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A newly published novel written in the Shanghai dialect has aroused much interest in using the dialect in literature.
The widow of the well-known Chinese author Qian Zhongshu registered a "temporary victory" on Monday in her fight to prevent Qian's private letters from being sold at auction.
A Beijing auction house announced that it would scrap the auction of letters by a late Chinese writer and his widow upon protest of privacy infringement.
She is a rare writer who has worked well with both her mother tongue and her adopted language. Kelly Chung Dawson explores the works of Lynn Xu, in New York.
The Chinese edition of A Women’s World, a Better World was launched on May 23 at Beijing’s Page One bookstore.
Liang Hong's new book, Going Out of the Liang Village, documents life in today's villages, showing things are far from idyllic.
American author's fascination with people in Beijing's traditional courtyard homes inspires passion for an ancient lifestyle.
Legacy of a railroad
A collection of letters and manuscripts that reveal extensive life details and literary views of renowned writer Qian Zhongshu will go under the hammer in June.
After keeping a low profile since he was crowned Nobel laureate in literature in December, Mo Yan is ready to face the media.A picture in time
It was an hour that changed Chen Weidong's life - and the fate of China's comics industry.Christie's makes history with spring auction
The Zhongshuge Bookshop, dubbed the most beautiful bookshop in Shanghai, makes it worth paying a visit whether you need a new hardcover or not.
While it may not be unusual for a musician to say music is his life, it is rare to get such declaration from a senior civil servant.
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