The Four Great Classics of Chinese Literature

An introduction to China's four great classic novels.

by Francesca Lewis, 03 December 2020

This American Reporter Drove a Taxi in China for Years, Here's His Story

There are many ways to see China. Frank Langfitt chose the lesser trodden route: he drove a taxi.

by Bryan Grogan, 09 August 2019

Object Blue talks Shakespeare, Techno and Growing Up in China

“Out of all the things in my life, my Chinese and Japanese background is the thing that influences my music the least.”

by Bryan Grogan, 06 April 2019

Do Claims of 'Erasure' Taint a New Book on Leftover Women Beyond Repair?

We examine the work of Roseann Lake and Leta Hong-Fincher in the wake of a Twitter controversy about Lake's new book, Leftover in China.

by Erica Martin, 30 March 2018

Book Review: Maggie Shen King's An Excess Male

Forget ‘leftover women.’ In this novel, it’s China’s vast number of unmarried men that’s the problem.

by Bailey Hu, 03 November 2017

Writers Wanted! Apply Now for the 2018-2019 M Literary Residency

Write your China-related opus with help from this Shanghai literary residency.

by That's, 18 October 2017

6 Books About China to Read This Summer

Looking for a good book to read this summer? We've got you covered.

by That's, 25 July 2017

Book Review: Zhang Lijia's Lotus

Zhang Lijia's Lotus shines through the dark.

by Dominique Wong, 25 April 2017

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