Call for submissions: 2026 International Communication Projects for Chinese Literature Readers' Club

To enhance the global visibility of Chinese literature, the China Writers Association established the Chinese Literature Readers' Club in 2021. The club is active in 24 countries and organizes a wide range of literary activities for international audiences. To date, the club has hosted over 200 events, launched the China Daily Chinese Literature Special Section, and built a network of overseas new media outlets—creating a robust platform for the global outreach of Chinese literature.

In an effort to bring more writers and literary masterpieces to the world stage, we welcome both Chinese and foreign partners interested in promoting Chinese literature to launch international communication projects tailored for overseas audiences. Selected projects will be incorporated into the Chinese Literature Readers' Club's 2026 annual work plan and will receive support for translation, international promotion, and event organization. The details are as follows:

I. Project Requirements
Projects must abide by Chinese laws and regulations, reflect the achievements of Chinese literature and the spiritual aspirations of Chinese writers.

Projects should be tailored to overseas audiences, with a particular focus on younger generations.

The content must be authorized for translation, adaptation, reposting, or broadcasting by overseas media outlets and new media platforms.

II. Project Categories
1.Overseas Events
Information on literary events and visits by Chinese writers scheduled for 2026, including event names, descriptions, lists of participating writers, proposed dates and host countries.

2.Video & Digital Communication
Literary-themed short videos, promotional films, graphics, web dramas, and AI-adapted works suitable for release on overseas media and new media platforms in 2026. This category also includes recommendations for literary streamers and book bloggers with potential for international promotion.

3.Work Recommendations
Chinese literary works to be promoted overseas in 2026, including works already published in foreign languages and those yet to be translated but planned for major promotion. Please provide a synopsis and details of any overseas publication plans.

Deadline: January 28, 2026
Email: Please send project information to chinawriters@126.com
Contact: Zhao Xinyu, 86-010-64489893

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International Department, China Writers Association
January 14, 2025