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Writers such as Nobel winner Mo Yan, Man Asian Literary Prize winner Bi Feiyu, Yan Lianke and Ma Jian are winning widespread acclaim around the world. We review the best Chinese fiction and non-fiction writing from Hong Kong, Taiwan, the mainland and the world.
- The profoundly sad premise might prove challenging for some but the rewards are spare, austere prose and a ‘realer than real’ read
Fast paced, light in tone, emotionally cool, and wryly humorous, Pu Songling’s Strange Tales From a Chinese Studio runs to 500 tales of ghosts, demons, monsters, monks, magicians, revived corpses, gods and fox-spirits.
Fast paced, light in tone, emotionally cool, and wryly humorous, Pu Songling’s Strange Tales From a Chinese Studio runs to 500 tales of ghosts, demons, monsters, monks, magicians, revived corpses, gods and fox-spirits.
Amelie Wen Zhao has responded to comments that her novel Blood Heir is anti-black, saying it drew on her Asian heritage. Her publisher has announced its support for her decision to postpone its release.
Amelie Wen Zhao has responded to comments that her novel Blood Heir is anti-black, saying it drew on her Asian heritage. Her publisher has announced its support for her decision to postpone its release.
Having entranced generations of Asian readers, with this latest release Western audiences can discover why ‘Jin Yong’ was so revered in Asia; his novel continues the story of Guo Jing, 13th century kung fu fighting hero.
Having entranced generations of Asian readers, with this latest release Western audiences can discover why ‘Jin Yong’ was so revered in Asia; his novel continues the story of Guo Jing, 13th century kung fu fighting hero.
When Ling Ma’s fact-checking job at Playboy dried up, she decided to write a novel. Not wanting to write just another immigrant novel, she put her own horror spin on the story.
When Ling Ma’s fact-checking job at Playboy dried up, she decided to write a novel. Not wanting to write just another immigrant novel, she put her own horror spin on the story.
Helen Zia’s Last Boat Out of China follows four real-life people who fled Shanghai as youngsters, but too much technical information burdens the narrative, while the personal details seem tame compared with the backdrop of war.
Helen Zia’s Last Boat Out of China follows four real-life people who fled Shanghai as youngsters, but too much technical information burdens the narrative, while the personal details seem tame compared with the backdrop of war.
There is a lot of well-explained and fascinating neuroscience in the tale and sharply defined characters. Feng handles the plot well, although sometimes he gets too wordy when strays from the narrative.
There is a lot of well-explained and fascinating neuroscience in the tale and sharply defined characters. Feng handles the plot well, although sometimes he gets too wordy when strays from the narrative.
The April 3rd incident cements the Chinese author’s position as a literary enfant terrible, mixing techniques and times to weave narratives that are more fantasy than fiction
The April 3rd incident cements the Chinese author’s position as a literary enfant terrible, mixing techniques and times to weave narratives that are more fantasy than fiction
Beijing must adapt to the internet age and current standards of society as writer is sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for penning a gay novel.
Beijing must adapt to the internet age and current standards of society as writer is sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for penning a gay novel.
U-turn by cultural complex over talks by Chinese dissident author at leading literary festival raises concerns about self-censorship and has proved embarrassing for the city.
U-turn by cultural complex over talks by Chinese dissident author at leading literary festival raises concerns about self-censorship and has proved embarrassing for the city.
The guestbook at a private service for Louis Cha Leung-yung at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point read like a who’s who of the city’s media, business, showbiz and political elite featuring lawmakers, officials, tycoons and actors.
The guestbook at a private service for Louis Cha Leung-yung at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point read like a who’s who of the city’s media, business, showbiz and political elite featuring lawmakers, officials, tycoons and actors.
The Chinese literary giant died last month aged 94 after a long battle with illness
The Chinese literary giant died last month aged 94 after a long battle with illness
Artist Jaffe.T attaches ‘Mind the Mind’ sign plates to existing installation at arts venue.
Artist Jaffe.T attaches ‘Mind the Mind’ sign plates to existing installation at arts venue.
