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On January 23, the “Contemporary Chinese Literature Dialogue” event, guided by the China Writers Association and the Chinese Embassy in Türkiye, and co-hosted by Chinese Literature Readers' Club (Türkiye), China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Co., Ltd., and Türkiye’s Kırmızı Kedi bookstore, was held at the Kırmızı Kedi bookstore on the shores of the Golden Horn in Istanbul. The event was part of the series of celebrations marking the “55th Anniversary of China-Türkiye Diplomatic Relations.” Li Yiming, Member of the Party Leadership Group and the Secretariat of China Writers Association, and Zhu Yue, Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Türkiye, attended the event and delivered speeches. Chinese writers and Lu Xun Literature Prize laureates Ji Hongjian and Shi Yifeng, renowned Turkish writer Enis Batur, and veteran sinologist Giray Fidan engaged in in-depth dialogue on topics including contemporary Chinese literature, cultural similarities and differences between China and Türkiye, and the role of literary exchange. In his speech, Li Yiming stated that China and Türkiye are both countries with long histories and...

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the international publication of Liu Cixin’s Three-Body series. Chinadaily.com.cn launches the "10th Anniversary of The Three-Body Problem’s Cosmic Echoes" – Call for Short Videos from Global Readers. Under the theme "Sending Humanity’s Voice to the Cosmos", Chinadaily.com.cn invites participants worldwide to create short videos simulating "cosmic broadcasts", expressing tributes and reflections on The Three-Body Problem. Through sci-fi as a cross-cultural language, the event aims to foster civilizational dialogue and promote the vision of a shared future for humanity.   I. Campaign Overview Title: 10th Anniversary of The Three-Body Problem's Cosmic Echoes Call for Short Videos from Global Readers Guiding Unit: International Department of the China Writers Association Co-hosts: China Educational Publications Import & Export Corporation Ltd (CEPIEC) Chinese Literature Readers' Club China Daily Culture Channel Chinadaily.com.cn Participants: Global Three-Body readers regardless of nationality or age. Submission Period: 00:00 (GMT+8), July 25 – 24:00 (GMT+8), August 20, 2025. Broadcasting Date: Starting from August 30, 2025, outstanding submissions will be simultaneously broadcast globally.   II. Submission Requirements 1. Themes (choose one) Theme...

Daughters And Sons Editor's Note: The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Whether it is the translation and dissemination of Chinese wartime literature abroad, or the resonance sparked in China by foreign literary works on World War II, both reflect the shared aspiration for peace among people around the world. At the same time, they bear witness to the ongoing exchanges between Chinese and foreign literature. Let us explore the global journey of these classic works and rediscover their enduring literary charm and spiritual strength. The Field of Life and Death and Tales of Hulan River Chinese anti-aggression literature: A full display of national integrity Hailed as the "Literary Goddess of the 1930s," Chinese writer Xiao Hong is best known for her signature work The Field of Life and Death, a searing indictment of the atrocities committed by Japanese invaders and a striking expression of national consciousness. First published in December 1935, the book...

A collection of essays, The Belt and Road Initiative Through Diplomats' Eyes, has been published recently, offering an engrossing account of China's diplomatic journey told through the firsthand experiences of those who have helped shape it. A collection of essays, The Belt and Road Initiative Through Diplomats' Eyes, has been published recently, offering an engrossing account of China's diplomatic journey told through the firsthand experiences of those who have helped shape it. The book features contributions from 38 retired ambassadors and counselors who share stories of life abroad, Sino-foreign friendship, mutual learning between civilizations, and win-win cooperation, while also documenting the local customs, mindsets and transformations of countries involved in the BRI across Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. Through the eyes of those participating in the undertaking, the book highlights the BRI's crucial role in promoting mutual understanding and cultural exchange. During the book's launch in late March, held by the International Liaison Department of the China Writers Association and the Writers Publishing House, Wu Yiqin, vice-chairman of the association, said...

During the 2023 Chinese New Year holiday season, the Literary Network of the Belt and the Road exchanged greetings with all our partners across the world. This greeting is from Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Prof. Meritorious, Chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters. We wish all LNBR members a very prosperous New Year of the Rabbit!

By Yang Zekun | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-01-29 16:55 The 13th Spring Festival Joint Exhibition of Chinese Books in Global Overseas Chinese Bookstores is being held in 85 bookstores in 27 countries and regions. With the theme of "Reading China", the exhibition is organized by China's National Press and Publication Administration and carries out book displays and cultural performances. There are 48 bookstores in Asia, 14 bookstores in Europe, 14 bookstores in America, and 7 bookstores in Oceania joining in on the exhibition. Bookstores in Tunisia and Mauritius are also participating in the exhibition, making it the first time that a joint book exhibition themed on the Spring Festival will be held in Africa. Books featured in the exhibition include award-winning Chinese novels and works on China's governance, which closely meet the needs of overseas readers. The joint exhibition has a variety of forms highlighting the interaction with participants. Activities such as exchanges among the authors, book signings and online book clubs, writing Spring Festival couplets, guessing Lantern Riddles, and...

As part of the Silk Roads Programme’s ongoing work to better understand the rich history and shared legacy and spirit of the Silk Roads, UNESCO, with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, launched the "Silk Roads Youth Research Grant" in 2021 within the framework of the Social and Human Sciences Sector. The second edition has been launched on 1 March 2022. UNESCO calls on young women and men under the age of 35 to apply for the 2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant. Deadline for submitting proposals is 31 May 2022. The grant aims to mobilize young researchers for further study of the Silk Roads shared heritage. Twelve grants of USD10,000 will be awarded per research project. Grant applicants are invited to address areas of academic study which relate to the shared heritage and plural identities of the Silk Roads, as well as its internal diversity, and potential in contemporary societies for creativity, intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, regional and international cooperation, and ultimately sustainable peace and...

“I am not a hunter of silk worms / but I have passed through sea routes and land routes that I must / I have caressed her silk / but it feels as through my fingers have touched nothing...” The words of Mexican poet Margarito Cuellar’s poem “The Gazelle and the Ancient Silk Road rang through the Blackstone M+ Music Park in Xujiahui's Hengfu Scenic District,” stretching halfway around the world to open the Sixth Shanghai International Poetry Festival.  While poets from around the world were unable to come to Shanghai due to Covid related travel restrictions, this year’s International Poetry Festival remained a platform for the celebration of poetry thanks the use of the Internet and online cloud technologies.  The theme of this year's Shanghai International Poetry Festival was “Poetry, and the Common Destiny of Mankind,” a reflection of the times in which we currently live and the hope of creating a common destiny for all mankind through the sharing of literature and its role as a mirror of...

The Literary Network of the Belt and Road, initiated by the Chinese Writers Association (CWA), was established in Beijing on Sept 7 to introduce Chinese literature to the world and promote regular literary exchanges between China and other countries.