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        December 2014

        Portrait of Summer

        by Wang Meng

        This is a collection of 20 short stories and 11 mini-novels by Wang Meng. Characterized by its life-based artistry, many of the short stories contain profound connotations with a tendency towards the supernatural, while the mini novels feature obscure Buddhist allegorical words for people to reflect on. These works were written over a period of half a century, so the book constitutes a unique collection.

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        May 2018

        Secret Records of Huanggang County

        by He Dun

        The novel has portrayed the images of Liu Shengzhi, a grass-roots cadre of Chinese Communist Party with strong faith, and many other people via the fate of the Lius in Huanggang County of Hubei Province over the century since the Republican period. Through the description of these characters and the development of the plot, the novel has dug deep into the cultural customs and historical profundity of Huanggang County, and interpreted the patriotic and cultural reasons for Huanggang County being the hometown of many generals and top scorers of college entrance examination. Liu Shengzhi, Brother Shi, is stubborn and unwavering. He has hardly contacted with Brother Shiyi, the best friend in his teenage days, just because he believes that Shiyi has betrayed him. He regularlyremits money to his wife who is retired and gets no more salaries, but tells nothing to her, so as to keep his faith. In face of the storm, he risks his life to dive into water and open the valve of the reservoir. He is also the first to move without any conditions to make room for the construction of Nanmen Bridge. Besides, the novel has also attentively described many other characters such as Uncle Wang Lang. As a brave soldier who had once carried the explosive package to blow up the city gate, Uncle Wang indignantly blocks the car of some greedy official at the street corner of the cross street during the Spring Festival. All these vividly-depicted characters have fully demonstrated the firm faith and integrity of the revolutionists of the older generation.

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        July 2016

        Fu Ping

        by Wang Anyi

        This is a story set in 1964 and 1965, the so-called pre-Cultural Revolution period, when Shanghai was still characterized by strict social organization. Wang Anyi has chosen a very interesting topic – immigrants, and describes why people of different social strata came to this metropolis and how they arrived and managed to live here.

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        July 2017

        Confucian Gaint Wang Fuzhi

        by Wang Li Xin

        Qing fighters blood purged central land of China and Ming dynasty was crushed under the iron horse hoofs of Qing armored troopers. With this social background, Wang Fuzhi (assumed name Chuanshan ), an officer and great philosopher of Ming dynasty living under the Hengshan Mountain and holding the pain of national subjugation, wanted to stop Qing fighters’ massacre with his flimsy strength. How could he survive in a series of disasters catastrophes?What epic masterpieces he remained after suffering agonies of national and family toppling? This book makes a detailed introduction to Confucian giant Wang Fuzhi’s life.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        December 2019 - December 2024

        Biography of Wang Chuanshan

        by Wang Lingxin

        Mr. Wang Chuanshan is a broad scholar and great thinker in Chinese history. The author of this book, on the basis of consulting sufficient historical materials, fully studying for many years and many investigations of Chuanshan relics, details Chuanshan's legendary life and its spiritual journey. Although the book focuses on the actual life experience of Chuanshan, it also involves some profound thoughts of Chuanshan. Through the understanding of Chuanshan and his thoughts, we can also further understand the greatness and loftiness of human spirit, and understand the persevering efforts and contributions made by sages at all times and in all countries in order to continue and develop human spiritual wisdom.

      • 2023

        Living in Xinjiang—A Panorama of China’s Western Borde

        by Wang Meng

        This Here Paradise, set in rural Xinjiang in the 1960s, starts with a mysterious theft of grain in a village in the Ili Prefecture. The story further develops with intricate suspense intertwined with complex love stories, like a long scroll painting of the real lives and traditions of the local communities, their disputes and mutual support, all against the backdrop of a bygone era's prevalent class struggles. Readers encounter a roll call of characters: forthright peasants, dedicated workers, wayward youth, profit-gouging idlers, and agents of the hostile forces. The dramatic conflicts and unexpected twists lead to a stirring finale, uncovering the true colors of the hidden foes and double-dealers. Here, finally, is the long-awaited translation of the 2015 winner of China's top literary honor - the Mao Dun Literature Prize.

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        Literature: history & criticism
        October 2014

        Wang Yangming's Breaking through All the Six Encirclements

        by Xu Baoyun

        This is an excellent piece of writing about the history of Ming Dynasty. It is regarded as an entergate of Yangming psychology after after Fifteen Years of Wanli and Seven faces in Grand Ming Dynasty. This book elaborates the pith and marrow of Yanfming psychology and its developing course by decribing what happened in the six most important periods of Wang Yangming: "be trown into prison", "comprehen male homo sexuality", "suppress bandits in south Jiangxi", "catch Wang Ping by Strategy", "snipe at the emperor" and "teastfy the truth at Tianquan. It also explains the complex periodical situation."

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        July 2017

        Yu Wang Bei Mi

        by Mu Ling

        A fine collection of science fiction by children’s literature writer Mu Ling. Mu Ling’s science fictions pursue a scientific basis of “organic imagination”, has a positive outlook and good spirit of seeking truth. This series collects Mu Ling’s three masterpieces full of fantasy and humanistic concern: Dream Machine, Hei Wa, Yu Wang Bei Mi, which are rare sci-fi theme in children’s literature works of China. This series will lead children step by step to “hard science fiction” which is full of intellectual challenges through “light science fiction” and “soft science fiction”.

