Susan Dolling brings new life to Tang poetry with Floating on Clouds
Female poets of the Tang Dynasty shine in Floating on Clouds Susan Wan Dolling’s work in translating and interpreting Tang Dynasty poetry offers a contemporary … Read more
Interview with Chris Ruffle on The Barter Trade and 1980s Beijing
Business ethics across cultures and China’s transformation: Chris Ruffle in conversation on his latest novel Chris Ruffle is a British author and businessman who has … Read more
The Phoenix and the Firebird Weaving Chinese and Slavic Folklore in 1920s China
History and the Supernatural Collide in The Phoenix and the Firebird by Alexis Kossiakoff and Scott Forbes Crawford Alexis Kossiakoff and Scott Forbes Crawford are … Read more
A Doctor’s Hong Kong Story: John Mackay’s Book Interview
Medicine and Memories: John Mackay’s Hong Kong Chronicles John Mackay is a Scottish doctor who moved to Hong Kong in 1963. He practiced medicine there … Read more
Interview with Ralph Jennings Author of 50 Useful Tips on China
Understanding social interactions in China Ralph Jennings is an author and journalist who recently wrote “50 Useful Tips on China”, published by Earnshaw Books. He … Read more
Susan Wan Dolling Discusses Tang Dynasty’s Literary Legacy
A Conversation with Susan Wan Dolling: Bringing Tang Dynasty Poets to Contemporary Audiences Susan Wan Dolling is a writer, teacher, and translator celebrated for her … Read more
Interview with Andreas von Buddenbrock: ‘The Ink Trail: Hong Kong’
The Making of ‘The Ink Trail: Hong Kong’. Andreas von Buddenbrock is a Swedish artist known for his detailed ink drawings and the main illustrator … Read more
Melville Jacoby: An American Lens on Asia’s War, Interview with Bill Lascher, authot of “A Danger Shared”
Melville Jacoby’s unseen WWII photographs capturing the essence of Asia’s conflict and resilience “A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War”, published … Read more
The Ink Trail: Hong Kong, Sketching the Soul of the City
Exploring Hong Kong through Detailed Ink Drawings by Andreas von Buddenbrock. “The Ink Trail: Hong Kong” is a book that presents a unique visual exploration … Read more
The Good War of Consul Reeves by Peter Rose
The Good War of Consul Reeves: An Account of War-Time Neutrality in Macao The Good War of Consul Reeves is a historical book by Peter … Read more
Traversing Time and Cultures in “Silk Road Centurion”, Interview with Scott Forbes Crawford
Blending History with Imagination. Scott Forbes Crawford, the author behind “Silk Road Centurion,” published by Camphor Press, “The Han-Xiongnu War 133 BC – 89 AD,” … Read more
Author Exclusions Cast Shadow on Hugo Awards in China
2023 Hugo Awards Under Scrutiny: Author Exclusions Raise Censorship Concerns. Controversy shrouds the 2023 Hugo Awards, a globally renowned celebration of science fiction and fantasy … Read more
Simon Choa-Johnston: Weaving Personal and Cultural Histories into Bestselling Novels
Theatrical Expertise Meets Literary Craft in Choa-Johnston’s Historical Narratives. Simon Choa-Johnston, a notable playwright and director, has released two novels centered on his family’s history. … Read more
Shanghai Demimondaine: Lorraine Murray’s Untold Story, Interview with Nick Hordern
A Riveting Tale of Society, Scandal, and Survival in Early 20th Century Shanghai: Interview with Nick Hordern Nick Hordern’s latest work, “Shanghai Demimondaine,” offers readers … Read more