My Fathers
by Yu Bang, translated by David A. Janke | Jan 18, 2026
Read Paper Republic
Read Paper Republic is a free online publication initiative for readers who wonder what new Chinese fiction in English translation has to offer and would like to dip a toe in the water. The stories are organized into series:
Four Nanjing Poets
In partnership with Paper Republic, Manchester City of Literature is publishing poetry in translation from four fantastic Chinese poets. Each poem will be published in both Chinese and English. This project marks the continuation of an ongoing cultural exchange and partnership between Manchester and Nanjing Cities of Literature. You can learn more about Manchester City of Literature here.
Primitive Child
by Sun Dong, translated by Josh Stenberg | Jan 15, 2026
