Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan strives for evergreen writing
Eight years after being entitled a Nobel laureate in literature, Mo Yan came back with his latest book A Late Bloomer in late July.
Science fiction with realistic themes increasingly popular among Chinese readers
Five science fiction works received 2020 Gravity Awards through voting by Chinese readers and the results were announced at the 78th World Science Fiction Convention. The books all focus on real issues.
Blacklisting children's books for 'negative values' sparks public controversy
More than 1,000 children's books were recently pulled from bookstores during a campaign to create a healthy environment for young readers, but the move by some local authorities in China has triggered controversy and is being called a hypercorrection.
Debutants and Americans dominate Booker Prize longlist
Eight debut novelists came up against veterans Hilary Mantel and Tsitsi Dangarembga when Britain unveiled a US-dominated longlist of finalists Tuesday for its revered Booker Prize.
Nobel Prize-winning Australian immunologist praises epidemic prevention measures in China
In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Australian immunologist Peter Doherty, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine in 1996, reaffirmed that epidemic prevention measures in China clearly work and noted that he has no doubt that China will make a "major contribution" to helping other countries with vaccination efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nobel Prize-winning Australian immunologist praises pandemic prevention measures in China
In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Australian immunologist Peter Doherty, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine in 1996, reaffirmed that epidemic prevention measures in China clearly work and noted that he has no doubts that China will make a "major contribution" in helping other countries with vaccination efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another first edition of Chinese translation of 'The Communist Manifesto' found in Shanghai
A Shanghai library announced on Saturday that it had discovered another first-edition copy of the Chinese language version of The Communist Manifesto published in Shanghai in August 1920. Previously, only 11 known first-editions have been found nationwide, four of which are preserved in Shanghai.
'The Three-Body Problem' becomes best-seller in Japan, reflects growing influence of Chinese science fiction
Multiple printings and rave reviews of the second novel of Chinese science fiction trilogy The Three-Body Problem have demonstrated the popularity of the work by Chinese author Liu Cixin among Japanese readers and industry insiders, as well as reflecting the growing international influence of Chinese science fiction.
Ghana library shines light on black and African literature
A small group of visitors wait eagerly at the entrance to a single-story building in Ghana's capital Accra, looking to explore the literary treasure inside.
New book reveals details of battle before Nanjing Massacre in 1937
A new book published in East China's Jiangsu Province has revealed details of the battle to defend Nanjing before the Japanese invaders occupied the city and perpetrated a massacre in late 1937.