Renowned Chinese translator Yang Xianyi dies Nov 24, 2009
(AP) BEIJING - Renowned Chinese literature translator Yang Xianyi has died at the age of 94, China's official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday. Together with his British wife, Gladys Taylor, Yang translated classics such as the 18th century "A Dream of Red Mansions" as well as more modern works by 20th century writers such Lu Xun. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Obituaries in00004000 the news Nov 24, 2009
BEIJING (AP) - Renowned Chinese literature translator Yang Xianyi has died, China's official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday. He was 94. (Anchorage Daily News)
China's culture offensive hits a wall Oct 27, 2009
Wu Wei - the woman behind Beijing's "going global" project for Chinese literature - told the Southern Weekend, a popular newspaper, last week that the economic downturn has focused global attention on China in just about every aspect ... They presented some 100 translated books - the first fruits of Beijing's "going out" project for Chinese literature. (Asia Times Online)
Han Han: China's Literary Bad Boy Oct 24, 2009
Affable if slightly wary, he is an old hand at interviews, deftly batting away questions that don't suit him, including most concerning the current state of Chinese literature and his place in it ... "If you are too humble, people won't take you seriously; and if you think too highly of yourself, it's not good for you either." As for other writers, Han flaps a manicured hand: "I don't do this kind of comparison. And frankly, I don't think your readers will be interested in Chinese literature at... (Time.com)
* Illusions about Chinese goodwill Oct 20, 2009
Chu Ping-tzu is an associate professor in the Department of Chinese Literature at National Tsing Hua University. TRANSLATED BY JULIAN CLEGG This story has been viewed 503 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Effect of Chinese Literature on... Oct 19, 2009
The Effect of Chinese Literature on Modern China. The Effect of Chinese Literature on Modern China ... The copyright of the article The Effect of Chinese Literature on Modern China in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
* FEATURE : Chinese get cold shoulder in Frankfurt Oct 18, 2009
But instead of dwelling on Chinese literature, the German media had focused on human rights policy. The German media are very biased, Zhao said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Frankfurt book fair appreciation of Chinese literature Oct 13, 2009
Frankfurt book fair midwife for appreciation of Chinese literature: Expert_English_Xinhua. Frankfurt book fair midwife for appreciation of Chinese literature: Expert ... FRANKFURT, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest, would be "helpful to bring Chinese literature into the world," Veronika Licher, a German publishing expert, said Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 6, 2009
Oe is visiting Taiwan at the invitation of the Institute of Chinese Literature and Philosophy at the Academia Sinica X Taiwans most prestigious academic institution. In addition to attending a symposium on his literature scheduled for today and tomorrow, Oe will also give lectures and autograph copies of his books for local readers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The world in a click Sep 9, 2009
16th-11th century BC) to modern texts, such as Eileen Chang's Love in a Fallen City (Qing Cheng Zhi Lian), published in 1985, an awesome range of Chinese literature can now be accessed. "Setting up the digital library was only part of the job," says Wei Dawei, deputy director of the library in charge of Digitalization and Networking, recalling the proud moment on Sept 8, 2008, when the online resources were thrown open to the public for the first time. (Xinhuanet, China)
How to Care For a Great Dane Aug 21, 2009
Some historians have claimed that there are drawings of dogs that are very similar to the Great Dane on monuments that date back to almost 3000 B.C. They have also found Chinese literature that dates back to 1121 B.C. that describe an animal very similar to the one we know today. A few believe that the breed is an old mix between an Irish Wolfhound and a Mastiff. (Suite101.com)
'Once a Moonless Night,' by Dai Sijie Aug 18, 2009
Here's a skeletal summary: A French student of Chinese literature in late 1970s Beijing (Peking then) meets a green grocer named Tumchooq, who tells her about an ancient scroll inscribed with part of a lost Buddhist sutra written in a lost language - also called Tumchooq. The student - the unnamed narrator - falls in love with the grocer, gets pregnant, loses him when he disappears to visit his missing father and leaves China in great despair, determined to forget all things Chinese by absorbing... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rhymes of the times Aug 4, 2009
As Du Xiaoqin, a professor of Chinese literature at Peking University and a widely-published Tang poetry expert, says: "The Chinese situation today is close to what it was during early (AD 618-713) and high (AD 713-766) Tang periods. "Tang poetry was written by young people as a matter of routine, reflecting aspects of a highly prosperous society, its open-mindedness, meditation on life and nature. High on both spiritual and emotional content, and yet often perfect examples of restraint and... (Xinhuanet, China)
* [ SOFTCOVER: US ]: Cao Naiqians dark, raunchy vision of the Cultural Revolution Jul 12, 2009
Yet many of the great and the good from the world of Chinese literature in translation have come together to celebrate this book. Goran Malmqvist, the member of the Nobel Prize committee said to be responsible for giving the 2000 prize to Gao Xingjian (), is Caos translator into Swedish and encouraged the present translator John Balcom to undertake the task, and Howard Goldblatt, finest of translators of modern Chinese fiction, is thanked in the books acknowledgements. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China intellectuals seek release of dissident Jun 26, 2009
