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Zhou Xunshu's father. (Dan Washburn)

Book Excerpt: Dan Washburn's Chapter From the 'Unsavory Elements' China Anthology

There are no guardrails on the road to Qixin. And there is only one other way to the top of the mountain — a four-hour hike. more
"The Billionaire's Apprentice" (Business Plus, 2013) by Anita Raghavan (R).

Interview: Anita Raghavan Gives Insider's Take on Insider Trading Scandal

The author of a new book about the Galleon Group insider trading scandal says, "The elephant in the room ... was the number of South Asians who were caught up" in it. more
Midnight in Peking author Paul French.

'Midnight in Peking' Author Offers Tips on Getting Your Book About China Published

Author Paul French, whose Midnight in Peking was awarded the 2013 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, visited Asia Society Studios to offer advice for aspiring authors hoping to write the next great China book. more
"Shanghai Gone" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013) by Qin Shao (R).

Book Excerpt: 'Shanghai Gone' Depicts a City Consuming Its Own Past and People

Qin Shao's wrenching new study of developing Shanghai introduces the concept of "domicide" — the eradication of a home against the will of its dwellers. more

More About the Iranian Prison Film Jon Stewart is Leaving 'Daily Show' to Direct

For those of you looking for a little more information on what Stewart's directorial debut will be about, we've got you covered. Maziar Bahari appeared at Asia Society New York in 2011 to discuss 'Then They Came For Me.' more

Books in Conversation: Manu Joseph

Author Manu Joseph reads from his second novel 'The Illicit Happiness of Other People' and talks about the burning societal questions of death, family, and the meaning of life in 1980s India. more

Who Will Be China's Psy?

Jonathan Campbell, who literally wrote the book on Chinese rock 'n' roll says Psy gives hope to yaogun (rock 'n' roll). more

Rock 'n' Roll: China's 'Great Mirror'

Jonathan Campbell discusses rock 'n' roll's role as a "mirror" on the massive changes China has experienced over the past few decades, and the politicalness (or apoliticalness) of the music currently being produced. more

Video: Who Will Be China's Psy?

Author Jonathan Campbell says that if Chinese rock 'n' roll were to take off globally, he hopes it would be in "a more serious way" than just "a crazy video with a silly dance." more
Hari Kunzru at a book signing of his novel "Gods Without Men" at McNally Jackson bookstore in New York City in March 2012. (McNally Jackson)

Interview: Novelist Hari Kunzru on Mo Yan, Misogyny and National Indentity

"I consider Indians writing in English as writers, first and foremost," says award-winning author and journalist Hari Kunzru. In-person appearance at Asia Society New York on January 10. more