Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

Bertelsmann subsidiary’s publication of modern and classic Chinese novels in English opens a new window to Chinese culture, whatever its motives may be. Continue reading →

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China seen from the bottom up

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

Novelist Sheng Keyi, author of Northern Girls, depicts the China its leadership ignores. Continue reading →

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Living the naughty expat dream in Ubud

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

This year’s Ubud Writers & Readers Festival gives me a chance to revisit Naughty Nuri’s as it begins a new era. Continue reading →

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Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Muhammad Cohen

Bertelsmann subsidiary’s publication of modern and classic Chinese novels in English opens a new window to Chinese culture, whatever its motives may be. Continue reading →

Posted in Aldous Huxley, Asia Times, Bertelsmann, Chinese literature, George Orwell, Hong Kong On Air, Lao She, Penguin Books, Sheng Keyi | Comments Off on Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

China seen from the bottom up

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

Novelist Sheng Keyi, author of Northern Girls, depicts the China its leadership ignores. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, China, China economy, China leadership change 2012, China urban migration, Hong Kong On Air, Northern Girls, Sheng Keyi, Ubud Writers Festival | Comments Off on China seen from the bottom up

Living the naughty expat dream in Ubud

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

This year’s Ubud Writers & Readers Festival gives me a chance to revisit Naughty Nuri’s as it begins a new era. Continue reading →

Posted in Bali, Brian Aldinger, Diana Darling, Hash House Harriers, Hong Kong On Air, Jeffrey Eugenides, literary festivals, Naughty Nuri’s, Sheng Keyi, Ubud Writers and Readers Festival | Comments Off on Living the naughty expat dream in Ubud

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