Jessica Rudd wrote Campaign Ruby, she never thought that work of imagination would play out in real life.

A new chapter for literary fairs

2011-03-04 10:37

The litany of international literary festivals in February and March is growing in numbers, size and the range of authors.

The animal in man

2011-03-04 10:35

Jia's novel looks beyond human values and shows insignificance of mankind.

Cross-cultural connections

2011-02-25 10:38

Chinese authors will join those from as far as Iceland for nation’s biggest literary festival.

Secret to being a happy expat in China revealed

2011-02-18 10:42

Lisa Carducci has touched upon a core issue for most Western expats in China: How to live happily and meaningfully in the Middle Kingdom?

Peace at a price

2011-02-18 10:38

A book about China's contribution to the UN peacekeeping forces is a timely reminder of its increasingly influential role in world affairs.

Immersed once more in old Shanghai

2011-02-11 11:07

Xiaobai’s new book in praise of the city’s concessions is dripping with historical details.

Cultural exchange by books

2011-01-28 11:23

Chinese and French writers shared views on their writings on, and understandings of, the two cultures at a Beijing forum last week.

In black and white

2011-01-28 11:18

Blue of China is Europe's only publishing house dedicated solely to Chinese literature.

Novel path for businessman

2011-01-21 13:09

Chen He is representative of a new breed of overseas Chinese writers gaining attention.

Stars on the horizon

2011-01-14 11:21

The 'longlist' for Literary Prize raises strong hopes about future of East Asian writers of English books.

Reading pleasures

2011-01-07 13:00

Whatever genre you fancy, these English-language book titles of 2011 are sure to delight.

The write stuff

2010-12-31 12:28

2010 was a breakout year for Chinese authors and book titles in the international book market

If you're happy and you know IT...

2010-12-24 11:20

Chinese J.K. Rowling's best-selling children's works are rapidly finding a foreign audience.

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