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        The report of mountain patrol · gene editor baby: clown and history

        by Wang Liming

        It's a grand scientific writing plan of Professor Wang Liming. He plans to spend 30 years continuously observing and analyzing the progress and major events of life science in the world, and finishing the book year by year. Gene editor baby: clowns and history is the * edition of this series. Professor Wang Liming combed the 26 life science events that may affect the whole human beings in this year, focusing on 8 of them. He uses a professional eye to dispel the fog and restore the truth of events, so that readers can understand the scientific logic from these vivid events, and understand where human life science exploration has reached and where it will go.

      • New Panda Series: The Shop of the Lin Family(Spanish edition)

        by Mao Dun

        Set against the turbulent social realities in 1932, the story portrays the tragic fate of Lin, the owner of a small shop in the Hangjiahu region of Jiangnan. Amid political turmoil and economic depression, Lin struggles to keep his shop afloat but ultimately succumbs to bankruptcy under the exploitation of oppressive forces. The novel vividly illustrates the collapse of society and economy under the dual pressures of imperialist aggression and feudal exploitation, while capturing the spirit of resistance among the Chinese people against these oppressions. With its profound themes, rich content, vivid characters, and polished narrative techniques, the work had a profound impact on contemporary and later Chinese literature.

      • New Panda Series: Spring Silkworm(Spanish edition)

        by Mao Dun

        The novel is set against the backdrop of the 1932 Shanghai–Jiading conflict, during which the financial elites and landlord class of Jiangsu and Zhejiang conspired to ruthlessly exploit the peasantry. It tells the story of Lao Tongbao’s family and their village, who poured all their efforts and resources into ensuring a successful silkworm harvest, only to face the tragic irony of reaping abundance yet falling into debt. The work exposes the crimes of imperialists, capitalists, and landlords who exploited farmers through usury, revealing the grim realities of the dark social conditions of the time. Despite its brevity, the novel is powerful, with a gripping and well-paced narrative. The juxtaposition of the villagers’ arduous struggle for a successful harvest and the disastrous aftermath creates a stark and thought-provoking contrast, delivering an unexpected and profound artistic impact.

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      • 2019

        New China: An Insider's Story

        by Wang Meng

        In New China: An Insider’s Story, in 28 chapters, the author Wang Meng recalls the CPC’s history of state governance in more than 60 years, from 1949 to 2011,while offering constructive suggestions for future political life in China. The first-person historical narrative mixed with insightful commentaries, featuring logic and eloquence and candidly critical undertones, touches upon priority issues of primary concern to the general public.

      • 2021

        Reading of "A Dream of Red Mansions"

        by Wang Xiaohui

        As a representative work of Chinese literature, A Dream of Red Mansions can reach the world and be understood by Western readers, mainly due to four translators: David Hawkes, John Minford, Yang Xianyi and Denaidi. The first two are students and husbands, the last two are husband and wife. The two pairs translated A Dream of Red Mansions into English in the 1970s and 1980s, respectively, allowing foreign readers to enter the Grand View Garden, a literary treasure house of extraordinary grandeur. Based on his years of translation experience, the author Wang Xiaohui compares and reviews 20 important translation details in A Dream of Red Mansions, expresses his own views, and explores deeply the mystery of cultural transmission. The whole book is academic and interesting, making it a rich meal for readers who want to compare the works of Chinese and foreign translators.

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        Fiction
        January 2009

        Library of Chinese Classics :The Romance of West Chamber

        by Wang Shifu

        The "West Chamber" of Wang Shih-fu in the Yuan Dynasty was a masterpiece of Chinese classical opera and a masterpiece of Chinese literature. The theme of the drama is the love story of the young scholar Zhang Huan and the late Ying-Ying, the daughter of the 19-year-old Cui Xianguo. The whole play is divided into five (screen) twenty (field). The first Zhang Ying and Ying Ying in the temple at first sight. The second to write Zaibing siege filled homes, Zhangsheng rescue, Mrs. Cui allow her daughter Yingying with Zhangsheng wife, then eat their own words. The third one to write a pair of lover Acacia sponge. The fourth the first Valentine's tryst Valentine's Day; the second letter of Mrs. Choi to Changsheng Beijing exam, the high school after the wedding; the third Valentine's leave, Zhang went to Beijing to attend the meeting; the fourth fold of the lover dream phase Will be done. The fifth to write a couple reunion. In short, "The Romance of the West Chamber" wrote the contradiction between love and family honor. The result was that Zhang Sheng would try high school, winning the honor and winning the love.

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        August 2017

        Tokyo Coffee Time

        by Yiju Life Studio, CHEN Ruoyi, Jimmy Wong

        What are the things you cannot miss in coffee shops in Tokyo? Why can master baristas make the most memorable tastes? You will find the answers from Tokyo Coffee Time through coffee experts’ professional and harsh eyes. Including 140 coffee shops, 26 master comments and so on.

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        February 2020

        Painting Chinese Stories·Wang Bingfu: Painting Chinese Stories·Wang Bingfu——Speaking New Words I

        Painting Chinese Stories

        by Wang Bingfu, Fu Xiaodong

        This book is a selection of works from the ‘Shi Shuo Xin Yu’ series created by artist Wang Bingfu. ‘Shi Shuo Xin Yu’ is a classic Chinese historical masterpiece. It records the talks and anecdotes of characters in the late Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms, and the Jin Dynasty. More than 160 selections of this book are accompanied by illustrations and annotations to show China through traditional Chinese pen and ink. The story, the brushwork is simple, and the essence, the characters in each scene are lively, the characters are outstanding, the scenes are different, and they are full of historical and vivid feelings. Sharing images and texts allows readers to better experience Chinese culture.

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