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Nominations Open for 2025 Baifang Schell Book Prize

Our book prize returns in its second year, celebrating exceptional books on or from China and the Sinophone world. Nominate now!

Announcing the Baifang Schell Book Prize

A new annual award to celebrate outstanding books on or from China and the Sinophone world, with shortlists and winners to follow in both nonfiction...

China Books Review Launch Event

Three generations of China writers discussed how the nation, and the way outsiders observe it, has changed from the 1960s to today.

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Feb 5, 6:30-8pm; Asia Society, NYC

Book Talk: Yi-Ling Liu on China’s Internet

How did the Chinese internet go from being one of the most explosive avenues of social upheaval to one of the most strictly censored and surveilled digital spaces in the world? Register now to hear journalist Yi-Ling Liu tell the story of China’s internet culture, its pioneers and its regulators, at the book launch for “The Wall Dancers” in conversation with Afra Wang. Use code CBR15 for $10 off!

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