Light and its shoes
by Lei Mo, translated by Jiang Chenxin | Feb 21, 2026
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.
by Lei Mo, translated by Jiang Chenxin | Feb 21, 2026
by Zou Shengnian, translated by Will Spence | Feb 17, 2026
by Yu Bang, translated by David A. Janke | Jan 18, 2026
by Sun Dong, translated by Josh Stenberg | Jan 15, 2026