D. in Chinese literature and was active during the 1989 pro-democracy protests quelled by the bloody June 4 crackdown. Late last year, he was among 303 dissidents and rights activists who launched "Charter 08", a petition calling for the dismantling of one-party rule and creation of multi-party democracy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
* Poll shows corporal punishment remains common in schools Jun 23, 2009
Meanwhile, the MOE resolved to ban junior high schools from using art or physical education classes for teaching of examination-related subjects such as English, math or Chinese literature. Vice Minister of Education Wu Tsai-shun (d]) said school principals would have a poor year-end evaluation if their schools were found to have violated regulations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Rejuvenating Kunqu Opera Jun 19, 2009
The play is regarded as one of the most romantic stories in Chinese literature and is often compared to Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. According to producer Bai Xianyong, the storys theme of love and beauty still resonate. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Teachers criticize tougher new rules for college exams Jun 2, 2009
A story on the front page of the Chinese-language Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister newspaper) said yesterday that the ministry also planned to bar from graduation high school students who fail more than half of their credits in Chinese literature, English and math. Currently, high school students who complete 160 credits, score more than 60 points on average on a scale of one-to-100 each academic year and do not have three major demerits are allowed to graduate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Young at heart May 22, 2009
Kenneth Pai (i) made his reputation as a novelist many decades ago with seminal works of Chinese literature such as Taipei People (x_H), published in 1971, inspired by James Joyces Dubliners ... Pai has a broad appeal among Chinese youths as one of the most important writers to introduce Western-style literately techniques, including the use of such devices as stream-of-consciousness, to Chinese literature. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nogalian earns herself dual degree May 9, 2009
Edith has done remarkably well in her language classes and has completed a whole series of content classes in Chinese literature and culture, the spokesperson said. Professor Sylvia Lin said, Edith serves as a great example of how one can succeed through hard work and determination. (Nogales International, AZ)
* Opera overdrive May 1, 2009
Hung Wei-chu (xU), a professor of Chinese literature at National Central University, is the driving force behind the troupe, which provides opportunities for local kun performers to take the stage and work with guest artists from China. For the 2009 Taiwan Kun Opera Theatre All Stars (W2009X@Wat), Ji Zhenhua (p), Liang Guyin () and Zhang Mingrong (ia) from the Shanghai Kun Opera Troupe (WX@) are back after their successful visit in April last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
National book trading expo opens Apr 30, 2009
On display are results of heavyweight projects like "The Complete Canon of Chinese Literature" and "Commentaries on Chinese Thinkers." Also available are more accessible and affordable titles. Even better are the discounts. (Xinhuanet, China)
Should literature be linked to the topical? Apr 15, 2009
BEIJING, April 15 -- Where is Chinese literature going. What is its relevancy to our lives. (Xinhuanet, China)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Journey to the West: The Cleansing Apr 4, 2009
It strikes me that Hsing Yun and his unificationist cronies would be ideally cast in a sequel to that immensely entertaining classic of Chinese literature, Journey to the West ... Johnny suggests you do something about your weakness for scatology if you want The Collected Works of Fan Lan-chin to become a modern classic of Chinese literature. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* FEATURE : Confucius Temple plays host to rare traditional rituals Mar 28, 2009
I want my children to learn Chinese literature and moral values through the program, but it doesnt mean that we are against localization ... I want my children to learn Chinese literature and moral values through the program, but it doesnt mean that we are against localization. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Rising from the ashes of defeat Mar 22, 2009
After six months, she obtained a scholarship to study Chinese Literature at the Cheng Tai University in Taipei, Taiwan ... So after four months, I accepted an offer from the Hokkien Association to teach Chinese Literature at the Chong Hwa Independent High School in Kuala Lumpur. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Avoiding Censors, Chinese Authors Go Online Mar 17, 2009
A soft-spoken 34-year-old, Hou studied Chinese literature while at university in Beijing and worked as an editor at , a major Chinese Web portal, for seven years before starting Shanda in 2005. He describes the company in which budding writers self-publish their work without having to be vetted by editors as not only a profitable business, but also an extension of his own literary aspirations. (Time.com)
Chinese literature highlighted at Leipzig book fair Mar 13, 2009
BERLIN, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Germany's second largest book fair opened on Wednesday in the eastern city of Leipzig with Chinese literature being in the spotlight ... At the four-day Leipzig event, Chinese authors Gao Hongbo and Xu Lu will give a presentation on Chinese literature ... The organizing committee is expected to bring more than 80 writers and scholars to Germany for discussions, lectures and talks to introduce Chinese literature to German readers. (Xinhuanet, China)
* FEATURE: Environmental campaigner uses soft power Feb 16, 2009
The discord between the idealized versions of the countrys natural richness that fill Chinese literature and the brutal scarring of the landscape Ma saw inspired the groundbreaking study. It was an astonishing book. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
