Blood Ties Writing Across Chinese Borders

Blood Ties features some of the best new writing from around the Pacific, with a special emphasis on China, writers of the Chinese diaspora, and the influences of Chinese literary tradition on contemporary poetry and fiction worldwide. Authors include leading Chinese novelist Zhang Kangkang, Tibetan author Alai, Nuosu (Yi) poet Aku Wuwu, a selection of writers from Singapore, American poet Arthur Sze, and other outstanding writers and artists.