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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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20 Nov, 6:30-8pm; Asia Society, NYC

Jung Chang: My Life After China

Jung Chang, author of the multimillion copy bestseller "Wild Swans," comes to Asia Society to talk about her new book “Fly, Wild Swans,” a memoir that tells Chang’s story after leaving China in 1978, as well as that of her mother, who stayed behind. Moderated by New Yorker staff writer Jiayang Fan, we invite you to join us for this rare appearance, using code CBR15 for a $15 discount.

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