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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 1d

I published two pieces on women in China this week! First, a review essay @chinabooksreview.com on two Fang Fang novels, Soft Burial & The Running Flame (tr. Michael Berry). Gendered oppression has persisted during the socialist period and capitalist reforms, despite the CCP's promise of liberation.

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...

Beyond Representation: On Being a Woman in Science in China | Made in China Journal

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Miriam Posner @miriamposner.com · 2d

IDK, man. School started 2 weeks ago for us, and once again students remind me that they’re so curious and interested in the world and anxious to ask big questions. We hear that these questions are no longer useful or relevant, but wherever that’s coming from, it’s not what students believe.

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 1d

Then, for @madeinchinajournal.com, I trace over a century of women in science in China: who becomes a scientist, what kind of work does she do, and why? For generations of Chinese women, their struggles and achievements reveal different answers—on the purpose of science and the meaning of womanhood.

In the autumn of 1995, Ye Shuhua made a speech. During the NGO Forum at the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, the 68-year-old astronomer took to the microphone and cal...

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

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Rebecca Charbonneau @rebeccacharbon.bsky.social · 3d

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 4d

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 1d

Then, for @madeinchinajournal.com, I trace over a century of women in science in China: who becomes a scientist, what kind of work does she do, and why? For generations of Chinese women, their struggles and achievements reveal different answers—on the purpose of science and the meaning of womanhood.

Beyond Representation: On Being a Woman in Science in China | Made in China Journal

In the autumn of 1995, Ye Shuhua made a speech. During the NGO Forum at the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, the 68-year-old astronomer took to the microphone and cal...

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 1d

I published two pieces on women in China this week! First, a review essay @chinabooksreview.com on two Fang Fang novels, Soft Burial & The Running Flame (tr. Michael Berry). Gendered oppression has persisted during the socialist period and capitalist reforms, despite the CCP's promise of liberation.

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...

Beyond Representation: On Being a Woman in Science in China | Made in China Journal

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 1d

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Maura Elizabeth Cunningham @mauracunningham.bsky.social · 1d

And, at @madeinchinajournal.com, Yangyang has "Beyond Representation: On Being a Woman in Science in China."

In the autumn of 1995, Ye Shuhua made a speech. During the NGO Forum at the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, the 68-year-old astronomer took to the microphone and…

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Maura Elizabeth Cunningham @mauracunningham.bsky.social · 1d

Two big new essays for fans of @yangyangcheng.bsky.social this week! At @chinabooksreview.com, she writes about new @bairuiwen.bsky.social translations of two novels by Fang Fang ...

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression…

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 1d

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 3d

"Countless Yingzhis live among us, while the Zitaos of China are fading away with time. The tears of Chinese women, if unleashed, could drown a nation."
For @chinabooksreview.com, I write about gendered violence and illusions of liberation through two novels by Fang Fang (tr @bairuiwen.bsky.social):

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 2d

"Generations of Chinese women have been rendered voiceless by the patriarchy. Their stories refuse soft burials."
So honored to have a review essay out in Banned Books Week @chinabooksreview.com on two of Fang Fang's most acclaimed novels, Soft Burial & The Running Flame, tr. @bairuiwen.bsky.social:

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China Books Review @chinabooksreview.com · 2d

Read Yangyang Cheng's epic review essay on "Soft Burial" & "The Running Flame" by Fang Fang: chinabooksreview.com/2025/10/09/f...

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Jonna Nyman @jknyman.bsky.social · 2d

Worth your time:

Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 3d

"Countless Yingzhis live among us, while the Zitaos of China are fading away with time. The tears of Chinese women, if unleashed, could drown a nation."
For @chinabooksreview.com, I write about gendered violence and illusions of liberation through two novels by Fang Fang (tr @bairuiwen.bsky.social):

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 3d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 2d

"The Party’s tight control on historical narrative has rendered much of the pain afflicted in the name of liberation—or after liberation had ostensibly been achieved—unspeakable." For @chinabooksreview.com, I review two Fang Fang novels: Soft Burial and The Running Flame (tr. @bairuiwen.bsky.social)

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...

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Prof Anna Watts @profannawatts.bsky.social · 2d

Lol the Nobels can't even acknowledge women's contribution to discovery. But sure let's acknowledge The Machines.

Headline from an article in Nature this week that states "Prizes must recognize machine contributions to discovery. The future of science will be written by humans and machines together. Awards should reflect that reality."

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Pavo @loquepasara.bsky.social · 3d

fantastic review

Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 3d

"Countless Yingzhis live among us, while the Zitaos of China are fading away with time. The tears of Chinese women, if unleashed, could drown a nation."
For @chinabooksreview.com, I write about gendered violence and illusions of liberation through two novels by Fang Fang (tr @bairuiwen.bsky.social):

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 3d

This week also marks the second anniversary for @chinabooksreview.com! Really honored to contribute a cover essay for the occasion. Many thanks, as ever, to @alecash.net for his generosity and sharp edits. Additional thanks to @alexludoboyd.bsky.social and the CBK team for the beautiful production📑📚

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Yangyang Cheng @yangyangcheng.bsky.social · 3d

"Countless Yingzhis live among us, while the Zitaos of China are fading away with time. The tears of Chinese women, if unleashed, could drown a nation."
For @chinabooksreview.com, I write about gendered violence and illusions of liberation through two novels by Fang Fang (tr @bairuiwen.bsky.social):

Women in China have suffered abuse, silencing and erasure — despite the Communist Party’s slogans about women’s liberation. Two novels by the Wuhan writer Fang Fang show how gendered oppression persis...