Chinese spoken drama flourished in the 1980s when it generated a series of national controversies. In important respects, this was the golden age of drama in th

This book traces the entrance of Western stage drama into China and the initial reception it received from Chinese intellectuals. Form the introduction of Weste

Serialized television drama (dianshiju), perhaps the most popular and influential cultural form in China over the past three decades, offers a wide and penetrat

This condensed anthology reproduces close to a dozen plays from Xiaomei Chen's well-received original collection, The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama

Due to high audience numbers and the significant influence upon the opinions and values of viewers, the political leadership in China attributes great importanc