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Book Review: Year of the Goose

Carly J. Hallman's debut novel depicts an absurd vision of modern China

by Oscar Holland, 10 December 2015

Book Review: The Second Tang Dynasty

Exploring the stories of the 12 sons of Fragrant Mountain who changed China.

by Tristin Zhang, 24 November 2015

Lit Fest: Leta Hong Fincher on Women's Rights in China

Leta Hong Fincher chats about sheng nu, the inequality of property ownership laws and China's Feminist Five.

by Andrew Chin, 06 November 2015

Lit Fest: Cai Jindong on China's love of Beethoven

The music director of the Stanford Symphony Orchestra looks back at his childhood and examines China's long love affair with Beethoven.

by Andrew Chin, 06 November 2015

Lit Fest: Patricia Luce Chapman on 1930s Shanghai

Patricia Luce Chapman looks back on life growing up in 1930s Shanghai. We chat Mei Lanfang, Sassoon parties and how China has changed.

by Andrew Chin, 05 November 2015

Lit Fest: Andrew Field on Shanghai nightlife

While Lev Grossman may have pulled out, the Shanghai International Literary Festival have rebounded by booking the expert in Shanghai's nightlife, Andrew Field.

by Andrew Chin, 05 November 2015

Lit Fest: Musa Okwonga on poetry, sports and JK Rowling

The multitalented Brit will be pulling triple-duty at this year's lit fest, teaching poetry, showcasing his slam skills and discussing life as a football writer.

by Ned Kelly, 04 November 2015