Amazon partnered with China propaganda arm to win Beijing's favor
Amazon's compliance with a Chinese government edict is part of a deeper, decadelong effort by the company to protect and grow its business in one of the world's largest marketplaces.
Jakucho Setouchi: A freewheeling nun who bucked conventional norms for women
Prior to beginning her religious journey in 1973, Jakucho Setouchi established herself first and foremost as a writer — and a controversial one at that.
Why is the Nobel Prize so elusive for Haruki Murakami?
Over the years, critics have cited a number of possible reasons, with the most prominent being the lack of political statements in his work.
Tanzania-born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah wins Nobel Prize in literature
Gurnah was recognized for “his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.”
Having crowned mainly Westerners in its 120-year existence, the Swedish Academy could select a writer from Asia or Africa.
Dubious of Trump's sanity, top U.S. general secretly called China, book claims
Gen. Mark Milley was so worried in early January that Trump was out of control that he took secret action to prevent the outgoing president from sparking a war with China, a new book says.
The subway operator wants passengers to wear masks inside cars and the ad could mislead them, officials said.
Taiwan-born novelist wins prestigious Japanese literary award
Li was honored for her novel "Higanbana ga Saku Shima" ("An Island Where Red Spider Lilies Bloom").
A book you remember, a Kindle you forget
When reading on a digital device, the fear is that the loss of mental effort will lead to a loss in overall thoughtfulness.
Haruki Murakami visits alma mater to congratulate new students and accept award
The celebrated author, who graduated from the university in 1975, was recognized for his distinguished service in the arts.
Archetypes of the 'modern girl' from Japan's 'jazz age'
People thronged European-style cafes and breathed new air with new lungs. At the center of it all were the "mobo" and "moga": modern boys and girls, respectively.
Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe's manuscripts archived at University of Tokyo
The works by the 86-year-old author consist of the manuscripts of his novels published since the 1950s as well as proof sheets.