Chief executive says she only learned about incident through news, while Chinese author points out case proves ‘self-censorship is nothing invincible’.
Chief executive says she only learned about incident through news, while Chinese author points out case proves ‘self-censorship is nothing invincible’.
Arts space in Central has rethink and offers to host novelist for Hong Kong International Literary Festival events. Stand-in venue The Annex had earlier said it would not host the talks.
Arts space in Central has rethink and offers to host novelist for Hong Kong International Literary Festival events. Stand-in venue The Annex had earlier said it would not host the talks.
Untethered from the restrictions of his homeland, the Britain-based author, whose talks at Hong Kong literary festival were cancelled without explanation, draws a dystopic vision of China’s dark realities
Untethered from the restrictions of his homeland, the Britain-based author, whose talks at Hong Kong literary festival were cancelled without explanation, draws a dystopic vision of China’s dark realities
Writer Ma Jian was expected to introduce new novel China Dream at International Literary Festival having earlier revealed he was unable to find publisher for book’s Chinese-language version.
Writer Ma Jian was expected to introduce new novel China Dream at International Literary Festival having earlier revealed he was unable to find publisher for book’s Chinese-language version.
Liaison office director Wang Zhimin visits Cha’s home and relays leaders’ condolences to the novelist’s widow May Lam.
Liaison office director Wang Zhimin visits Cha’s home and relays leaders’ condolences to the novelist’s widow May Lam.
During the 1950s and 60s, ‘coming from the mainland’ did not have any derogatory connotations, historian says.
During the 1950s and 60s, ‘coming from the mainland’ did not have any derogatory connotations, historian says.
Generations of Hongkongers have grown up with film and television adaptations of martial arts novelist’s works.
Generations of Hongkongers have grown up with film and television adaptations of martial arts novelist’s works.
Novelist also enjoyed a parallel career as a journalist and commentator, and he fell in and out of favour with Beijing repeatedly over the decades.
Novelist also enjoyed a parallel career as a journalist and commentator, and he fell in and out of favour with Beijing repeatedly over the decades.
A condolence book will be opened at the Jin Yong Gallery at the Heritage Museum in Sha Tin for the public to pay their last respects to the world’s most popular Chinese novelist.
A condolence book will be opened at the Jin Yong Gallery at the Heritage Museum in Sha Tin for the public to pay their last respects to the world’s most popular Chinese novelist.
Better known by his pen name Jin Yong, Cha’s novels inspired movies, TV series and video games over the past decades.
Better known by his pen name Jin Yong, Cha’s novels inspired movies, TV series and video games over the past decades.
Tributes pour in from all over the world for the author whose life was as legendary as the characters he created, and who will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
Tributes pour in from all over the world for the author whose life was as legendary as the characters he created, and who will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
The historical meeting of Hong Kong’s greatest pen and China’s most powerful man
The historical meeting of Hong Kong’s greatest pen and China’s most powerful man
Fellow writer Chip Tsao recalls final moments in hospital with celebrated author and journalist.
Fellow writer Chip Tsao recalls final moments in hospital with celebrated author and journalist.
Cha died in Hong Kong, aged 94, after a long illness. His novels transcended political, geographical and ideological barriers for Chinese readers.
Cha died in Hong Kong, aged 94, after a long illness. His novels transcended political, geographical and ideological barriers for Chinese readers.
Story of Shenzhen factory worker made pregnant by a Hong Kong businessman, her time as a birth tourist in the US and her attempt to make a life there is compelling and believable, if you discount its prince charming aspect.
Story of Shenzhen factory worker made pregnant by a Hong Kong businessman, her time as a birth tourist in the US and her attempt to make a life there is compelling and believable, if you discount its prince charming aspect.
This collection of modern Chinese sci-fi writing covers everything from dystopia to cyberpunk and parallels with China’s economic growth, and according to some, heralds a new age of recognition for Chinese writers.
This collection of modern Chinese sci-fi writing covers everything from dystopia to cyberpunk and parallels with China’s economic growth, and according to some, heralds a new age of recognition for Chinese writers.