Chinese Literature: Chinese publications shine on global stage
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More good news for literary enthusiasts, as global demand for Chinese literature has increased in recent years. The English version of "The Three-body Problem", written by Liu Cixin, has sold over 250-thousand copies. Liu is the winner of the Hugo Award. The Spanish and English versions of "Decoded" by Chinese author Mai Jia has also been popular. The sales of both versions exceed 50-thousand copies. The English version of "Decoded" was ranked on Amazon as one of the top 100 best sellers. The Spanish version was ranked second in terms of Spanish publications. According to experts, the major breakthrough to promote Chinese literature is affected by publication rights and the quality of translation, which has improved. The stories also reflect a modern Chinese society, attracting more readers globally.